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Newsweek
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Vet Backs Bryce Harper After Heated Confrontation With MLB Commissioner
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Just after Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred walked out of a clubhouse meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies, which featured a heated confrontation with superstar Bryce Harper, he went on to address the Boston Red Sox. The commissioner was making his informal rounds to meet with every team throughout the season, as is customary. The Red Sox were in town to play the Phillies, so after meeting with the home team, Manfred checked in with Boston. At the time, the Red Sox had no sense that Harper had interrupted Manfred's message to the Phillies by standing in his face and ordering him out of the clubhouse if he wanted to discuss a potential MLB salary cap, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. "When Rob came into our clubhouse, it was right after," Red Sox veteran pitcher Lucas Giolito said, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. "He just gave the spiel about the growth of the game and areas they're looking to improve, especially when it comes to how baseball is being consumed. Media and TV deals, things like that. That was pretty much it. I think he avoided getting into the weeds when it comes to future CBA negotiations." Giolito added that he had no indication of the dramatic standoff in the Phillies clubhouse until the news was reported publicly on Monday. But as a former member of the MLB Players Association's executive subcommittee, the pitcher made his stance on a potential salary cap very clear. FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during a Spring Training workout at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on February 20, 2025.... FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during a Spring Training workout at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on February 20, 2025. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston) More Malhorta/Getty "That's the one thing that can kind of piss players off," Giolito said, per Cotillo. "You're talking about a billion-dollar industry. These team valuations keep going up and I think that's something that can get annoying sometimes, especially when it gets to the point of, speaking as a potential owner, 'We need to do the salary cap or the salary floor to see more growth.'" "So I get where Harper's coming from there," Giolito added, according to Cotillo. By standing up against a potential salary cap, Harper seemingly spoke for most players, who generally feel that imposing one would ultimately hurt their earnings. Other players might not have been willing to share that opinion so strongly with the commissioner, but leaders like Giolito seem to have Harper's back after he was pushed to do so. More MLB: Braves Blockbuster? Atlanta Ace Could Be Valuable Trade Deadline Piece
Indianapolis Star
7 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions
The Boston Red Sox (54-49) and Philadelphia Phillies (58-43) tussle in the Wednesday finale of a 3-game interleague series. The first pitch from Citizens Bank Park is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Philadelphia leads 2-0 Boston went into the All-Star break on a 10-game winning streak, but after dropping the first 2 games of this series by scores of 3-2 and 4-1, the Red Sox have started the second half 1-4. The BoSox have scored 2 runs or fewer in all 4 setbacks. The Phillies got a well-pitched game from LHP Cristopher Sanchez in Tuesday's triumph. Sanchez went the route, holding Boston to just 4 hits while whiffing 12 against no walks. Since June 9, Philadelphia has gone 14-6 with a plus-25 run differential at home. RHP Lucas Giolito vs. LHP Jesus Luzardo Giolito (6-2, 3.59 ERA) is making his 15th start. He has registered a 1.24 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 77 2/3 innings. Luzardo (8-5, 4.29 ERA) is making his 21st start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 109 innings. Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET. Phillies 5, Red Sox 4 Philadelphia is 4-2 across its last 6 games against Boston. And the Phillies have won 3 straight series games at home. Luzardo has been hurt by a .373 batting average on balls in play (.381 BABIP with runners in scoring position), and he figures to be more proficient than what shows in his surface ERA. Peg the Red Sox bullpen as being a bit overrated. And add in Boston being somewhat prone to some road losing skids. And per ESPN, current Philadelphia batters own an aggregate .789 OPS against Giolito. BET THE PHILLIES (-150). No interest; PASS. The Over is 3-1 across Giolito's last 4 turns and 3-0 in Luzardo's last 3. The weather forecast includes an outward breeze blowing out to left-center. Giolito and the Philly bullpen have some fly-ball tendencies. Still, the lean here is slight and not helped by the 20-cent line. Consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 8.5 (-120). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Phillies look to sweep 3-game series over the Red Sox
