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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 2, 2022 18:50:52 GMT -5
Cordero getting thrown out stealing is so Red Sox
so is another E 5 from Devers
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 2, 2022 18:52:04 GMT -5
another error this one by the SP 1-0 Cubs
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 2, 2022 18:52:27 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 2m #RedSox started the day 43-34. and #Cubs 31-46.
Both are 13 games out of first in their respective divisions.
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Post by scrappyunderdog on Jul 2, 2022 18:56:18 GMT -5
One of the things overlooked with Robles meltdown was a terrible call sending Vazquez home. With bases loaded and two outs, the run expectancy is ~ 0.70 runs. With Devers coming up (and the middle of the order after that), I am guessing the RE is closer to 1 run. That means the decision has to almost all the time. Had Vazquez been thrown out in a close play, with a good throw, maybe it is worth sending him. But the throw wasn't good, and it wasn't a close play. It was a bad send. Robles on this team is bad.I assume that Whitlock replaces Robles. That will be a significant improvement.
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Post by scrappyunderdog on Jul 2, 2022 18:59:15 GMT -5
Cordero getting thrown out stealing is so Red Sox
so is another E 5 from Devers Guys getting thrown out is part of stealing bases. I think SBs are overrated, but Cordero was 3/0 before this.
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Post by scrappyunderdog on Jul 2, 2022 19:27:16 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 54m Chaim Bloom is chatting with Jed Hoyer behind the batting cage. Waiting to see if David Robertson walks across the field to the visitor's dugout. The problem with this is, where does Robertson slot in? He won't be replacing Houck as closer. He won't be replacing Whitlock as the setup/2-inning specialist. Replace Brasier in the 7th inning? Maybe, but Brasier is pitching great. At the end of the day, assuming Whitlock knocks Robles off the roster, then Robertson knocks Danish off the roster. That's an improvement, but how much? Maybe, just maybe it saves us 6-7 runs in the 2nd half? And Robertson will cost us a name prospect. I wouldn't make a move here.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 2:22:36 GMT -5
Boston Red Sox muster just 5 hits in sleepy 3-1 loss to Cubs; Josh Winckowski goes 6 innings Published: Jul. 02, 2022, 10:05 p.m.
By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com
CHICAGO -- When Cubs starter Alec Mills left Saturday’s game after just seven pitches due to injury, it looked like the Red Sox offense would get to feast off Chicago’s bullpen. That was not the case.
The Red Sox mustered just five hits in a sleepy 3-1 loss and dropped their second consecutive series. Back-to-back Boston errors in the second inning gave the Cubs all the offense they needed to win their second straight and drop Boston’s record to 43-35.
Mills struck out Jarren Duran, then allowed a double to Rafael Devers before leaving the game with low back pain. Mark Leiter Jr. relieved him and held the Red Sox at bay for most of the game, allowing just three hits in 5 ⅓ innings.
Sloppy play gave Chicago the lead in the second. Devers and starter Josh Winckowski threw away back-to-back grounders to allow Patrick Wisdom to score the game’s first run. Narciso Crook then made it 2-0 with a sacrifice fly.
Leiter retired 13 of 15 batters before Boston’s offense showed some life in the sixth. Jackie Bradley Jr. doubled, then Duran singled before Devers grounded into a double play that allowed a run to score. In the bottom of the eighth, Wisdom made it a 3-1 game with an RBI single after pinch-runner Nelson Velázquez stole second.
Chicago’s bullpen retired eight straight batters before Duran led off the ninth with a double off closer David Robertson. The Red Sox had runners on the corners with two outs, but Alex Verdugo lined out to end the game.
Error aside, Winckowski was excellent for the Red Sox. He allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits while striking out six batters in six innings. He has a 1.96 ERA in four starts since joining the rotation full-time on June 15 and a 3.12 ERA on the year.
