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Fair or Foul: The last time the Dodgers and Rays each played in a World Series

Fair or Foul: The last time the Dodgers and Rays each played in a World Series

Daniel Multz October 26, 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are duking it out in the World Series, but both had interesting paths to their last Fall Classic.
MLB: Four players who soared to the big leagues shortly after being drafted

MLB: Four players who soared to the big leagues shortly after being drafted

Daniel Multz September 21, 2020
Four Major League Baseball prospects who made it to the bigs soon after being drafted.
7th Inning Stretch: Breaking down a momentous trade that should have never happened

7th Inning Stretch: Breaking down a momentous trade that should have never happened

Jacob Gurvis February 12, 2020

It finally happened. After months of rumors and a hectic week of conflicting reports, the Boston Red Sox have traded star outfielder Mookie Betts and former Cy Young award winner David Price to the Los...

7th Inning Stretch: A perfect ending to an unforgettable season

7th Inning Stretch: A perfect ending to an unforgettable season

Jacob Gurvis October 30, 2018
For the fourth time in my lifetime, the Boston Red Sox are World Champions.
Steve Pearce was named Most Valuable Player after hitting two home runs in the Boston Red Sox’s 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series. COURTESY OF KEITH ALISON/ FLICKR

Rookie skipper Cora leads Boston Red Sox to World Series Championship

Nick Telesmanic October 29, 2018
In Game 5 of the World Series, the Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 at Dodger Stadium Sunday night, allowing them to win the World Series 4-1 in games.
7th Inning Stretch: Why the Red Sox will win the World Series

7th Inning Stretch: Why the Red Sox will win the World Series

Jacob Gurvis October 22, 2018
The last time these two teams faced each other in the World Series was 1916, when Babe Ruth was pitching for the Red Sox and the Dodgers were still known as the Robins. Suffice it to say, this is going to be a good series. So who’s got the edge? Let’s dive in.
7th Inning Stretch: Red Sox channel Frank Sinatra, win ALDS in New York, New York

7th Inning Stretch: Red Sox channel Frank Sinatra, win ALDS in New York, New York

Jacob Gurvis October 12, 2018
Start spreading the news, that’s right. The Boston Red Sox are heading to their 11th American League Championship Series after defeating the New York Yankees Tuesday in New York, New York. Shoutout to Frank Sinatra for making this series interesting.
7th Inning Stretch: A playoff rematch, 14 years in the making

7th Inning Stretch: A playoff rematch, 14 years in the making

Jacob Gurvis September 27, 2018
The last time the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees played each other in the postseason, I was six years old.
7th Inning Stretch: When it comes to MVP, Red Sox have Betts of both worlds

7th Inning Stretch: When it comes to MVP, Red Sox have Betts of both worlds

Jacob Gurvis September 14, 2018
This year, I am particularly interested in that final question: How do we define value? What’s the difference between being the best and being the most valuable, and which deserves the MVP award? With an intriguing MVP race unfolding between Boston Red Sox teammates Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez, I want to enter the conversation.
7th Inning Stretch: Should Red Sox fans worry about this team?

7th Inning Stretch: Should Red Sox fans worry about this team?

Jacob Gurvis September 6, 2018
As of Sept. 5, the Boston Red Sox sit atop the American League East with a Major League Baseball-best 97-44 record... so why are Boston fans nervous?
Between the Lines: The first Red Sox-Yankees series could change the narrative in the AL East

Between the Lines: The first Red Sox-Yankees series could change the narrative in the AL East

Michael Alcaraz April 9, 2018
Entering the year, the New York Yankees were heavy favorites to win the division, and many questioned the Boston Red Sox after last season’s quick playoff exit. Even though it seems the narrative is shifting in the Red Sox’s favor early on, we have to remember there are 162 games.
Instant Replay: Boston needs to stop playing the blame game

Instant Replay: Boston needs to stop playing the blame game

Sophia Lipp October 3, 2017

In the wake of a rocky clinch of the American League East by the Boston Red Sox and a disappointing Patriots loss to the Panthers, New Englanders have just about lost their heads. Spoiled by five Super...

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