Scott McLaughlin

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Site Editor at WWEI-FM (Brighton, MA)

Senior Content Producer at WEEI-FM (Brighton, MA)

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Articles

Bruins sign Mason Lohrei to 2-year extension

4 days ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

The Boston Bruins have locked up one of their key restricted free agents, announcing on Monday that they have signed defenseman Mason Lohrei to a two-year extension that carries an annual cap hit of $3.2 million. Lohrei, 24, would have become a restricted free agent on July 1. In his first full NHL season last year, he had 33 points (5 goals, 28 assists) in 77 games, bringing a much-needed element of offense from the blue line for a team that needs offensive help wherever it can get it.
Red Sox send Kristian Campbell to Triple-A amid prolonged slump

1 week ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

For a little over a week, the Boston Red Sox had all three members of their "Big Three" prospects -- Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony -- on the big league roster. Now, they are back to two. As first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan Thursday afternoon, the Red Sox are optioning Campbell to Triple-A Worcester. Wilyer Abreu could be activated off the injured list Thursday or Friday in a corresponding move.
4 thoughts on Brad Marchand winning Stanley Cup with Panthers

1 week ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

Fourteen years after helping the Bruins win the Stanley Cup as a 23-year-old rookie, Brad Marchand is a Stanley Cup champion for the second time. Much to the dismay of Boston fans, this second title did not come with the Bruins. Instead, it was the Panthers, Boston's biggest rival in recent years, that Marchand was celebrating with this time around. Florida finished off the Edmonton Oilers for the second year in a row Tuesday night with a dominant 5-1 win in Game 6.
Alex Cora defends handling of Rafael Devers-Alex Bregman dynamic

1 week ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin |WEEI Afternoons

The fractured relationship between Rafael Devers and the Red Sox broke for good Sunday night, with Boston shipping the star slugger to the San Francisco Giants in a shocking trade. When did the split begin? Most would point to the team's signing of All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman just before the start of spring training in February.
Craig Breslow responds to report that he has become 'increasingly insulated'

1 week ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

The Boston Red Sox' shocking decision to trade away another star player in Rafael Devers has led to plenty of questions and reports about the organization and its vision. One of the most damning stories to surface on Monday came from Joon Lee of Yahoo! Sports, who details a front office that is "losing cohesion" under the leadership of chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
Craig Breslow denies any correlation between John Henry's Liverpool spending and Rafael Devers trade

1 week ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

The Boston Red Sox just offloaded the remaining eight and a half years and $250 million of Rafael Devers' mega-contract, with the San Francisco Giants taking on every cent left on the deal as part of Sunday night's blockbuster trade. Some Red Sox fans were quick to point out that one of John Henry's other teams, Premier League club Liverpool, is on the verge of spending more than $200 million in the summer transfer window as they look to defend their Premier League title.
What to know about the players the Red Sox got for Rafael Devers

1 week ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

Rafael Devers and the remaining eight and a half years of his contract are gone, traded to the San Francisco Giants in a shocking Sunday night blockbuster. In exchange, the Boston Red Sox got Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, James Tibbs and Jose Bello. So, who are these guys? WEEI's Rob Bradford had prospects expert Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline on his "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast Monday to break down the return. Listen to the full episode above.
Why Lou Merloni supports sitting Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer vs. lefties

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

All three of the Red Sox' highly-touted prospects are now in Boston, but it appears two of them are not going to be everyday players - at least not yet. Manager Alex Cora has been hesitant to use Marcelo Mayer and now Roman Anthony, both lefty bats, against left-handed pitchers. Mayer has not started against lefties and has been pinch-hit for against lefty relievers. Anthony, just two games into his big-league career, has already been subbed out against a lefty reliever as well.
What we learned at Marco Sturm's introductory press conference

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

The Boston Bruins officially introduced Marco Sturm as the franchise's 30th head coach Tuesday at their offices high above TD Garden, with Sturm and general manager Don Sweeney both taking questions from media. Here are some key takeaways from the press conference, which lasted nearly 50 minutes:This was Sturm's ideal landing spot Sturm, like anyone seeking his first NHL head coaching job, would have been happy with just about any opportunity.
Roman Anthony finally gets the call to the big leagues

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Scott McLaughlin

Roman Anthony time is finally here. The Boston Red Sox called up the top prospect in baseball Monday afternoon ahead of their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Word of Anthony's promotion first began to circulate courtesy of MassLive's Chris Cotillo and WEEI's own Rob Bradford, and then was confirmed by Anthony himself in a video shared to social media by MassLive Worcester Red Sox reporter Katie Morrison-O'Day. Roman Anthony, the top prospect in baseball, has been called up to the Red Sox.