The net present value of Mookie Betts' contract isn't far beyond what the Red Sox were willing to offer; a former Boston exec suggests they could have kept him.
Alex Bregman is one of the top names left on the free agent market, but the Boston Red Sox don't appear to be in the running.
It's the Los Angeles Dodgers' world, and we're just living in it. That's what it feels like, at least. The Dodgers won the World Series, and have gotten substan
The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are looking to trade a former Red Sox reliever who could fill Boston's bullpen need.
Kenley Jansen was the Dodgers' primary closer for 10 years, perhaps the greatest ninth-inning reliever in franchise history. He's LA's all-time saves leader with 350, and he was so dominant one season (2017) that he finished fifth in Cy Young voting.
Mookie Betts has won two World Series since the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers in 2020, but the 8-time All-Star said he still loves Boston and Alex Cora.
On Wednesday, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel released his top-100 prospect rankings for the sport, and the Red Sox had all three crack the list. Anthony was ranked No. 2, as he has been in any publication that includes new Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki. However, the rankings for Mayer and Campbell were interesting.
In the five years since the Boston Red Sox traded homegrown superstar Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, what was once New England’s most sacred public institution has remained stuck in reverse.
A handful of contenders, including the two reigning NL and AL champions, are showing interest in an All-Star and Cy Young award winning free agent.
In an appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Mookie Betts admitted that he watches Red Sox games. The reasoning for it, though, might be a bit unconventional. “As quiet as it’s kept, I enjoy watching Red Sox games … because of Cora,” Betts said, referring to the Red Sox’ manager. “I love Alex Cora and I enjoy watching Red Sox games.”
MLB insider said the Los Angeles Dodgers are not interested in trading for St. Louis Cardinals All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado.