BALTIMORE — Red Sox veteran Alex Bregman made a bold prediction during Roman Anthony’s first week in the major leagues, saying the 21-year-old would become “one of the best hitters in all of baseball.” “He’s already hit a ball 111 (mph exit velocity) in the big leagues. I don’t think I’ve ever done that in my career,” Bregman said back …
Read More »Tag Archives: Bregman
Alex Bregman scratched after being in original Red Sox lineup for Wednesday matinee
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Bregman was originally in the Red Sox’ batting order for Wednesday’s rubber match against the Twins. But a corrected lineup, sent out 27 minutes after the original, has the slugging third baseman sitting after all. Early Wednesday, Bregman texted Cora to let him know he could use a day. “He was in there last night. I told …
Read More »Alex Bregman returns to Red Sox with some ground rules: ‘It might look bad, but we need him’
BOSTON — Alex Bregman returned to the Red Sox lineup Friday, much earlier than he originally thought he would. The catch? Some ground rules that go against every fiber of Bregman’s competitive nature — but must be followed. After missing 43 games with a right quad strain, Bregman was active Friday and hitting second for the Red Sox without having …
Read More »Red Sox lineup: Alex Bregman activated from IL, Roman Anthony sits, rookie at 2B
BOSTON — The Red Sox officially reinstated All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman from the injured list Friday after he missed 43 games with a right quad strain. Bregman will play third base and bat second in the lineup. Boston and Tampa will play the second game of a four-game series at 7:10 p.m. here at Fenway Park. The Red Sox …
Read More »