The Latest
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Andrew Bailey's dominant Red Sox pitching staff is getting ridiculous
The Red Sox’ pitching staff is off to a historic start through 30 games, and it all starts with new pitching coach Andrew Bailey, writes John Tomase.
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Everyone take a breath; Bruins aren't going to choke again vs. Leafs
Don’t worry, Bruins fans. History isn’t about to repeat itself. John Tomase explains why things will be different this time around against the Maple Leafs.
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Celtics are tougher than Heat, and that could have huge implications
The Celtics’ first-round battle with the ultra-physical Heat hasn’t always been pretty, but it could pay massive dividends in the long run, writes John Tomase.
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Sneaky-good offseason? Breslow's additions show promise for Red Sox
Several of Craig Breslow’s offseason pickups have played key roles in the Red Sox’ surprising start to the 2024 season, writes John Tomase.
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Cubs come to Boston to show Red Sox what a real rebuild looks like
With the Cubs at Fenway Park this weekend, John Tomase explains why Chicago’s rapid rebuild should have been the blueprint the Red Sox followed.
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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.
