Longtime MLB pitcher Jake Peavy became very religious as a child. Peavy later won two World Series titles and a Cy Young Award.
Tom Brady’s Twin is Married to a $52 Million Former Red Sox Star
Tom Brady has a twin sister, Julie, who just so happens to be married to a former member of the Boston Red Sox in Kevin Youkilis.
Former Red Sox Star Carl Everett Was Mocked for His Devout Christianity and Beliefs
Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Everett openly shared his religious views. That made the All-Star an easy target for media members.
Jason Bay Made Over $80 Million in the Majors, but Enjoys His ‘Mundane’ Post-Baseball Life
Jason Bay had some great MLB years and pocketed plenty of money in a fairly short career. Where is the All-Star outfielder now?
Red Sox Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez ‘Scared’ About Heart Issue From COVID-19
Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez ‘scared’ about his heart issue stemming from his bout with COVID-19.
Jon Lester Has Earned Nearly $200 Million Since He Beat Cancer
In addition to beating most of the league, Chicago Cubs veteran Jon Lester also beat cancer. He’s cashed in and stayed healthy since then.
The Red Sox Rightfully Trolled the Dodgers Over Mookie Betts’ Contract
The Boston Red Sox saw too much risk in giving Mookie Betts the contract extension that the outfielder just signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Red Sox Hall of Famer Says Mookie Betts Never Wanted to Leave Boston
Mookie Betts is on the verge of signing a big contract with the LA Dodgers but it seems he never wanted to leave the Boston Red Sox.
Mookie Betts Will Regret the Massive Deal He Just Signed With the Dodgers
Mookie Betts is about to get the richest contract in MLB history from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both sides will definitely regret this deal.
Former Red Sox Star Ugueth Urbina Earned a 14-Year Prison Sentence for Attempted Murder
Ugueth Urbina went from being an MLB star to spending nearly eight years in prison for attempted murder before making a return to baseball.
Daniel Bard’s Rockies Comeback Is Worthy of a Screenplay
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard’s story is worthy of a screenplay. Bard just completed the ultimate comeback with the Rockies.
MLB Great Roger Clemens Is Making a Return in the Independent Leagues
Even as he nears 60, Roger Clemens is still going strong. The record-setting pitcher now has a new role in baseball’s independent leagues.
Meet the MLB Pitcher Who Had More Three-Home Run Games Than David Ortiz
Of all the players in MLB history, Red Sox legend David Ortiz never hit three home runs in one game. Meet the pitcher who did, though.
Dave Righetti’s Fourth of July No-Hitter Was the Most American Thing Ever
Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees pitched a July 4 no-hitter in 1983.
Losing Chris Sale Could Irreparably Derail the Red Sox This Season
You’d think a perennial contender like the Red Sox would be a shoo-in. But Boston may not be as competitive because of Chris Sale.
Johnny Damon Just Threw Some Serious Shade at the Boston Red Sox by Comparing Them to the New York Yankees
In 2005, Johnny Damon left the Boston Red Sox to join the New York Yankees. 15 years later, he’s still rubbing salt in the wound.
Liverpool Fans Owe the Boston Red Sox Credit for a Joyous Day
Liverpool ran away with the English Premier League crown by running a rebuilding plan similar to what led the Boston Red Sox to four World Series championships.
Curt Schilling Has a Collection of Nazi Memorabilia and Doesn’t See a Problem With It
In 2015, Curt Schilling posted his collection of Nazi memorabilia from World War II on Facebook, and he still has it on his page today.
Red Sox Pitcher Chris Sale Has a Contract Quirk That’ll Keep Him Paid After Retirement
Chris Sale has already made a lot of money playing baseball. But a weird quirk in his contract has secured his finances for years to come.
Red Sox Pitcher Tom Gordon Was the Subject of a Horror Story by Stephen King
Boston’s Tom Gordon saved 158 games and won a World Series in a long career. Stephen King also wrote a horror novel about him.
The Red Sox Just Lost Chris Sale’s Possible Replacement to Flight School
Noah Song hoped to rise through the Boston Red Sox farm system and eventually pitch at Fenway Park in the near future. Those dreams will have to wait. Song, a top pitching prospect who could eventually replace Chris Sale in Boston‘s rotation, is taking the next year off from baseball. Thankfully, Song didn’t suffer an …
John Henry’s Diverse Interests Create a Net-Worth Safety Net
John Henry runs a sports empire that includes MLB’s Boston Red Sox, Liverpool in the English Premier League, and a NASCAR team.
We May Learn What the New York Yankees Have Been Keeping Hidden
The New York Yankees have been ordered to turn over a letter from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred that may connect them to stealing signs during games.
How Did a Boston Red Sox Minor League Team Turn Its Outfield Into an Open Restaurant?
The Pawtucket Red Sox turned their stadium’s outfield into an open restaurant. Other teams may follow in the unique idea.
An In-Game Bathroom Trip Earned Pablo Sandoval a Brief Benching
Pablo Sandoval’s diet and attitude made him a controversial figure in Boston. The team even benched him after an in-game bathroom trip.
Did Donnie Moore Really Kill Himself Because of a Home Run?
