Tag: Boston Red Sox

David Ortiz can’t stop tormenting Derek Jeter and A-Rod over the Yankees’ World Series failures

Ortiz is TOO funny on FOX’s MLB pregame show.

FOX’s MLB panel includes host Kevin Burkhardt with former baseball legends Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter as well as David Ortiz.

Rodriguez and Jeter were famously teammates on the New York Yankees from 2004 until 2013, winning a World Series together in 2009. Ortiz, on the other hand, played for New York’s biggest rival on the Boston Red Sox.

He is a three-time World Series champion who famously helped pull off one of the biggest upsets in sports history when Boston miraculously came back from a 3-0 deficit in the 2004 ALCS.

Ortiz hilariously continues to be a thorn in the side of Rodriguez and Jeter on FOX’s broadcast. Just watch his reaction to when the Yankees lost Game 3 of the 2024 MLB World Series against the Dodgers on Monday:

This is not the first time fans have seen this hilarious energy from Ortiz, though.

Earlier in the series, after Ice Cube performed before a Dodgers victory in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium, Ortiz declared it was a “good day” because the Yankees lost.

Ortiz recently said he has tremendous “respect” for the Yankees and their fanbase.

But his ability to poke fun at Rodriguez and Jeter for their former team coming up short so far in the series is legitimately very funny to watch.

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Alex Cora unleashed a wild tirade on the umpires after getting ejected for arguing an interference call

Alex Cora was HEATED.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora might’ve had some NFL games to watch on Sunday because his afternoon at Fenway Park ended just in time for the early kickoff.

Heading into the season, MLB made interference calls around the bags a point of emphasis for umpires. Basically, the league wanted to legislate out of the game fielders blocking the bag with their legs. Still, it’s a seldom-called rule, and the selective enforcement understandably doesn’t sit well with most managers.

That’s exactly what happened during the first inning of the Red Sox-Twins game.

With the speedy Byron Buxton on second, Nick Pivetta threw over to the bag for a pick-off attempt. The play wasn’t close with Buxton returning safely. But Vaughn Grissom somewhat impeded Buxton with his leg.

Second base umpire Dan Merzel didn’t make the interference call, but a conversation with Alan Porter at third base had the crew ruling interference. Buxton was rewarded third base on the play, and Cora went into full tantrum mode.

No manager wants to get ejected in the first inning, but if it’s going to happen, might as well put on a show. Cora certainly did that.

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Even the Blue Jays had to laugh as Danny Jansen became the first MLB player to play for both teams in a game

HISTORY MADE.

Baseball has been around for so long that it’s truly a rare sight when something happens for the first time ever. And on Monday, we got just that with the Blue Jays and Red Sox.

Danny Jansen earned himself a spot as the ultimate baseball trivia answer.

Back on June 26, Jansen was the catcher for the Blue Jays when Toronto took on the Red Sox at Fenway Park. But weather would force a suspension of that game in the second inning with a make-up date set for Aug. 26. Yet, before those two months could pass, Jansen was traded to the Red Sox, which set up some MLB history.

Jansen would be the first MLB player to play for both teams in a single game, and even Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho had to laugh as he made his way to the plate to be a part of that history.

MLB rules allowed for Jansen to play in the resumed game, which made that historical moment possible. Varsho was actually pinch hitting for Jansen and had to start the game with an 0-1 count. It was all so unusual.

No matter what happens, Jansen will remember that game for a long time — the weirdest of MLB history.

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Danny Jansen will officially become the first MLB player ever to play for 2 teams in the same game with a wacky scenario

Danny Jansen is about to make MLB history, and the way he’ll do it is so mind-melting.

Earlier this month, we told you about how current Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen had the chance to become the first MLB player to ever play for two teams in the same game.

Now, it’s actually going to happen.

As you might recall: The Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays played in a game suspended by rain that was scheduled to resume on August 26. Between those dates, Jansen was dealt from the Blue Jays to the Red Sox. With Boston manager Alex Cora making it official that Jansen will sub in for Reese McGuire at catcher, he’ll make MLB history.

And here’s the wild scenario: Jansen was a the plate for the last game. Now, he’ll have to be pitch-hit for, AND he’ll be catching behind the plate for that moment. META!

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Red Sox’s Jarren Duran issued an apology for use of a homophobic slur towards a fan in the crowd

Jarren Duran and the Red Sox both issued statements after the incident.

Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox issued statements on Sunday with apologies after the outfielder audibly directed a homophobic slur towards a heckling fan.

During Sunday’s game between the Red Sox and the Houston Astros, NESN mics picked up Duran yelling a homophobic slur back at a fan who was heckling him in the stands during the bottom of the sixth inning. The Red Sox would go on to lose the game 10-2 to the Astros.

After the game, both Duran and the Red Sox released statements apologizing for the incident, with the team stating they have addressed the matter with the outfielder immediately after the game.

“During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan. I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community. Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility. I will use this opportunity to educate myself and my teammates and to grow as a person.”

“The Red Sox addressed this incident with Jarren immediately following today’s game. We echo Jarren’s apology to our fans, especially to the LGBTQ community. We strive to be an organization that welcomes all fans to Fenway Park, and we will continue to educate our employees, players, coaches and staff on the importance of inclusivity.”

On Monday, Duran was officially suspended two games by the Red Sox for using the slur.

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Report: Red Sox owner John Henry’s Fenway Sports Group seriously considering bidding for Boston Celtics

Henry, who also owns Liverpool Football Club and the Pittsburgh Penguins, has had a contentious relationship with the Red Sox fan base.

