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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.
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In praise of gritty Red Sox, who keep surprising amid myriad injuries
The Red Sox have been decimated by injuries early this season, which makes their 13-10 start even more impressive writes John Tomase.
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Celtics should be ready for Heat to play dirty; that's what Pat Riley teams do
If the Heat want to muck it up against the Celtics, it wouldn’t be the first time a Pat Riley team has deployed the tactic, writes John Tomase.
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From Maye to Harrison, what Red Sox would do with Patriots' No. 3 pick
There are plenty of football fans in the Red Sox clubhouse, and they have strong opinions about the Patriots’ plans in the 2024 NFL Draft, writes John Tomase.
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Trying to make sense of a historically bad Red Sox lineup
The Red Sox have sunk to a new 2024 low with Thursday’s abysmal lineup, writes John Tomase.
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Belichick's final gift to Patriots may have cost them a franchise QB
The Patriots’ dramatic upset of the Broncos on Christmas Eve — Bill Belichick’s last win — may haunt the team in the draft, writes John Tomase.
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Celtics shouldn't fear anyone, so bring on the Sixers or Heat in Round 1
Sixers or Heat in Round 1? Doesn’t matter, writes John Tomase. The Celtics shouldn’t be afraid of either rival.
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Yankees voice John Sterling holds memorable place in Celtics history
Before John Sterling became the voice of the Yankees, the legendary broadcaster had a front-row seat to an epic Larry Bird performance, writes John Tomase.
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There's no defense for how Red Sox keep costing themselves in field
Monday’s loss offered another example of the Red Sox’ defensive miscues costing them in both the short- and long-term, writes John Tomase.
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Less is more: An ode to Mike Gorman's broadcasting brilliance
John Tomase breaks down the elements that have made Mike Gorman a legendary Celtics broadcaster for decades.
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Holliday, Rafaela, and two franchises in very different places
Two young stars in the spotlight at Fenway Park this week are a reminder that the Red Sox aren’t anywhere close to the Orioles, writes John Tomase.
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Jackson Holliday is latest superstar prospect to debut vs. Red Sox
Several star players and Hall of Famers have made their MLB debut vs. the Red Sox. Will Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday be next?
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Red Sox home opener wasn't just disastrous, it hints at disasters to come
Opening Day at Fenway Park was spoiled by the Red Sox’ brutal 7-1 loss to the Orioles. Our John Tomase explains why the defeat could be a harbinger of things to come.
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Red Sox share Trevor Story update, reveal new infield plans
Here’s the latest on Trevor Story’s shoulder injury and how the Red Sox plan to fill his void at shortstop going forward.
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Time has come for Rafael Devers to be a force for resurgent Red Sox
Trevor Story injury creates offensive, defensive, and leadership voids, and it’s time for Rafael Devers to step up and fill them, writes John Tomase.
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Why are Caitlin Clark, women's hoops having a moment? They're fun as hell
Why is women’s basketball having a moment right now? Because the players and teams are super fun and playing great basketball, writes John Tomase.
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Andrew Bailey, biggest offseason pickup? And other Red Sox thoughts
From Andrew Bailey’s philosophy shift to an area of focus for Ceddanne Rafaela, John Tomase shares six Red Sox thoughts through the first week of play.
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The Red Sox are winning games with their gloves, and it's sustainable
Of all the trends to be encouraged by amid the Red Sox’ strong start, their defensive work seems most likely to hold up, writes John Tomase.