#Alex Verdugo

Plenty of Boston Red Sox fans are just moving on from their grief over the franchise trading away superstar Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. Well, all of those fun feelings are resurfacing on Thursday because the Red Sox are back at it again. Not only is Boston in the midst of an embarrassingly bad offseason, but the club just took…

Of all professional sports, none will offer more games for betting annually than Major League Baseball. Every season, the Boston Red Sox play 162 games, minimum. That's 162 times to have your heart broken. Or, 162 times to possibly rejoice, and 162 times to cash in. In this primer, we'll examine the unique strategies for betting on baseball for…

I can't decide what's more bewildering: That the Red Sox really feel like they did something on Wednesday morning, or that so many of the rest of us don't. The clearest emotion to find is joy for Rafael Devers, his evolution from a 16-year-old Dominican free agent to the unquestioned face of the franchise complete in a shade less than a decade.…

Believe it or not, Red Sox spring training opens in just about five weeks. The roster is not complete quite yet, but the large majority of the 2023 team has already been put together, and it looks quite different than the group that last took the field at Fenway Park in early October. Boston's chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom entered the winter…

It's not the Rafael Devers news Red Sox fans were hoping for. Tuesday afternoon, the Red Sox agreed to a one-year deal with Devers that will cover his final year of salary arbitration and pay him $17.5 million in 2023, as first reported by ESPN and later announced by the club. At the very least, the team will avoid taking Devers to arbitration,…

If the Boston Red Sox didn't learn their lesson from Mookie Betts' departure, surely they would've been schooled by Xander Bogaerts fleeing for a mega-deal with the San Diego Padres, a crisis that could've been averted with a bit of fair treatment at any point following the 2021 season (or after his below-market 2019 extension, to be…

Now that the free-agent market is mostly settled, the next major player movement to monitor will be trades. For teams unable to check off their free-agent wishlist, it's still possible they can address some needs by making deals. Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds officially requested a trade earlier this month after the two…

Mookie Betts has been one of the elite hitters in baseball since making his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 2014. The outfielder out of Nashville, Tennessee, has been the essence of a five-tool player every season, hitting for contact and power with speed on the base path. He has also been an elite defender. Now entering his tenth season in the…

For the 2021 Red Sox, the weight of expectations will not be a problem. Heading into the new season, Boston is listed at 50:1 odds to win the World Series. Clearly, experts are not eyeing the current Red Sox team as a projected postseason contender, though opinions differ. As the season gets underway, here's a quick look at what's being said about…

The Boston Red Sox open up the 2022 regular season with high expectations.The team overachieved a year ago and surprised many by making it all the way to the American League Championship Series. The signing of Trevor Story this offseason only raises expectations higher. Let's preview the Boston Red Sox season and consider the projected lineup, the…

The Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will play in the final tilt of a three-game series at Camden Yards. It is time to look at our MLB odds series and deliver a Red Sox-Orioles prediction and pick. The Red Sox and Orioles will play in the final game, each attempting to win the series. So far, the Orioles lead the season series 8-6 and will…

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will wrap up their brief two-game series at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday night. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Yankees-Red Sox prediction and pick, laid out below. New York is currently riding a three-game winning streak, seemingly breaking out of…

The Tampa Bay Rays will face off with the Boston Red Sox in the regular season finale at Fenway Park on Wednesday afternoon in Boston. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Rays-Red Sox prediction and pick, laid out below. Tampa Bay has secured the third and final AL Wild Card spot, entering the final…

A couple weeks ago 30 SB Nation baseball writers got together and conducted the annual SBN GM Simulation. For three days we acted as the GM of a team - I represented the Red Sox once more - with one goal: prepare the 2023 roster. Each GM is given a roster of current players as of the end of the season, so any move the real teams made during the…

The Blue Jays and Red Sox finish their series Thursday night! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Red Sox prediction and pick. Toronto is looking for the 3-game sweep over their divisional rivals. The Jays are just a half-game behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2nd spot in the AL East. A win and a Rays loss to the Los Angeles…

Eight. In. A. Row. We have now won eight straight bets, including a 3-0 day yesterday. We had the Giants defeat Corbin Burnes at home at+175. You can't give me a Giants ML that high and expect me not to take it. We had the Blue Jays over the Red Sox, which I will speak on more today. We also took the Phillies, who trounced the Rockies. We have now…

Two of the biggest rivals in sports meet on Saturday as the New York Yankees (61-23) travel to play the Boston Red Sox (45-39). New York is looking to extend its win streak to four games. Meanwhile, Boston is in second place in the AL East, but has dropped four straight games. Jordan Montgomery (3-2, 3.19 ERA) is set to start for New York. Kutter…

