Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 11:24:51 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 11:24:51 GMT -5

Alex Speier
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This could change, but: For now, there’s optimism that Red Sox and Yankees will be able to play tonight. Obviously, there has been and will be heightened testing to make sure that the teams can play

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 12:49:51 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 12:49:51 GMT -5

Alex Speier
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Assuming there is a Red Sox-Yankees game tonight, Eduardo Rodríguez - the scheduled Red Sox starter yesterday - would pitch for the Red Sox

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Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 13:06:29 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 13:06:29 GMT -5

Peter is a big Sox fan....
and I see he makes no reference that Cora last night wanted nothing to do with a double header later in week-end

NBC Sports’ Peter King blasts MLB for Yankees-Red Sox COVID postponement
Updated 1:22 PM; Today 1:18 PM

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Peter King just said what many baseball fans were thinking.

The NBC Sports NFL insider joined WFAN on Friday to talk about the COVID-19 outbreak on the New York Yankees which forced the postponement of Thursday’s game with the Boston Red Sox. And it’s safe to say King, who was scheduled to visit Yankee Stadium for the series opener between the blood rivals, isn’t a happy camper. Per WFAN:

“My only question is this: did the Yankees have enough position players who were COVID free to play a game last night? And the answer is apparently absolutely, categorically yes. ... They could have fielded a team last night with (Luke) Voit at first, (Rougned) Odor at second, (Gleyber) Torres at short and (DJ) LeMahieu at third,” King said. “And an outfield with (Tim) Locastro, (Brett) Gardner and the new guy who they called up from Scranton, and (Gary) Sanchez at catcher. That’s the thing that ticks me off. Play the game. I’m not mad at the Yankees, I’m mad at baseball. Baseball should say ‘If you have enough players to play, you play the game.’”

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The Yankees reportedly had six players test positive, including right fielder Aaron Judge and third baseman Gio Urshela. And King thinks there’s a very simple solution.

“We could get very political right now and talk about vaccinations, and how it’s absolutely, categorically, patently absurd that vaccines have become a political issue in this country. It’s just stupid downright stupid. Get a vaccine.”

The Red Sox sit in first place in the American League East, 1.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays and eight games ahead of the Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.

The Yankees and Red Sox were scheduled to meet eight times after the All-Star break and before the July 30 trade deadline. No word yet on a makeup date for Thursday’s game.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 13:14:02 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 13:14:02 GMT -5

Ian Browne
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At this point there is no reason to think this is anything beyond a Yankees issue.

While all systems appear to be go for tonight at Yankee Stadium, still waiting to hear when last night's game will be played. Red Sox back in New York for a two game series Aug. 17 and 18.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 13:22:46 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 13:22:46 GMT -5

Game 92: Red Sox @ Yankees
By Andrew Mahoney Globe Staff,Updated July 15, 2021, 4:21 p.m.

The Red Sox return from the All-Star break with a four-game series at Yankee Stadium. The teams will play eight games over the next two weekends, with the Yankees heading to Fenway July 22-25.

The Red Sox called up highly touted outfield prospect Jarren Duran for the series, and inserted him into the lineup, batting seventh and playing center. He will be the Sox’ third high-level prospect in recent history to make his debut at Yankee Stadium, joining Jackie Bradley Jr. and Mookie Betts. Pitcher Tanner Houck is also set to join the team.

The Sox hold a 6-0 advantage this season, with four of those wins by three runs or fewer. They lead the Yankees by eight games. The Yankees are also 4½ games out of the second wild-card spot. Here are the standings.

Lineups

RED SOX (55-36):

1. Enrique Hernandez (R) CF
2. Alex Verdugo (L) LF
3. J.D. Martinez (R) DH
4. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS
5. Rafael Devers (L) 3B
6. Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
7. Christian Vazquez (R) C
8. Christian Arroyo (R) 2B
9. Bobby Dalbec (R) 1B

Pitching: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (6-5, 5.52 ERA)

YANKEES (46-43):

~~Pitching: RHP Domingo German (4-5, 4.44 ERA)~~
Montgomery Now

DJ LeMahieu 3B
Giancarlo Stanton DH
Rougned Odor 2B
Gary Sanchez C
Gleyber Torres SS
Brett Gardner CF
Chris Gittens 1B
Trey Amburgey RF
Tim Locastro LF

Time: 7:08 p.m.

