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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Yandy Diaz Player Props: July 12, Rays vs. Red Sox
Yandy Diaz went hitless in his most recent game (0 for 4), but will take another crack at it when the Tampa Bay Rays square off versus Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET on NESN and FDSSUN. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Yandy Diaz player prop bets. Diaz is batting .283 with 18 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 29 walks. Among hitters in baseball, Diaz ranks 56th in homers and 38th in RBI. Watch tonight's Rays game on Fubo! Yandy Diaz Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Yandy Diaz vs. Garrett Crochet Yandy Diaz prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Yandy Diaz stats against the Red Sox Red Sox starter: Garrett Crochet
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who is newest Boston Celtics wing Hugo Gonzalez?
Who is newest Boston Celtics wing Hugo Gonzalez? A 19-year-old Spaniard playing for Real Madrid in the EuroLeague and the Spanish Liga ACB, Gonzalez weighs in at 207 lbs. and stands at 6-foot-6. The Madrid native did not get a lot of floor time with his EuroLeague ball club last season, but did manage to eke out over 10 minutes per game on a roster full of veterans and former NBA players. In that season, he put up 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game while shooting a poor 28.4% from beyond the arc, 40.8% from the floor overall, and 75.8% from the free throw line. What else do we need to know about the Spanish forward coming to the Celtics via the No. 28 overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft? Advertisement The folks behind the "NESN" YouTube channel put together a clip from their "Hold My Banner" podcast taking a closer look at the new Boston wing. Check it out below! This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Who is newest Celtics wing Hugo Gonzalez?
Boston Globe
7 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
As Masataka Yoshida returns to lineup, could Red Sox deal from depth by trading Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu?
Do the Sox need to trade from a position of depth in order to manage playing time? Not necessarily. But they also can't ignore the fact that, in a scenario where one of those five outfield/DH options sits in any game against a righty, the team will be realizing something less than a player's full impact. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'It's something we have to think about,' Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on NESN's '310 to Left' podcast. 'You never want to be in a position where you have to make a trade, and there's this very fine line between having the problem of an overcrowded roster and having enough depth to weather injuries and keep guys off their feet. Advertisement 'I think there potentially could be some opportunities to make what I think people would call just like baseball trades, where you're using depth in one area to address a need in another,' he continued. 'And I think we'll be very open-minded about those things, but I don't think we're in a position where we have to make a trade.' Related : Advertisement Even so, while the Sox won't necessarily feel compelled to make a deal, the 5-for-4 roster ratio has caught the attention of the league with just over three weeks left until the deadline. Scouts from a number of teams in recent weeks have been assigned to cover the Sox to prepare for the possibility that the club will trade an outfielder. But Duran and Abreu are another story. While the Sox aren't believed to be shopping either player, multiple sources around the league described both as available, with the Sox willing to at least listen to offers on either player. But listening isn't the same as dealing. The bar for a trade would be set extremely high — in a way that makes a trade before the deadline unlikely. Though Duran has followed his 2024 All-Star performance by slipping to a .259/.315/.427 line with seven homers and 15 steals, he still possesses rare electricity and the ability to carry a team for weeks at a time, with game-changing ability as a hitter, runner, and defender. The 28-year-old is also under team control through 2028. Jarren Duran now has the longest HR at Fenway Park this year 🤯 456' ☄️ — NESN (@NESN) Abreu, who sat Tuesday's game against Rockies lefthanded starter Kyle Freeland, has a .261/.329/.502 line and a team-high 17 homers. After winning the Gold Glove in 2024, he's once again leading American League right fielders in Outs Above Average with four. (He ranks second in the AL in Defensive Runs Saved with eight.) And at 26, he's building towards his peak at a time when he's making little more than the league minimum (he won't be eligible for arbitration until after the 2026 season) and won't be eligible