Red Sox Drago registered the final out of the 1975 American League Championship Series to help the Red Sox clinch the pennant. Dick Drago, who pitched for the Red Sox in the 1970s, died Thursday at age 78. Drago, who spent five years with the club from 1974-1975 and 1978-1980, compiled a 30-29 record and … [Read more…]
Red Sox “It doesn’t really get much better than Fenway.” Joe Jacques just finished up his rookie season with the Boston Red Sox. Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo Joe Jacques was sitting in a barber chair on a cold December day when he heard his phone ring. Pablo Sandoval, Rusney Castillo among ex-Red Sox drafted to new … [Read more…]
Red Sox “He’s one of my favorite people in baseball.” Andrew Bailey was officially announced as the Red Sox’ pitching coach on Tuesday. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo, File On Tuesday, the Red Sox announced that they have hired Andrew Bailey to be their next pitching coach. And according to those who have worked with Bailey, that … [Read more…]
Red Sox New Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey (right) worked with former Giants manager Gabe Kapler (left) to transform the Giants’ pitching department. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo The search may nearly be over for the Red Sox’ new pitching coach. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, the … [Read more…]
Red Sox Boston is expected to be among a crowded field of teams pursuing a deep class of free agent starting pitchers. Blake Snell playing for the Padres in 2023. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images As Red Sox leadership examines the offseason, one of the clearest priorities is starting pitching. In 2023, Boston’s staff posted quality … [Read more…]
Red Sox By adding Wikelman Gonzalez and Luis Perales to their 40-man roster, the Red Sox protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft. Wikelman Gonzalez was one of two pitchers added to the Red Sox’ 40-man roster on Tuesday. Ella Hannaford The Red Sox‘ roster has a couple of new additions. Red … [Read more…]
Red Sox Bailey already has close ties with Craig Breslow, with the duo spending five years together as teammates. Andrew Bailey is reportedly set to join Alex Cora’s coaching staff in 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Just a few weeks after the Red Sox hired former relief pitcher and 2013 World Series champion Craig Breslow as their new … [Read more…]