BOSTON — Since taking the reins last fall, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has emphasized the need to convert some of the team’s position player assets into high-level pitching depth. On Monday, he took a significant step in that direction with a new trade. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Red Sox and…
Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Jesse Scholtens has suffered a torn UCL, rendering him unavailable for the entirety of the 2024 season. As a result, he has been designated for the 60-day injured list following the White Sox’s trade of left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn to the Chicago Cubs. Scholtens, aged 30, had his major league…
The Cincinnati Reds actively pursued a reunion with Sonny Gray during the recent offseason, but he eventually signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gray, a strong contender for the American League Cy Young Award last season, would have undoubtedly bolstered the Reds’ struggling starting rotation. Despite their limited financial resources, the Reds were clearly prioritizing…
BOSTON — The Red Sox traded infielder Pablo Reyes to the New York Mets for cash on Saturday. Boston had designated Reyes for assignment on April 29 to make room on the roster for first baseman Garrett Cooper. Reyes, who played in 85 games for the Red Sox during the 2023-24 seasons, cleared waivers and…
Throughout his time as the Braves’ general manager, Alex Anthopoulos has demonstrated a talent for making shrewd signings that often turn out to be unexpectedly impactful. It seems he may have pulled off another one. According to Francys Romero, the Braves are finalizing a minor-league contract with Yuli Gurriel, a two-time World Series champion. …
The OKC Thunder may have secured two first-round talents in the 2024 NBA Draft, but so far this season, neither has seen significant playing time in regular-season games. It was expected that lottery pick Nikola Topic would be sidelined for the entire year as he recovers from July surgery to repair a partially torn ACL….
The Philadelphia Eagles are enjoying a stellar season, bouncing back from their late-season collapse in 2023 with impressive momentum. With a 10-2 record and an 8-game winning streak heading into their Week 14 home matchup against the Carolina Panthers, they are currently the hottest team in the NFL. A closer look at how the Eagles…
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is unlikely to play in Week 3, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Schefter expressed doubt about Love’s availability, saying, “I don’t think Jordan Love is going to be able to play. Let’s see how the week goes, but…
By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com BOSTON — Before Sunday’s game, the Red Sox bolstered their bullpen by signing veteran long reliever Brad Keller to a major league contract. The 28-year-old right-hander is set to play in Sunday’s series finale against Milwaukee. To accommodate Keller on the roster, the Red Sox sent righty Zack Kelly back…
As the Notre Dame football team gears up for the 2024 season, their focus is on achieving optimal health. However, they are currently dealing with a significant setback due to an injury to left tackle Charles Jagusah. While Jagusah’s injury is a major concern, another injury announced on Saturday is also noteworthy, though it may…