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Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: The Red Sox are finally ready to contend again

Brendan Galvin February 18, 2025
With their offseason additions and prospects ready to make the jump to the Majors, the Red Sox are poised for a deep playoff run.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Red Sox future in question with the departure of Chaim Bloom

Brendan Galvin September 21, 2023
The Boston Red Sox recently fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom after a controversial 4-year tenure, leaving big role in the Sox' front office needing to be filled.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Early overreactions from the first couple weeks of the MLB season

Brendan Galvin April 12, 2023
With just under two weeks of play, the 2023 MLB season is already off to a hectic start. Here are three early overreactions the start of the season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Japan wins WBC as MLB Opening Day nears

Brendan Galvin March 30, 2023
Columnist Brendan Galvin breaks down Japan's victory at the World Baseball Classic and predicts award winners for the upcoming MLB season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: After a lackluster season, the Red Sox will surprise many

Brendan Galvin February 7, 2023
After a disappointing 2022 season, the Boston Red Sox could surprise fans and achieve unexpected success in 2023.
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Fair or Foul: One thing each eliminated playoff team needs to do before 2022

Daniel Multz October 28, 2021
Daniel Multz identifies one area of improvement for each eliminated MLB playoff team.
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Fair or Foul: Breaking down each Division Series matchup

Daniel Multz October 7, 2021
Daniel Multz breaks down the upcoming MLB Division Series.
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Fair or Foul: The greatest strength and weakness of each AL playoff contender

Daniel Multz September 30, 2021
Daniel Multz breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of each AL team in contention for the MLB postseason.
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: 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?
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.
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