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The Apathy Surrounding the Red Sox Is Deafening

Nine years ago, it appeared as if Manny Ramirez was quitting on the Red Sox. He pulled himself out of the final game against the Yankees […]

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David Ortiz Didn’t Know He Was on Boston 2024’s Board of Directors

In the twilight of the doomed bid to bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to Massachusetts, there seemed to be a routine of Boston 2024 organizers […]

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David Ortiz’s 500 Home Runs Doesn’t Cement Hall of Fame Candidacy

David Ortiz is a superstar with an asterisk next to his name, no matter how unfair that may be. The greatest clutch hitter in Red […]

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‘Save Don’ Signs Creator: Orsillo’s Dismissal Was ‘Bad Business’

NESN might not have foreseen the Hokusai-esque tsunami of fan outrage that the dismissal of Red Sox play-by-play announcer Don Orsillo would unleash in the doldrums […]

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Boston Ranked Best City for Sports Fans; New York, Not

Boston prides itself on its rich sporting tradition and winning heritage, from the dynastic Bill Russell-led Celtics of the 50s and 60s, to the Big […]

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The Don Orsillo Situation Could Be Worse Than We Thought

NESN’s decision not to extend beloved Red Sox play-by-play man Don Orsillo’s contract has been met with backlash from fans and fellow media alike—and it isn’t letting […]

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ESPN Will Keep Curt Schilling off Baseball Tonight for Rest of Season

ESPN says it will keep former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling off its Baseball Tonight broadcast for the remainder of the season, following his initial suspension for […]

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Sad Don Orsillo Tweets Sad Dave Matthews Band Song

It’s nearly impossible not to feel for poor Don Orsillo. After 15 years of superlative work and dedication, the NESN Red Sox play-by-play announcer will not be […]

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Airbnb Replaces Curt Schilling with Tim Wakefield for Fenway Sleepover

Former Red Sox pitcher and 2004 World Series champion Curt Schilling will no longer host Airbnb’s sleepover at Fenway Park, after making controversial comments about […]

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The Red Sox’s Decision to Let Jacoby Ellsbury Go Is Working Out Great

The Red Sox haven’t done many things right recently, but the one sound decision the club has made couldn’t be more clear with the Yankees […]

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Hillary Clinton Emails Reveal Staff Asked Santa for a Red Sox Championship

Thanks to the tireless work of VICE’s Jason Leopold, more than 7,000 emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s private account have been released to […]

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John Henry’s Globe Deletes Unflattering Line About John Henry’s Red Sox

Update: Tuesday, 9:30 p.m Since the publication of our story, the Globe has issued a clarification on Shaughnessy’s column: Because of a reporting error, an […]

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NESN Can’t Explain Why It Dumped Don Orsillo

One of the hardest parts to accept about Don Orsillo’s unceremonious dismissal from NESN is that the Red Sox didn’t do anything wrong. The organization acted […]

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Red Sox Affiliate Pays Tribute to WDBJ-7 Shooting Victims

The Salem Red Sox, Carolina League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, honored two slain journalists Wednesday night with a touching on-field tribute. Vester Lee […]

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Hanley Ramirez’s Red Sox Season Couldn’t Be Worse

The Red Sox have made a number of bad signings in recent years, but none have worked out worse than the decision to bring Hanley Ramirez […]