Justin Leger

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Web Producer and Editorial at NBC Sports Boston

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Celtics, Knicks facing off in Game 3 at MSG

4 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger |Nick Goss |Darren Hartwell |Chris Forsberg

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to face off Saturday in a pivotal Game 3 showdown at Madison Square Garden. Boston trails the Eastern Conference semifinals series 2-0 after blowing two consecutive 20-point leads at home. The Celtics have shot an uncharacteristic 25-for-100 from 3-point range in the two games combined. For the C's to bounce back, they will need more from their superstars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
John Henry, Craig Breslow meet with Rafael Devers in Kansas City

5 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

Rafael Devers' defiant comments about a potential move to first base prompted a visit from Boston Red Sox brass before Friday's series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Red Sox owner John Henry, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, and president/CEO Sam Kennedy flew to Kansas City to meet with their disgruntled slugger. Manager Alex Cora joined the group as they discussed Devers calling out Breslow and the team for asking him to make another position switch.
Negativa de Rafael Devers de jugar en primera base causa descontento

5 days ago | telemundonuevainglaterra.com | Justin Leger

Este artículo fue escrito originalmente en inglés por Justin Leger para NBCSports BostonLa negativa de Rafael Devers a jugar en primera base y sus quejas públicas sobre el director de béisbol Craig Breslow aparentemente no sentaron bien a algunos de sus compañeros de los Boston Red Sox. Noticias Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra.
Kyle Williams looks sharp, and more takeaways from Pats rookie camp

5 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

The New England Patriots' rookie class took the field Friday in Foxboro for their first NFL practice. NBC Sports Boston's Patriots insider Phil Perry was in attendance for Day 1 of rookie minicamp. He came away with a handful of takeaways from the session, including a lasting impression made by new head coach Mike Vrabel and an impressive showing for third-round wide receiver Kyle Williams. Perry shared his rookie minicamp notes on the latest episode of the Next Pats Podcast.
Veteran Red Sox players displeased with Devers drama: Report

5 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

Rafael Devers' refusal to play first base and his public complaints about chief baseball officer Craig Breslow apparently didn't sit well with some of his Boston Red Sox teammates. After Thursday's 5-0 win over the Texas Rangers, Devers called out Breslow and the Red Sox front office for asking him to replace the injured Triston Casas at first base.
Ex-Celtic defends Tatum and Brown amid recent criticism

5 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

While the NBA world points fingers at Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for the Boston Celtics' struggles against the New York Knicks, one of their ex-teammates has their back. Grant Williams came to Tatum and Brown's defense on Friday, weighing in on social media with his thoughts on recent criticisms of the tandem. "Not even with them anymore but this C's discourse is wild," Williams wrote on X. "Everyone has a right to an opinion but JT and JB are Superstars.
Five external options for Red Sox to replace Triston Casas at first base

6 days ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Justin Leger

The Boston Red Sox must act swiftly to find a new first baseman with Triston Casas out for the season. Since Rafael Devers is unwilling to switch positions again, it looks like the club will have to search outside the organization for a Casas replacement. Unfortunately for Boston, the first baseman market is sparse at this point in the campaign. There's next to nothing on the free-agent market, and it will be difficult to acquire anything better than a replacement-level player in a trade.
Five external options for Red Sox to replace Casas at first base

6 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

The Boston Red Sox must act swiftly to find a new first baseman with Triston Casas out for the season. Since Rafael Devers is unwilling to switch positions again, it looks like the club will have to search outside the organization for a Casas replacement. Unfortunately for Boston, the first baseman market is sparse at this point in the campaign. There's next to nothing on the free-agent market, and it will be difficult to acquire anything better than a replacement-level player in a trade.
Five external options for Red Sox to replace Casas at first base

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Justin Leger

Five external options for Red Sox to replace Casas at first base originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Red Sox must act swiftly to find a new first baseman with Triston Casas out for the season. Since Rafael Devers is unwilling to switch positions again, it looks like the club will have to search outside the organization for a Casas replacement. AdvertisementUnfortunately for Boston, the first baseman market is sparse at this point in the campaign.
Cora weighs in on C's struggles, difficulty of repeating as champions

6 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

Before the Celtics, the Red Sox were the last Boston team to embark on a quest to repeat as champions. After a historic 2018 World Series run, they came crashing back to earth in 2019 and failed to reach the postseason. The 2019 Red Sox won only 84 games -- 24 fewer than the previous season -- despite running it back with largely the same roster.