Peter Abraham
@peteabeglobe.bsky.social
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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Today was transactionally chaotic for the Red Sox.
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Red Sox promote three to 40-man roster, cut Nathaniel Lowe, and make four trades - The Boston Globe
Lowe was the 40-man-roster casualty following a trade: reliever Luis Guerrero to the Rays for utility infielder Tristan Gray.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Today was transactionally chaotic for the Red Sox.
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Red Sox acquired infielder Tristan Gray from Tampa for Luis Guerrero. They also DFA'd Nathaniel Lowe to open a 40-man spot.
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Red Sox acquired infielder Tristan Gray from Tampa for Luis Guerrero. They also DFA'd Nathaniel Lowe to open a 40-man spot.
Happy birthday to David Ortiz, who is 50.
Still can’t figure out why the Cardinals kept pitching to him in ‘13.
Still can’t figure out why the Cardinals kept pitching to him in ‘13.
November 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Happy birthday to David Ortiz, who is 50.
Still can’t figure out why the Cardinals kept pitching to him in ‘13.
Still can’t figure out why the Cardinals kept pitching to him in ‘13.
New on BostonGlobe.com: The Hall of Fame ballot is out and it includes Rick Porcello.
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Rick Porcello one of 12 newcomers, Dustin Pedroia returns on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot - The Boston Globe
Porcello won the 2016 Cy Young Award while a member of the Red Sox and was a member of the Sox' 2018 World Series-winning squad.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
New on BostonGlobe.com: The Hall of Fame ballot is out and it includes Rick Porcello.
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Rick Porcello, who won the 2016 Cy Young Award while a member of the Red Sox, is one of 12 newcomers to the Hall of Fame ballot.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Rick Porcello, who won the 2016 Cy Young Award while a member of the Red Sox, is one of 12 newcomers to the Hall of Fame ballot.
Pirates infielder Cam Devanney, who’s out of Central Catholic High in Lawrence, signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan.
The 28-year-old made his MLB debut at Fenway in August. Now he gets a chance to make a few bucks in Japan.
The 28-year-old made his MLB debut at Fenway in August. Now he gets a chance to make a few bucks in Japan.
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Pirates infielder Cam Devanney, who’s out of Central Catholic High in Lawrence, signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan.
The 28-year-old made his MLB debut at Fenway in August. Now he gets a chance to make a few bucks in Japan.
The 28-year-old made his MLB debut at Fenway in August. Now he gets a chance to make a few bucks in Japan.
Whatever BYU paid AJ Dybantsa isn’t helping him against UConn.
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Whatever BYU paid AJ Dybantsa isn’t helping him against UConn.
Sunday Baseball Notes: The underachieving Orioles and Nationals are going through changes. Plus Red Sox observations and an unexpected comparison to Paul Skenes:
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Nationals, Orioles leadership changes see Beltway baseball teams turn to younger voices - The Boston Globe
Paul Toboni and Blake Butera, both in their 30s, will be counted on to break the Nationals out of their losing ways, while 43-year-old Craig Albernaz will manage the Orioles.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Sunday Baseball Notes: The underachieving Orioles and Nationals are going through changes. Plus Red Sox observations and an unexpected comparison to Paul Skenes:
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A Red Sox Notebook from me and @alexspeier.bsky.social: David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez have some thoughts on what the Sox need. Plus some organizational staffing updates:
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Here’s why David Ortiz believes the Red Sox are on the right track - The Boston Globe
Ortiz spoke via Zoom from his annual “Weekend With Papi” charity golf event. The function is a fund-raiser for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A Red Sox Notebook from me and @alexspeier.bsky.social: David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez have some thoughts on what the Sox need. Plus some organizational staffing updates:
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David Ortiz's annual charity golf event is this weekend at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Roman Anthony and Carlos Narváez have been there spending time with David, Johnny Damon, Jim Rice, Brock Holt, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, David Ross, and other former Sox players.
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
David Ortiz's annual charity golf event is this weekend at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Roman Anthony and Carlos Narváez have been there spending time with David, Johnny Damon, Jim Rice, Brock Holt, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, David Ross, and other former Sox players.
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Aroldis Chapman explained why winning the Rivera Award as the top AL Reliever was particularly meaningful to him: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman wins Mariano Rivera Award as AL’s top reliever - The Boston Globe
The 37-year-old lefthander converted 32 of 34 save opportunities, giving him 367 for his career, and had a 1.17 ERA in 67 appearances.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Aroldis Chapman explained why winning the Rivera Award as the top AL Reliever was particularly meaningful to him: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Nothing says “Jets” like the costly fourth-quarter fumble.
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Nothing says “Jets” like the costly fourth-quarter fumble.
November 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I had an AL MVP ballot. I voted for Judge, then Raleigh, Ramírez, Witt Jr., Springer, Skubal, Crochet, Rodríguez, Caminero, and
Peña.
Story up shortly on BostonGlobe.com.
Peña.
Story up shortly on BostonGlobe.com.
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I had an AL MVP ballot. I voted for Judge, then Raleigh, Ramírez, Witt Jr., Springer, Skubal, Crochet, Rodríguez, Caminero, and
Peña.
Story up shortly on BostonGlobe.com.
Peña.
Story up shortly on BostonGlobe.com.
RIP Kevin Mackey, a Boston hoops legend. Coached Don Bosco then went to BC as an assistant in the early Big East days. Head coach at Cleveland St. and went to the Sweet 16 with Mouse McFadden. Long time NBA scout, too. Came through some tough times in his life. An original.