Seabold likely in line for Sunday’s finale
Righty Connor Seabold (0-1, 13.50 ERA) will likely make his second start of the season in Sunday’s series finale. Righty Keegan Thompson (7-3, 3.34 ERA) will be on the mound for the Cubs. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 2:24:05 GMT -5
Josh Winckowski says Wrigley Field is ‘a little underwhelming;’ ‘It’s very stock standard,’ says Boston Red Sox rookie Published: Jul. 02, 2022, 10:55 p.m.
By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com
CHICAGO -- People from all over the world come to Wrigley Field and admire its history, charm and character. Red Sox pitcher Josh Winckowski is not one of them.
Winckowski, who pitched six solid innings in Boston’s 3-1 loss to the Cubs on Saturday night, said he wasn’t too impressed with the second oldest ballpark in the majors.
“A little underwhelming,” Winckowski said. “Fenway kind of has a presence to it. I really didn’t get that here, to be honest. I said to my mom last night, this place is very stock standard, if you ask me. I didn’t really feel anything, to be honest. It kind of just felt like another ballpark.” Enter your email address here to receive the Fenway Rundown email newsletter in your inbox every Wednesday.
If anything, Winckowski can take some positive personal memories from his Wrigley debut. He allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits while striking out six batters in six innings. He now has a 3-1 record and a 1.96 ERA in four starts since joining the rotation full-time in mid-June.
“I felt really good. I think this is probably the best my location has felt since being up here in terms of working both sides of the plate and working the slider whenever I needed a strike,” Winckowski said.
Boston’s loss was, at least in part, on the shoulders of the team’s defense. Third baseman and Rafael Devers made back-to-back throwing errors in the second inning that led to two Cubs runs. On a night when the Sox’ offense couldn’t get much going, that would prove to be the difference in the game.
“We didn’t play good defense,” said manager Alex Cora. “Raffy throws the ball away. Winckowski throws the ball away. Xander drops the ball on the steal attempt at the end. At one point, I was like, ‘Have they hit the ball out of the infield during the game?’ But you’ve got to play good defense behind Winc. And he was part of it, too. He threw the ball away.”
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 2:48:02 GMT -5
Winckowski rewards love shown by Red Sox Prospect continues stellar run in rotation with 4th straight strong start 2:33 AM ADT Ian Browne
Ian Browne @ianmbrowne
CHICAGO – From injuries come opportunities.
No. 13 Red Sox prospect Josh Winckowski is seizing the one that has been created for him due to Chris Sale, Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock and now Rich Hill all being on the injured list at once.
Pitching at Wrigley Field against the Cubs, Winckowski pitched more than well enough to win, though he was on the hook for a tough-luck, 3-1 loss.
The big righty fired six innings and scattered six mostly soft hits, allowing two runs (one earned) while walking one and striking out six.
“I felt really good,” said Winckowski. “I think this is probably the best my location has felt since being up here and in terms of working both sides of the plate and landing the slider I need for a strike.”
Winckowski threw 94 pitches. Of the 17 balls the Cubs put in play against him, the average exit velocity was 75.8 mph.
Just one of Chicago’s hits against Winckowski left the infield.
“And it was on the slider,” Winckowski said. “I don’t think they got the sinker out of the infield. Felt like I kept them off-balanced all day.”
Acquired from the Mets as part of the three-team deal that sent Andrew Benintendi to the Royals on Feb. 10, 2021, Winckowski has the chance to make that a winning trade for Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom.
Benintendi is eligible for free agency this winter, and Winckowski is under the control of the Red Sox for many more years.
“Obviously I’m really thankful for the Red Sox that they did trade for me,” Winckowski said. “Nothing against the Mets, but I definitely feel like it’s working out better here than it would have with the Mets.
“I’ve said before, the Mets were trying to like me, but they didn’t really love me. I think the Red Sox have shown a lot of love to me. I’m really fortunate. Just being in the rotation, I knew that was a possibility this year but you’re not really sure how the year will play out so it’s been pretty awesome to get starts in the big leagues.”
