Boston Red Sox
Coverage of Boston Red Sox in the Nexus archive.
- Cavalli and Contreras get 7-game bans after Nationals-Red Sox fight; Mikolas and Eaton punished too
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras received seven-game suspensions for their roles in a benches-clearing fight. Miles Mikolas and Nate Eaton were also suspended for their involvement. Contreras cited stress from earthquakes in Venezuela as a factor in the incident.
- Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for the second consecutive game after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that led to benches clearing and multiple ejections. The incident followed Contreras' three-run homer and bat flip the previous day and marked the first time a Red Sox player has been ejected in back-to-back games in the team's 126-year history.
- Spencer Strider vs. Ranger Suarez highlights Braves-Red Sox series opener with under 8.5 runs pick
The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox series opener features a pitching matchup between Spencer Strider and Ranger Suarez. The Braves, with a strong road record, face a Red Sox team struggling at home. The author predicts under 8.5 runs due to both pitchers' strong performances.
- Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request
Dave Portnoy criticized political strategist Jeff Coote and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after being approached for a collaboration on an ad targeting private equity in sports. Platner's ad, which criticized Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry II, was pulled by New England SportsNet due to intellectual property concerns, and Platner faces backlash over his Nazi-themed tattoo.
- Did Boston Red Sox GM replace most of their coaching staff because of one player?
The Boston Red Sox replaced most of their coaching staff, including manager Alex Cora, due to underperformance in hitting development, partly attributed to top prospect Kristian Campbell's struggles. The team has declined since their 2018 World Series win, with key players like Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts leaving, and new GM Craig Breslow faces criticism for the changes.
- Fired Red Sox coaches escorted from team hotel in embarrassing fashion
The Boston Red Sox fired all coaches except those loyal to Craig Breslow and John Henry, including Alex Cora and Jason Varitek, following a 17-1 win. Fired coaches were escorted from a team hotel in a van with a sign reading 'COACHES4HIRE LLC,' adding to the controversy. The article criticizes Breslow's management decisions, including flawed trades and roster missteps.