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 AM
RIP Kevin Mackey, a Boston hoops legend. Coached Don Bosco then went to BC as an assistant in the early Big East days. Head coach at Cleveland St. and went to the Sweet 16 with Mouse McFadden. Long time NBA scout, too. Came through some tough times in his life. An original.
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“They’re in a position to be very aggressive in the free-agent market because of … their younger players. So I fully expect they have a strong ‘go’ sign [for] what they’re going to do in ‘26.”
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
Scott Boras makes coffee-based Alex Bregman pitch as Red Sox ‘recognize the fit’ - The Boston Globe
Could the Red Sox bring back Bregman in addition to acquiring the big bat Craig Breslow cited as a priority earlier in the week?
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November 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
“They’re in a position to be very aggressive in the free-agent market because of … their younger players. So I fully expect they have a strong ‘go’ sign [for] what they’re going to do in ‘26.”
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
Story on Bregman, Boras, Breslow: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
Garrett Crochet was 2nd and Aroldis Chapman 7th in the Cy Young voting.
This is the first time since 2017 the Red Sox had two pitchers receive votes. Chris Sale was 2nd and Craig Kimbrel 6th that season.
This is the first time since 2017 the Red Sox had two pitchers receive votes. Chris Sale was 2nd and Craig Kimbrel 6th that season.
November 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Garrett Crochet was 2nd and Aroldis Chapman 7th in the Cy Young voting.
This is the first time since 2017 the Red Sox had two pitchers receive votes. Chris Sale was 2nd and Craig Kimbrel 6th that season.
This is the first time since 2017 the Red Sox had two pitchers receive votes. Chris Sale was 2nd and Craig Kimbrel 6th that season.
Agents are under the impression the Red Sox want to add two hitters and a No. 2 starter. "We could," Breslow said, which is not "We want to."
Maybe it's a pricier addition (Bregman or Alonso) and a second, less expensive, choice.
Maybe it's a pricier addition (Bregman or Alonso) and a second, less expensive, choice.
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Agents are under the impression the Red Sox want to add two hitters and a No. 2 starter. "We could," Breslow said, which is not "We want to."
Maybe it's a pricier addition (Bregman or Alonso) and a second, less expensive, choice.
Maybe it's a pricier addition (Bregman or Alonso) and a second, less expensive, choice.
Scott Boras spoke positively about Alex Bregman's season in Boston, his comfort with the Sox, the city, etc. But also reiterated that his market will be different now without the qualifying offer.
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Scott Boras spoke positively about Alex Bregman's season in Boston, his comfort with the Sox, the city, etc. But also reiterated that his market will be different now without the qualifying offer.
A few takeaways from Craig Breslow's session with the Boston writers:
* Said he wouldn't be surprised if one of the major needs (No. 2 starter, impact hitter) was filled via trade and the other via free agency.
* Endorsed Connor Wong as the backup catcher, nothing he played hurt much of '25.
* Said he wouldn't be surprised if one of the major needs (No. 2 starter, impact hitter) was filled via trade and the other via free agency.
* Endorsed Connor Wong as the backup catcher, nothing he played hurt much of '25.
November 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A few takeaways from Craig Breslow's session with the Boston writers:
* Said he wouldn't be surprised if one of the major needs (No. 2 starter, impact hitter) was filled via trade and the other via free agency.
* Endorsed Connor Wong as the backup catcher, nothing he played hurt much of '25.
* Said he wouldn't be surprised if one of the major needs (No. 2 starter, impact hitter) was filled via trade and the other via free agency.
* Endorsed Connor Wong as the backup catcher, nothing he played hurt much of '25.
Nice touch by @baseball-reference.com with the poppies on the pages of players who served in the military.
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Nice touch by @baseball-reference.com with the poppies on the pages of players who served in the military.
That said, suspect they throw a few bucks at a reclamation project or two just to see if they can hit on somebody.
Also found it interesting Breslow said Sox needed a No. 2 starter but that they wouldn't spend too much time for 3, 4, 5 types. They feel like they have enough choices in house with Bello, Tolle, Early, Fitts, Dobbins, Harrison, etc.
Meaning not Giolito.
Meaning not Giolito.
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
That said, suspect they throw a few bucks at a reclamation project or two just to see if they can hit on somebody.
Also found it interesting Breslow said Sox needed a No. 2 starter but that they wouldn't spend too much time for 3, 4, 5 types. They feel like they have enough choices in house with Bello, Tolle, Early, Fitts, Dobbins, Harrison, etc.
Meaning not Giolito.
Meaning not Giolito.
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Also found it interesting Breslow said Sox needed a No. 2 starter but that they wouldn't spend too much time for 3, 4, 5 types. They feel like they have enough choices in house with Bello, Tolle, Early, Fitts, Dobbins, Harrison, etc.
Meaning not Giolito.
Meaning not Giolito.
Craig Breslow on Marcelo Mayer: "He needs to get bigger and stronger and be able to shoulder the workload of a full season. That's what the conversations have centered around. And to his credit, he's committed to it."
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Craig Breslow on Marcelo Mayer: "He needs to get bigger and stronger and be able to shoulder the workload of a full season. That's what the conversations have centered around. And to his credit, he's committed to it."
Craig Breslow said Sox are prioritizing a power bat and a No. 2 starter. No surprise there. Praised Bregman but would not identify him as player they want, citing his preference not to list their targets.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Craig Breslow said Sox are prioritizing a power bat and a No. 2 starter. No surprise there. Praised Bregman but would not identify him as player they want, citing his preference not to list their targets.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.