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In June 2019, ten-time All-Star slugger and 2013 World Series MVP David “Big Papi” Ortiz was shot in the back outside a bar in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The incident … Continue Reading “Operation Barbershop” and the David Ortiz Shooting
My first video blog is here (please excuse the noises from my canine “co-host”)! I talk about the World Series hangover and its effects on Red Sox SP Chris Sale.
The Boston Red Sox came into Game 5 of the World Series with a 3-1 advantage looking to put away the Los Angeles Dodgers for their franchise’s ninth World Series … Continue Reading Red Sox Slug Their Way to Ninth World Series Title
After their Game 3 walkoff win in an 18-inning marathon, the Los Angeles Dodgers came into Game 4 of the World Series looking to tie with the Boston Red Sox. … Continue Reading Dodgers Blow 4-Run Lead to Drop World Series Game 4
The Boston Red Sox came into Game 3 of the 2018 World Series with a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rookie SP Walker Buehler took the ball for … Continue Reading Dodgers Win 18-Inning Marathon
Wednesday’s World Series matchup featured a second night of lefty starting pitchers: Hyun-Jin Ryu of the Dodgers against David Price of the Red Sox, who was looking for his second … Continue Reading World Series Game 2 Recap: LA Blows Lead
The World Series opened on Tuesday night between the Los Angeles Dodgers, representing the National League, and the Boston Red Sox, representing the American League. The starting pitching matchup featured … Continue Reading Boston Victorious in World Series Game 1
It’s that time again – World Series time! This year’s matchup features the Boston Red Sox, representing the American League, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, representing the National League. This … Continue Reading World Series Preview
The Boston Red Sox came into Game 5 of the American League Championship Series with a 3-1 lead over the Houston Astros looking to finish off their opponents quickly to … Continue Reading Red Sox Win American League Pennant
Tuesday’s League Championship Series action featured matchups in both the American and National Leagues. The NLCS featured a pivotal Game 5 matchup with the Brewers and Dodgers tied at 2-2. … Continue Reading Dodgers Offense Comes Back to Life in Game 5 Win, Sluggers Give Boston 3-1 Advantage in ALCS
Tuesday night’s MLB playoff schedule featured both leagues’ championship series matchups. The American League Championship Series opened for three games in Houston with the series tied at 1-1, and the … Continue Reading Tuesday LCS Recap: Red Sox Light Up Osuna; Dodgers Walk Off Crew in 13
The Boston Red Sox entered Game 2 of the American League Championship Series in a 1-0 deficit to the visiting Houston Astros looking to tie the series before heading to … Continue Reading Green Monster Gives New Meaning to Home Field Advantage and Red Sox Tie ALCS
Saturday’s MLB postseason action featured games from both leagues: Game 2 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers; and Game 1 of the ALCS between the … Continue Reading Saturday LCS Recap: Dodgers Tie Series; Astros Take Game 1
Following a fairly unevenly-matched Division Series round, the MLB playoffs have advanced to the semifinals: the League Championship Series. This year’s American League matchup is between the #1 seeded Boston … Continue Reading League Championship Series Preview
Game 4 of the American League Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees took place on Tuesday night. Boston came into the game with a 2-1 … Continue Reading ALDS Recap: Boston Hangs On in 9th to Advance
Monday’s Division Series action featured the two ALDS matchups as well as Game 4 of the NLDS between Los Angeles and Atlanta. The Dodgers punched their ticket to the National … Continue Reading Monday Division Series Recap: Dodgers Advance; Astros and Red Sox Rout Opponents