INSIDER
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award racesThe oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards.
East-leading Celtics hold off West's best Timberwolves in OT, improve to 18-0 at home
Read full article: East-leading Celtics hold off West's best Timberwolves in OT, improve to 18-0 at homeJayson Tatum scored 45 points — 14 of them in the fourth quarter and another 12 in overtime — as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-120 in a matchup of the two conference leaders to remain perfect at home.
‘F--- off, Alex’: Astros’ Justin Verlander has words with Red Sox manager Alex Cora
Read full article: ‘F--- off, Alex’: Astros’ Justin Verlander has words with Red Sox manager Alex CoraHouston Astros’ Justin Verlander had some choice words for Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora on the field during Tuesday’s game at Minute Maid Park.
MLB is pushing back the fences for Cardinals-Cubs in London after Yankees-Red Sox '19 slugfest
Read full article: MLB is pushing back the fences for Cardinals-Cubs in London after Yankees-Red Sox '19 slugfestMajor League Baseball is pushing back the fences for this year's London Series after the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox staged a memorable slugfest there in 2019.
Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900
Read full article: Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings and retired 16 straight hitters during one stretch, Corey Julks drove in three runs on a pair of singles and the Houston Astros bounced back from being shut out the two previous games to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs SoxA pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres in a matchup between two of the National League's top teams Tuesday night.
Story, Bogaerts homer to help Red Sox beat Astros 6-3
Read full article: Story, Bogaerts homer to help Red Sox beat Astros 6-3Trevor Story homered to tie the game in the seventh inning and Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run shot in the eighth to propel the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Reports: Red Sox sign Rockies SS Trevor Story to play 2B
Read full article: Reports: Red Sox sign Rockies SS Trevor Story to play 2BThe Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story on a six-year, $140 million contract that would bring him to Boston to play second base.
Astros fans, Here’s what to expect at Games 1 & 2 of the ALCS
Read full article: Astros fans, Here’s what to expect at Games 1 & 2 of the ALCSThe Houston Astros have announced details of the festivities planned for Games One and Two of the American League Championship Series. The series against the Boston Red Sox begins with back to back games Friday and Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5Sooner than many baseball fans wanted, maybe, but the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series at Oracle Park.
WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE: Here’s when to watch the Houston Astros play the Atlanta Braves for the championship
Read full article: WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE: Here’s when to watch the Houston Astros play the Atlanta Braves for the championshipWith the Atlanta Braves winning the 2021 World Series, this article has been updated to reflect final scores for the games.
Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final AB
Read full article: Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final ABAaron Judge drove home the winning run with a one-out single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched a playoff berth on the last day of the regular season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0.
LEADING OFF: Scherzer vs streaking Phils, Jiménez on HR tear
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Scherzer vs streaking Phils, Jiménez on HR tearMax Scherzer makes his second start for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they visit the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies in a potential playoff preview Tuesday night.
Astros on brink of historic comeback vs Rays
Read full article: Astros on brink of historic comeback vs RaysThe only task left — winning Game 7 of their AL Championship Series against the Rays. That Red Sox team went on to win the World Series and end the Curse of the Bambino. McCullers started and Morton closed for the Astros in Game 7 of the ’17 World Series against the Dodgers. The Braves haven’t been to the World Series since 1999, the Dodgers haven’t won the title since 1988. MARGOT-GO-GOTampa Bay outfielder Manuel Margot is hoping to take his successful postseason debut all the way to the World Series.
Covering the bases: Fenway Park expected as voting venue
Read full article: Covering the bases: Fenway Park expected as voting venueBOSTON – There's the windup, the pitch — and the vote. Election officials in Boston are expected to approve Fenway Park as an early voting venue when they meet Thursday, after Red Sox owner John Henry offered the storied ballpark for voters hesitant to cast ballots indoors. City officials toured the park and have said it meets their guidelines. If formally cleared as a venue, Bostonians could vote at Fenway on Oct. 17 and 18. The Red Sox have been playing at Fenway during their truncated 60-game season, but fans haven't been allowed inside.
Chris Sale rehabbing the best he can for Red Sox
Read full article: Chris Sale rehabbing the best he can for Red SoxWith an arm repaired by Tommy John surgery and a pandemic locking him out of the Red Sox spring training facility, Boston left-hander Chris Sale is managing his rehab the best he can. The team has moved some weights into an outdoor batting cage, which Sale also uses as a locker room. In fact, he hasnt even been allowed inside the teams spring training facility. And my training room and my locker room." But Sale said being away from the team has allowed him to focus on his rehab.
Red Sox dogged by claims of racism, sexual abuse
Read full article: Red Sox dogged by claims of racism, sexual abuseArmstrong said that former Red Sox first baseman George Scott, known as the Boomer, frequently told him to stay away from Fitzy. Scott died seven years ago. It was another slap in the face for me, said Charles Crawford, 45, an African American from Taunton, Massachusetts after hearing the most recent Red Sox statement about combating racism at Fenway Park. Recently, following the death of George Floyd and statements about combating racism issued by the Red Sox, Major League Baseball and several teams, Garabedian has tried again to open negotiations, without success. Forbes Magazine recently pegged the value of the Red Sox at $3.3 billion, third among the 30 major league ball clubs. But the Red Sox prevailed and today Yawkey Way has reverted to its original name, Jersey Street.