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RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Here is Chaim Bloom’s reaction to Gerrit Cole signing with the Yankees

Bloom insisted the Red Sox’ approach to this offseason will not change.

Scientists identify two main factors in 2019 increase in home runs

A committee said a decreased drag on the baseball and changes in offensive approach led to a record-shattering season.

Anthony Rendon agrees to seven-year, $245 million deal with Los Angeles Angels

He'll join three-time MVP Mike Trout on a team that’s made just one postseason appearance in the past decade.

MLB official defends contraction plan, fires back at minor league owners

Deputy commissioner Dan Halem believes the owners are unfairly portraying themselves as victims and are using inaccurate information.

Alex Speier
Re-examining the trade market for Red Sox starting pitchers
The enormous levels of spending on starting pitching at the Winter Meetings could have ripple effects for the Red Sox.

Peter Abraham | On baseball
What Gerrit Cole’s record-setting deal with the Yankees means for the Red Sox
It was a bad night for Red Sox fans on Tuesday, but in time, the math will work in their favor.

Xander Bogaerts wary of possible Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. trades

“We have a lot of pieces to keep contending for a while,” the All-MLB shortstop said, “but it’s a matter of which way the organization feels is better.”

MLB free agency: Scott Boras continues to dominate the offseason

Superagent lands another big payday, as Anthony Rendon cashes in with Angels.

With roster, Red Sox don’t have a to-do list — more like what-if

Things are so fluid that even they can’t say what the plan is until the first dominos start to fall.

Trading Mookie Betts doesn’t seem to be high priority for Red Sox

One executive from a team interested in the player said the Red Sox haven’t given much indication of Betts’s availabilty.

Daniel Nava is roaming the halls at the Winter Meetings, looking for one more shot in the major leagues

Nava has not played in the majors since 2017, but is hoping for one more shot.

Here’s what the Red Sox would face if they don’t get under the luxury tax threshold this year

The penalties for continuing to exceed the luxury tax threshold would only get more severe.

Late Globe writer Nick Cafardo wins baseball’s J.G. Taylor Spink Award

The honor recognizes meritorious contributions to baseball writing. Cafardo will be celebrated in July in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Minors president: Negotiations with MLB ‘productive’

MiLB president Pat O’Conner addressed minor league owners at the Winter Meetings, emphasizing unity and solidarity

Andrew Benintendi’s ‘in a better place’ with his hitting

Manager Alex Cora said the Red Sox outfielder’s stronger body contributed to his down season.

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Russian boxers threaten boycott of Tokyo Olympics

The athletes will only take part if doping sanctions forcing them to compete as neutral athletes are overturned.

United States stunned by International team in Presidents Cup opener

The US is trailing, 4-1, with captain Tiger Woods and partner Justin Thomas winning the only point.

Plane carrying president of Fenway Sports Group skids off runway

Mike Gordon was on board the private jet that skikked off a runway in Liverpool, but no one was hurt.

Fitting 7-foot-5-inch Tacko Fall for a tuxedo is no small feat

When the Celtics center was asked to guest-conduct the Boston Pops, it set off a whirlwind of activity to get him properly outfitted.

SPORTS LOG

NHL moves to address conduct issues

In wake of recent controversies, the league will require personnel to attend mandatory counseling regarding racism and anti-bullying.

NHL

Dallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conduct

The second-year coach was let go, with the team citing unspecified unprofessional conduct as the reason for the move.

Eagles 23, Giants 17 (OT)

Eagles top Giants in overtime

Carson Wentz rallied the Eagles from a 14-point deficit, tossing a 2-yard TD pass to Zach Ertz in overtime.

Sports Log

Boston College QB Anthony Brown to seek transfer

Redshirt junior passed for 4,738 yards and 40 TDs in three injury-plagued seasons at BC.