Tim Healey
@timbhealey.bsky.social
Red Sox beat reporter for The Boston Globe
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Good for Garrett. Overcame a lot to get to this point.
Today I learned: Garrett Whitlock’s 2.2 fWAR in 2025 was the best in the majors among American-born relievers.
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Red Sox’ Garrett Whitlock announces commitment to Team USA for World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox reliever joins a growing roster of stars already committed to represent the United States. Team USA opens WBC play March 6 in Houston.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Good for Garrett. Overcame a lot to get to this point.
Today I learned: Garrett Whitlock’s 2.2 fWAR in 2025 was the best in the majors among American-born relievers.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/s...
Red Sox’ Garrett Whitlock announces commitment to Team USA for World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox reliever joins a growing roster of stars already committed to represent the United States. Team USA opens WBC play March 6 in Houston.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today I learned: Garrett Whitlock’s 2.2 fWAR in 2025 was the best in the majors among American-born relievers.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/s...
Today was transactionally chaotic for the Red Sox.
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Red Sox promote three to 40-man roster, cut Nathaniel Lowe, and make four trades - The Boston Globe
Lowe was the 40-man-roster casualty following a trade: reliever Luis Guerrero to the Rays for utility infielder Tristan Gray.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Today was transactionally chaotic for the Red Sox.
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Story on the first round of Red Sox moves today, including cutting Nathaniel Lowe and adding a utility infielder: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Red Sox cut ties with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe - The Boston Globe
Lowe was the 40-man-roster casualty following a trade: reliever Luis Guerrero to the Rays for utility infielder Tristan Gray.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Story on the first round of Red Sox moves today, including cutting Nathaniel Lowe and adding a utility infielder: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
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David Ortiz wants power. Pedro Martinez wants a co-ace (Tarik Skubal?) alongside Garrett Crochet. Tarik Skubal wants … nothing to do with trade rumors. That and more (in a joint notebook with @peteabeglobe.bsky.social): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/s...
Here’s why David Ortiz believes the Red Sox are on the right track - The Boston Globe
Ortiz spoke via Zoom from his annual “Weekend With Papi” charity golf event. The function is a fund-raiser for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
David Ortiz wants power. Pedro Martinez wants a co-ace (Tarik Skubal?) alongside Garrett Crochet. Tarik Skubal wants … nothing to do with trade rumors. That and more (in a joint notebook with @peteabeglobe.bsky.social): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/s...
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At the end of the GM Meetings, Craig Breslow reiterated that the Red Sox’ priorities remain starting pitching and a middle-of-the-order bat. What about relief? That, and updates on the team’s Bregman outlook and the question of Kristian Campbell in winter ball: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
GM Meetings kicked off what surely will be a busy offseason for Craig Breslow and the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox are aiming high to upgrade a roster that got them into the postseason for the first time since 2021.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
At the end of the GM Meetings, Craig Breslow reiterated that the Red Sox’ priorities remain starting pitching and a middle-of-the-order bat. What about relief? That, and updates on the team’s Bregman outlook and the question of Kristian Campbell in winter ball: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
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With Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indicted for their alleged participation in a pitch-rigging scheme, it's worth asking: How does MLB identify and investigate betting irregularities? www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Explainer: How MLB finds and investigates betting irregularities - The Boston Globe
MLB’s partnerships with sportsbooks include data-sharing that can lead to the identification of irregularities.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indicted for their alleged participation in a pitch-rigging scheme, it's worth asking: How does MLB identify and investigate betting irregularities? www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
“They’re in a position to be very aggressive in the free-agent market because of … their younger players. So I fully expect they have a strong ‘go’ sign [for] what they’re going to do in ‘26.”
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
Scott Boras makes coffee-based Alex Bregman pitch as Red Sox ‘recognize the fit’ - The Boston Globe
Could the Red Sox bring back Bregman in addition to acquiring the big bat Craig Breslow cited as a priority earlier in the week?
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November 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
“They’re in a position to be very aggressive in the free-agent market because of … their younger players. So I fully expect they have a strong ‘go’ sign [for] what they’re going to do in ‘26.”
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
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Sounds likely that Kristian Campbell is going to go into next season as a full-time outfield and not bounce around between positions:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Sounds likely that Kristian Campbell is going to go into next season as a full-time outfield and not bounce around between positions:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
Included in this Red Sox notebook:
* Pirates an on-paper trade match for the Red Sox
* Ben Cherington on The Skenes Question
* a Nolan Arenado reminder
* Chaim Bloom on Trevor Story’s revival
* more! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
* Pirates an on-paper trade match for the Red Sox
* Ben Cherington on The Skenes Question
* a Nolan Arenado reminder
* Chaim Bloom on Trevor Story’s revival
* more! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
Kristian Campbell’s position still an unsettled matter for Red Sox - The Boston Globe
Campbell played five spots last season — including all outfield positions — but none stood out as his best.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Included in this Red Sox notebook:
* Pirates an on-paper trade match for the Red Sox
* Ben Cherington on The Skenes Question
* a Nolan Arenado reminder
* Chaim Bloom on Trevor Story’s revival
* more! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
* Pirates an on-paper trade match for the Red Sox
* Ben Cherington on The Skenes Question
* a Nolan Arenado reminder
* Chaim Bloom on Trevor Story’s revival
* more! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
In search of an answer to the mystery of Kristian Campbell, the Red Sox are eyeing a new approach heading into 2026: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
Kristian Campbell’s position still an unsettled matter for Red Sox - The Boston Globe
Campbell played five spots last season — including all outfield positions — but none stood out as his best.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
In search of an answer to the mystery of Kristian Campbell, the Red Sox are eyeing a new approach heading into 2026: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/11/s...