Did former California Angels pitcher Donnie Moore really kill himself because of a home run he gave up in the 1986 AL playoffs?
Being Black Was a Big Reason Why Torii Hunter Did Not Want to Play for the Boston Red Sox
Torii Hunter had multiple racial experiences in Boston that he did not like and that’s why he never wanted to play for the Red Sox.
A Random Office Conversation Reunited Eric Hinske With a World Series Home Run Ball
Eric Hinske recently obtained a home run ball he hit in the 2008 World Series … because of a random office conversation? Here are the details.
Why Was Multi-Millionaire Alex Rodriguez Flipping Hamburgers?
Alex Rodriguez worked in a Boston fast-food restaurant to pay off a losing bet in the 2018 World Series.
Kevin Seitzer Autographs Baseball for Fan 33 Years After Historic Day
Former Kansas City Royals third baseman Kevin Seitzer autographs a baseball for a fan 33 years after his historic day.
Trot Nixon Went From Yankees-Red Sox Brawls To High School Football Commentator
Trot Nixon was a Boston Red Sox fan favorite in his playing days. Nixon eventually left the diamond to cover high school football.
Michael Jordan Played For Another Championship Coach Besides Phil Jackson
Michael Jordan may be most closely associated with Phil Jackson, but he also played for a future World Series champion coach in the minors.
Ted Williams Was Robbed of More Than 140 Home Runs
Ted WIlliams’ career in Major League Baseball was interrupted twice by military service during wars.
How the Red Sox Honor the Late, Great Tony Conigliaro Every Year
Tony Conigliaro, was once the pride of the Red Sox in his early seasons. Then a gruesome injury cut his career short.
Why Was Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams Decapitated?
Ted Williams is remembered as one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. When he died, he became known as the Hall of Famer who was decapitated.
Red Sox Fans Want Alex Cora Out For Good
Many fans think that Alex Cora got off easy following the sign-stealing scandal. After being fired as manager, Red Sox fans want nothing to do with him.
LeBron James Once Made Cleveland Fans Hate Him by Just Wearing a Hat
Cleveland sports fans owe a lot to LeBron James. In addition to giving them plenty of great memories during his two stints on the Cleveland Cavaliers, James gave the city its first professional sports championship in 52 years in 2016. However, fans were not too happy with him when he left the Cavaliers for the …
Despite His Massive Net Worth, 47-Year Old Manny Ramirez is Eyeing a Return to Professional Baseball
Despite already being worth a fortune, 47-year-old Manny Ramirez is looking to return to professional baseball.
Babe Ruth Once Punched an Umpire, Opening the Door for a Wild No-Hitter
Babe Ruth played for both the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees and had power at the plate and a rocket arm on the mound. Ruth spent 22 seasons in the big leagues and was as dominant a player as there ever was. He could hit for power, slugging more than 50 home …
Babe Ruth Made $20,000 in 1920 and Could Be a $300 Million Player in 2020
Baseball legend Babe Ruth was the sport’s highest paid player in 1920. How much would Ruth make if he played in 2020?
Ted Williams Took Hitting Advice From a 14-Year-Old Kid and It Paid Off
Boston Red Sox legendary hitter Ted Williams once took hitting advice from a 14-year-old kid and it worked.
The Boston Red Sox Paid Rusney Castillo Nearly $50 Million to Go Away
The Boston Red Sox thought they found a star in Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo. Instead, the team paid Castillo $50 million to go away.
Former Yankee Sparky Lyle Had a Disgusting Fondness for Birthday Cakes
Sparky Lyle was one of baseball’s first true shutdown closers. When he wasn’t sealing games, Lyle had a disgusting love for birthday cakes.
Curt Schilling Lost His Entire $115 Million Career Earnings on a Video Game
Curt Schilling earned more than $115 million during his MLB career, but he lost it all on a video game just three years after retirement.
The Best Players Not Named Jackie Robinson to Wear No. 42 in MLB
A look back at notable MLB players not named Jackie Robinson that wore No. 42.
Hank Steinbrenner Once Blamed ‘Red Sox Nation’ on ESPN’s Location
Late New York Yankees owner Hank Steinbrenner wasn’t thrilled with the idea of “Red Sox Nation.” Steinbrenner blamed ESPN for the phrase.
Barry Bonds Loved Hitting Home Runs on April 12
San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds treasured April 12. Bonds regularly hit significant home runs on April 12 throughout his career.
Pedro Martinez Has 1 Regret in Baseball and It Has Nothing to Do With Pitching
In 18 years of Major League Baseball, Hall-of-Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez had his share incidents on the mound. He’s thrown at batters. He’s argued calls. Martinez, however, had no regrets with anything he’s ever done on the mound. The only baseball regret the three-time Cy Young winner has, happened on the other side of the …
Red Sox Legend Carl Yastrzemski Made MLB Debut on This Day in 1961
Months after Ted Williams retired, the Boston Red Sox found a new legend in Carl Yastrzemski. “Yaz” made his MLB debut today in 1961.
Did Jimmy Piersall Really Run the Bases Backwards When He Hit His 100th Home Run?
Did former Major league Baseball player Jimmy Piersall really run the bases backwards after hitting his 100th home run?
