Red Sox 2025 Season

[Silas]

Looking forward to when 22 year old Password joins the Sox.

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[Phantom255x]

Looking forward to when 22 year old Password joins the Sox.

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[Redz]

Weird game last night, but really cool moment for Anthony in the 9th.  The RBI single he had the at bat before that one was pretty impressive too.  Just a rocket of an opposite field ground ball between short and third.  I know there are metrics to prove it, but the eye test definitely conforms that the ball just comes off the bat way faster when he hits it than just about anyone else in the league.

[Goldstar88]

Really glad they didn?t improve the rotation at the deadline. Well played.. 

NEW YORK -- The Boston Red Sox are pulling Walker Buehler from their rotation and sending the struggling right-hander to the bullpen.

"It's going to be his new role," manager Alex Cora said Friday before the Red Sox continued a four-game series with the Yankees. "We'll figure out how it goes, maybe one inning, multiple innings. Whatever it is, we don't know yet."

[Goldstar88]

Shane Bieber would have been nice.. 


The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Shane Bieber in a trade Thursday with the Cleveland Guardians, betting that the former Cy Young Award winner will be able to quickly bounce back from injury rehabilitation.

The first-place Blue Jays sent right-handed pitching prospect Khal Stephen, a second-round draft pick from Mississippi State, to the Guardians in the trade, which was announced Thursday.

Bieber won the AL Cy Young in the COVID-shortened 2020 season and was consistently one of the league's best starting pitchers before suffering a season-ending elbow injury after two starts in 2024. He re-signed with the Guardians in the offseason for a $10 million salary in 2025 and a $16 million player option in 2026.

Bieber, 30, has not pitched in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024 but has made three minor league rehab starts in recent weeks. The right-hander worked four innings in his most recent outing Tuesday with Double-A Akron, striking out seven on 57 pitches, and was expected to rejoin Cleveland's rotation at some point in August.

 


MIAMI -- Shane Bieber struck out nine over six dominant innings of one-run ball in his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays and first appearance in 16 months on Friday night.

The right-hander allowed two hits and hit a batter in his 87-pitch outing against the Miami Marlins, leaving with the Blue Jays ahead 5-1. He retired 12 straight after allowing Javier Sanoja's solo homer in the second inning.

[Vermont Green]

I feel like it is time to stop complaining about the Red Sox and just start pulling for them for the rest of the season.  One good game by Shane Bieber after having not pitched since April 2, 2024, doesn't mean much.  I don't think he was a guy the Sox should have targeted.  Made more sense for Toronto.

And Buehler?  4 starts in July, 3.57 era.  4 starts in August, 3.98 era.  What did people expect?  The problem is that he is only averaging just over 5 innings per start (in July and August), which isn't horrible, but I think the reason he is headed to the bullpen.  He may help the pen.  Let the Kyle Harrison era begin (assuming he gets some starts down the stretch).  If Giolito holds up, the rotation is not that bad for a playoff run.  He may not hold up though, and then the rotation starts to look pretty thin.  Slaten coming back should help the bullpen (he pitched in Worcester on Tuesday, 1 inning, 3 K).  We have a dominant closer.

The Red Sox are no doubt still a flawed team, a work in progress.  They may not even win any wild card playoff games.  But they are right there.

[Redz]

I feel like it is time to stop complaining about the Red Sox and just start pulling for them for the rest of the season.  One good game by Shane Bieber after having not pitched since April 2, 2024, doesn't mean much.  I don't think he was a guy the Sox should have targeted.  Made more sense for Toronto.

And Buehler?  4 starts in July, 3.57 era.  4 starts in August, 3.98 era.  What did people expect?  The problem is that he is only averaging just over 5 innings per start (in July and August), which isn't horrible, but I think the reason he is headed to the bullpen.  He may help the pen.  Let the Kyle Harrison era begin (assuming he gets some starts down the stretch).  If Giolito holds up, the rotation is not that bad for a playoff run.  He may not hold up though, and then the rotation starts to look pretty thin.  Slaten coming back should help the bullpen (he pitched in Worcester on Tuesday, 1 inning, 3 K).  We have a dominant closer.

