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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 1h

Strategic pitch selection and improved command—notably Garrett Crochet's sinker and Aroldis Chapman's location via PitchCom—transformed both into elite, dominant pitchers.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 10h

Yeah, he always seems to have that hot stretch early, but it never really holds up. Makes sense why they eventually moved on.

Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 15h

Alex Cora remains optimistic that Alex Bregman will stay with the Red Sox despite Bregman's likely opt-out and potential return to free agency.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 23h

Trading Rafael Devers weakened the 2025 Red Sox roster because he remained one of the team's best hitters and his removal reduced overall offensive talent.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 23h

Tarik Skubal starred despite the loss; Mariners fans celebrated, and the ALCS begins tomorrow night in Toronto.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Orion Kerkering's 11th-inning throw to the wrong base in a tied elimination game handed the Dodgers the win and advanced them awaiting the Cubs/Brewers winner.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Craig Breslow reshaped the Red Sox, prioritizing pitching acquisitions and development, and needs quick playoff success to justify the high-cost Devers trade.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Garrett Crochet's sinker transformed him into an elite pitcher, while Aroldis Chapman's PitchCom-driven command dramatically reduced walks and revived his slider.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Greenwell, longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder nicknamed Gator, died at 62 after a diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Yankees' elimination sparked celebratory reactions from Blue Jays players, broadcasters, fans, and online trolls highlighting Aaron Judge's postseason narrative shift.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Yankee Elimination Day celebrates the Yankees' postseason elimination with festive, often spiritual traditions rooted in a spontaneous national celebration originating in 1929.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Craig Breslow executed brilliant moves (notably acquiring Garrett Crochet) but also costly errors (Priester/Devers trades and deadline missteps), resulting in a middling grade.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

The New York Yankees have been eliminated from postseason play for 16 consecutive years; upcoming MLB postseason schedule excludes the Yankees and lists three games.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Tyler Glasnow will start Game 4 to potentially clinch the National League Championship Series for the Dodgers after limited recent starts and a relief outing.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Red Sox plan an aggressive offseason targeting power bats and frontline starters after misjudged trades and trade-deadline inaction amid health and opt-out uncertainties.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Payton Tolle's unexpected Fenway debut and multiple dramatic walk-offs energized the Red Sox season, culminating in a playoff-clinching weekend.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisolm hit clutch home runs to keep the Yankees alive in their playoff series.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

Red Sox will prioritize adding a true No. 2 starter behind Garrett Crochet while pursuing aggressive external acquisitions and continued internal pitching development.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

Red Sox should pay modest arbitration-projected salaries to retain contributors and avoid unnecessary cost-cutting or bad feelings.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

Red Sox leadership delivered predictable, noncommittal comments with little concrete information about roster plans or the team's future direction.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

Red Sox must add starting pitching and organizational depth, pursuing an established starter while continuing internal pitcher development during a busy offseason.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

Carlos Narvaez will undergo a meniscus "cleanup" on his left knee, is expected ready for spring training, and is the favorite to be Boston's starting catcher.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

Retain elite young pitchers to maximize World Series chances rather than trading them for prospects, as immediate contention can outweigh long-term trade value.

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

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Boston Red Sox Briefly @redsoxbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

The 2025 Red Sox face limited free-agent turnover but need right-handed power, a second top starter, first and second basemen, and defensive improvement.

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