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7th Inning Stretch: A roadmap to the Red Sox offseason

7th Inning Stretch: A roadmap to the Red Sox offseason

Jacob Gurvis November 15, 2018
The Boston Red Sox won the World Series at 11:17 p.m. on Oct. 28. With workhorse Dave Dombrowski at the helm as president of baseball operations, preparations for the 2019 season likely began at 11:18 p.m.
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.
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: 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?
7th Inning Stretch: Farewell, Farrell

7th Inning Stretch: Farewell, Farrell

Jacob Gurvis October 18, 2017

A World Series championship. Three division titles in five years, including two in a row. Sixth all-time in games managed and wins. Consecutive 93-win seasons. Does this sound like the resume of...

7th Inning Stretch: Get ready, it’s bound to be a long winter in Boston

7th Inning Stretch: Get ready, it’s bound to be a long winter in Boston

Jacob Gurvis October 10, 2017

This game had it all. A disappointing start from 2016 American League Cy Young winner Rick Porcello. Brief bursts of clutch hitting and energy from an otherwise lackadaisical Boston Red Sox lineup....

7th Inning Stretch: There’s a new ace in town

7th Inning Stretch: There’s a new ace in town

Jacob Gurvis September 27, 2017

When newcomer Chris Sale took the mound at Fenway Park on April 5, expectations were through the roof. The Boston Red Sox had shipped an impressive package of prospects to Chicago for Sale, who...

7th Inning Stretch: 2017 Red Sox season preview

7th Inning Stretch: 2017 Red Sox season preview

Jacob Gurvis March 30, 2017

Believe it or not, we are just days away from Opening Day 2017. Can you smell the Fenway Franks yet? In this preview, I will break down each position and lay out some predictions. Catcher Last...

Going for Two: Red Sox pitching staff goes from promising to woeful

Going for Two: Red Sox pitching staff goes from promising to woeful

David Souza March 23, 2017

The Boston Red Sox entered spring training poised to make a run at the franchise’s ninth World Series title. Headlining the Sox rotation is lefty ace Chris Sale, who was acquired from the Chicago...

Instant Replay: Life without Papi

Instant Replay: Life without Papi

Sophia Lipp February 27, 2017

When it comes to elite athletes, the world is not short. Whether it is soccer stars like Cristiano Ronaldo or quarterback all-stars like Joe Montana, there are too many sports celebrities to count. However,...

Going for Two: Boston sports are the best

Going for Two: Boston sports are the best

David Souza February 7, 2017

When I was born, Boston sports were in a time of turmoil. In the fall of 1995, the Red Sox were enduring a 77-year World Series drought, the Celtics were about to begin a season in which they would...

Stick to Sports: After Sale trade, In Dave We Trust?

Stick to Sports: After Sale trade, In Dave We Trust?

Marisa Ingemi December 9, 2016

Trader Dave is at it again. When Dave Dombrowski took the reigns of the Red Sox baseball operations in August 2015, big moves were expected. In the aftermath of the Drew Pomeranz trade at this past...

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