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Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Red Sox Legend Criticizes Craig Breslow for Rushing Top Prospects
Red Sox Legend Criticizes Craig Breslow for Rushing Top Prospects originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox have not shied away from utilizing their youth in 2025. The Red Sox brought up four of their top prospects this year with three of them 23 years old or younger. Advertisement Boston has had an inconsistent, streaky season, with the trade of their star Rafael Devers in the middle of the chaos. However, the Red Sox are currently red-hot approaching the All-Star break. But recently, a Red Sox legend had some harsh words for the Red Sox's chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow. Red Sox Hall of Famer and current analyst Jonathan Papelbon blamed Boston's young prospects' struggles on Breslow calling them up too early. "We called (Kristian Campbell) up too early. I don't think that he's going to be called up back to the big leagues any time soon until they 100 percent know that he's ready," Papelbon said on Foul Territory. Advertisement "You know as well as I do man, when a kid comes up to the big leagues, the moment he walks through those doors, you can look at him, have a two second conversation, look in his eyes, and know, 'Man this kid is ready for the big leagues,' or, 'Man his eyes are big, I don't think he's ready.' Look, at the end of the day, he was not ready. I fully blame Breslow for doing this." Campbell played 67 games at the big league level before being optioned back to Triple-A. The young second baseman struggled at the plate, hitting just .223 with a .345 slugging percentage. Campbell also struck out 72 times compared to just 29 walks drawn. Papelbon continued by including outfielders Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, who the Red Sox called up a little later in the first half of the season. Mayer made his major league debut at the end of May, and Anthony got the call-up in early June. "And on Mayer and Roman Anthony too; they were called up too early as well. It was, 'Oh, look at these shiny new tools we have, let's hurry up and call them up,'" Papelbon said. "Just now they're starting to get going, but it's a lot tougher on the player when you're called up and you're not ready." Advertisement Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow talks with the media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY SportsKim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports As noted by Papelbon, both players struggled out of the gate. Mayer is still hitting just .221 with 36 strikeouts in 39 games. But, the young outfielder is 6-13 in his last four games, raising his average from .210 to .221, with two doubles and two RBI over that span. Similarly, Anthony struggled out of the gate, but he's found his footing a little quicker. The right fielder is hitting .265 with 13 RBI and has two home runs. But, at the end of June, Anthony was hitting just .210, and has hit .350 in July. Papelbon is not wrong; the Red Sox's young prospects struggled when they first got called up. However, they may be figuring it out at the big league level, which could benefit them later. Advertisement One thing is certain: Boston is not afraid to send their young prospects up to the majors and let them figure things out. But for a player like Campbell, it may have set him back as he couldn't break out of his struggles in time before the Red Sox sent him back down. Related: Red Sox Hit Hard by Hunter Dobbins Injury Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLB Trade Rumors: Struggling Walker Buehler might be traded despite $21 million deal before July 31 deadline
MLB Trade Rumors: Struggling Walker Buehler might be traded despite $21 million deal before July 31 deadline (Image Via X) After recent games, Boston Red Sox fans were left wondering. Walker Buehler, a best player, hasn't looked like his usual self this season. Talks are heating up right now with the MLB trade deadline coming July 31. Is the two-time World Series winner on his way out of Fenway Park? A renowned insider recently provided a startling update. Walker Buehler's Red Sox future remains uncertain as trade rumors rise Before the 2025 season started, Walker Buehler inked a one-year, $21 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. Given his previous performances with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team had great hopes for the star pitcher. But his time in Boston has not gone smoothly. After 16 starts, he has pitched only 78.0 innings, averaging under five innings per game. That number is lower than the 2024 league average of 5.22 innings per start, according to StatMuse. Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon discussed Buehler's difficulties in a recent episode of Foul Territory. He observed that Buehler's brief outings are putting too great stress on the bullpen of the squad. 'You can't have your starter go out and pitch two, maybe two and a third innings,' said Jonathan Papelbon. 'That's not going to work, especially this late in the seas on.' He also added that Walker Buehler does not have much time left to prove himself. 'The rope is short,' he said, hinting that the Red Sox may soon make a tough decision. Walker Buehler's pitching mechanics may be hurting his performance Jonathan Papelbon thinks the problems may be physical and mechanical. Walker Buehler's gait, he said, looks longer than usual, which might be harming his pitch command. "If his stride is too long, he will have trouble getting on top of the baseball," Papelbon pointed out. "He must shorten it and concentrate on command. " Walker Buehler is still a worthy player despite these challenges. Two World Series triumphs and much of major game experience characterize his history. The Boston Red Sox, however, are now outside of playoff contention and could have to consider trade possibilities. Fans and analysts will be intently following the MLB trade deadline set for July 31 to find out what follows. Walker Buehler might be sporting a different shirt before August if things don't quickly get better. Also Read: Report: Ronald Acuna Jr. trade talk ends after MLB insider confirms Braves plans ahead of deadline For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Business Upturn
