Evan Drellich
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MLB season tickets, Netflix style? How teams, startups are reimagining ticket buying
Can MLB teams draw in younger fans with a different kind of season ticket package? → Read More
MLB, Players Association agree to CBA deal, Opening Day expected to be April 7: Sources
Players and owners on Thursday agreed on major points of a new collective bargaining agreement. The commissioner’s office and Major League Baseball Players Association reached the agreement on the 99th day of the owners’ lockout to end the first work stoppage the sport has had in 26 years. → Read More
Fanatics to acquire famed trading card company Topps: Sources
Fanatics last year gobbled up licensing rights from MLB, the MLBPA, the NBA, the NBPA and the NFLPA, leading many in the industry to believe that Topps would have little choice but to eventually sell to Fanatics, the preeminent power in licensed merchandising. → Read More
MLB report pins Red Sox violations on staffer, issues suspension, takes draft pick – The Athletic
The report holds a video replay room operator responsible for incidents in 2018 in which some Red Sox players used video to steal signs. → Read More
Mariners have discussed playing home games in Arizona if COVID-19 forces change – The Athletic
If government officials in Seattle impose restrictions on large events, the Mariners could open the season at their spring training park. → Read More
After a taxing 2018, Red Sox rotation will need workload watched this season
There's no underestimating the impact of the Red Sox' rotation performance on its championship run in 2019. Can they do it again? Not without their workload being carefully monitored. → Read More
Famed bullpen cop Steve Horgan retires from Boston Police
The bullpen cop behind one of the most iconic photos in Red Sox history worked his last shift as a member of the Boston Police Department. → Read More
Could Craig Kimbrel's return to Red Sox be "a foregone conclusion"?
One veteran baseball writer sees closer Craig Kimbrel's return to the Red Sox as a "foregone conclusion." → Read More
Drellich: Where is Craig Kimbrel's market?
More teams should be tripping over themselves to sign Craig Kimbrel. Instead, his market appears ridiculously small for someone so dominant. → Read More
Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly signs with Dodgers as free agent
The Red Sox' 2018 World Series champions lose their first key component, as reliever Joe Kelly agrees to a three-year deal with the team he helped beat for the crown, the Los Angeles Dodgers. → Read More
Why you shouldn't believe the Red Sox are out on Craig Kimbrel
Even after Dave Dombrowski stated the Red Sox aren't looking to make a big expenditure on a closer, there's still reason to believe Boston could bring back Craig Kimbrel. → Read More
Craig Kimbrel leaving might be rare moment where weakening team makes sense
If it’s possible to both make a team weaker and act smartly at the same time, the Red Sox appear to be walking down that path. → Read More
Red Sox approaching organizational crossroads post-World Series championship
Just over a month after bringing another World Series trophy to Boston, Dave Dombrowski and co. will face a series of decisions this offseason that may well determine the future of the franchise years down the road. → Read More
Red Sox doing right thing by not dealing prospects for Edwin Diaz
After getting burned in the Carson Smith and Tyler Thornburg trades, the Red Sox are wisely choosing not to part with more prospects for Mariners closer Edwin Diaz. → Read More
Five Red Sox bullpen targets in free agency
With free agency set to shake up the Boston bullpen, you'd better believe Dave Dombrowski has his eyes on a couple free agent relievers. Here's five potential targets for the Red Sox. → Read More
Why hasn't rising star Brian Bannister left the Red Sox?
Red Sox assistant pitching coach Brian Bannister isn't like most professional coaches. He's not a ladder climber, always looking for a promotion with a pay raise. In fact, he's quite happy right where he is. → Read More
Sox sign catcher to minor-league deal
The Red Sox have signed catcher Juan Centeno, 29, to a minor league contract, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. → Read More
Joe Kelly hopes to stay with Red Sox for rest of his career
Joe Kelly told Jim Rome he hopes to stay with the Red Sox for the rest of his career. → Read More
Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez win Silver Slugger awards
Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez both earned their second career Silver Slugger awards for their stellar performances at the plate this season. → Read More
Red Sox respond to James' 'inappropriate' comments
The Red Sox have issued a statement in support of their players following consultant Bill James' comments regarding players being easily replaceable in the MLB. → Read More