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees MLB season-opening series on Sunday Night Baseball at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees are looking to sweep the series as the teams play for a third straight day. Thursday's opener was postponed to Friday because of heavy rain in the forecast. The wait was worth it, as the teams staged a back-and-forth…

The New York Yankees (62-27) host the Boston Red Sox (47-43) on Friday night in their last series before the All-Star break. New York currently has the best record in the majors and sits in first place in the AL East standings. On the other side, Boston currently owns one of the AL Wild Card spots. Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 3.16 ERA) is on the mound for…

Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox take the field on Saturday at Rogers Centre against Ross Stripling, who will start for the Toronto Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 3:07 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series. The Blue Jays have the 16th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.93). The Red Sox rank second in MLB with a.258…

A new season means the return of a traditional series here at Bless You Boys. If this is your first season with us, let me introduce you to Behind Enemy Lines, the Q&A that aims to provide some expert insight into the upcoming competition. We take time to chat with the folks who run our sister sites, and pick their brains about under-the-radar…

It was September 4, and Trevor Story was getting hot again. Already he had 10 hits in his first six games back from a broken wrist, and that afternoon Story added a no-doubt home run to the top of the Green Monster, a line-drive double to right-center field, and a deep single to straightaway center. For good measure, he made a leaping catch deep in…

The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox face off in a Spring Training matchup at the Red Sox spring home, JetBlue Park at Fenway Park South, in Fort Myers, Florida. The two teams are getting ready for the start of the regular season, which is less 10 days away. Spring Training games are always unpredictable. What should fans expect from this…

The Boston Red Sox meet the Houston Astros in a key Game 3 matchup of their 2021 American League Championship Series on Monday at Boston. The Red Sox evened the series at 1-1 with a 9-5 win at Houston on Saturday. The Astros (95-67), who won the AL West, are looking to advance to their third World Series in five years. The Red Sox (90-72), who…

Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox hit the field on Sunday at Fenway Park against Dane Dunning, who is starting for the Texas Rangers. First pitch will be at 1:35 PM ET for the final game of a four-game series. The Red Sox have the 25th-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (4.53). The Rangers rank eighth in Major League Baseball with…

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most difficult teams in Major League Baseball to forecast this season. They're coming off an excellent 2021 with plenty of reasons for optimism, but they also face questions and play in a stacked American League East, which will make for a difficult road to the MLB playoffs. It feels like the Red Sox will be…

Both teams come off of off days so the squads should be fully rested. After dropping four straight last week, the Rays appear to have started righting the ship, winning three of their past four. The Red Sox, meanwhile, have lost three of their past four, scoring three runs or fewer in each of their games. Boston rarely plays well at Tropicana Field…

The Boston Red Sox will travel to take on the Cincinnati Reds for a brief two-game series beginning Tuesday night in Cincinnati. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Red Sox-Reds prediction and pick, laid out below. Boston has been terrible this season, judging by their preseason expectations, going…

The Cardinals are in the market for a catcher. Hopefully they'll be smart about this and view the opening as an opportunity to upgrade their offense. Defense must be a consideration, which doesn't really need to be stated. But in this case the defensive requirement has been overstated, with too much attention being paid to the standard established…

The Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox will continue their weekend series at Fenway Park with a Saturday afternoon matchup. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Royals-Red Sox prediction and pick, laid out below. The Kansas City Royals have struggled to a 57-88 record, fourth place in the AL…

By November 18, MLB teams will decide which pre-arbitration and arbitration-eligible players will be tendered contracts. For arbitration-eligible players, such as Rafael Devers, the actual salary will be determined later. In cases like his, it's simply a formality to protect players. Several Boston Red Sox players are locks to be tendered,…

Didn't buckle after a rocky start. #DirtyWater | #MLB pic.twitter.com/on8vTvfp4h - Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) April 11, 2022 However, the Twins are a team who have tagged him. He's made three starts against Minny, compiling a dismal 5.71 ERA. Wacha will be looking to turn the tables in his first start at Fenway for the Red Sox. Minnesota…

The Boston Red Sox will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of the MLB campaign on Saturday. First pitch is at 3:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays are favored at home (-145) against the Red Sox (+123). The Blue Jays will give the ball to Ross Stripling versus the Red Sox and Brayan Bello. The game's over/under is set at 8.5. The…

Get your coffee ready as we've got some morning baseball on tap. The Boston Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins with first pitch at 11:10 a.m. for the annual Patriots' Day matinee. We like the BoSox to keep dominating the Twinkies in our betting picks. The Minnesota Twins will have to set an early alarm as they battle the Boston Red Sox on Patriots'…