The Red Sox are no doubt still a flawed team, a work in progress.  They may not even win any wild card playoff games.  But they are right there.

I've watched more long stretches of regular season games this year than I have in many years.  They may not always be pretty, but they are very cpmpetitive team, and that is fun to watch in any sport.  Loved seeing Bello attack the strike zone last.  All 3 guys did.  Great win.

[Silas]

This team is young and fun to watch.  3 in a row against the Skanks thanks to a 12-1 wooping today and now 10-2 for the season.  Love it!

[Phantom255x]

[chicagoceltic]

That is fantastic. It literally made me laugh out loud. Adding "confused" really put it over the top for me.

[libermaniac]

This team is young and fun to watch.  3 in a row against the Skanks thanks to a 12-1 wooping today and now 10-2 for the season.  Love it!

They are not always fun to watch. Last Sunday?s blown game and their inability hit with RISP are case in points. But those issues probably frustrate me because they DO have so much potential. Reminds me a bit of the 2013 team. Koji = Chappy. Fingers crossed for a deep post-season run.

[Goldstar88]

I feel like it is time to stop complaining about the Red Sox and just start pulling for them for the rest of the season.  One good game by Shane Bieber after having not pitched since April 2, 2024, doesn't mean much.  I don't think he was a guy the Sox should have targeted.  Made more sense for Toronto.

And Buehler?  4 starts in July, 3.57 era.  4 starts in August, 3.98 era.  What did people expect?  The problem is that he is only averaging just over 5 innings per start (in July and August), which isn't horrible, but I think the reason he is headed to the bullpen.  He may help the pen.  Let the Kyle Harrison era begin (assuming he gets some starts down the stretch).  If Giolito holds up, the rotation is not that bad for a playoff run.  He may not hold up though, and then the rotation starts to look pretty thin.  Slaten coming back should help the bullpen (he pitched in Worcester on Tuesday, 1 inning, 3 K).  We have a dominant closer.

The Red Sox are no doubt still a flawed team, a work in progress.  They may not even win any wild card playoff games.  But they are right there.

I hope the team does well, it?s just too bad they didn?t add a starting pitcher who could help them make a playoff push this year. Bieber was a low risk/high reward addition and Toronto didn?t have to give up much for him.

[Silas]

I feel like it is time to stop complaining about the Red Sox and just start pulling for them for the rest of the season.  One good game by Shane Bieber after having not pitched since April 2, 2024, doesn't mean much.  I don't think he was a guy the Sox should have targeted.  Made more sense for Toronto.

And Buehler?  4 starts in July, 3.57 era.  4 starts in August, 3.98 era.  What did people expect?  The problem is that he is only averaging just over 5 innings per start (in July and August), which isn't horrible, but I think the reason he is headed to the bullpen.  He may help the pen.  Let the Kyle Harrison era begin (assuming he gets some starts down the stretch).  If Giolito holds up, the rotation is not that bad for a playoff run.  He may not hold up though, and then the rotation starts to look pretty thin.  Slaten coming back should help the bullpen (he pitched in Worcester on Tuesday, 1 inning, 3 K).  We have a dominant closer.

The Red Sox are no doubt still a flawed team, a work in progress.  They may not even win any wild card playoff games.  But they are right there.

I hope the team does well, it?s just too bad they didn?t add a starting pitcher who could help them make a playoff push this year. Bieber was a low risk/high reward addition and Toronto didn?t have to give up much for him.

I don't disagree, good pitching does make a difference.  However, quietly the Sox pitching is now one of the best staffs in the majors.  3rd best ERA in the AL and 5th best in both leagues.  No. 1 in quality starts in the AL and no. 2 in the majors behind Philly.  Crochet and Bello are a solid #1 and 1a.  Giolito has been pitching well but inconsistent.  Another stud pitcher would be nice but two studs in a short series works.