TV, radio: ESPN, WEEI-FM 93.7

Red Sox vs. German: Rafael Devers 2-15, Xander Bogaerts 6-14, Marwin Gonzalez 4-13, J.D. Martinez 1-12, Christian Vazquez 2-6, Michael Chavis 1-4, Alex Verdugo 2-5, Kiké Hernández 0-4, Kevin Plawecki 1-4, Hunter Renfroe 1-2, Danny Santana 0-3, Bobby Dalbec 0-2.

Yankees vs. Rodriguez: Brett Gardner 7-31, Kyle Higashioka 1-4, Aaron Judge 4-25, DJ LeMahieu 5-16, Rougned Odor 2-5, Giancarlo Stanton 1-10, Gary Sánchez 3-15, Gleyber Torres 7-19, Gio Urshela 6-19, Luke Voit 5-13

Stat of the day: The Yankees were 28-19 on May 23, but are just 18-24 since.

Notes: The Red Sox will play 18 straight games against AL East opponents, including seven against the Blue Jays, and three against the Rays … The Red Sox rank third in runs scored with 464, and have the fourth-best OPS at .761. … Rodriguez is 2-5 with a 6.21 ERA in his past 13 starts. He is 1-0 with a 3.97 ERA in two starts against the Yankees this season, and 7-6 with a 3.88 ERA in 20 appearances (18 starts) against New York.

Song of the Day: Paul McCartney and Wings "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9L0Y9VbZG0

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Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 13:50:17 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 13:50:17 GMT -5

Chris Cotillo
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Sox-Yankees will play today. Last night’s game will be made up as part of Aug. 17 doubleheader.

Weekend weather played a factor in that decision.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 14:15:50 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 14:15:50 GMT -5

dear jesus
WTF?

Chris Cotillo @chriscotillo
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Pitching matchup tonight in the Bronx: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Jordan Montgomery

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 14:52:58 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 14:52:58 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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Jarren Duran sits against LHP Jordan Montgomery. Alex Cora said Thursday his usage could be limited against LHPs.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 15:09:09 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 15:09:09 GMT -5

Pete Abraham
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Luke Voit also on the IL. Left knee bone bruise.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 15:33:43 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 15:33:43 GMT -5

Alex Speier
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Aaron Boone says no new COVID-19 positives for the Yankees today.

Aaron Boone: ‘We’re dealing with some adversity and a tough situation. We’ll embrace that as best as we can.”

Boone says Yankees had a round of testing today - rapid test results didn’t return any new positives.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 15:35:00 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 15:35:00 GMT -5

Alex Speier
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Cora says Sox have changed their rotation - Eovaldi tomorrow, Pérez Sunday, Pivetta on Monday.

Cora says Sale on track for Tuesday in Portland. He came out of yesterday’s outing feeling great.

Cora also said that Sale will be stretched out to at least five innings in the minors before activation.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 15:38:07 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 15:38:07 GMT -5

Chris Cotillo
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Red Sox rotation:

vs. Yankees: Rodriguez, Eovaldi, Pérez
vs. Blue Jays: Pivetta, Richards, Houck

Marwin Gonzalez is going to the IL to make room for Jarren Duran... other move will be announced later. (Austin Brice isn't with the team per @katiemo61
, for what it's worth).

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 15:42:51 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 15:42:51 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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Cora said the #RedSox staff has been in touch with Worcester to get a scouting report on the newest Yankees.

Cora on the #RedSox COVID testing out of the All-Star break -- 'We've been very aggressive the last few days. Eh, I don't want to say aggressive -- we've been responsible.'

Cora said Marwin Gonzalez (right hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day IL. That's one roster move. #RedSox

Cora said the second roster move will be announced later this afternoon. #RedSox

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 15:43:56 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 15:43:56 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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Cora on Sale -- 'He's really excited.'

'The way he's been able to bounce back on a daily basis -- it's not that he's a surprised.'

'He's a lot stronger now than he was a few years ago.'

Cora said Sale will pitch at Double-A Portland on Tuesday. #RedSox

Cora said Houck is in the bullpen tonight, but not for the whole of this series with the Yankees. His announced start on Wednesday means his normal five-day cycle would begin on Saturday. #RedSox

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Yankees Game Thread/ 15th- 18th July 2021 Jul 16, 2021 15:44:37 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 16, 2021 15:44:37 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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Per the @woosox
game notes, Danny Santana (left quadriceps) has started a 20-day rehab assignment at Triple-A.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”