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Rating the Red Sox’ top 10 prospects: Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony are reasons for optimism

The former teammates at Double A Portland are both worthy of being the organization's No. 1 prospect.
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Worcester Red Sox owners reach agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings

The Diamond group already owns the Single A Salem Red Sox and Double A Portland Sea Dogs among its 26 other minor league teams.
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White Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro Award

The Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.

Andre Dawson asks baseball Hall of Fame to change cap on plaque

Dawson says he sent a letter to baseball Hall of Fame chair Jane Forbes Clark asking to change the cap on his plaque from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs.

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Watch: Dennis Eckersley says Red Sox hiring Andrew Bailey was a ‘good move’
The Hall-of-Fame pitcher joined Boston Globe Today to discuss the state of the Red Sox’ pitching and more.

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New Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey is used to meeting high expectations
Those who knew him in college and in his playing days were always impressed with his ability and communication skills.

Baseball

Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray to anchor revamped starting rotation

The Cardinals already had signed free agent righthanders Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn to one-year deals.
MLB

How Peter Bendix went from a Tufts sabermetrics course to running the Marlins

Bendix was named Miami's president of baseball operations earlier this month after a lengthy stint with the Rays.
Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes

Adrián Beltré's season with Red Sox transformed career that should culminate with Hall of Fame induction

Among the dozen newcomers on the Hall of Fame ballot sent out this past week, Beltré stands out as a near lock for first-ballot election.
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In a difficult time, Kevin Youkilis speaks out for unity and positivity, and other thoughts

Recent events have been like “a steroid” for antisemitism, says the former Red Sox infielder, and he wants to “stand up and step up for the Jewish people.”
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Despite the Red Sox’ struggles this past season, new pitching coach Andrew Bailey sees Boston as the perfect fit

Bailey is a New Jersey native and wanted to get back to the Northeast so he could be closer to his family. Being in Boston will allow him that opportunity.
MLB

Former Red Sox Adrián Beltré, Adrián Gonzalez among new dozen on MLB Hall of Fame ballot

Qualified members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America have until Dec. 31 to vote, with the announcement set for Jan. 23.
Baseball

Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, signs 7-year deal with the Phillies

The 30-year-old righthander's contract is reportedly worth $172 million.
Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes

There will still be big demand for the short elite starting pitchers available in free agency

Size and height bias used to be prevalent when it came to evaluating and projecting starting pitchers.
RED SOX

Red Sox trade Luis Urías, pass on Wyatt Mills at non-tender deadline

Urías hit .225 in 32 games before a calf strain at the end of September claimed the rest of his season, while Mills never pitched for the parent club.
Baseball

Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP

Ohtani led the AL with 44 homers and hit .304 with 96 RBIs, eight triples and 20 stolen bases in a season at the plate that ended Sept. 3 because of an oblique injury.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

How the Athletics relocating to Las Vegas affects the Red Sox

At Owners Meetings, Werner's Red Sox, along with all of the other 29 clubs, voted in favor of allowing John Fisher's team to leave Oakland.
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Four things to know about Andrew Bailey, who is close to becoming the new Red Sox pitching coach

Excitement is unusual high for the expected hire of a pitching coach who thrived in San Francisco.

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Red Sox

Rating the Red Sox’ top 10 prospects: Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony are reasons for optimism

The former teammates at Double A Portland are both worthy of being the organization's No. 1 prospect.

Worcester Red Sox owners reach agreement to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings

The Diamond group already owns the Single A Salem Red Sox and Double A Portland Sea Dogs among its 26 other minor league teams.

White Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro Award

The Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.

Patriots

Firing Patriots’ Bill Belichick and Chargers’ Brandon Staley sooner rather than later would be the humane thing to do

Week after week their job status is a main topic during game broadcasts, and they have to appear in front of cameras and take a beating for their underachieving teams.

Here are the games for Patriots fans to keep an eye on this weekend

With the Patriots floundering, interest has shifted to their draft position for next year, and these games will affect it.

If Bailey Zappe indeed starts, his teammates on offense are ready to take it in stride

Little about their roles would change for the receivers and backs — but they certainly are hoping for a better result.

Bruins

A more pass-happy David Pastrnak finding new ways to be a more explosive player for the Bruins

A subtle change in Boston's power play has helped the right wing accumulate more assists (20) than goals (13) in 22 games this season.

Danton Heinen is looking like a bargain-bin steal for the Bruins

It wasn’t until Oct. 30 that the Bruins finally put pen to paper on a one-year, $775,000 contract for Heinen, as he went without a deal through the first eight games of the season.

Trent Frederic answers for hit on Brad Marchand as Bruins finally deliver some pushback

Trent Frederic’s second-period scrap against Sharks forward Givani Smith might have been the most reassuring sight for a team marred by a lack of push-back over this extended lull.

Celtics

Celtics should feel fortunate they walked off Garden floor with that win

Maybe in previous years, this was one of those nights where the Celtics wouldn't have won. On Friday, it was their 15th victory in 19 games to begin the season.

Without an ejected Jayson Tatum, Celtics finish up a not-so-easy win over undermanned 76ers

Tatum was tossed in the final seconds of the third quarter after picking up his second technical. The Celtics then overtook the 76ers in the fourth.

Injured Kristaps Porzingis progresses, but not enough to return to Celtics lineup

Coach Joe Mazzulla said it's unclear whether Porzingis (calf) will be back for Monday’s In-Season Tournament quarterfinal game.

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With baseball’s Winter Meetings about to start, here are some pros and cons of pitchers the Red Sox may target

The Red Sox landed Masataka Yoshida for five years at $90 million last year, but this year the Sox have put an emphasis on pitching. 3 minutes ago

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‘Welcome to Wrexham’ another example of the right mix of sports, life, and television

The show chronicles the investment by Hollywood stars and friends Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds into the downtrodden but plucky soccer club in the North Wales city of Wrexham. 1 hour ago

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Firing Patriots’ Bill Belichick and Chargers’ Brandon Staley sooner rather than later would be the humane thing to do

Week after week their job status is a main topic during game broadcasts, and they have to appear in front of cameras and take a beating for their underachieving teams. 1 hour ago

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Celtics should feel fortunate they walked off Garden floor with that win

Maybe in previous years, this was one of those nights where the Celtics wouldn't have won. On Friday, it was their 15th victory in 19 games to begin the season.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

From Xaverian’s crowning to Foxborough’s home cooking: Relive eight MIAA Super Bowls over three days

Eight champions were crowned over three exciting days of high school football at Gillette Stadium. Here's how it all unfolded.

D5 SUPER BOWL: FOXBOROUGH 48, HANOVER 21

Foxborough is right at home, storming past Hanover for Division 5 championship

The second-seeded Warriors (11-2) presented 42-year coach Jack Martinelli with his fifth Super Bowl trophy with a physically dominant performance.

CELTICS 125, 76ERS 119

Without an ejected Jayson Tatum, Celtics finish up a not-so-easy win over undermanned 76ers

Tatum was tossed in the final seconds of the third quarter after picking up his second technical. The Celtics then overtook the 76ers in the fourth.

D4 SUPER BOWL: DUXBURY 62, SCITUATE 33

Alex Barlow powers Duxbury to seventh state title in Division 4 Super Bowl romp over Scituate

The senior back racked up 32 carries for 275 yards and five touchdowns as the top-seeded Dragons (11-1) repeated as state champions.