for free agency until after the 2029 campaign. Advertisement Given the talent and remaining years of control of both players, the Sox seem unlikely to trade either for anything short of an impact big leaguer in return — and in particular, one who was both under team control for multiple years and addressed a roster and organizational shortcoming. Related : Is there a scenario in which the Sox swapped Abreu or Duran for a No. 2 or No. 3 starter with multiple years of remaining control? Sure. But is it realistic that such a deal could be consummated mid-season? While not impossible, that prospect seems unlikely. And even with their coming crunch for playing time, the Sox almost surely would rather have a surplus — and have lineup members sit once or twice a week against righties — than deal away a valuable player for what they see as less than equal return, while compromising their outfield depth. 'It's not difficult. It's good to have a lot of good players on the same roster,' said Cora. 'We're going to be able to rest some guys and to match up later in games with guys that are everyday players, not starting certain days. And I think that's going to work to our advantage.' For their part, amidst a stretch where the team's roster flexibility has helped catalyze an 86-run, 10-game stretch, the players seem open to adjustments to their playing time. Advertisement 'It's really cool to see how many guys we can mix and match and cause havoc on the offensive side,' said Duran. 'I know [Cora] has a plan and trust him full tilt. Whatever he needs me to do, I'm going to do. . . . He's a good manager and he's been doing it and I trust him for whatever we need to do for the team.' Related : That is, of course, if the team doesn't end up dealing from a potential position of surplus — an outcome that is far from assured, but is at least a consideration. 'You can think about this as five guys for four spots, four guys for three spots. But when you do, when you play that out, you can say, 'Hey, each guy can get 75 percent, 80 percent of the at-bats. That's a pretty full season,' ' said Breslow. 'There are a number of ways that this can go [while keeping all of the outfielders on the roster] — but we're also going to explore what opportunities exist out there, and if there's a chance to make this team better in the short term and the long term, then we have to be open to it.' Alex Speier can be reached at
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Patriots Star Stephon Gilmore Linked to Return to Foxborough
Former Patriots Star Stephon Gilmore Linked to Return to Foxborough originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots defense is on the upswing. The hiring of Mike Vrabel as the team's head coach likely helps the defense become a hungry unit, and the fact that the Patriots spent more money than any other team in free agency, means that fresh bodies are coming in. Advertisement The signings of Milton Williams, Harold Landry III, Carlton Davis III, and Robert Spillane will be sure to improve a starting unit that allowed 24.5 points and 343.3 yards per game — both bottom-half of the league marks—in 2024. But business for the Patriots may not yet be concluded. A former Patriot, who happens to also be a former Defensive Player of the Year, is still wandering the free-agent wilderness and has been linked with a return to New England. That player, of course, is veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore. According to NESN's Mike Rosenstein, a return isn't out of the question for the two-time All-Pro cornerback. Rosenstein noted that a lot would need to happen for the opportunity to materialize, but if Gilmore could embrace a leadership role, it would become a possibility. Mike Vrabel addresses media at a press conference to announce his hiring as the head coach of the New England Patriots at Gillette Canha-Imagn Images "A poor performance here, an injury there and it's very possible a path back to the Patriots makes sense." Rosenstein writes. "Heck, if Gilmore is willing to embrace a limited role so he can tutor New England's rising stars, who says you can't go home?" Advertisement Gilmore spent the 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings, playing in 15 games while defending nine passes and snagging one interception. Before that, he bounced between the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and Carolina Panthers in the last three years. It certainly should be said that Gilmore is now 34 and in his twilight years, but that hasn't ruled out a return to the team where he spent four successful seasons. The fact that Gilmore is still a free agent speaks volumes, but the veteran is still searching for a home. Speaking on the Money Down Podcast, Gilmore noted that the situation has to be right for him. "I want to play this year, it's just got to be the right situation," Gilmore said. "I'm not just gonna sign anywhere...I still love the game. I still can contribute. It's just got to be the right place." And where seems more right for Gilmore than the place where he had the most success during his excellent career? The Patriots' cornerback depth is strong, with Christian Gonzalez, Davis III, and Marcus Jones projected to start, but if Gilmore can still go, his presence would likely be more than welcome. Related: Patriots Rookie Garnering Huge Praise From Analysts This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Boston Globe
