Jim Pignatiello

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Deputy Editor of Content and Senior Director in Charge of Sports and Audience Development at MassLive.com

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‘Manufacturing a controversy’: The Fenway Rundown on Alex Cora attending daughter’s graduation

2 weeks ago | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello

In a city starved for sports controversy after the Celtics’ playoff exit, Boston media found their next target: Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s absence from a single game to attend his daughter’s college graduation. This manufactured outrage — dubbed “Graduation Gate” by the Fenway Rundown podcast — reveals far more about media desperation for content than any actual crisis within the Red Sox organization.
‘Manufacturing a controversy’: The Fenway Rundown on Alex Cora attending daughter’s graduation

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jim Pignatiello

In a city starved for sports controversy after the Celtics’ playoff exit, Boston media found their next target: Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s absence from a single game to attend his daughter’s college graduation. This manufactured outrage — dubbed “Graduation Gate” by the Fenway Rundown podcast — reveals far more about media desperation for content than any actual crisis within the Red Sox organization.
Patriots-Chargers live coverage: New England looks to halt 5-game losing streak

Dec 28, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell

The New England Patriots play their penultimate game of the 2024 season on Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers. There’s much more riding on the Week 17 game for Los Angeles than New England as the Chargers will clinch a playoff berth with a win. While the Patriots have long been eliminated from playoff contention, rookie quarterback Drake Maye will look to continue his strong play.
Patriots-Bills live coverage: New England faces tough task vs. AFC East champs

Dec 22, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell
Patriots vs. Cardinals live coverage: New England looking for win off bye week

Dec 15, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell

The New England Patriots return from their bye week in Week 15 with a road game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Patriots are searching for their first win since Nov. 10 against the Chicago Bears. Rookie tight end Jack Westover was elevated to the game-day roster on Saturday. It’s the second elevation for Westover this season since he joined New England’s practice squad in October. The Cardinals, like the Patriots, are also coming off their bye and have lost their last three games.
Patriots vs. Dolphins live coverage: AFC rivals meet for Week 12

Nov 24, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell

The New England Patriots will try to avoid the season sweep by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday when the two AFC East teams meet for a Week 12 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. In their last meeting on Oct. 6m the Dolphins earned a 15-10 win. Despite a loss last week, rookie quarterback Drake Maye — who’s averaging 238 yards passing and 40 yards rushing in five starts — has continued to show plenty of promise.
Patriots-Rams Live Coverage: Christian Barmore returns for Week 11 game

Nov 17, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell

The New England Patriots will try to win two games in a row on Sunday when they welcome the Los Angeles Rams to Gillette Stadium. New England will get a boost back to its defense with the return of Christian Barmore, who’s missed the first 10 weeks of the season due to blood clots. The defensive tackle was activated from the non-football injury list and will make his season debut for a defense that’s coming off a nine-sack performance against the Chicago Bears.
Patriots-Bears Live Coverage: Two rookie QB’s try to lift team to victory

Nov 10, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell

Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears will feature a pair of 2024 first-round picks in Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. Both quarterback’s will try to get their respective teams back in the win column in Week 10. The Bears suffered a 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last week, while Maye led the comeback with a game-tying touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter to force overtime. New England ultimately fell to the Tennessee Titans.
Patriots vs. Titans live coverage: Drake Maye returns from concussion

Nov 3, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell

The New England Patriots look to make it two straight wins on Sunday when they take on the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Drake Maye is expected to start for the Patriots after he suffered a concussion in their Week 8 win over the New York Jets. The rookie quarterback was limited in practice all week and traveled with the team to Tennessee after he cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol. Titans quarterback Will Levis will remain sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Patriots vs. Jets live coverage: AFC East rivals meet for second time

Oct 27, 2024 | masslive.com | Jim Pignatiello |Lauren Campbell

The New England Patriots look to get back in the win column for the first time since Week 1 when they welcome the New York Jets to Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon. This is the second matchup between the AFC rivals this season. The Jets blew out New England, 24-3, on Thursday Night Football in Week 3. Both teams are dealing with injuries, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers who popped up on the injury report this week.