An Old-School Pitching Coach Says I Told You So
Leo Mazzone was right about the undue focus on pitch velocity.
White Sox win one: Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV revealed to be fan of the South Siders – The Boston Globe
It was initially reported that the new pope was a Cubs fan, but his brother corrected the record in an interview with WGN-TV.
Top Red Sox pitching prospects drawing rave reviews after first month
Last summer the Red Sox made a pitching a priority in the MLB Draft, and two of the top arms from that class are already making a strong impression.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s decision not to pinch hit pays off
Manager Alex Cora’s decision not to pinch hit for Wilyer Abreu paid off in a 6-4 Red Sox victory.
‘We’ll see’: With a May 1 opt out in his contract, veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal stays put with Triple-A Worcester
With the chance to opt out of his minor-league contact with the Boston Red Sox on May 1, veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal chooses to stay with WooSox.
Red Sox activate RHP Lucas Giolito, place left-hander on bereavement list
Nearly a year and a half after he originally signed, Lucas Giolito is finally set to make his Red Sox debut.
After slow start, Red Sox finding consistency and reaping rewards
A week ago the Red Sox seemingly couldn’t do anything right. Now they’ve won six of seven and are playing like the team everyone thought they could be.
Liam Hendriks’s long road back ends after 681 games away. ‘Now I can say I pitched for the Boston Red Sox.’ – The Boston Globe
If this were a Disney movie, Hendriks would have struck out the side. Instead, he allowed a two-run homer in a loss to his former team.
Game 22 lineups and preview: Garrett Crochet looks to continue hot streak against former team – The Boston Globe
Crochet is scheduled to start Saturday’s matchup against the White Sox, who traded Crochet to Boston last winter for four prospects.
Boston Red Sox star ‘all over the place’ at plate — like many teammates
The Red Sox star is 17-for-74 (.230) with a .284 on-base percentage, .297 slugging percentage, .581 OPS and just four extra-base hits in 81 plate appearances.