Darren Hartwell

1 week ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Darren Hartwell

If you're wondering why the Boston Red Sox are floundering at 27-30 and have lost 10 of their last 15 games, the high-level stats may not help you. The Red Sox rank sixth in all of Major League Baseball in runs scored (270), their bullpen owns a 3.75 ERA, good for 13th-best in baseball, and they boast a plus-13 run differential. So, what gives? Why does a team that entered the year with playoff aspirations have a losing record through 57 games?

1 week ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Darren Hartwell

If the Boston Celtics want to get out of salary cap jail and dip under the second apron of the luxury tax, they'll need to shed at least $20 million in salary this offseason. That would require trading a core rotation player -- and Jrue Holiday is among the potential options. While Holiday provides excellent shooting, rock-solid defense and valuable veteran leadership, he's set to make $32.4 million next season on the second year of a four-year, $134.4 million contract.

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Darren Hartwell

Marcelo Mayer has had quite the 48 hours. It all started Saturday afternoon, when the Boston Red Sox promoted the talented infield prospect from Triple-A Worcester to the big leagues. Both Worcester and Boston were playing doubleheaders that day, and between games, WooSox manager Chad Tracy called Mayer into his office to deliver the good news. "(Tracy) said something along the lines of, 'You're not playing. You'll play the second game, but not here.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Darren Hartwell

Mayer's eventful debut weekend includes first MLB hit, lost car keys originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonMarcelo Mayer has had quite the 48 hours. It all started Saturday afternoon, when the Boston Red Sox promoted the talented infield prospect from Triple-A Worcester to the big leagues. Both Worcester and Boston were playing doubleheaders that day, and between games, WooSox manager Chad Tracy called Mayer into his office to deliver the good news.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Darren Hartwell

How likely are Celtics to trade up for a lottery pick in NBA Draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonLet’s start with the obvious: The Boston Celtics almost certainly aren’t trading for Cooper Flagg. AdvertisementBut their work at the 2025 NBA Scouting Combine in Chicago — which reportedly included interviewing the Duke star and projected No. 1 pick — might provide some insight into how they’re approaching the 2025 NBA Draft.