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Haggerty: Bruins should be 'in' on Larkin, but at what cost?

As much as the Boston Bruins have a clear and demonstrable need for a right shot defenseman, they also have a need for a top 6 center in their current situation. And the latest developments with Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Detroit Red Wings continues to expand the supply of top line centers that are going to be available over the next couple of months.

Brayan Bello rocked for six first-inning runs in Red Sox' 8-2 loss to Orioles

It was another disastrous start for Brayan Bello. It’s mystifying that the first inning of a baseball game has become his ultimate kryptonite. Bello threw 40 pitches in the first inning, allowing six runs, five hits and three walks while also hitting a batter, as the Red Sox dropped the series finale with the Orioles on Thursday afternoon, 8-2.

NHL Notes: Plenty of options for B's biggest need

The offseason improvement plan for the Bruins won’t begin in earnest until the Stanley Cup Final wraps up in the next couple of weeks, but there is encouraging news there for a Boston team that knows they must keep building.

Bedard: Patriots go all in on Mike Vrabel in trade for A.J. Brown, and other thoughts on the long-awaited deal

The only thing we're not certain about is whether the Patriots will restructure Brown's contract. We did get some comments from Eagles general manager Howie Roseman today since he spoke with Eagles reporters. We'll hear from Mike Vrabel and Patriots offensive coaches before practice on Tuesday. Here are more thoughts on the final deal and its financial ramifications, but let's start with the most important person in this deal: Vrabel.

Bedard's Breakdown: What kind of player are the Patriots potentially getting in A.J. Brown from the Eagles?

Let's look at the player the Patriots will likely acquire and answer a few key questions, such as whether Brown is a No. 1 receiver and what his trade value should be. We watched four games from last season, looked back on some of his highlights in previous years, and acquired some NGS numbers that are pretty revealing. The takeaways and some film analysis:

MLB Notebook: Craig Breslow still believes in Red Sox; Could summer trade save their season?

The Red Sox desperately need more offense, and that was true even before Trevor Story landed on the injured list with a sports hernia and Roman Anthony was sidelined with a finger injury. The bigger question is where that additional offense will come from. While fans may be clamoring for a major addition, Breslow downplayed the likelihood of a blockbuster move in the immediate future, noting that many clubs around the league are not yet in selling mode. With the trade deadline still weeks away...