Drake Maye has jumped back ahead of Matthew Stafford as the betting favorite to win the NFL MVP award. Mina Kimes feels the New England Patriots quarterback warrants that status. The ESPN analyst labeled Maye the rightful MVP front-runner on her “Mina Kimes Show” podcast. Kimes isn’t dinging the second-year star for New England’s schedule […]

https://nesn.com/2025/12/espns-mina-kimes-considers-patriots-drake-maye-rightful-mvp-favorite/

#nesn

Another AFC playoff hopeful faced a gutting injury setback on Sunday. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones exited a monumental Week 14 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a non-contact injury. The team later ruled him out for the rest of the game with an Achilles injury. Jones appeared to lose his footing while planting to […]

https://nesn.com/2025/12/afc-playoff-contender-suffers-devastating-quarterback-injury/

#nesn

Roman Anthony proved a quick study in his first MLB season. The Boston Red Sox outfielder announced his arrival by batting .292/.396/.463 in 71 games. Anthony didn’t require much time to adjust to big league pitching, but the 21-year-old had to get accustomed to the daily grind. Anthony discussed the lessons he learned this season […]

https://nesn.com/2025/12/what-red-soxs-roman-anthony-learned-during-rookie-season/

#nesn

The Boston Red Sox have been active in the trade market this offseason, but could soon dip their hands in free agency. The Red Sox have shown interest in Pete Alonso and Bo Bichette, according to The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey, but they have also shown interest in Eugenio Suárez. Suárez hit 49 home runs last […]

https://nesn.com/2025/12/red-sox-reportedly-interested-in-all-star-slugger-after-49-homer-season/

#nesn

The New England Patriots can make a huge statement by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sunday’s Week 10 matchup marks the first time New England draws CBS’s main broadcasting team in two years. As a result, Tony Romo wasn’t monitoring the Pats too carefully before preparing for Sunday’s assignment. Before the game, the color commentator […]

https://nesn.com/2025/11/why-former-nfl-quarterback-believes-patriots-are-for-real/

#nesn

The New England Patriots likely won’t have to deal with quarterback Joe Burrow during their Week 12 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. If that was ever much of a question… Burrow, who suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury that required surgery during his club’s Week 2 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, returned to practice […]

https://nesn.com/2025/11/nfl-insider-believes-patriots-will-avoid-bengals-joe-burrow-in-week-12/

#nesn

The New England Patriots have won seven in a row and are tied atop the NFL standings with the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts at 8-2. Still, some oddsmakers aren’t completely sold on the Patriots as top Super Bowl contenders. Despite quarterback Drake Maye continuing his bid for a stunning MVP win and head coach […]

https://nesn.com/2025/11/patriots-crack-top-10-in-super-bowl-odds-after-buccaneers-win/

#nesn

You’re not going to fully understand Boston Celtics rookie Hugo González’s impact by looking at basic stats. He’s averaging just 3.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per game this season in nine games (13.7 minutes per game). You will, however, gain an appreciation for González if you watch him play basketball for even a couple of […]

https://nesn.com/2025/11/eye-popping-stat-reveals-immense-value-of-celtics-hugo-gonzalez/

#nesn

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman gave it all he had during the 2025 postseason run. Gausman made six starts for the Jays in the playoffs, which accounted for 30 2/3 innings. His 2-3 record in the postseason isn’t a proper indication of what he meant to Toronto during their run. Two of those […]

https://nesn.com/2025/11/blue-jays-kevin-gausman-sends-message-to-fans-as-offseason-begins/

#nesn

The Jets are making headlines in the final hours before the trade deadline wraps up on Tuesday, as they send cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and trade defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. Clearly in rebuild mode, star running back Breece Hall isn’t too keen on sticking around for this transition. […]

https://nesn.com/2025/11/report-potential-patriots-trade-target-wants-out-of-current-team/

#nesn

Drake Maye is firmly in the running for the NFL’s MVP, but former Patriots cornerback Ty Law is uncertain if Maye can actually secure it. “I think he’s going to be in the conversation,” Law said on Maye’s MVP chances during Tuesday’s “The Greg Hill Show”. “However, I think you know that as long as […]

https://nesn.com/2025/11/why-former-patriot-thinks-drake-maye-might-not-win-mvp/

#nesn

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman will return to Fenway Park in 2026. And if he pitches next year like he is throwing this year, the fireballing left-hander could pocket some extra money. “Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, who signed a two-year, $26 million contract extension, becomes the first player to have a bonus for […]

https://nesn.com/2025/09/red-sox-closer-aroldis-chapmans-new-contract-contains-wrinkle/

#nesn

The New England Patriots have undergone quite a bit of change over the past few years. Many of the leaders from their dynastic run at the start of the century are gone, and that includes legendary head coach Bill Belichick. After the 2023 campaign, Belichick and the Patriots mutually decided to part ways, bringing an […]

https://nesn.com/2025/09/three-time-patriots-super-bowl-champion-duron-harmon-bill-belichick-great/

#nesn

Major league rosters expanded from 26 to 28 on Monday, giving the Boston Red Sox two additional roster spots, one for a pitcher and one for a position player. According to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox are calling up reliever Zack Kelly and catcher Ali Sanchez to fill those two spots. […]

https://nesn.com/2025/09/rumor-red-sox-make-september-roster-call-ups/

#nesn

The Boston Red Sox fell in the season finale of their series against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night after a strong outing by Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown. Brown retired four batters over 6.2 innings, allowing only a single run in the 4-1 final. Ceddanne Rafaela batted in the sole run for the Red […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/red-sox-head-back-to-fenway-after-winning-two-on-road-trip/

