Rob Bradford

1 day ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

Brayan Bello. Triston Casas. Liam Hendriks. Remember them? They were all supposed to be part of the Red Sox' solution. Tuesday night during the team's 8-3 win over the Mariners they all finally lived that life. The puzzle pieces are starting to fit, as the Sox' sixth win in their last seventh game would suggest. It started with Bello, who hadn't pitched in a major league game due to a right shoulder issue.

3 days ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

For those players not familiar with the Red Sox' Patriots Day game, the entire scene can be a bit unsettling. There is the Boston Marathon-induced buzz. There is the Boston-Marathon-induced traffic. And there is the Boston Marathon-induced rowdiness. And then there is the Boston Marathon-induced starting time for the Red Sox' series finale. Getting ready for Major League Baseball games that start at 11:10 a.m. is not the norm.

4 days ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

Packed house. Eight-degree weather. Sunny. A true ace on the mound. And, to top it all off, a walk-off win. It was only April 19, but what transpired at Fenway Park was perhaps the best example of this young season of how good this can be for the Red Sox this season. "It was loud today," noted Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "It was pretty sick. I look forward to throwing a bunch more starts here. It was really special," added Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. That's the idea.

5 days ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

Before Friday night's game at Fenway Park even started, there was buzz ... and didn't include the actual players warming up for the home team. For starters, the game's top prospect, Roman Anthony, had entrenched himself into the minds of those dreaming of what might be regarding the outfielder in the big leagues. Only two players in the entire minor leagues have hit more balls 100 mph or better than Anthony, who has managed the feat 22 times.

1 week ago | audacy.com | Rob Bradford

Somebody needed to step up for the Red Sox. The pointed words from Alex Cora after Monday night's debacle at Steinbrenner would only go so far. The manager knew that, and so did his players. It was actions this team needed. Thanks in large part to the player the organization had identified as the chief narrative-changer - Alex Bregman - the narrative was changed. For starters, the Red Sox won, 7-4, over the Rays Tuesday night.