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Boston Red Sox Predicted To Trade Willson Contreras to Stunning National League Team

Changes are coming for the Boston Red Sox at the MLB trade deadline unless they can go on a serious winning streak before and after the All-Star Break over the next month. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is going to have some tough decisions to make.Some players could be on the move if Boston looks […] The post Boston Red Sox Predicted To Trade Willson Contreras to Stunning National League Team appeared first on HEAVY .

Boston Red Sox Predicted To Trade All-Star Pitcher to National League Contender

With each passing day, it’s becoming more and more likely that the Boston Red Sox are going to be selling at the MLB trade deadline on August 3. There are some players that teams would covet.Just who Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow decides to make available remains to be seen. One of the players who […] The post Boston Red Sox Predicted To Trade All-Star Pitcher to National League Contender appeared first on HEAVY .

Red Sox, Nationals Stars Hit With Heavy Multi-Game Suspensions for Fenway Brawl

Just a day ago, we learned that MLB had launched an investigation into the events that unfolded during the Boston Red Sox-Washington Nationals game on Tuesday. During their second matchup, Contreras had already endured an emotionally difficult week after his home country was struck by back-to-back tremors. Then came the strikeout and a snide remark. […] The post Red Sox, Nationals Stars Hit With Heavy Multi-Game Suspensions for Fenway Brawl appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Red Sox sign well-traveled righty Sam McWilliams to minor league contract

The Red Sox have signed free agent right-hander Sam McWilliams to a minor league contract, per the club’s MLB.com transactions log. McWilliams has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester. The 30-year-old righty is returning to affiliated ball after spending parts of the past two seasons with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. In 27 … Continue reading "Red Sox sign well-traveled righty Sam McWilliams to minor league contract"

MLB Issues Suspensions Related To Nationals-Red Sox Brawl

7:08pm: All four players will indeed appeal, reports Evan Drellich of The Athletic. 4:37pm: Major League Baseball has handed down discipline related to the bench-clearing brawl between the Nationals and Red Sox on Tuesday. Washington starter Cade Cavalli has been suspended for seven games for initiating and participating in the incident. Rotation mate Miles Mikolas […]

New York Yankees Release 2-Year MLB Player Before Twins Series

On Friday night, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Minnesota Twins (at home) in the Bronx.They have lost seven games in a row (after getting swept by the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers).Yankees Release 2-Year PlayerBefore Friday’s series, news came out that the Yankees had released Payton Henry from […] The post New York Yankees Release 2-Year MLB Player Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY .

MLB Trade Rumors: Red Sox & White Sox Becoming Trade Partners

The Chicago White Sox are having a stunning season. Following up three straight 100-loss campaigns, the rebuild has officially hit the next level, as the ChiSox head up the AL Central Division at 45-40.  The Boston Red Sox, on the other hand, are having a dreadful campaign, and their playoff hopes are slim and none at this point. To that end, insider and former MLB GM Jim Bowden has suggested on Foul Territory that the White Sox will be calling on two Boston players, as the teams could be...

Red Sox Sign Intriguing 6-Foot-7 Pitcher to Bolster Pitching Staff

The Boston Red Sox have made an addition to their pitching staff.Boston signed veteran right-hander Sam McWilliams to a minor-league deal, according to the MLB transactions log. McWilliams was pitching in the Mexican League and got his release on July 1 to sign with Boston. He was assigned to the Triple-A affiliate Worcester Red Sox.In […] The post Red Sox Sign Intriguing 6-Foot-7 Pitcher to Bolster Pitching Staff appeared first on HEAVY .

MLB Hands Out 22 Games In Suspensions For Red Sox/Nationals Brawl

It was "a good old-fashioned donnybrook," as the Washington Nationals' broadcast called it. Nats pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras got INTO IT earlier this week in a wild, benches-clearing brawl that featured helmet throwing. MLB has now handed down 22 games' worth of suspensions for the incident.   Suspensions for Nationals-Red Sox bench-clearing incident: Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli: 7 game suspension. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras...

Red Sox Trade Rumors: Question Hanging Over Boston, Craig Breslow at Deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Boston Red Sox look like a prime candidate to be major sellers when the time comes. However, there is a major question hanging over the Red Sox. Should they let Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow run the Trade Deadline?This comes shortly after the Los Angeles Angels […] The post Red Sox Trade Rumors: Question Hanging Over Boston, Craig Breslow at Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .

Nationals Pitcher Cade Cavalli’s Outburst and Apology Obscured Dominant Mound Performance

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli’s seven-inning, one-run, 13-strikeout masterpiece should stand atop headlines. However, much like hitting 12 batters, which led the league, the right-hander displayed poor control. After striking out Boston first baseman Willson Contreras, Cavalli shouted, “Sit down, boy!” at him. As a result of the taunt, both benches cleared. Worse, baseball’s sad […] The post Nationals Pitcher Cade Cavalli’s Outburst and Apology Obscured Dominant Mound Performance...

New York Yankees Dealt Harsh Aaron Judge Reality By MLB Insider

On Thursday, the New York Yankees have the day off.They are in the middle of their worst stretch of the season, losing seven games in a row (and getting swept in back-to-back series against the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox).One of their biggest issues has been the health of star players.Aaron Judge has been […] The post New York Yankees Dealt Harsh Aaron Judge Reality By MLB Insider appeared first on HEAVY .

Reds Giving Matt McLain Playing Time In Center Field

Reds infielder Matt McLain has suddenly increased his defensive versatility. On Tuesday, he entered the game as a pinch-hitter and then stayed in the game in the center field position. That was his first big league appearance at that spot. Yesterday, he made his first career start in center. It’s a quick turnaround from idea […]

Fun With Numbers: Counting down to the Red Sox trade deadline

The Red Sox have player 85 games. They have 77 games remaining until the end of the season. But the real end of the season might just be the trade deadline. In that respect, they have just 33 days remaining. That’s only 26 games. Sitting at 37-48, the Red Sox have some work to do […]

Proposed MLB Contract Rule Would Have Changed Everything

Imagine a world where Albert Pujols had become a free agent after only five seasons with the Angels. Or if Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and other stars had reached the market years earlier than they actually did. That possibility is at the center of one of MLB’s latest proposals during collective bargaining negotiations with the […] The post Proposed MLB Contract Rule Would Have Changed Everything appeared first on The Lead .

Help! My Bench Stinks!

A platoon approach might seem sharp, until you see how it limits your options. The post Help! My Bench Stinks! appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .

Red Sox Minor Lines: Yes, Franklin Arias hit another home run

Worcester: W, 6-5 (BOX SCORE) On Wednesday against the Mets, Brayan Bello had a start. It was… a start. It was fine. He allowed three runs, went five innings, throwing 50 strikes on 81 pitches, struck out six and didn’t walk anyone. The pitching staff as a whole hurled fourteen strikeouts and, aside from Noah […]