[Goldstar88]

I feel like it is time to stop complaining about the Red Sox and just start pulling for them for the rest of the season.  One good game by Shane Bieber after having not pitched since April 2, 2024, doesn't mean much.  I don't think he was a guy the Sox should have targeted.  Made more sense for Toronto.

And Buehler?  4 starts in July, 3.57 era.  4 starts in August, 3.98 era.  What did people expect?  The problem is that he is only averaging just over 5 innings per start (in July and August), which isn't horrible, but I think the reason he is headed to the bullpen.  He may help the pen.  Let the Kyle Harrison era begin (assuming he gets some starts down the stretch).  If Giolito holds up, the rotation is not that bad for a playoff run.  He may not hold up though, and then the rotation starts to look pretty thin.  Slaten coming back should help the bullpen (he pitched in Worcester on Tuesday, 1 inning, 3 K).  We have a dominant closer.

The Red Sox are no doubt still a flawed team, a work in progress.  They may not even win any wild card playoff games.  But they are right there.

I hope the team does well, it?s just too bad they didn?t add a starting pitcher who could help them make a playoff push this year. Bieber was a low risk/high reward addition and Toronto didn?t have to give up much for him.

I don't disagree, good pitching does make a difference.  However, quietly the Sox pitching is now one of the best staffs in the majors.  3rd best ERA in the AL and 5th best in both leagues.  No. 1 in quality starts in the AL and no. 2 in the majors behind Philly.  Crochet and Bello are a solid #1 and 1a.  Giolito has been pitching well but inconsistent.  Another stud pitcher would be nice but two studs in a short series works.

I like Bello, but I wouldn?t say he?s a 1B to Crochet. Garett is #2 is Cy Young odds. Bieber won the Cy Young a few years ago. Those two are on a different level. Bello is a #3 pitcher, IMO. A post season lineup of Crochet, Bieber and Bello would have made the Sox WS contenders.

[Silas]

I feel like it is time to stop complaining about the Red Sox and just start pulling for them for the rest of the season.  One good game by Shane Bieber after having not pitched since April 2, 2024, doesn't mean much.  I don't think he was a guy the Sox should have targeted.  Made more sense for Toronto.

And Buehler?  4 starts in July, 3.57 era.  4 starts in August, 3.98 era.  What did people expect?  The problem is that he is only averaging just over 5 innings per start (in July and August), which isn't horrible, but I think the reason he is headed to the bullpen.  He may help the pen.  Let the Kyle Harrison era begin (assuming he gets some starts down the stretch).  If Giolito holds up, the rotation is not that bad for a playoff run.  He may not hold up though, and then the rotation starts to look pretty thin.  Slaten coming back should help the bullpen (he pitched in Worcester on Tuesday, 1 inning, 3 K).  We have a dominant closer.

The Red Sox are no doubt still a flawed team, a work in progress.  They may not even win any wild card playoff games.  But they are right there.

I hope the team does well, it?s just too bad they didn?t add a starting pitcher who could help them make a playoff push this year. Bieber was a low risk/high reward addition and Toronto didn?t have to give up much for him.

I don't disagree, good pitching does make a difference.  However, quietly the Sox pitching is now one of the best staffs in the majors.  3rd best ERA in the AL and 5th best in both leagues.  No. 1 in quality starts in the AL and no. 2 in the majors behind Philly.  Crochet and Bello are a solid #1 and 1a.  Giolito has been pitching well but inconsistent.  Another stud pitcher would be nice but two studs in a short series works.

I like Bello, but I wouldn?t say he?s a 1B to Crochet. Garett is #2 is Cy Young odds. Bieber won the Cy Young a few years ago. Those two are on a different level. Bello is a #3 pitcher, IMO. A post season lineup of Crochet, Bieber and Bello would have made the Sox WS contenders.

The leader in the AL with quality starts is Bryan Woo with 19.  Crochet is tied for 3rd with 16, while Bello is tied for 7th with 14 quality starts.  Crochet is 4th in the league with a 2.43 ERA, while Bello is 8th with a 3.07.  Bieber had a great 1st game after not pitching for 16 months.  Who knows what will happen with him with a few more innings under his belt.