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Boston Red SoxBoston's red-hot bats lead MLB in stat that will make opposing pitchers nervous

When the subject is the powerful American League East, the top teams usually mentioned are the explosive Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Baltimore Orioles are very solid and gaining respect, but little has been expected of the Boston Red Sox. However, even though they finished last in the […]

Boston Red SoxMasataka Yoshida's epic performance for Red Sox vs. Brewers not seen since 1962

Masataka Yoshida had a performance to remember in the Boston Red Sox’s 12-5 road win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Yoshida made a bit of history in the eighth inning of the contest. The left fielder first belted a solo home run in the inning, connecting on a 76.4 mph curveball pitch from Brewers […]

Boston Red SoxRed Sox star Masataka Yoshida's awesome take on facing Shohei Ohtani for first time in MLB

Boston Red Sox star Masataka Yoshida is excited to face Shohei Ohtani for the first time in MLB. Yoshida revealed what it means to him to face the Los Angeles Angels’ superstar at Fenway Park, per Pete Abraham. “I am honored to play with him at the best baseball stadium in the world,” Yoshida said. […]

Boston Red SoxMasataka Yoshida, Triston Casas combine for insane Red Sox feat not seen before in Expansion Era

The Boston Red Sox’s offense has been like a house on fire this early in the 2023 MLB season, and it continues to burn hot Monday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Right in the very first inning of the game, rookies Masataka Yoshida and Triston Casas each launched a homer, thus making […]

BettingMLB Odds: 2023 American League Rookie of the Year prediction and pick

Opening Day 2023 in the MLB is finally upon us and we’re back with another prediction and pick for the American League Rookie of the Year. What looks to be a stacked class of incoming rookies, we’ll get a chance to see some future stars at play once the new season gets going. Check out […]

Boston Red Sox3 bold predictions for Rafael Devers, Red Sox ahead of Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox had a disappointing 2022 season after going to the American League Championship series in 2021. Expectations are not too high for the Red Sox 2023 season, but there are some components that can come together for the team to be a surprise playoff contender. The loss of Xander Bogaerts frustrated many […]

Boston Red SoxAlex Cora gives intriguing glimpse at how he'll use Rafael Devers, Masataka Yoshida

The Boston Red Sox are hoping for a turnaround in the 2023 MLB season after a letdown 2022 campaign in which they did not just miss the postseason cut but also finished at the bottom of the American League East division. With Rafael Devers back and Japanese superstar Masataka Yoshida coming over to Beantown, Red […]

Boston Red SoxRed Sox' riskiest MLB offseason move

The Boston Red Sox have had an interesting offseason to this point. Public opinion of the team was at an all-time low after Xander Bogaerts departed in free agency to sign a massive 11-year, $280 million deal with the San Diego Padres, and the front office has been scrambling to fix things ever since. For […]

Boston Red SoxFrom Kenley Jansen to Masataka Yoshida: Grading Red Sox' MLB free agency

The Boston Red Sox entered the offseason knowing that they were going to have to make some big moves if they wanted to remain a potential playoff contender in the 2023 season and beyond. Instead, they have spent most of the free agency period on the sidelines watching, leaving their fan base dismayed by their […]

Boston Red SoxRUMOR: Scott Boras finalized Yankees' Carlos Rodon deal while eating dinner with Red Sox

MLB mega-agent Scott Boras has been earning his title as the ‘Most Powerful Sports Agent in the World’ lately, including negotiating massive multi-year deals for clients Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Rodon with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, respectively. It just so happens the landing places for Yoshida and Rodon happen to be […]

Boston Red SoxRed Sox land Japanese star Masataka Yoshida in free agency

The Boston Red Sox and Japanese star OF Masataka Yoshida are reportedly in agreement on a 5-year, $90M dollar deal, per Jeff Passan. However, the deal will be worth a total of $105.4M due to the posting fee. Yoshida represents an impressive upgrade for Boston’s outfield. Passan shared an in-depth scouting report on Yoshida that […]

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