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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Roman Anthony Return? Red Sox Reveal First Lineup After $130M Extension
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It was easily lost in the excitement of the Boston Red Sox rookie's extension, but Roman Anthony is dealing with a minor injury concern. Anthony was scratched from the Red Sox lineup moments before their season opener against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. It was classed as "mid-back tightness," and the 21-year-old was held out of action on Tuesday as well. Wednesday had been a joyous day already in Red Sox Nation, as Anthony agreed to an eight-year, $130 million extension, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. But a fast return to the lineup was the cherry on top. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 11: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Raysat Fenway Park on June 11, 2025... BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 11: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Raysat Fenway Park on June 11, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. MoreIn advance of the 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch against ex-Red Sox starter Michael Wacha and the Royals, MassLive's Chris Cotillo published the Boston starting lineup to X. "Roman Anthony is leading off tonight with Dustin May making his Red Sox debut," Cotillo wrote. "Anthony LF, Bregman 3B, Story SS, Duran CF, Gonzalez 1B, Abreu RF, Yoshida DH, Rafaela 2B, Wong C" Anthony became Boston's regular leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers on Jul. 27 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has an on-base percentage of exactly .400 in his 46 games since his June debut. Meanwhile, the Red Sox will look to sweep their second consecutive series at Fenway Park, where they've won 16 of their last 18 games. They're only three games out of first place in the American League East, after trailing by as many as 10 1/2 games earlier in the season. Life is pretty good for Red Sox fans right now, and Anthony showing no ill effects from the back issue would be the best possible follow-up to the news of the extension. More MLB: Cardinals Predicted To Cut Ties With First-Time All-Star As Rebuild Begins
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Johnny Damon's daughter flips off TNA wrestlers during Slammiversary on Long Island
Someone must not have told Johnny Damon's daughter that professional wrestling isn't real, because the pugnacious youngster was quick to stand on business when she thought TNA wrestler Ryan Nemeth was going after her dad during a moment over the weekend at Slammiversary. The baseball legend was ringside for TNA Slammiversary, which was being held at UBS Arena out on Long Island, when part of the action came face-to-face with Damon. Nemeth was competing in a tag team match with his brother, Nic, when Damon shoved him after the two exchanged words, clearly as part of a bit for the show. Advertisement 4 Johnny Damon shoves TNA wrestler Ryan Nemeth. X @SeanRossSapp Nemeth tried to go back at Damon before his brother jumped in to grab him from getting to the ex-Red Sox great. Damon continued to yell at the wrestlers as they got back in the ring, and next to him, his daughter could be seen yelling at them and quickly flipping the bird at Nemeth before the camera cut back to the action inside the ring. Advertisement 4 Johnny Damon's daughter gives TNA wrestler Ryan Nemeth the finger during the weekend at Slammiversary. X @SeanRossSapp It wasn't clear if the younger Damon was aware that it was all part of the showmanship of professional wrestling, but it made for a hilarious moment all the same. Damon had a pretty packed weekend, not only showing up for the show on Sunday, but he also took part in the TNA SLAMMing Softball Classic, which was played on Saturday out on Long Island. Advertisement 4 Johnny Damon's daughter points angrily at Nemeth wrestling brothers. X @SeanRossSapp 4 Former professional baseball player Johnny Damon was seen walking along Madison Avenue in New York City. Rick Davis / The involvement of Damon shouldn't be too much of a surprise after A-GAME Beverages, which was founded by Damon, became the official hydration partner of TNA wrestling in an agreement announced last week. 'TNA executives are finalizing Damon's additional involvement at Slammiversary as he is a longtime pro wrestling fan who has appeared at and participated in past pro wrestling shows,' TNA said in a press release last week announcing the deal.
