Greg Dudek

Massachusetts

Digitial Content Producer at New England Sports Network (NESN)

Writer for NESN. Past: Boston Herald, Brockton Enterprise/Quincy Patriot Ledger, SB Nation CelticsBlog. #HardWorkPaysOff

Articles

Red Sox World Series Champ Wants Alex Cora To Make This Lineup Change

9 hours ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

The Boston Red Sox trading for Carlos Narváez this offseason was an afterthought, especially with the franchise pulling off a deal for Garrett Crochet and signing Alex Bregman in free agency. But the 26-year-old catcher has proven to be a key figure for the Red Sox so far this season. Narváez provides exceptional defense behind the plate, making whatever he does with his bat an added bonus. He has outperformed Connor Wong, who has been Boston’s primary catcher for the past two seasons.
New Patriots Star Reveals Why Mike Vrabel Called Him Out

1 day ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

The New England Patriots made the biggest financial investment in franchise history to Milton Williams this offseason. That will bring massive expectations for the standout defensive tackle, who signed a four-year, $104 million pact with the Patriots after winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, to perform to the highest level, even during a conditioning drill in the first week of the team’s offseason program.
Red Sox World Series Champ Makes Prediction About Rafael Devers Drama

1 day ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

Rafael Devers put his foot down — and hard, too — when the Boston Red Sox asked him to play first base. It’s a similar stance Devers initially took at the start of spring training when the Red Sox moved him off third base to be the team’s full-time designated hitter. But Devers eventually came around to the DH idea.
AFC Team Reportedly Poaches Longtime Scouting Exec From Patriots

1 day ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

Plenty of changes already took place inside the New England Patriots front office this offseason. Add another to the list. According to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Patriots director of college scouting Camren Williams is leaving New England to join the Denver Broncos in an elevated role as their co-director of player personnel. Williams spent a decade with the Patriots, as he joined the organization in 2016 as a scouting assistant for Bill Belichick.
Kristian Campbell Offers Specific Advice To Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony

1 day ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

Kristian Campbell got a jump on his major league career before fellow top Boston Red Sox prospects Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer. It’s been an eye-opening experience for Campbell, but one the 22-year-old Georgia Tech product, who was drafted by the Red Sox less than two years ago, has handled quite well. Campbell has struggled as of late, but was named the American League Rookie of the Month for March/April after hitting .301 with four home runs and 12 RBIs to go along with a .902 OPS.
Celtics Confirm Worst-Case Scenario For Injured Jayson Tatum

1 day ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

It looked like Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a catastrophic injury late in the fourth quarter of Game 4 against the New York Knicks on Monday night. The Celtics confirmed as much Tuesday evening. The Celtics released a statement that Tatum did in fact rupture his right Achilles tendon, which not only ends this season for the 27-year-old forward but also puts his availability for the 2025-26 campaign in doubt as well.
What Joe Mazzulla Said About Potential Major Injury To Jayson Tatum

2 days ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

The worst is feared for Celtics star Jayson Tatum after he went down with a serious-looking injury late in Boston’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Tatum suffered a non-contact injury lunging for a loose ball and writhed in pain on the floor while clutching in the area of his right ankle. He couldn’t put any weight on his leg and had to be helped off the court.
Red Sox Notes: Alex Cora To Consider This After Rough Tanner Houck Outing

2 days ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

The look on Tanner Houck’s face in the Boston Red Sox dugout following his outing Monday night against the Detroit Tigers said it all. Houck looked despondent as he lived through another nightmare performance on the mound in an ugly 14-2 loss at Comerica Park. The veteran righthander got shellacked once again this season. Houck gave up nine runs in the third inning alone and 11 total as he lasted just 2 1/3 innings while also allowing three walks and striking out none.
Red Sox Utility Man Makes Admission About Role After Call Up

2 days ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

Nick Sogard probably didn’t even own a first baseman’s mitt when the Boston Red Sox acquired him from the Tampa Bay Rays prior to the 2021 season. Sogard came to the Red Sox as a middle infielder, but the organization saw him as much more than that. Now, the 27-year-old wears many different hats, having played all four infield positions outside of catcher last season while also getting some time in the outfield with Triple-A Worcester.
Red Sox Star Rafael Devers Earns MLB Award Amid Sizzling Stretch

2 days ago | nesn.com | Greg Dudek

Lost in all of the drama surrounding Rafael Devers is that the Red Sox designated hitter is locked in at the plate. So much so that he earned an MLB award Monday for his recent offensive onslaught. Devers was named the American League Player of the Week after going 10-for-21 with two home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.386 OPS. His .476 batting average and .577 on-base percentage led all AL hitters as did his OPS while his eight RBIs were tied for the league lead.