Boston Red Sox (54-49, third in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (58-43, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (6-2, 3.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (8-5, 4.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 129 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -155, Red Sox +130; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Boston Red Sox. Philadelphia has a 58-43 record overall and a 33-18 record in home games. The Phillies have a 26-13 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Boston has a 22-29 record on the road and a 54-49 record overall. Red Sox hitters are batting a collective .253, the ninth-best team batting average in MLB play. The teams match up Wednesday for the third time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Trea Turner leads the Phillies with a .288 batting average, and has 19 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, 32 walks and 41 RBIs. Bryce Harper is 15 for 39 with four home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games. Ceddanne Rafaela has a .271 batting average to lead the Red Sox, and has 21 doubles, two triples and 14 home runs. Roman Anthony is 9 for 34 with two RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 5-5, .244 batting average, 3.58 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Red Sox: 6-4, .227 batting average, 2.38 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs INJURIES: Phillies: Joe Ross: 15-Day IL (back), Alec Bohm: 10-Day IL (ribcage), Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle) Red Sox: Hunter Dobbins: 15-Day IL (acl), Nick Burdi: 60-Day IL (knee), Liam Hendriks: 60-Day IL (hip), Zack Kelly: 15-Day IL (oblique), Justin Slaten: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Luis Guerrero: 15-Day IL (elbow), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
7 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Phillies look to sweep 3-game series over the Red Sox
Boston Red Sox (54-49, third in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (58-43, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (6-2, 3.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (8-5, 4.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 129 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -155, Red Sox +130; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Boston Red Sox. Philadelphia has a 58-43 record overall and a 33-18 record in home games. The Phillies have a 26-13 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Boston has a 22-29 record on the road and a 54-49 record overall. Red Sox hitters are batting a collective .253, the ninth-best team batting average in MLB play. The teams match up Wednesday for the third time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Trea Turner leads the Phillies with a .288 batting average, and has 19 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, 32 walks and 41 RBIs. Bryce Harper is 15 for 39 with four home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games. Ceddanne Rafaela has a .271 batting average to lead the Red Sox, and has 21 doubles, two triples and 14 home runs. Roman Anthony is 9 for 34 with two RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 5-5, .244 batting average, 3.58 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Red Sox: 6-4, .227 batting average, 2.38 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs INJURIES: Phillies: Joe Ross: 15-Day IL (back), Alec Bohm: 10-Day IL (ribcage), Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle) Red Sox: Hunter Dobbins: 15-Day IL (acl), Nick Burdi: 60-Day IL (knee), Liam Hendriks: 60-Day IL (hip), Zack Kelly: 15-Day IL (oblique), Justin Slaten: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Luis Guerrero: 15-Day IL (elbow), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Pitcher Confronts Commissioner About Gambling, Social Media Threats
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Three months after a teammate and his wife went public with death threats they received on social media, Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito was compelled to confront commissioner Rob Manfred about the issue. Giolito told Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast that the threats against Boston pitcher Liam Hendriks in May were hardly an isolated incident. More news: Former Red Sox, Indians, Angels Pitcher Passes Away Giolito said the online threats are getting worse "by the year, by the week, by the day." It's a @BBisntBoring on the Go: Lucas Giolito talked to Rob Manfred today about the growing problem with gambling-induced threats in MLB Listen: — Rob Bradford (@bradfo) July 22, 2025 "I'm getting messages after every game," he said. "Even games where I pitched well, where they're mad at me because I hit the strikeout over instead of being under; prop bets, all these crazy things. People put hundreds of dollars on it. They don't have a lot of money but they're gambling it anyway because it's a disease. They freak out." Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox after pitching his first career complete-game shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 12 at Fenway... Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox after pitching his first career complete-game shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 12 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. More Maddie Malhotra/BostonGiolito told Bradford that Manfred was receptive to his feedback during their 1-on-1 meeting. "Is it going to take a player getting assaulted in front of their apartment building by some disgruntled guy who lost a bet for real action to be taken?" Giolito said he asked Manfred. More news: Red Sox Pitcher Who Returned to MLB After 7-Year Layoff Suddenly Retires The pitcher and his girlfriend reported the threatening messages using the social media apps — usually Instagram and Twitter/X, he said — on which they were received. However, these messages do not always result in disciplinary action against the senders. Giolito said his fear that someone "in a drastic state" could injure or kill a player is genuine, based on some of the messages he's received. "The threats when a player doesn't perform well, threats to their family, threats to their life, it's getting very tiring," Giolito said. "I worry for guys that maybe are new to the league and aren't ready for something like that, you know? ... Maybe at this point (the league) puts it in the rookie orientation program. It definitely wasn't there when I went to that. That was a long time ago." Giolito, 31, made his major league debut in 2016. More news: Red Sox Sign Veteran Recently Released by Yankees Manfred recently spoke to the Red Sox as a team about "growing the game" of baseball, before Giolito said he pulled him aside for their 1-on-1 conversation. "I appreciate (Manfred) coming around and talking to everybody," he said. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