J.D. Martinez has 99 hits, and will try to notch his 100th when the Boston Red Sox (53-53) play the Kansas City Royals (41-64) on Thursday at 8:10 PM ET. The Red Sox are a favorite (-134) against the Royals (+114). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Boston Red Sox looking to Nick Pivetta (8-8), and Kris Bubic (2-6) answering…

Playing nine innings while finding it fitting that baseball will miss Dennis Eckersley in retirement 1. Here's where I fall on The Xander Bogaerts Situation. I understand why it may not be wise to sign him to the contract his past production suggests he deserves. The Red Sox need to do it anyway. Caution about giving Bogaerts a deal well over nine…

Facing the media for his final press conference of the season, Alex Cora didn't sugarcoat his thoughts on the Red Sox disappointing 2022 season. "We're like the best worst team in baseball," Cora said. "Like, how did this happen?" That's a rhetorical question, of course. Cora had a front row seat all season as his Red Sox consistently…

We have no idea when, and based on what has been made public essentially no progress has been achieved, but eventually this lockout will end and baseball will resume. When that happens, we can expect a frenzy of activity as teams try to get their rosters set for camp and then the regular season. For the Boston Red Sox, they did a fair amount of…

BOSTON, Mass. - It was a long journey back to the pitcher's mound for Tyler Glasnow, but when he made in first start in more than a year after Tommy John surgery last Wednesday in Cleveland, he said that everything felt normal. The new normal now is pitching every five days, so he's back on the mound Monday night when the Rays take on the Boston…

WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his analysis of Thursday's Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles clash at Fenway Park. The Orioles are losing at the wrong time and in total have lost eight of their last 13 games. It's getaway day from Fenway Park as the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox meet for the fourth and final game of this series.…

The Boston Red Sox (74-81) host the Baltimore Orioles (80-75) at 1:35 PM ET on Thursday. The Orioles are an away underdog (+134) versus the Red Sox (-157). The scheduled starters are Nathan Eovaldi for the Boston Red Sox, and Mike Baumann (1-3) for the Baltimore Orioles. The game's total is 9. Boston has a 4-2 record from the six games it was…

The Baltimore Orioles will travel to begin a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox with a Monday night matchup at Fenway Park. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Orioles-Red Sox prediction and pick, laid out below. Baltimore has been clinging to playoff contention for months now, with a 79-73…

The New York Yankees clash with the Boston Red Sox (72-78) at 1:05 PM ET on Saturday, including a matchup of two of MLB's most consistent hitters. Aaron Judge is at.315 (third in league) for the Yankees, while Xander Bogaerts is fourth at.314 for the Red Sox. The Red Sox are an underdog (+144 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Yankees…

NEW YORK - Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo looked like he was ready to do some late-night clubbing standing at his locker following Friday night's 5-4 Yankees win. After showering and dressing, he wrapped one of the thickest diamond-laced chains you'll ever see over his neck, then pulled out diamond earrings that were as big as molars and stuck…

As the Major League Baseball playoffs approach, what's going on with teams at the other end of the standings? Here's a look at the seven worst teams in the majors: Athletics: Until it gets a new ballpark, which at best will be in 2025, Oakland wouldn't seem to have much hope. Owner John Fisher dropped the luxury-tax payroll to $48.2 million by…

The Yankees are -167 favorites and have an implied win probability of 62.55% in a game that will be shown on MLB Network. New York has+500 World Series odds. The weather forecast is for sunny, a high of 68 and west wind at 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Nick Pivetta (10-11, 4.35) is scheduled to start for the Red Sox against Domingo German (2-3,…

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will play the second of their four-game rivalry series with a Friday night showdown at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Red Sox-Yankees prediction and pick, laid out below. Boston lost another heartbreaking game last night to…

The Boston Red Sox (72-75) have a 1-0 series lead, hoping to sweep the Cincinnati Reds (58-90) on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, at 6:40 PM ET. The Reds (+143 underdog on the moneyline) play at home against the Red Sox (-170). The starting pitchers are Connor Seabold for the Boston Red Sox, and Chase Anderson (1-3) for the Cincinnati Reds.…

BOSTON - Aaron Judge continued his Maris march, but it was Gleyber Torres who played hero. Torres' bases-clearing, three-run double in the 10th inning put the Yankees up for good for a 7-6 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park before 34250 fans on Tuesday night. Torres' laced Jeurys Familia's 1-1 slider on a line into right-center field, scoring…

Who: Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays When: Wednesday, September 7 Time: 6:40 p.m. EDT Where: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Red Sox+144, Rays -172 Runline: Red Sox+1.5 (-152), Rays -1.5 (+126) Total: Over/Under 7.0 Runs (-115/-105) According to Baseball Reference, the Boston Red Sox have a 0.2% chance to make…