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
NESN's homage to the 1975 World Series, which included a look at the epic Game 6, was a home run
It was right in this 50-something's wheelhouse, and according to Amy Johnson , NESN's coordinating producer who oversaw the project, the feedback has been positive. 'Especially from those that remember the '75 team, that generation,'' she said. The inspired broadcast included a vintage score bug and simple-text graphics of the time. Play-by-play voice Dave O'Brien and analyst Lou Merloni dressed in gaudy jackets and ties that looked as if they were lifted straight from Gene Rayburn's wardrobe on 'Match Game.' (Look it up, kids.) Advertisement NESN went with a retro look for its broadcast of Tuesday's Red Sox-Reds game. NESN Reporter Jahmai Webster — wearing a shirt that looked as if it came from an exhibit on Studio 54 — voiced over some immersive flashbacks, including a look back at the epic Game 6 and a tribute to Luis Tiant , who should have been in Cooperstown long ago. Former Sox pitcher Rick Wise was an insightful guest in the booth. A graphic featuring wood paneling — ubiquitous in homes and on cars in the '70s — was a particularly nice touch. Advertisement The only disappointment was out of NESN's and the Red Sox' control. Rain, which coincidentally wreaked havoc with the schedule in the '75 World Series, forced Tuesday's game to be halted in the third inning, thereby interrupting the plan for the third and fourth innings of the broadcast to be fully retro. Related : I asked Johnson if there was more the NESN team wanted to add to the broadcast but didn't quite get to — a perm for O'Brien, or something like that, perhaps. 'I think it was almost the opposite, where we added more as we went,' she said. 'It started very basic and very simple and then as we talked about it more and thought about it more, we added more to it. This was so much fun to do because it was such a great team effort from everyone at NESN to everyone in our crew at Fenway. The buy-in is what made it a lot of fun and I think it came across on the air and with everyone involved.' Johnson said the plans to go vintage for this series had been in the works since March, with the network's sizable content-planning department involved from the get-go. Her own preparation included watching broadcasts of '70s baseball games on YouTube to be able to capture just the right groovy vibe. 'On the in-game graphics alone, we've been working for over a month trying to get those just right to make sure they were readable, accurate, and that we had enough different versions to accurately cover two whole innings of baseball — which we thought we'd have, before the rain arrived — without leaving people kind of wanting more information. Related : Advertisement 'There are very few questions unanswered on a screen in a baseball game these days, so we were trying to kind of find that middle ground. It's been really nice to hear from people who said we got it right.' NESN has more special Red Sox broadcasts planned, which are probably necessary given the underachievement of the team so far this summer. This coming week, NESN will pay tribute to the Green Monster, with Monday's broadcast originating from the Monster Seats. That's worthwhile — it will give the broadcasters a chance to see the Sox from a different vantage point. But should the Red Sox continue their mediocre ways for the next few months, who would mind another broadcast or two that takes a look back? In throwing it back to 1975, NESN proved it can do nostalgia just right. Forsberg knows his stuff A few years back, a Celtics executive gave me his impromptu scouting reports on the media members who cover the team on a regular basis. The word on NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg was one of respect for the effort he puts in to understand the financial aspect of the NBA. 'He really has a great grasp on the salary cap,' the executive said. That's always stuck in my mind, and it has been proven true time and again over the past few weeks as the Celtics have shed popular players because of the dreaded penalties for being over the second apron. Forsberg's insight has been a welcome contrast on NBC Sports Boston to Michael Felger's disingenuous, predictable, and misleading 'the owners are being cheap' narrative. Advertisement Chad Finn can be reached at