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Ex-Red Sox Executive Breaks Silence on 'Bold' Trade of $313 Million Superstar
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Chicago Cubs have seized a top spot in the National League and are preparing to fortify their roster ahead of a push for the World Series. But the front office is no stranger to the other side of things, having been a stark deadline seller in recent years in attempts to rebuild after winning the World Series. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer reflected on that recent history by highlighting the role of his former colleague Craig Breslow, who is now the chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox. "He was a big part of the decision to trade away our core World Series guys," Hoyer explained, per Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. "It was time to reset and bring in new talent and put the organization in a different direction. He saw that as the right thing to do at the time." Apparently, that lesson stuck with Breslow. As the Red Sox publicly butted heads with franchise slugger Rafael Devers earlier this season, Breslow opted to trade him away to the San Francisco Giants. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 12: Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer introduces Shōta Imanaga during a press conference at Lowes Hotel on January 12, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 12: Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer introduces Shōta Imanaga during a press conference at Lowes Hotel on January 12, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by) DiNuzzo/Getty Now, Hoyer has shared his reaction to the most shocking trade in recent Major League Baseball memory by praising Breslow's willingness to make it. "He's been bold with the (Garrett) Crochet deal, and obviously with the Devers deal, I loved the conviction he showed on that deal," Hoyer said, according to McCaffrey. "When I see other executives make decisions like that, I have so much respect because I know what goes into it from a personal standpoint." Though Red Sox fans might have been disappointed by the move, Hoyer is in a better position than most to understand the potential benefits of trading away a player in the midst of a $313 million contract like Devers. He is one of a number of ex-Red Sox executives who have gone on to run front offices of their own, including Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington. The Cubs have been embroiled in a four-year playoff drought since making their own sales, but those decisions seem to be paying off this season. As the Cubs look to transition their strong start into a deep playoff run, fans won't need to worry about Hoyer offloading any superstars this time around. But his praise for the Devers deal should be a reminder that tough roster decisions are never too far away. More MLB: 2 Braves Pitchers Linked To Potential Trade Ahead Of Deadline, Per Report
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Boston Red Sox Alex Verdugo designated for assignment (report)
The Atlanta Braves have designated ex-Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Wednesday. The Braves needed to open a spot on the active roster for Jurickson Profar, who is returning from an 80-game PED suspension. Verdugo signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Atlanta on March 20 after receiving little interest in free agency. The 29-year-old batted .239 with a .296 on-base percentage, .289 slugging percentage and .585 OPS in 56 games (213 plate appearances). He had zero homers. All 10 of his extra-base hits were doubles and he knocked in only 12 runs. Verdugo spent four seasons with Boston (2020-23) after being acquired with Connor Wong and Jeter Downs from the Dodgers for Mookie Betts on Feb. 10, 2020. He posted a .281/.338/.424/.761 line with 43 homers, 124 doubles and eight triples in 493 games (2,071 plate appearances). The Sox traded him to the rival Yankees on Dec. 5 for Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice. His one year in New York didn't go well. He slashed .233/.291/.356/.647 in 149 games (621 plate appearances). More Red Sox coverage 3 Red Sox predicted to make All-Star Game, MLB insider says Red Sox, following poor road trip, institute changes to pre-game hitters' meetings Red Sox unveil pitching plans for suspended game, regularly-scheduled contest Terry Francona returns to Boston with Reds: 'I had eight really, really good years here' How Red Sox 'beat' other clubs to 6-foot-7 lefty prospect who hits 97 mph Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Sox bring back old friend on minor league deal after trading depth catcher
The Red Sox depleted their Triple-A catching depth by shipping Blake Sabol to the White Sox in a minor trade over the weekend. Now, they're reinforcing the group with an old friend. Ronaldo Hernández, who was with the organization from 2021 to 2023 and played 211 games for Triple-A Worcester, is re-joining the WooSox on a minor league contract, sources said. He should be active Friday when Worcester opens the second half of its season. Hernández, 27, was originally acquired along with Nick Sogard in the February 2021 trade that sent Jeffrey Springs (and Chris Mazza) to the Rays. He then spent the next three years bouncing around the upper levels of the organization, hitting 17 homers for the WooSox in two straight years (2022 and 2023). He was called up to the big leagues twice as an emergency option but never debuted. Hernández was outrighted off the 40-man roster in December 2022 and spent last year with the Diamondbacks organization. Hernández began this year with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate and hit .221 with two homers, 13 RBIs and a .638 OPS in 25 games. He was released in early July, then spent two games with the Pericos de Puebla in Mexico before getting an offer to re-join the WooSox. Behind Carlos Narváez and Connor Wong at the big league level, the Red Sox have Hernández, Seby Zavala and Nathan Hickey as depth options at Triple-A. Zavala leads the WooSox in innings behind the plate this year (279.2) and is followed by two departed teammates in Sabol (traded) and Yasmani Grandal (retired). More Red Sox coverage Time for Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick to act like adults Red Sox righty (who reached 102 mph at 20) regained 'confidence' after trade With two weeks before trade deadline, here's what we're hearing on Red Sox MLB commissioner lays out Boston's chances of hosting another All-Star game (report) Players had 'no clue' about crazy All-Star Game tiebreaker, then ex-Red Sox slugger won it Read the original article on MassLive.
