By virtually every measure, baseball had a banner season.
Attendance is up. TV ratings are up. Streaming numbers are up. Youth participation is up. International viewing is up. Digital engagements are up.
Except for time of game, everything is up. Unless...
Why can't three-quarters of our teams get out of their own way?
The Patriots are staggering toward the worst record in football. The Red Sox are entering Year 6 of an endless rebuild. The Bruins have magically turned two All-Star...
For the sake of the argument -- and just go with me for a second -- does anything stand out about this reasonably plausible Red Sox lineup that could take the field in 2025?
C – Kyle Teel
1B – Triston...
James Paxton told reporters at Fenway Park on Tuesday that he has a partially torn calf that puts the rest of his season in jeopardy. Here's what it means for the Red Sox:
Ugh.
Their rotation already hanging by a thread,...
The operating philosophy of the Red Sox since the 2021 MLB Draft basically can be described in six words: "Wait 'til Marcelo Mayer gets here."
The Red Sox couldn't sign Xander Bogaerts long-term for fear he'd block Mayer. They couldn't...
Major League Baseball's trade deadline looms at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and the needs of the Red Sox are turning critical.
They've acquired a starter (James Paxton) and backup catcher (Danny Jansen), but their rotation is still going on...
Everyone loves a good villain. Without Lex Luthor, Superman is just kind of a self-righteous drip. Without Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker is merely a petulant brat whining about power converters. Without the Wicked Witch or Hannibal Lecter ... you...
We're Arnold Schwarzenegger's unkillable Terminator. We're Carrie's hand erupting from the grave. We're the Matrix's relentless Agent Smith.
We are Boston sports, and we've got bad news, America. We're the monsters. We're the villains. And we're not going anywhere.
You thought...
When the 64-win top seed loses to a play-in club missing two of its five best players, there's no such thing as an overreaction.
If Wednesday's dispiriting Game 2 loss to the Heat had you experiencing PTSD (Post-Traumatic Spoelstra Disorder),...
The NBA playoffs aren't just a showcase for some of the world's most creative athletes. In the case of the Celtics, they're also a testament to the power of patience.
Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens probably had a dozen opportunities...