Fans of the Boston Celtics are starting their Friday morning with the news that Fenway Sports Group and RedBird Capital are reportedly “seriously considering bidding for the Celtics” once that process begins, according to the New York Post’s Josh Kosman. These entities, part of the Boston Red Sox ownership group in MLB, may not be the most popular choice to lead the team given their contentious stewardship of the Sox under majority owner John Henry.

Henry, who also owns Liverpool Football Club and the Pittsburgh Penguins, has had a contentious relationship with the Red Sox fan base. But concerned fans of the Sox and Celtics both should note that bidding does not mean buying necessarily, and there would be other hurdles to clear.

For one, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is currently a minority owner of the Red Sox, which would have to end for the current ownership group to purchase an NBA team per league rules.

Still, the process takes long enough that even that could be resolved by James simply retiring before the purchase was completed. Fingers crossed the teams ends up with ownership who will support it to the degree that such a storied ball club deserves.

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Former Notre Dame star 1B, Niko Kavadas, traded in one of MLB’s deadline deals

The former Irish star has been dealt in a trade deadline deal

Although former Notre Dame baseball star first baseman [autotag]Niko Kavadas[/autotag] lasted until the 11th round of the MLB draft, he was seen as a solid piece for the Boston Red Sox.

Unfortunately for the slugger, he won’t get to say that Fenway Park is his MLB home (at least right now), as on Tuesday he was included in a deal that sent him to the Los Angeles Angels.

This season Kavadas has been crushing the ball, hitting .281 with 17 home runs and 63 RBI. With first baseman Nolan Schanuel already making his debut with the Angels and sticking around with the big league club, there isn’t a natural fit for him at the big league level unless it’s as a designated hitter.

Hopefully Kavadas can force his way onto the 40-man roster, and make his Major League debut soon for the rebuilding Angels.

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Texas A&M star OF Braden Montgomery has signed his deal with the Boston Red Sox

Braden Montgomery has officially signed his deal with the Boston Red Sox

  • SLG%/OB% – .733/.454

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    After weeks of speculation, Texas A&M superstar outfielder Braden Montgomery has signed his deal with the Boston Red Sox. The franchise drafted him 12th overall during the 2024 MLB Draft.

    After one year with the Aggies, Montgomery only needed one season to endear himself to the fan base, as his stellar play on the field during the 2023-2024 regular season was a huge reason for A&M’s run to the College World Series finals for the first time in program history.

    Poised to steadily rise through the minor league system, Montgomery’s season-ending ankle injury is not expected to hamper his readiness for next season but was one of the main reasons A&M failed to bring home its first championship due to his regular season production.

    Montgomery is an equally awesome human being. His professionalism makes him a perfect fit for one of the league’s oldest and most successful franchises. At the same time, his 27 home runs last season showed scouts how powerful he could be at the plate for years to come.

    According to MLB.com’s Jim Callis, Montgomery’s deal with the Red Sox is reportedly worth $5 million.

    2024 SEASON STATS

    • Batting Average -.322
    • Runs – 65
    • Hits – 76
    • Home runs – 27
    • RBIs – 85
    • SLG%/OB% – .733/.454

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    Lip readers guessed what Cal Quantrill said to Reese McGuire to spark fiery bench-clearing incident with the Red Sox

    Uh, he really went there.

    The Rockies and Red Sox don’t have much history between one another — at least nothing that would have been able to spark a brawl in normal circumstances. But Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill managed to strike a nerve with trash talk directed at the Red Sox’s Reese McGuire on Wednesday.

    Lip readers were certain they knew what it was all about.

    The incident happened with Colorado up by six runs in the fourth inning. Quantrill induced an inning-ending fly out from McGuire, and the Rockies pitcher was fired up. Quantrill pumped his fists on contact, and McGuire didn’t appreciate the showmanship. Once McGuire said something to Quantrill, the Rockies pitcher had his rebuttal ready to go.

    (Warning: NSFW language)

    Quantrill appeared to say, “You (expletive) in a (expletive) parking lot, you dumb (expletive).” And that immediately drew the reaction from McGuire. This set McGuire off because, well, Quantrill appeared to be bringing up McGuire’s indecent exposure arrest in 2020. McGuire entered a plea of no contest and was ordered to pay a fine for the second-degree misdemeanor in in Florida.

    To bring that up as trash talk was diabolical, and fans almost couldn’t believe *that* was what started the incident. Somehow, no punches were thrown, and the teams were separated without much escalation.

    This was how Twitter/X reacted

    The truth hits the hardest, apparently.

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    Braden Montgomery speaks after being selected by the Boston Red Sox

    Braden Montgomery take a few minutes after his draft selection to speak about the big night!

    Braden Montgomery capped off a great college career by being the highest-ever Texas A&M position player to be drafted in the MLB Draft. On Sunday night, the Aggie outfielder heard his name called as the 12th pick to the storied Boston Red Sox franchise.

    Montgomery came into Aggieland and instantly became a mainstay in an A&M lineup that was one of the most feared-hitting units in the country. If it wasn’t for his season-ending leg injury, he probably would have hit over 30 home runs and led the nation in RBIs.

    Following his selection while putting on his Boston gear, Montgomery spent a few minutes talking about his journey to this point and what he was feeling at that moment. I think I can speak for all Aggies when I say that having Braden in Bryan-College Station was a joy to watch, and we wish him a healthy and productive pro career.

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