This article hits differently with Sale’s recent positive COVID test and the uncertainty that that can provide, but it’s worth considering anyway: Should Nathan Eovaldi start the American League Wildcard game? (Assuming the Red Sox make it, of course.) (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
Sure. This season has been tough but just take a big breath. It’s what the team has been trying to do. (Jen McCaffery; The Athletic)
Domestic assault hits MLB media too. This is such a great read! (Stephanie Kays; IBWAA.com)
And on that note, Trevor Bauer will not pitch again this season. (Good) (Associated Press)
While I don’t understand NFTs, it is pretty cool that Dennis ‘Oil Can’ Boyd was added to a recent ‘Legends of Baseball’ collection. (Khari Thompson; Boston.com)
The past month has been up and down for the Red Sox, so it makes sense to ask: Are they a contender or pretender? (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Hearld.com)