yanksgoyard : Yankees Swept by the Boston Red Sox Because of Joe Girardi

Yankees Swept by the Boston Red Sox Because of Joe Girardi

What It Would Take for the Yankees to Make the PlayoffsWhat It Would Take for the Yankees to Make the Playoffs by Evan Halpine-BergerAt the most critical of times during the four-game series against the Boston Red Sox, it appeared Joe Girardi managed out of fear instead of ingenuity.There was so much that went wrong this past weekend, that contributed the Yankees being swept right out of Boston, that's it's hard to even know where to begin.Dellin Betances has been overused so mightily since the Yankees dealt away Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman, that even Mets closer Jeurys Familia has to stop and take notice.

Boston Red Sox plan to leave Yoan Moncada on bench down the stretch

TORONTO -- Yoan Moncada has a new role with the Boston Red Sox: pinch-runner.And after Saturday, he might become merely a spectator.One week after making his first major league start and temporarily taking over as the Red Sox's primary third baseman, Moncada wasn't in the lineup for the continuation of a three-game American League East showdown with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Yoan Moncada, Boston Red Sox rookie, will be used as pinch runner after gaffe; Why won't John Farrell hesitate?

TORONTO — Yoan Moncada made a mistake on the base paths Saturday against the Blue Jays here at Rogers Centre.Red Sox manager John Farrell put in Moncada to pinch run for David Ortiz with two outs in the eighth inning.Mookie Betts popped out to second baseman Devon Travis in shallow right field.

Boston Red Sox to celebrate David Ortiz during final weekend

The Boston Red Sox announced plans Monday to celebrate 10-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion David Ortiz during his final weekend of the regular season.The Red Sox face the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park from Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2.Throughout the weekend, the team will celebrate Big Papi's accomplishments on the field during his 14-year career in a Red Sox uniform and his leadership in the clubhouse and in the community -- both in New England and in the Dominican Republic.

Boston Red Sox miffed over San Diego Padres justice

Jul 30, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz throws a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels during the baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY SportsThe Boston Red Sox apparently have some issues regarding the way justice is dispensed by MLB.A slap on the wrist for the San Diego Padres.