While the 24-year-old had a rocky MLB debut when he was called up to pitch Game 2 of a doubleheader on May 28, he has been strong in all four of his outings since getting the call back to Boston on June 15 to plug a hole in the injury-depleted rotation.
“I think, obviously with where we’re at with injuries and all that, we trust the people we have in the system and he’s one of them,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. “The first one … forget the first one. But after that, he’s been able to be here, follow the lead of a lot of guys in there, study the scouting reports and get in the workouts and all that stuff. He’s been really good for us.”
In those last four starts, Winckowski is 3-1 with a 1.96 ERA.
Is his confidence growing since he first took the ball for the Red Sox? Um, yeah. Just a bit.
“It’s hard to put to words. It’s double, triple, I would say,” Winckowski said. “Just knowing the guys better and just to be able to build a routine and everything and all that. That plays into a part of how you feel on the mound. I just feel a lot more comfortable.”
Winckowski’s comfortability is particularly important when you figure his next start is all but certain to come against the fearsome Yankees, who come to Boston for a four-game series that starts Thursday.
He certainly felt comfortable pitching at Wrigley Field. In fact, Winckowski surprisingly threw some shade at the venerable old yard, which is the second oldest in baseball to Fenway Park.
“To be honest, a little underwhelming,” Winckowski said of Wrigley. “Fenway kind of has a presence to it. I really didn’t get that here, to be honest. I kind of said to my mom last night, this place is very stock, standard if you ask me. I didn’t really feel anything, to be honest. It kind of just felt like another ballpark.”
Fortunately for the Red Sox, Winckowski is looking like he could be more than just another prospect.
And the timing of Winckowski’s emergence could not be better.
“I’m not really too concerned with the injuries, to be honest. When I’m called upon and the team needs innings, I just like to fill that gap,” said Winckowski. “I’m not really concerned with how it comes. Helping the team in any way that I can always feels good. It’s just kind of mainly what I’m concerned about.”
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 2:54:57 GMT -5
Injuries & Moves: Hernández makes progress July 2nd, 2022
Keep track of the Red Sox’s recent transactions and injury updates throughout the season. LATEST NEWS
July 2: RHP Garrett Whitlock getting closer to return Whitlock took another key step toward a return from his right hip injury when he threw his third bullpen session of the week on Saturday and did some pitchers' fielding practice drills. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that Whitlock will move back to the bullpen once he is activated. -- Ian Browne
July 2: LHP Rich Hill placed on 15-day IL with sprained left knee; RHP Phillips Valdez recalled from Triple-A Worcester A day after Hill injured his left knee in his start against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the Red Sox placed him on the injured list prior to Saturday's game. Hill underwent an MRI in Chicago and the Red Sox will have a better idea of how long he will be out when they get the results. Valdez will give Boston some more bullpen depth while taking Hill's spot on the roster. The 42-year-old Hill has made 15 starts for the Red Sox this season, going 4-4 with a 4.20 ERA (33 ER/70.2 IP). Valdez has posted a 5.40 ERA (8 ER/13.1 IP) in 11 appearances for Boston this season, most recently pitching in the Majors on June 14 against the Oakland A’s. -- Ian Browne
OF Kiké Hernández (right hip flexor strain) Expected return: July Hernández is finally making progress from an injury that has taken longer to recover from than originally expected. He took 15 swings at Fenway Park on June 30 and 20 more on July 1 and has also been doing other baseball activities in recent days. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the center fielder could start a Minor League rehab assignment around July 9 or 10. -- Ian Browne (Last updated: July 2)
RHP Matt Barnes (right shoulder inflammation) Expected return: July Barnes threw his latest bullpen session in Fort Myers, Fla., on June 30 and should progress to live batting practice early next week, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. -- Ian Browne (Last updated: July 2)
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 2:56:42 GMT -5
Julian McWilliams @byjulianmack · 6h Franchy Cordero is having a brutal day at first base.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 2:57:20 GMT -5
Julian McWilliams @byjulianmack · 3h It’s likely Connor Seabold will be tomorrow’s starter. Sox still trying to figure out a plan to replace Hill on Wednesday, the same day Sale makes his rehab start at Worcester. If that proves to be Sale’s last rehab start he would pitch Monday (7/11) at Tampa.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 3:06:54 GMT -5
RED SOX NOTEBOOK Red Sox commit to returning Garrett Whitlock to the bullpen for the rest of 2022 By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated July 2, 2022, 7:31 p.m.
