The Latest
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Aggressive Red Sox aren't waiting for problems to fix themselves
The Red Sox have their fair share of issues, but unlike last season, Craig Breslow and Alex Cora have been proactive in addressing them, writes John Tomase.
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A reminder for Bruins: Losing heartbreaking Game 7s is what Leafs do
The Bruins are reeling, but as John Tomase writes, history is on their side against a Leafs team that consistently comes up short in Game 7s.
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Andrew Bailey's dominant Red Sox pitching staff is getting ridiculous
The Red Sox’ pitching staff is off to a historic start through 30 games, and it all starts with new pitching coach Andrew Bailey, writes John Tomase.
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Everyone take a breath; Bruins aren't going to choke again vs. Leafs
Don’t worry, Bruins fans. History isn’t about to repeat itself. John Tomase explains why things will be different this time around against the Maple Leafs.
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Celtics are tougher than Heat, and that could have huge implications
The Celtics’ first-round battle with the ultra-physical Heat hasn’t always been pretty, but it could pay massive dividends in the long run, writes John Tomase.
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Sneaky-good offseason? Breslow's additions show promise for Red Sox
Several of Craig Breslow’s offseason pickups have played key roles in the Red Sox’ surprising start to the 2024 season, writes John Tomase.
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Cubs come to Boston to show Red Sox what a real rebuild looks like
With the Cubs at Fenway Park this weekend, John Tomase explains why Chicago’s rapid rebuild should have been the blueprint the Red Sox followed.
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Rating Celtics concern levels in five areas after Game 2 loss to Heat
Time to panic, or nothing to see here? John Tomase breaks out the concern level meter on five Celtics issues in their Game 2 loss to the Heat.
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With shades of Ellsbury, Casas injury could be a killer for Red Sox
The Red Sox never recovered from Jacoby Ellsbury’s injury in 2010. John Tomase wonders if losing Triston Casas will have a similar impact on this club.
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Kutter Crawford has come out of nowhere to become MLB's best pitcher
What’s powering Kutter Crawford’s historic start to the season? John Tomase explores the keys to the Red Sox right-hander’s surprising success.