#nesn

Jordan Hicks knows his first appearances out of the Boston Red Sox bullpen have not gone as planned. Acquired from San Francisco in the Rafael Devers trade, the right-hander was expected to bolster Boston’s late-inning relief corps. Instead, he has a 6.23 ERA in 14 appearances with as many walks and hit batters as strikeouts. […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/jordan-hicks-red-sox-adjustments/

#nesn

Boston Red Sox fans beware: a new, rave review of Rafael Devers is hot off the presses, delivered by a former teammate. Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, appeared on Foul Territory this week and was asked by host A. J. Pierzynski about […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/rafael-devers-praised-by-ex-teammate-willing-to-do-whatever/

#nesn

The Boston Red Sox are in a playoff chase and have one of their toughest challenges yet. On Monday, the Red Sox start a three-game series with the Houston Astros. While the Red Sox did recently sweep the Astros in Boston, Houston currently leads the American League West by one game over the Seattle Mariners. […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/alex-bregman-looking-forward-to-series-against-former-team/

#nesn

The New England Patriots have position battles all over their roster, but one spot many folks assumed was set in stone was safety, where Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger seemed to be in position to reclaim their starting spots. However, even that position has a layer of intrigue now after the latest development at New […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/patriots-kyle-dugger-move-latest-practice-turns-heads/

#nesn

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman’s strong season has positioned him as one of the most sought-after players heading into free agency. MLB Trade Rumors recently ranked the veteran infielder as the No. 3 most impactful free agent for the upcoming offseason, factoring in projected earning power along with on-field performance. Bregman, 31, can […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/bregman-red-sox-free-agent-ranking/

#nesn

The Boston Red Sox seemingly don’t have to worry about Carlos Narváez missing much more time. Yet to record a base hit in August, Narváez has sat out three of Boston’s last four games. The starting catcher missed Wednesday’s 7-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals with a knee issue. Narváez hopes to return to […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/red-sox-receive-encouraging-injury-update-on-carlos-narvaez/

#nesn

The Boston Red Sox came up short in their rumored pursuit of Miami Marlins ace and former NL Cy Young award winner Sandy Alcantara, as well as his teammate, starting pitcher Edward Cabrera. It wasn’t for a lack of trying, however, according to insider Jon Heyman. The New York Post columnist shared details on Friday […]

https://nesn.com/2025/08/red-sox-rumors-sandy-alcantara-trade-deadline-details-shared/

#nesn

Jahlani Tavai agreed to a three-year extension on Tuesday, locking him into the franchise’s defensive plans for the foreseeable future. It’s a move Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo likely had a great deal to do with, as you’d be hard pressed to find a player who fits New England’s defensive identity better than the 27-year-old. Mayo […]

https://nesn.com/2024/07/jahlani-tavais-contract-extension-pivotal-for-patriots-defense/

#nesn

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran continuously makes an impact with his speed on the basepaths. But Duran hasn’t had to use his speed as much lately due to his power surge at the plate. Duran belted his third home run in as many games Tuesday night in an 8-3 Red Sox win over the […]

https://nesn.com/2024/07/red-sox-notes-jarren-duran-very-dangerous-during-power-surge/

#nesn

Sox Talk with Will Middlebrooks is a recurring content series on NESN.com. Middlebrooks, a former Red Sox player and current NESN analyst, gives his insight and opinion on pertinent Red Sox storylines throughout the season. You can read the latest stories from the series here. There are many factors that can be pointed to as the […]

https://nesn.com/2024/06/why-will-middlebrooks-sees-alex-cora-as-best-manager-in-mlb/

#nesn

The Boston Celtics had quite the celebration after winning the 2024 NBA Finals and capturing Banner 18. The Celtics closed out the series over the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games at TD Garden on Monday. That set up the return of a rolling rally with the Duck Boats through the streets of Boston on Friday. […]

https://nesn.com/2024/06/celtics-drop-highlight-reel-of-energized-championship-parade/

#nesn

The Red Sox on Saturday made a roster move before the middle matchup of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Boston announced in a press release that it reinstated Wilyer Abreu from the 10-day injured list. To make room on the active roster, Bobby Dalbec was optioned to Triple-A […]

https://nesn.com/2024/06/red-sox-reinstate-wilyer-abreu-option-bobby-dalbec-to-triple-a/

#nesn

The Boston Red Sox have not been able to reward Kutter Crawford with wins, falling to 4-12 in his starts after a 5-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Crawford dominated his way through the month of April, missing bats and going deep into games while keeping the ball in the ballpark. Now, […]

https://nesn.com/2024/06/red-sox-notes-kutter-crawford-fighting-around-home-runs/

#nesn

BOSTON — The Celtics had some business to attend to before they could get rolling on their championship parade Friday. It was petty business, but business nonetheless. The C’s hosted a pre-parade get together inside TD Garden to kick things off. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey each gave short speeches congratulating […]

https://nesn.com/2024/06/boston-mayor-has-great-line-before-celtics-championship-parade/

#nesn

The New England Patriots have picked their spots at signing free agents this offseason. They spent most of their time re-signing their own players as they reportedly did Thursday by inking a key piece of the offense to a contract extension. ESPN NFL analyst Aaron Schatz believes there’s one possible move on the table for […]

https://nesn.com/2024/06/nfl-analyst-thinks-patriots-should-make-this-signing-before-training-camp/

#nesn