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Red Sox pitching prospect Jeremy Wu-Yelland eager for next steps after layoff

The hard-throwing lefty finally got to see live batters in the recent instructional league, and now his task is to mix his pitches more.

Pablo Torre, Harvard grad, on hosting the ‘best-kept secret at ESPN’

ESPN Daily, a weekday podcast, has drawn 25 million downloads from October 2019 to October 2020. It's unquestionably a success.

How the bottleneck of minority managerial candidates is opening

Just 6 of 30 big league managerial jobs (20 percent) are occupied by people of color, while non-whites represent roughly 40 percent of the player pool.

Red Sox name Jason Varitek to coaching staff for 2021 season

The team announced several coaching appointments, including the former catcher as their game planning coordinator.

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Baseball Hall of Fame voting is approaching a critical intersection, and other thoughts
Next year could be the last year of eligibility for Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds, and the first for David Ortiz, a fascinating overlap.

Red Sox have some roster decisions to make Friday
Some players must be added to the 40-man roster in order to keep them from being taken by other teams in the Rule 5 draft.

With myocarditis behind him, Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez confidently looks ahead

The Red Sox may be wary about his workload, but Rodriguez said, "I feel great," and he is not lowering expectations for 2021.

Red Sox new bench coach Will Venable’s star is shining bright

The newest addition to the Red Sox staff, only 38, has a future as a major league manager, according to those who know him.

Mets’ Robinson Cano suspended a year for second PED violation

Cano previously committed a violation with the Mariners in 2018 and was suspended 80 games then.

After a summer in Mississippi, Red Sox prospect Blaze Jordan is finally back in the swing of things

The Red Sox helped the 17-year-old third baseman improve during instructional league play in Fort Myers, Fla.

Theo Epstein challenges himself by walking away from baseball

Epstein, 46, leaves Chicago after nine years as president of baseball operations — and another historic World Series victory.

Will Venable chosen as Red Sox next bench coach

The former Cubs' first base coach is considered to be a near-certain manager in the future, once he gets more experience

Ex-Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is stepping down as Cubs president

The Brookline native helped build the Cubs into a World Series-winning team in 2016.

What’s next for Fenway Sports Group? Another soccer team could be on the way

The Red Sox parent company has real estate development deals working near Fenway and a potential move to make the company public. Despite the economic climate, it is looking to scale up, not back.

Alex Cora has returned to an improved scenario for the Red Sox

Last season most of the pitching staff underperformed and/or struggled with injuries as the team plummeted.

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Tacko Fall will return to the Celtics on a two-way contract

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With his hip finally healthy, former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas says he’s ready to shine again

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Bruins re-sign Jake DeBrusk to two-year, $7.35 million deal

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