Red Sox Live Blog: Porcello Earns First Win As Sox Top Nationals 9-4 In Fenway Opener
The calendar does not list today as an official holiday in Boston, but it might as well be. Follow along with the live blog!
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The calendar does not list today as an official holiday in Boston, but it might as well be. Follow along with the live blog!
Every year, it's the same story: Fantasy baseball teams scramble in the first week to pick up that hot rookie or replace dud closer who has already gotten the hook from the manager.
The Boston Red Sox clipped the Yankees in extra innings.
So when you look at the roster right now, there aren't many young, inexperienced players who have a chance to make a big impact on the Padres in 2015. One name that does come to mind, however, is pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne.
It may not feel like spring across the country, but baseball is back. Below are five records, memorable performances, and news items from the first week of the season.
All fans are expected to walk through metal detectors at all entrance gates, no exceptions.
The influx of Cuban players in MLB has been much discussed, and after the wild success Jose Abreu had with the White Sox in 2014, teams will continue to scout and give big money to defectors. Yasmany Tomas is a perfect example, as the D-backs gave him a six-year, $68.5 million contract as a 24-year-old this offseason.
Starting pitcher Justin Masterson guided the Boston Red Sox in a win over the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday night.
Joining the 40-40 club (40 homers and 40 steals in a single season) has always been a rare feat, evidenced by the fact that it's been accomplished just four times in baseball history. But if you were to make a list of baseball's top candidates to even have a shot at reaching the milestone, Astros outfielder George Springer would be at or near the top.
Rick Porcello will make his Red Sox debut on Wednesday, and his focus for a new season with a new team is simple.
An 11th-round Draft choice by the Dodgers out of high school, Los Angeles knew it was taking a risk by drafting Joc Pederson, as he had pretty high bonus demands and had already committed to play baseball at USC. But the Dodgers were OK with the risk that late, and OK with giving him a hefty bonus, and now five years later it looks as though it's all going to pay off.
Mike Zunino's first full season with the Mariners was an intriguing one, as the young catcher showed off some of the skills that prompted Seattle to take him third overall in the 2012 draft. But he also showed a lot of his inexperience and a continued lack of plate discipline over the course of 131 games.
Let's take a look at the contenders for the best day of the sports year.
Though only one game has been played, many spring storylines quickly became realities for the Red Sox on Monday.
Joy filled the air at America's ballparks and it even permeated its way into the social media universe as well.
The AL East is more up-for-grabs than ever before. For each team, there is one key storyline that will define them as the season goes along.
The Boston Red Sox have set their 2015 Opening Day roster on and there are no real surprises as the Sox face the Phillies in Philadelphia at 3 p.m.
Tonight we begin the transition from March Madness to baseball as the MLB season prepares to kick off when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs.
It's been a crazy couple of years for Andrew Heaney, who has risen through the Minor League ranks, been traded twice in a matter of hours this offseason and has struggled to find effectiveness at the big league level. But at 23 years old, the Angels' new top prospect still has plenty of time to break into the rotation this season.
Opening Day is just two days away! That means spring is here and it's time to get the tailgate gear ready to head to the local ballpark and watch some baseball. Here's my predictions for the major awards (ROY, Cy Young, and MVP) in both leagues.
Now, at 21 years old with almost a full season under his belt, Odor is ready to prove that it is he who is actually the Rangers' second baseman of the future.
The $72 million man will start the season in Pawtucket.
Exactly whom does the Major League Baseball Players Association serve?
When it comes to knowing what it takes to lead a pitching staff, Curt Schilling knows the deal.
Fred Toucher and Jon Wallach had a conversation Thursday morning about the glut of Red Sox outfielders, and how Allen Craig has largely been forgotten.
