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Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

Who will be in the spotlight at baseball’s Winter Meetings?

It could be four memorable days with superstar players available in the trade and free agent markets and several prominent teams eager to improve their rosters.
Red Sox

With baseball’s Winter Meetings about to start, here are some pros and cons of pitchers the Red Sox may target

The Red Sox landed Masataka Yoshida for five years at $90 million last year, but this year the Sox have put an emphasis on pitching.
Red Sox

Rating the Red Sox’ top 10 prospects: Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony are reasons for optimism

The former teammates at Double A Portland are both worthy of being the organization's No. 1 prospect.
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Worcester Red Sox owners reach agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings

The Diamond group already owns the Single A Salem Red Sox and Double A Portland Sea Dogs among its 26 other minor league teams.

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White Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro Award
The Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.

Andre Dawson asks baseball Hall of Fame to change cap on plaque
Dawson says he sent a letter to baseball Hall of Fame chair Jane Forbes Clark asking to change the cap on his plaque from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs.

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Watch: Dennis Eckersley says Red Sox hiring Andrew Bailey was a ‘good move’

The Hall-of-Fame pitcher joined Boston Globe Today to discuss the state of the Red Sox’ pitching and more.
Red Sox

New Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey is used to meeting high expectations

Those who knew him in college and in his playing days were always impressed with his ability and communication skills.
Baseball

Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray to anchor revamped starting rotation

The Cardinals already had signed free agent righthanders Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn to one-year deals.
MLB

How Peter Bendix went from a Tufts sabermetrics course to running the Marlins

Bendix was named Miami's president of baseball operations earlier this month after a lengthy stint with the Rays.
Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes

Adrián Beltré's season with Red Sox transformed career that should culminate with Hall of Fame induction

Among the dozen newcomers on the Hall of Fame ballot sent out this past week, Beltré stands out as a near lock for first-ballot election.
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In a difficult time, Kevin Youkilis speaks out for unity and positivity, and other thoughts

Recent events have been like “a steroid” for antisemitism, says the former Red Sox infielder, and he wants to “stand up and step up for the Jewish people.”
Red Sox

Despite the Red Sox’ struggles this past season, new pitching coach Andrew Bailey sees Boston as the perfect fit

Bailey is a New Jersey native and wanted to get back to the Northeast so he could be closer to his family. Being in Boston will allow him that opportunity.
MLB

Former Red Sox Adrián Beltré, Adrián Gonzalez among new dozen on MLB Hall of Fame ballot

Qualified members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America have until Dec. 31 to vote, with the announcement set for Jan. 23.
Baseball

Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, signs 7-year deal with the Phillies

The 30-year-old righthander's contract is reportedly worth $172 million.
Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes

There will still be big demand for the short elite starting pitchers available in free agency

Size and height bias used to be prevalent when it came to evaluating and projecting starting pitchers.
RED SOX

Red Sox trade Luis Urías, pass on Wyatt Mills at non-tender deadline

Urías hit .225 in 32 games before a calf strain at the end of September claimed the rest of his season, while Mills never pitched for the parent club.
Baseball

Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP

Ohtani led the AL with 44 homers and hit .304 with 96 RBIs, eight triples and 20 stolen bases in a season at the plate that ended Sept. 3 because of an oblique injury.

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Red Sox

Who will be in the spotlight at baseball’s Winter Meetings?

It could be four memorable days with superstar players available in the trade and free agent markets and several prominent teams eager to improve their rosters.

With baseball’s Winter Meetings about to start, here are some pros and cons of pitchers the Red Sox may target

The Red Sox landed Masataka Yoshida for five years at $90 million last year, but this year the Sox have put an emphasis on pitching.

Rating the Red Sox’ top 10 prospects: Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony are reasons for optimism

The former teammates at Double A Portland are both worthy of being the organization's No. 1 prospect.

Patriots

The Patriots changed quarterbacks, but the result was the same – another low-scoring loss

The Patriots were shut out for the second time and fell to 2-10, and now face a short week to get ready for a Thursday game vs. the Steelers.

David Andrews comments on Bailey Zappe’s start, Rhamondre Stevenson’s injury, and more

Andrews and the Patriots offense have only put up 13 points over the last three games.

Mac Jones isn’t the answer, but Bailey Zappe isn’t either as Patriots get shut out by Chargers

Zappe showed why he was released at the end of training camp.

Bruins

Blue Jackets at Bruins: Boston looks to right wrongs of last week’s loss to Columbus

The Bruins have won two in a row after a season-worst three-game skid.

‘Our best game in a while.’ Brad Marchand’s last-second goal caps a strong performance in Toronto

Auston Matthews scored his second of the game with 5.7 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, but Marchand delivered the winner seconds before a shootout.

Hot Johnny Beecher sits for Bruins in Toronto

Beecher, the 22-year-old rookie center, was outscored by only Charlie Coyle in Boston's last six games, but he found himself on the sidelines at Scotiabank Arena.

Celtics

‘Let’s take action and get these guys back’: How Joe Mazzulla’s homecoming push has reconnected Celtics past and present

“Joe wants this to be a huge family,” assistant coach Sam Cassell said. “The tradition is there, but he just wants this to be a huge family.”

Billy Donovan searching for answers that have eluded Bulls through a series of rebuilds

The former Providence College star is three-plus seasons into a coaching stint that has included one playoff appearance for Chicago and a poor start this season.

Celtics should feel fortunate they walked off Garden floor with that win

Maybe in previous years, this was one of those nights where the Celtics wouldn't have won. On Friday, it was their 15th victory in 19 games to begin the season.

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The Patriots changed quarterbacks, but the result was the same – another low-scoring loss

The Patriots were shut out for the second time and fell to 2-10, and now face a short week to get ready for a Thursday game vs. the Steelers. 7 minutes ago

Patriots

David Andrews comments on Bailey Zappe’s start, Rhamondre Stevenson’s injury, and more

Andrews and the Patriots offense have only put up 13 points over the last three games. 17 minutes ago

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

Mac Jones isn’t the answer, but Bailey Zappe isn’t either as Patriots get shut out by Chargers

Zappe showed why he was released at the end of training camp. 25 minutes ago

Blue Jackets at Bruins | 7 P.M. (NESN)

Blue Jackets at Bruins: Boston looks to right wrongs of last week’s loss to Columbus

The Bruins have won two in a row after a season-worst three-game skid. 2 hours ago

Five storylines to follow with the tip of the high school boys’ basketball season

Needham, North Andover, and Catholic Memorial headline a deep field in Division 1 to challenge defending champion Worcester North. Teams loading up with difficult nonleague schedules. 2 hours ago

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Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida State left out

The Seminoles became the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to miss the playoff. 2 hours ago

BRUINS 4, MAPLE LEAFS 3 (OT)

‘Our best game in a while.’ Brad Marchand’s last-second goal caps a strong performance in Toronto

Auston Matthews scored his second of the game with 5.7 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, but Marchand delivered the winner seconds before a shootout.

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Hot Johnny Beecher sits for Bruins in Toronto

Beecher, the 22-year-old rookie center, was outscored by only Charlie Coyle in Boston's last six games, but he found himself on the sidelines at Scotiabank Arena.