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
How to watch Savannah Bananas Fenway Park game: Everything you need to know
By Bhavya Rai Published on July 5, 2025, 12:38 EDT The Savannah Bananas are continuing their exciting and fun World Tour, and this time they're heading to one of the most famous baseball stadiums in the country, Fenway Park in Boston. This is a big event for the team, as they bring their unique and entertaining version of baseball, called Banana Ball, to more fans across the country. The game at Fenway Park will happen on Saturday, July 5, and it's extra special because it will be shown on national television on ESPN. This means people all over the country can watch the game from home. It's a big moment for the Bananas as they continue to grow more popular and reach new audiences. So far, this tour has taken the Savannah Bananas to six other Major League Baseball stadiums. These include loanDepot Park, Truist Park, Kauffman Stadium, Angel Stadium, Great American Ball Park, and Nationals Park. Now, Fenway Park becomes the seventh major stadium on their list, showing just how far the Bananas have come. This won't be the first time the Bananas have played at Fenway. They were there last June and played in front of a sold-out crowd. They beat their longtime rivals, the Party Animals, and made a huge impression on fans. That game also featured special appearances by former Red Sox players like Jonathan Papelbon, Jonny Gomes, and Mitch Moreland, who joined in the fun. Fans are excited to see what surprises the Bananas will bring this time. With their reputation for wild stunts, dance routines, and surprise celebrity guests, the upcoming game at Fenway is sure to be full of unforgettable moments. The best part? You don't have to be in Boston to watch, just tune in to ESPN or stream the game online and enjoy the show. Where to watch the Savannah Bananas today: TV channel and live stream details for the Fenway Park game TV channel: ESPN ESPN Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+ The Savannah Bananas' exciting game at Fenway Park on Saturday will be shown live on ESPN. The action will be called by Josh Talevski and Biko Skalla, who will guide viewers through all the fun and wild moments Banana Ball is known for. If you prefer to watch online, you can stream the game on both Fubo and ESPN+. Fubo is a live TV streaming service that gives you access to channels like ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and over 200 others. The best part is that Fubo offers a free trial for new users, so you can try it out before committing to a subscription. Just keep in mind that certain plans, taxes, and fees may apply. Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters start time Date: Saturday, July 5 Saturday, July 5 Time: 7 p.m. ET The Savannah Bananas and their rivals, the Firefighters, will kick off a two-game weekend series starting at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 5. Both games will be played at the legendary Fenway Park in Boston, making it a special event for fans and players alike. What makes this Saturday even more exciting is the addition of a one-hour pregame show called Banana Ball Live . This show will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into Banana Ball, from the fun moments and wild rules to the team's unique style of play. It's also the first time that the ESPN family of networks will air a pregame show for a Banana Ball game, showing just how much the sport and the team have grown in popularity. Savannah Bananas TV schedule 2025 Date Time (ET) TV/Live stream Venue City July 5 7 p.m. ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ Fenway Park Boston July 26 7 p.m. ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN+ Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia Aug. 1 7 p.m. ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ Camden Yards Baltimore Aug. 2 7 p.m. ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN+ Camden Yards Baltimore Aug. 9 9 p.m. ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN+ Coors Field Denver Aug. 15 8 p.m. ESPN2, Fubo, ESPN+ Rate Field Chicago Banana Ball rules Every inning is worth one point. The team that wins the inning gets the point for that inning. In the last inning of the game, every run counts. A new inning cannot be started after two hours of game time. A hitter cannot step out of the box. If a hitter does step out, a strike will be added to the count. A hitter is not allowed to bunt. A hitter is allowed to attempt to steal first base on any pitch of an at-bat. There are no walks. If a pitcher throws four balls, every defensive player on the field must touch the ball before it becomes live. A hitter can advance to as many bases as possible. Catchers and coaches are not allowed to visit the mound. If a fan catches a foul ball, the catch results in an out. If the game is tied at the end of the time limit, the Showdown Tiebreaker will decide which team wins the game. Each team is allowed to challenge one ruling on the field (fair/foul ball calls, force/tag play calls and catch play calls). Fans will also have the ability to challenge one ruling during the game. The Golden Batter Rule allows a team to send any hitter to bat in any spot in the lineup. It can only be used once per game.