CHICAGO — The Garrett Whitlock rotation experience is finished, at least for this year. Whitlock, on the injured list with right hip inflammation, will rejoin the bullpen when he returns, which should be soon.
Whitlock was inconsistent as a member of the rotation, posting a 4.15 ERA in nine starts, but this decision was more about the Sox needing another lockdown multi-inning reliever, a role Whitlock has thrived in since arriving last season. He has pitched to a 1.84 ERA in 83 regular-season relief innings, striking out 92.
Specifically, the Sox are in dire need of a righthander that can get outs. Hansel Robles has a 5.70 ERA in 25 appearances this year, and Hirokazu Sawamura isn’t a consistently reliable option for manager Alex Cora despite a 2.63 ERA. It’s forced Cora to lean on John Schreiber, Tyler Danish, and Tanner Houck.
Not only would the trio of Schreiber, Houck, and Whitlock be an enticing three-headed monster, but the addition gives the Sox more options, allowing the other two some rest.
“There are going to be days when [Houck and Schreiber] are down, and [Whitlock] will have to go the eighth and ninth to finish it,” Cora said before Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Cubs. “He gives everybody a blow in the bullpen. He’s still a good pitcher regardless of if it’s the first inning or the ninth inning, but using him as a multi-inning weapon, it makes sense for where we are at and with the guys that we have right now.”
Whitlock threw a bullpen Saturday and took part in pitchers’ fielding practice. The Red Sox will figure out what’s next once they see how Whitlock’s body responds to Saturday’s activity.
“It feels good. It was good stuff. We’ll see what tomorrow brings,” Whitlock said. “I just love that I get to play this game. I’m ready to get back and be with the boys.”
Knee issue lands Rich Hill on injured list
Rich Hill hit the injured list with a left knee sprain Saturday after leaving Friday’s game in the fifth inning.
Hill received an MRI Saturday and said he was sore and stiff when he woke up. When he suffered an MCL strain in 2019, he said the pain was at the top of his knee. This time, it’s more toward the bottom.
He felt better moving around as the day went along, but said if he tries to, for example, drag his foot across the ground, he feels pain.
“It’s difficult,” Hill said Saturday. “I want to contribute and be here for the guys. Obviously, not being able to do that is something I have to take care of and hopefully be back soon.” Injury puts Cubs in bullpen early
Cubs starter Alec Mills departed after just seven pitches of Saturday’s game, appearing to injure himself on a pitch Rafael Devers slugged for a double. He was replaced by Mark Leiter Jr. . . . Chris Sale has another rehab game Wednesday in Worcester, and could return to the rotation July 11 against the Rays if all goes well. The Sox, though, have to get through this week, one that includes no off days. In order to do that, they’ll need a bullpen game or to call up a pitcher to start in place of Hill. For now, the Sox have recalled Phillips Valdez . . . Kiké Hernández (right hip flexor strain) took 20 swings Saturday . . . Nate Eovaldi (back/hip tightness) threw a 35-pitch bullpen, while James Paxton (Tommy John) threw 35 pitches . . . Matt Barnes (right shoulder inflammation) threw a 25-pitch bullpen Thursday.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 3:10:03 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 6h
Sox (43-35) have lost four of five.
Sox led the first game of the series, 4-0, after two innings. They have been outscored 9-2 since.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 3, 2022 3:19:16 GMT -5
Red Sox Stats @redsoxstats · 7h Was it decaf in the clubhouse this afternoon or what
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