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Will Bobby Dalbec become Fenway Park’s king of swing one day? MLB.com’s Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra named the Boston Red Sox first baseman the team’s top future slugger Friday. Having enjoyed an impressive start to his MLB career last season, Dalbec enters the 2021 campaign looking to prove himself as an everyday, […] The post Why MLB Writers Name Bobby Dalbec As Red Sox’s ‘Top Future Slugger’ appeared first on NESN.com.

If Tristan Casas has as big a year as some expect, anticipation for his big-league arrival only will grow. MLB.com’s Jim Callis predicted Wednesday the Boston Red Sox prospect will lead Double-A in home runs this season. The combination of power and poise Casas has shown at the plate since Boston drafted him in 2018 […] The post MLB Writer Predicts Red Sox’s Triston Casas To Lead Double-A In Home Runs appeared first on NESN.com.

Charlie Mcavoy is boosting the Boston Bruins’ offense and he might earn Norris Trophy consideration because of this added punch. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan on Wednesday identified the Boston Bruins defenseman’s point production as an encouraging trend in the team’s season to date. McAvoy has registered at least one point in 11 of his 19 games […] The post Will Bruins’ Positive Trend Lead To Charlie McAvoy Winning Norris Trophy? appeared first on NESN.com.

Charlie McAvoy is thriving amid increased responsibility. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski named the Boston Bruins defenseman as a “finalist” on his list of potential Norris Trophy winners for the 2020-21 NHL season. McAvoy has been ever-present for the Bruins, and his contributions have been invaluable to a team that has been among the East Division front-runners […] The post Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy On NHL Writer’s List Of Norris Trophy Contenders appeared first on NESN.com.

Robert Parish is talking about Celtics defense. Parish named defense as Boston’s biggest weakness Monday, telling Sirius XM NBA Radio it’s the reason why the struggling Celtics are 17-17 and have become “just another team.” “They’re coming up short defensively,” Parish said. “When they had (Marcus) Smart and (Al) Horford, their defense was disruptive, it […] The post Robert Parish Blasts Celtics’ Defense For Making C’s ‘Just Another Team’ appeared first on NESN.com.

The story behind the drunken Tom Brady t-shirt J.D. Martinez wore to spring training is almost as good as the attire in question. The Boston Red Sox designated hitter explained to WBZ’s Dan Roche on Monday why he chose to report to to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla., for spring training wearing a hilarious […] The post Reason Why J.D. Martinez Wore Drunk Tom Brady T-Shirt Is Understandable appeared first on NESN.com.

Stephen Gonsalves might make a name for himself this month during Boston Red Sox spring training. ESPN’s David Schoenfield on Monday named the left-handed pitcher the Red Sox’s “most interesting” non-roster invitee of spring training. Gonsalves’ development last summer at the Red Sox’s alternate training site in Pawtucket, R.I., turned heads, and now he has […] The post Is Stephen Gonsalves ‘Most Interesting’ Red Sox Invitee In Spring Training? appeared first on NESN.com.

Gordon Hayward made his big decision about leaving the Boston Celtics during a small window. The Charlotte Hornets forward offered insight into his exit from the Celtics Monday in an interview NBA.com’s Shaun Powell published. Hayward, who joined the Hornets in November in a sign-and-trade, revealed to Powell the timeline, on which he went from […] The post Gordon Hayward Details Timeline Of Decision To Leave Celtics For Hornets appeared first on NESN.com.

David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins have staying power. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan on Wednesday highlighted the Bruins right wing’s points production over his last 82 games as the defining statistic of Boston’s 2020-21 NHL season to date. Pastrnak has scored nine goals and registered five assists in 10 games this season, continuing the elite form […] The post NHL Writer Names David Pastrnak Stat That ‘Defines’ Bruins’ Season appeared first on NESN.com.

Is DeMarcus Cousins part of the cavalry coming to save the Boston Celtics’ season? One NBA agent is among those who believe the answer is “yes.” Austin Krell, a Philadlephia 76ers beat writer for The Painted Lines, claimed Tuesday via Twitter an agent told him he expects Cousins to join the Celtics, following his release […] The post NBA Agent Predicts DeMarcus Cousins To Join Celtics After Leaving Rockets appeared first on NESN.com.

Of all the Boston Celtics trade rumors, here’s one reported target who might be worth pursuing. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor on Monday named Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young as the player whom it “makes the most sense” for the Celtics to acquire ahead of the March 25 NBA trade deadline. O’Connor believes the Bulls’ asking […] The post NBA Writer Names Player Who Makes ‘Most Sense’ Of All Celtics Trade Rumors appeared first on NESN.com.

Should Jaylen Brown grow accustomed to being an NBA All-Star? Former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas congratulated the Boston forward Tuesday via Twitter on his first All-Star selection. I.T. then offered a rather bullish prediction about Brown’s future, prompting the 24-year-old to respond with gratitude. “Congrats bro first of many @FCHWPO, ” Thomas wrote. “Thank you […] The post Jaylen Brown, Perennial NBA All-Star? Isaiah Thomas Makes Bullish Prediction appeared first on NESN.com.

What will Jarren Duran make of his big opportunity with the Boston Red Sox? MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince on Saturday named the Red Sox outfielder Boston’s “most intriguing player” in spring training. Duran didn’t play competitive games in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor-league season but he impressed Red Sox coaches during workouts and […] The post Writer Names Jarren Duran Red Sox’s ‘Most Intriguing’ Player In Spring Training appeared first on NESN.com.

Thursday’s Boston Bruins game against the New Jersey Devils will net someone a keepsake of a lifetime. The action will take place at TD Garden, but fans everywhere can have a stake in Devils-Bruins by playing NESN Games’ “Predict the Game” during the matchup. Visit NESN.com/PredictTheGame to sign up and play. NESN’s broadcast of Devils-Bruins […] The post Play ‘Predict The Game’ During Bruins-Devils To Win Signed Patrice Bergeron Jersey appeared first on NESN.com.

Where would the Boston Bruins be without the contributions of Jeremy Lauzon and Jakub Zboril? ESPN’s Emily Kaplan named the Boston Bruins defensemen the “pleasant surprises” of the team’s 2020-21 season to date. Lauzon and Zboril, both 23, have emerged as dependable blueliners in their first season, and their steady play is among the reasons […] The post NHL Writer Names These Bruins Boston’s ‘Pleasant Surprises’ Of NHL Season appeared first on NESN.com.