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Report: Yankees close to trading for Padres superstar Juan Soto

Soto racked up 35 home runs and 109 RBIs with the Padres last year.
Peter Abraham I On baseball

It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall

At 76, Castiglione achieved the highest honor for a baseball broadcaster and will be honored at the Hall on July 20 as part of induction weekend.
Red Sox

Red Sox add minor-league pitcher in trade with Mets, lose two players in Rule 5 draft

Righthander Justin Slaten was selected by the Mets from the Texas Rangers in Wednesday’s Rule 5 draft.
Red Sox

Here’s what Craig Breslow had to say about the pitchers the Red Sox acquired from the Yankees for Alex Verdugo

Verdugo was traded Tuesday night for righthanded pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judice.

Red Sox
Longtime Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione wins Ford C. Frick Award from Baseball Hall of Fame
Castiglione beat out names like Joe Buck and Gary Cohen and will be in honored in Cooperstown in July.

red sox
Here’s a look at the pitching prospects the Red Sox got from the Yankees for Alex Verdugo
Based on a survey of major league evaluators, here’s a look at the Red Sox’ three new righthanders.

Red Sox

What’s next? How the Alex Verdugo trade sets the stage for the rest of the Red Sox offseason.

Boston could continue to improve its outfield, but are likely to solidify the rotation first.
peter abraham | on baseball

By trading Alex Verdugo, Craig Breslow clears the air for Red Sox

In his first major transaction as chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow cleaned up one of the messes Chaim Bloom left behind.
mlb

Retired players to honor Negro Leagues with Hall of Fame East-West Classic in May

Ken Griffey Jr. and Ozzie Smith have agreed to manage or coach in the game that will be played in conjunction with the opening of the Hall’s “Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball” exhibit.
Red Sox

Red Sox trade Alex Verdugo to Yankees for three pitching prospects

Verdugo, who was acquired from the Dodgers in the Mookie Betts trade, spent four seasons with the Red Sox.
peter abraham | on baseball

Again at a crossroads, the direction in which Alex Cora takes Red Sox could decide his future

Alex Cora doesn’t have a contract beyond next season and that’s probably how it should be, right? Consecutive last-place finishes in the AL East don’t buy a lot of job security.
red sox notebook

Manager Alex Cora has been keeping tabs on Red Sox, and says Trevor Story is healthy

When Story returned from elbow surgery in August, he immediately proved he could handle shortstop, but he struggled at the plate.
mlb

Once again, Angels say they won’t trade three-time AL MVP Mike Trout

General manager Perry Minasian responded to the annual questions about Trout’s future with the underachieving Angels by providing the same answer he has given in past years.
mlb

Guardians beat the odds to win draft lottery; will have top pick for first time

Based on lottery odds, Cleveland jumped all the way up from the No. 9 slot, while Cincinnati moved from 13th to second.
mlb notebook

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says team met with Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium

Roberts revealed at baseball's Winter Meetings that discussions with the coveted free agent took place a few days ago and last 2-3 hours.
Minor League Baseball

New owners of Worcester Red Sox to keep team leadership in place following sale

Diamond Baseball Holdings officially announced Tuesday it would acquire “the majority of the shares of the Worcester Red Sox,” and that the team would remain a Red Sox affiliate.
Red Sox

Striking performances: Breaking down baseball’s free agent starting pitchers

At a time when teams look more closely at the components of success than bottom-line marks such as won-loss record or ERA, there likely will be long lines for less-heralded free agents.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

World awaits Craig Breslow’s first move in Sox big chair, but suggestions are he’s willing to deal

Some six weeks into his tenure, Boston's chief baseball officer characterized the Sox as not feeling a need to wait for the perfect situation to make a move.

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Report: Yankees close to trading for Padres superstar Juan Soto

Soto racked up 35 home runs and 109 RBIs with the Padres last year.

It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall

At 76, Castiglione achieved the highest honor for a baseball broadcaster and will be honored at the Hall on July 20 as part of induction weekend.

Red Sox add minor-league pitcher in trade with Mets, lose two players in Rule 5 draft

Righthander Justin Slaten was selected by the Mets from the Texas Rangers in Wednesday’s Rule 5 draft.

Patriots

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing

Amit Patel, who worked for the Jaguars for five years starting in 2018, is charged with wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction.

The Patriots’ and Steelers’ offense are equally abysmal. Why is Pittsburgh 7-5, and New England 2-10?

Pittsburgh has taken care of the ball much better than New England. The Steelers have the second-best turnover differential in the league.

Bill Belichick’s big mistakes: The miserable 2023 Patriots season is marked by a litany of errors

Sure, the Patriots might be 2-10 even if the longtime coach didn't waffle between backup quarterbacks or found healthier players for the offensive line. But one can't ignore how “In Bill We Trust” is wearing thin.

Bruins

US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom

Wednesday's honorees at the Westin Copley included Rhode Island-born Brian Burke, New Hampshire natives Katie King Crowley and Brian Murphy, and Arlington's Joe Bertagna.

James van Riemsdyk has quickly found a familiar home with the Bruins, right in front of the net

Signed to a one-year, $1 million deal in July, van Riemsdyk has been one of the best value adds across the NHL.

‘One of the highlights of the year:’ The Bruins spent Tuesday spreading some holiday cheer

The players stopped by Boston Children’s Hospital, Franciscan Children’s, Mass. General, Shriners Children’s Boston, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Celtics

Maine Celtics to host Lewiston Strong Night on Dec. 16

Boston's G League affiliate will honor survivors while raising money to support the community after the mass shooting there in October.

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis expects to return Friday night against Knicks

The Celtics won their first three games without Porzingis before dropping perhaps the most meaningful one, Monday’s In-Season Tournament quarterfinal against the Pacers.

What happened on a critical play in the Celtics’ loss, and other thoughts on the In-Season Tournament

If you’re sick of the Pacers, tough luck. These teams will meet three more times next month, including two games in three nights back in Indiana.

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MIAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MIAA board aims to streamline scheduling of endowment games, games vs. exclusion schools

The exclusion school list was initially installed to help leagues with few members schedule nonleague games. 37 minutes ago

WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

These four freshmen women’s college hockey players are turning heads

Boston College's Sammy Taber and Julia Pellerin, plus Northeastern's Allie Lalonde and Harvard's Zoe Boosamra, have made their cases to be on lineup charts. 1 hour ago

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US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom

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MLB

Report: Yankees close to trading for Padres superstar Juan Soto

Soto racked up 35 home runs and 109 RBIs with the Padres last year.

Peter Abraham I On baseball

It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall

At 76, Castiglione achieved the highest honor for a baseball broadcaster and will be honored at the Hall on July 20 as part of induction weekend.

MIAA

MIAA reverses decision in eligibility case for students with learning disabilities

Jack Gill, a wrestler at Catholic Memorial, and Colmn Gilroy, a basketball player at Archbishop Williams, received the news late Tuesday and practiced with their teams Wednesday.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

With offseason options such as AAU and club play, many high school basketball teams hope year-round players will help jumpstart the season

For most top players in Massachusetts, basketball is a year-round sport. The increased commitment has prompted coaches to adapt their early-season preparation.