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Peter Abraham

@peteabeglobe.bsky.social

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Baseball columnist for The Boston Globe since 2019. Previous: Red Sox beat writer for the Globe (2010-18). Mets (2002-05) and Yankees (2006-09) for The Journal News. UConn men's hoops (1986-99) for the Norwich Bulletin. Native of New Bedford, Mass.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 14h

I’m aiming to win a Pulitzer Prize and then join the E. Street Band.

MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social · 14h

After taking a short-term contract from the #Mets last winter, Pete Alonso is aiming for a seven-year pact in his return to free agency:
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/pete...

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 14h

Better tip: don’t be dumb enough to ask a baseball writer who covers an AL East team if he knew Toronto won two World Series. You were the tool asking for it.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 23h

Of course. Any decent baseball fan would. Plus I’ve been to Rogers Centre about 150 times for games. The titles are celebrated there. Have a good night.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 23h

You honestly don’t know if the Dodgers have?

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Has about the Blue Jays, Brewers, and Mariners in the final four? Can’t imagine anybody had that back in March.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

And the Brewers have home field in the NLCS against the Dodgers.

Guess Sal Frelick made a good choice to focus on baseball at BC.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Ron Darling is really good on these games.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

The idea the Yankees are playing for mediocrity is factually incorrect if you look at their payrolls. It’s also just silly. Take care.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

This is a great exchange:

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

The last few years when I saw him in SD I'd ask how he was doing and it was some sort of rehabbing and trying to stay positive. He made $50M+ in his career, so credit to him for staying with it.

I never root for teams in baseball, just people. Glad to see him doing well.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

(2/2) Finally came together with the Cubs this year. 2.17 ERA in 57 games, 5 perfect innings in the postseason and he'll be the opener tonight against Milwaukee.

Good for him to keep persevering. Enjoyed covering him when he was with the Sox from 2016-18. Tonight will be an interesting game.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

(1/2) Former Red Sox lefty Drew Pomeranz didn't pitch in the majors from 2022-24 because of injuries and/or poor performance.

The Angels, Dodgers, Giants, and Mariners gave him looks in spring training or AAA and he didn't pitch well. At 36, maybe he was done.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

They made the playoffs 10 times from 2003-2018, 63 percent of the time.

The Yankees have made it all but five times since 1996. Dodgers 13 times in a row. Houston 9 of 11.

The Sox are not the little engine that could. Fans should expect making the postseason at the very least.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Mayer has to first stay on the field. They you figure out where he plays.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

The overall point is that they can sign whoever they like. But ownership has somehow convinced a segment of the fan base that they can't spend too much. It's ridiculous.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Sunday Baseball Notes now posted at BostonGlobe.com.

This week: Dustin Pedroia helps explain why manager Pat Murphy has had so much success with the Brewers.

Plus some Red Sox observations, New England players standing out in the postseason and much more:

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/11/s...

Pat Murphy’s seasoned style — holding players accountable while generating loyalty — leads Brewers to success - The Boston Globe

Murphy's decades of experience in both college and pro baseball have helped him find success. Former pupil Dustin Pedroia knows that first-hand.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

How so? He plays third.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

You’re really asking why somebody who covers baseball is watching a playoff game?

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Jays and Mariners should wear 1977 throwbacks for Game 1 of the ALCS.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Tigers cool as can be turning that double play. What a fantastic game.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 2d

You mean bunting for hits? There were 153 bunt hits in the entire American League last season. The Sox had 5.

I do not see them changing their philosophy to starting bunting for hits. They were 3rd in the AL in runs last season and 3rd jn OBP. Their on-base is fine.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 2d

You know it’s a bad call (which it really was) when guys like Bogaerts and Iglesias complained enough to draw MLB’s ire.

MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social · 2d

MLB Disciplines Jose Iglesias, Xander Bogaerts

Major League Baseball has announced that infielder Jose Iglesias has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his conduct towards umpires after Game Three of the Wild Card series against the Cubs last week. It does not say if Iglesias will appeal. If the suspension is either uncontested or upheld, Iglesias would serve…

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 2d

Sorry to hear about the passing of long-time radio reporter Craig Heist, a regular in the press boxes at Camden Yards and Nationals Park.

Craig sat near the visiting writers in Baltimore. Such a nice guy. Always seemed happy to be at the ballpark. Condolences to his family.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 2d

Fits Fenway Park well is not "the next Ted Williams." And if you really can't grasp he was hitting well until he got hurt not sure what to say.

Troll elsewhere. This is tired,

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 2d

Counting on a free-swinger to suddenly become a contact hitter or a player who has had two major injuries to play all season and produce isn't a plan, it's wishing.

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