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Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Today we look at another rotation-lengthening option, this oen with hometown roots. As my colleague Mike Carlucci said earlier […]
From Over the Monster | 12 days ago | 0 reads
2025 In A Discarded-On-The-Dugout-Floor Nutshell He flashed elite skills behind the plate but a big drop off in offensive production leaves some question marks despite an excellent season. The Good You can cherry pick some stats here, but Carlos Narváez was one of the best defensive catchers in the Majors in 2025. Period. His 32 […]
From Over the Monster | 13 days ago | 1 read
This year is Mark Buehrle’s sixth time on the ballot. His vote started at 11.0%, then 5.8%, 10.8%, 8.3% and back to 11.4% last year. It doesn’t look like his numbers are going to grow. Buehrle is one of the most interesting choices on the list. Mark was never the best pitcher in the game. […]
From Bluebird Banter | 13 days ago | 0 reads
Last week, we saw the free agent market kick off in earnest when the Mariners signed Josh Naylor to a long-term deal. Yesterday, we saw the trade market get going with a deal that could be called a blockbuster in today’s trade-phobic climate, as the Mets sent outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for infielder […]
From Over the Monster | 13 days ago | 2 reads
Devin Haney is once again a world champion and this time in the welterweight division following a decision win over Brian Norman Jr over the weekend. With Haney’s win the attention immediately turned to where he will look for his next opponent in a rather weak division at the moment, and with Conor Benn being […]
From Bad Left Hook | 13 days ago | 2 reads
Welcome to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Today we look at a rotation-lengthening option out of Philadelphia. The Red Sox need starting pitching. You can never have […]
From Over the Monster | 13 days ago | 1 read
Podcast co-host @AllSportsDACC started talking about the ACC COY candidates on Twitter. That got me thinking, it’s time to list our candidates again, as the picture is getting much clearer. Let’s take a look. 1) Tony Elliot – Virginia Tony Elliot has turned Virginia into arguably the ACC’s most resilient team. Pre-season picked #14 in the … Continue reading »
From All Sports Discussion | 13 days ago | 0 reads
Like every other baseball fan, I’m making deals in my head all offseason long and wishing for this, that, and the other. Of course, most of us will be disappointed because there are only so many free agents to go around. We Red Sox fans have been disappointed more than a few times these past […]
From Over the Monster | 14 days ago | 2 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 15 days ago | 4 reads
The deadline to give players a contract for the following season is always fun. Names that you wouldn’t expect to be free agents are suddenly there for the signing for any team willing to give them a deal. This year is no different. Several “big” names have been nontendered by their now former teams, those […]
From The Good Phight | 15 days ago | 2 reads
2025 In A Discarded-On-The-Dugout-Floor Nutshell Richard Fitts, acquired a couple of offseasons ago for Alex Verdugo, had some difficulties finding his spot in the rotation, along with the strike zone, and also dealth with the worst struggle of all, injuries. The Good At the age of 25, Richard Fitts ticked his velocity up a few […]
From Over the Monster | 15 days ago | 1 read
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, Brian and Chris talk trade rumors, more new coaches, and debate the (now decided) non-tender deadline. Chris’s Music Pick: Yuma Abe – Hotel New Yuma Brian’s Music Pick: Pulp – More You can listen or […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 15 days ago | 2 reads
Sean Newcomb’s first go-around with the A’s was nondescript, similar to his entire career to that point, but after the Red Sox signed him for $1M and decided to move on from him mid-season, the A’s decided to give Newcomb another whirl. And it paid off in spades. How Was He Acquired? On May 27th, […]
From Athletics Nation | 16 days ago | 3 reads
Welcome to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. After taking a look at an intriguing young arm earlier this week, we now look for a middle of […]
From Over the Monster | 16 days ago | 2 reads
Good morning! Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet are making fun of Alex Bregman on his instagram page: Does this mean absolutely nothing at all? Or does this mean that the Red Sox are guaranteed to win the 2026 World Series? You decide! Talk about whatever you want and be good to one another.
From Over the Monster | 16 days ago | 3 reads
The banner of dystopian surveillance company Palantir hung above Fenway Park last weekend, lording over the spectacle of some college kids playing football, many more of them watching it, and most all their parents eating $12 burgers or whatever. It was the Secretaries’ Cup, and the United States Coast Guard Academy’s team was playing, and […]
From Over the Monster | 16 days ago | 2 reads
The Red Sox signed free agent right-hander Osvaldo Berrios to a minor league contract on Monday, as was first reported by Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. It is unclear if the deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. Berrios, who turns 26 later this month, has yet to make his big league debut and … Continue reading "Red Sox sign former Athletics, Cardinals farmhand Osvaldo Berrios to minor league deal"
From Blogging the Red Sox | 16 days ago | 3 reads
There have been rumors flying around this fall about the Red Sox plans for 2026. They range from trading for a #2 to pair with Garrett Crochet, to signing Pete Alonso, to building a “super ‘pen.” With the seemingly ageless Aroldis Chapman and the incredibly talented Garrett Whitlock back in the fold in the ‘pen’s […]
From Over the Monster | 17 days ago | 3 reads
2025 In A Discarded-On-The-Dugout-Floor Nutshell A complete redemption year for the 37-year-old. One of the most dominant closers in the Majors from start to finish. The Good What can’t you say about Aroldis Chapman’s 2025 season? He was the absolute epitome of dominance on the bump. For how long he’s been in the league, he […]
From Over the Monster | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Drake Baldwin and Ronald Acuña Jr. are award winners and they both joined Matt Olson in that category after he took home a Gold Glove earlier this offseason. Good for them for getting recognized after what was a pretty rough season for the team. I’m sure they would’ve preferred getting these honors after a Postseason […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 3 reads
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From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Can one pitch change your opinion of an entire season? 2025 stats 66 G, 62 1/3 IP, 2.74 ERA (2.99 FIP), 0.72 HR/9, 27.3 K%, 7.8 BB%, 1.5 fWAR What went right For most of the season, Strahm was one of the better relief pitchers on the team, if not in the game at large. […]
From The Good Phight | 23 days ago | 3 reads
As Michael mentioned in the Lukewarm Stove yesterday , Royals lefty Kris Bubic is garnering some trade interest right now, according to Will Sammon at The Athletic . Given the Cubs’ reported interest over the summer, and given how extremely compelling he was looking as a trade target at that time, I wanted to give this rumor a little more attention. Firstly, I want to note how Sammon frames the situation: “At a time when club executives are doubting whether some top-of-the-rotation...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 23 days ago | 2 reads
The Red Sox, as expected, were shut-out of all the major award winners in 2025, with Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony coming the closes to bringing home the hardware in the AL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races, respectively. But some have garnered recognition, including Aroldis Chapman, was just named the best reliever […]
From Over the Monster | 23 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning! Ten years from now, will you even remember that Dustin May was ever on the Red Sox? Given the way he came to the team as the headliner of a flaccid trade deadline effort by Craig Breslow, you might. But I’m willing to bet his time in Boston will be almost totally forgotten. […]
From Over the Monster | 23 days ago | 2 reads