John Zannis

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Senior Vice President and Content Director at CLNS Media

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Jaylen Brown Receives Pain Killing Injection in Troublesome Right Knee Ahead of Playoffs

1 week ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown received a pain management injection in his right knee as he continues to deal with a mysterious right knee ailment according to a report from ESPN. Brown has missed Boston’s last two games but is expected to be ready for the playoffs according to the report. The injury has hampered Brown for the last month or so. He missed 6 games in March and looks like he will close the season sitting out Boston’s final 3.
Jaylen Brown Putting Celtics Title Hopes, Legacy at Risk by Playing Through Injury

2 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

If you’ve been watching the past few Celtics games and found yourself wondering “what the f—k is Jaylen Brown doing out there? Well, you’re not alone. The All-Star forward has been dealing with pain and discomfort in his right knee from a bone bruise. But rather than rest, Brown is “toughing it out” deciding to play through the injury, even though there’s no rational earthly reason why. The games are meaningless in the standings, and have been for a while.
Marcus Jones Knows Challenges Travis Hunter Will Face Playing 2 Ways in NFL

2 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

Marcus Jones knows a thing or two about playing on both sides of the ball. The Patriots 3rd year player is primarily a cornerback by trade but dabbles on the offensive side of the ball as well. Jones spoke to the media in Foxboro today and naturally was asked his thoughts about Travis Hunter, the two way sensation out of Colorado who excels at both receiver and cornerback and should be a top 4 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
Red Sox Win Streak Snapped as Bats Cool Off in 6-2 Loss to Jays

2 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

Not a lot of fun to be had at Fenway Park on Monday. Freezing cold temperatures and steady rainfall made for a miserable night for fans and Red Sox batters alike. That plus a dominant outing from Blue Jays ace Jose Berrios silenced the previously scorching hot Red Sox offense in a 6-2 defeat to Toronto in the opener of a four game set at Fenway. Right out of the gate, Boston fans were treated to one of the best defensive plays they will see all season.
Red Sox Bats Come Alive in 8-4 Win Over Orioles

3 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

The Red Sox’s bats have finally woken. The Sox slugged three home runs, one apiece by Alex Bregman, Kristian Campbell and Tristan Casas to take the rubber game of a 3 game series with the Orioles 8-4 win. over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards The home runs were the first of the year for both Bregman and Casas who had both been scuffling at the plate to start the season. Bregman added two more hits, both doubles and another RBI to cap a 3-for-5 afternoon.
Ace in the Hole: Garrett Crochet, Red Sox Agree to 6-year $170 Million Extension

3 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

The Boston Red Sox have their ace of the present and future locked up. Ace left-hander Garrett Crochet has reportedly agreed to a record-breaking $170 million, six-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. The extension kicks in in 2026 and includes an opt-out after 2030. It is the largest deal ever for a pitcher with four-plus years of major league service time. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Punchless Bruins Drop Another in 2-1 Loss to the Red Wings

3 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

The Boston Bruins 5 game road trip has mercifully come to and end with a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The loss extends Boston’s winless streak to a season high 8 games. (0-7-1) Unlike the majority of games on this trip, the B’s competed on Saturday night. But the reality is, their punchless lineup, depleted by trades and injuries makes it hard these days to muster any positive results. Still, interim head coach Joe Sacco says he’s liked how the Bruins competed.
Rafael Devers Whiffs 4 Times as Red Sox Fall to Rangers 4-1

3 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

Things could not be going worse for Rafael Devers. Just prior to the start of the season the long time Red Sox third baseman was told that he would no longer be playing the only position he’s ever known. And now in two games as the Sox new full time DH, Devers is hitless in eight at-bats with seven strikeouts, six swinging. Friday night against the Texas Rangers Devers went oh for 4 striking our all four times he came to the plate.
Abreu Slams 2 Home Runs as Red Sox Defeat Rangers 5-2 on Opening Day

4 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

Spring Training couldn’t have possibly gone any worse than it did for Wilyer Abreu. And opening day could not have gone any better. Abreu – who missed time and lost a significant amount of weight this spring due to a gastrointestinal virus – went 3-for-3 with a walk a singel and two home runs. Abreu’s second homer – a 3-run shot in the 9th snapped a 2-2 tie and gave the Sox a 5-2 opening day win over the Rangers in Arlington. “A very special moment for me,” Abreu said via a translator.
Undermanned Bruins with Another Lackluster effort in 6-2 Loss to Ducks

4 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | John Zannis

The Boston Bruins nightmare season can’t end soon enough. The punchless Bruins put forth another pitiful effort en route to a 6-2 loss to the Ducks in Anaheim. Boston (30-34-9) has now lost seven straight. The Bruins – if you can even call them that anymore – looked overmatched once again. Their roster decimated by trades and injuries, the B’s barely put up a fight, mustering only 9 shots through the game’s first two periods while allowing more than 5 goals for the 5th time in 7 games.