“There is just something about a bat in the middle of the lineup that forces another team to game plan against it that has a compounding effect on the rest of the roster.”
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list for offseason: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer outlined what he is looking for in terms of upgrades at the GM meetings.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
“There is just something about a bat in the middle of the lineup that forces another team to game plan against it that has a compounding effect on the rest of the roster.”
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
A very full Red Sox notebook on…
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Roman Anthony finishes third in American League Rookie of the Year voting, missing out on bonuses - The Boston Globe
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz won the award unanimously, while Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson finished second in voting.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A very full Red Sox notebook on…
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Previewing the GM meetings (and building on Trevor Story’s Red Sox rocketship metaphor): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/09/s...
Red Sox’ rocket ship reaches launching pad in Las Vegas to begin offseason fueling at GM meetings - The Boston Globe
Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and front-office restructuring will be among the topics for the Red Sox' Craig Breslow and his inner circle as decision-makers from across MLB gather.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Previewing the GM meetings (and building on Trevor Story’s Red Sox rocketship metaphor): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/09/s...
Catch up on a sneaky-busy day of Red Sox stuff: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/06/s...
Red Sox set starter Lucas Giolito free into open market unencumbered by qualifying offer - The Boston Globe
The deadline for the Red Sox to make that decision coincided with the official opening of free agency in Major League Baseball. It means an opening in the top half of the starting rotation is for sure...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Catch up on a sneaky-busy day of Red Sox stuff: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/06/s...
Source confirms: Lucas Giolito did not receive the qualifying offer from the Red Sox.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Source confirms: Lucas Giolito did not receive the qualifying offer from the Red Sox.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
The Red Sox designated Luis Guerrero for assignment, they announced.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Red Sox designated Luis Guerrero for assignment, they announced.
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Trevor Story, in an appearance on 310 to Left that will air tomorrow, explained the decision not to opt out: "It’s pretty simple. There’s not another organization I want to be a part of. I’m just in love with the place, and got some unfinished business." www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/05/s...
Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story explains decision not to opt out of his contract - The Boston Globe
“At this point in my career, it’s not about making decisions based on money. It never has been,” Story said on NESN’s “310 to left” podcast, in an interview that will air on Thursday.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Trevor Story, in an appearance on 310 to Left that will air tomorrow, explained the decision not to opt out: "It’s pretty simple. There’s not another organization I want to be a part of. I’m just in love with the place, and got some unfinished business." www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/05/s...
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Alex Bregman opted out of his contract today.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Alex Bregman opted out of his contract today.
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Already, there have been 6 winner-take-all games this postseason -- with a shot at a record-tying 7th in the World Series. On a wildly competitive postseason that ranks among the most entertaining in years: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/30/s...
One of the most competitive and dramatic baseball postseasons in recent memory goes on and on, and we love it - The Boston Globe
So far this month, there have been six winner-take-all games: three best-of-three Wild Card Series, two best-of-five Division Series, and the seven-game Blue Jays-Mariners American League Championship...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Already, there have been 6 winner-take-all games this postseason -- with a shot at a record-tying 7th in the World Series. On a wildly competitive postseason that ranks among the most entertaining in years: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/30/s...
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Good story here from @timbhealey.bsky.social on new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz and the baseball foundation he laid as a high school player in Massachusetts:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Albernaz interviewed for manager openings with the White Sox and Marlins last offseason but withdrew, preferring to wait for the right opportunity.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Good story here from @timbhealey.bsky.social on new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz and the baseball foundation he laid as a high school player in Massachusetts:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
How about this for a Massachusetts baseball connection:
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Albernaz interviewed for manager openings with the White Sox and Marlins last offseason but withdrew, preferring to wait for the right opportunity.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
How about this for a Massachusetts baseball connection:
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Albernaz interviewed for manager openings with the White Sox and Marlins last offseason but withdrew, preferring to wait for the right opportunity.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
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Sunday Baseball Notes posted at BostonGlobe.com. The Giants made a revolutionary move, hiring U. of Tenn. coach Tony Vitello as manager. Northeastern coach Mike Glavine, a former professional player, helped us break it down. Plus Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/s...
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Count Northeastern’s Mike Glavine among those intrigued by Tony Vitello’s jump from college coach to MLB manager - The Boston Globe
Buster Posey's Giants hired Vitello to manage despite his lack of experience in pro ball as either a player or coach. "It's groundbreaking," Glavine said.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Sunday Baseball Notes posted at BostonGlobe.com. The Giants made a revolutionary move, hiring U. of Tenn. coach Tony Vitello as manager. Northeastern coach Mike Glavine, a former professional player, helped us break it down. Plus Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/s...
Congratulations to Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly, who is going to the World Series for the first time — 46 years after entering professional baseball.
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Congratulations to Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly, who is going to the World Series for the first time — 46 years after entering professional baseball.