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Torey Lovullo became the fourth manager in D-backs history to record 300 wins with the team, joining Kirk Gibson (353), Bob Melvin (337) and Bob Brenly (303). Lovullo was the second fastest to reach the milestone, doing so in 574 games. Brenly reached the mark in 549 games.
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The clinic will be held from noon to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Initially offered to season ticket holders, enough spots remain open that the calendar has been opened to the general public ages 18 and older. The Moderna vaccine will be offered.
‘The Great’ Manny Ramirez mentioned by Boston Red Sox’s Alex Cora when discussing Bobby Dalbec’s recent slump
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Boston Red Sox s Bobby Dalbec breaks his bat against the Twins. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)AP
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ARLINGTON, Texas Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora mentioned “The Great Manny Ramirez” when asked about Bobby Dalbec’s recent slump.
Dalbec will not start Sunday against the Rangers here at Globe Life Field. Marwin Gonzalez is at first base instead.
Dalbec belted his first home run of the season Tuesday in New York against the Mets. But he has gone 0-for-16 with seven strikeouts since then.
For the Red Sox to have the bullpen they want, lefty Darwinzon Hernandez needs to prove he can be a high-leverage reliever. In particular, manager Alex Cora would really like Hernandez to take control of the seventh inning and provide a sturdy bridge to Adam Ottavino and Matt Barnes for
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If you’ve driven through downtown Nashua lately, you’ve likely noticed the concrete barriers blocking off seating areas for local restaurants. It’s an adaptation to COVID we’ve gotten used to. But these barriers have been painted with vivid reds, yellows, oranges, blues…
One of the colorful barriers for outside dining in downtown Nashua, N.H.
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Manny Ramirez has had a hand in this. He’s artist-in-residence at Positive Street Art, one of two organizations turning these barriers into murals. The other organization is Beyond Walls, based in Lynn, Mass.
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Signing George Springer was the Blue Jays’ biggest offseason storyline, but it’s also easy to forget they inked the All-Star outfielder to a six-year, $150 million contract.
It’s kind of like waiting until mid-January to open those Christmas gifts from your relatives who had to take a rain check on the holiday dinner. Well, that long-lost gift from nana and papa finally arrived at the door, and it’s a big one.
Despite missing their starting centre fielder for the first 22 games, the Blue Jays have tread water in the AL East with a 11-11 record. Springer makes his long-awaited debut tonight against the Washington Nationals, batting leadoff as the Blue Jays designated hitter.