From a dramatic playoff victory by the Celtics to the return of the Boston Marathon on Patriots’ Day, sports fans had plenty to be excited about.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox bullpen makes a strong first impression
Boston relievers combined to allow just one earned run in 14 2/3 innings during the season-opening series with the Yankees.
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Tom Caron: Depth is an asset for Red Sox starting rotation
Even with Chris Sale sidelined to start the season, Boston has as many as six pitchers who could play a role in the starting rotation.
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Tom Caron: Latest moves bolster title chances for Bruins, Red Sox
Both teams add power as the Bruins trade for defenseman Hampus Lindholm and the Red Sox sign infielder Trevor Story.
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Tom Caron: Baseball’s back, and with a different look this season
Gone are seven-inning doubleheaders and extra innings starting with a runner on second base. Gone, too, is the gloom of a lockout that threatened the 162-game season.
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Tom Caron: Baseball’s future takes center stage with lockout raging on
Major leaguers are not in camp, but minor league players are allowed to get to work preparing for the season.
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Tom Caron: Unlike 1994, it’s hard to get invested in this MLB work stoppage
Media coverage and fan interest this winter pales in comparison to the events that led to cancellation of the ’94 World Series.
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Tom Caron: Once MLB lockout ends, Red Sox front office has work to do
Chaim Bloom will need to fill holes in Boston’s roster via free agency or trades once teams scramble to prepare for the season.
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Tom Caron: Play ball? That’s not happening anytime soon
Normally, pitchers and catchers would be reporting to spring training within days. But with owners and players at an impasse, it’s anyone’s guess when baseball will resume.
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Tom Caron: Want to curb tanking in pro sports? Here’s a solution: a draft lottery
The NFL and Major League Baseball should go to a draft lottery instead of simply awarding the top draft pick to the team with the worst record.