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Payoff Pitch: The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t ruining baseball — they’re setting a new standard

Payoff Pitch: The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t ruining baseball — they’re setting a new standard

By Ethan Pott, Associate Sports Editor October 29, 2025
On Oct. 17, as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, they punched their second consecutive ticket to the World Series and inched one step closer to their goal of becoming MLB’s first repeat champions since the 2000 New York Yankees.
Payoff Pitch: The American League East has a new generation of aces

Payoff Pitch: The American League East has a new generation of aces

By Ethan Pott, Associate Sports Editor October 16, 2025
Three American League East teams stared each other down in the 2025 MLB postseason. After dispatching the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees advanced to a Division Series matchup with the division-winning Toronto Blue Jays. Baseball is at its best when rivals play to win or go home. And with such high stakes, players in those rivalries, especially rookies, are put to baseball’s ultimate test.
Payoff Pitch: The Houston Astros’ dynasty isn’t over yet

Payoff Pitch: The Houston Astros’ dynasty isn’t over yet

By Ethan Pott, Associate Sports Editor October 7, 2025

On Sept. 27, as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Texas Rangers on a walk-off hit by pitch, the Houston Astros were eliminated from playoff contention. It was a fittingly bizarre end to a disappointing...

Payoff Pitch: The Milwaukee Brewers needed a reset — now they can face their October demons

Payoff Pitch: The Milwaukee Brewers needed a reset — now they can face their October demons

By Ethan Pott, Associate Sports Editor September 25, 2025
Going into the 2025 Major League Baseball season, few, if any, analysts expected the Milwaukee Brewers to be top World Series contenders.
Payoff Pitch: Cal Raleigh should be the American League MVP

Payoff Pitch: Cal Raleigh should be the American League MVP

By Ethan Pott, Associate Sports Editor September 18, 2025
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is the best hitter in the American League. Yet, Cal Raleigh, who Seattle Mariners fans lovingly call “Big Dumper,” is more valuable — and the most deserving of the league’s most prestigious award for a position player.
Crowds at Fenway Park entrance. UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers at Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall embark on a three-day strike, demanding standardized city-wide wages. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

UNITE HERE Local 26 union authorizes strike at Fenway Park, announces strike dates

By Liam Dunne, City Section Editor July 25, 2025
UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers at Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall announced Wednesday a three-day strike against Aramark, the ballpark’s management company, beginning July 25 — a move supported by 95% of union members.
Fans attend the Boston Red Sox home opener April 4. The sold-out game ended in a 13-9 victory for the Red Sox. PHOTO BY BRENDAN GALVIN

Red Sox open 2025 season, fans celebrate return to Fenway Park

By Jose Rodriguez, Ethan Pott, and Derek Olson April 8, 2025
Baseball season has come again in Boston. For Red Sox Nation, it’s a holiday.
Shanzah Rafiqi | Senior Graphic Artist

Fenway is my church | Things I’ve Learned From Strangers

By Lili Culhane April 17, 2024
In July, I will be leaving my hometown of Boston and going to New York City. I am excited for the move for many reasons: living with my best friend Bridget, bagels and bottomless brunches. However, springtime in Boston has begun and it has started to pull at my heart strings — and for one reason in particular. I am going to miss Fenway Park. 
Jersey Street is flooded with baseball fans on opening day for the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Despite ending the 2023 season last place in the AL East, Red Sox fans packed the stadium for the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Opening Day at Fenway Park celebrates Red Sox history, traditions and fan culture

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor April 11, 2024
Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park took place Tuesday, hosting the first baseball game in the stadium since late September. Fans pouring into the ballpark were greeted with the 2004 Red Sox championship team to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their World Series win.
Shanzah Rafiqi | Graphic Artist

Is art really for everyone? | Price of Existence

By Karyna Cheung April 5, 2024

I worked at a commercial art gallery for an internship last summer.  There were a few things I learned. One, art is expensive. The cheapest items I can recall were postcard-sized sketches worth...

Boston’s skyline. Boston has a wide range of events happening this summer. PHOTO COURTESY OF AJAY SURESH VIA WIKIMEDIA

Festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and baseball — Boston’s summer full of events

By Anna Rubenstein June 2, 2023
From music venues to museum exhibitions, Red Sox games to Pride festivals and Fourth of July festivities, there’s something for everyone to experience in Boston all summer long. For those looking to immerse themselves in Boston’s communities, several events take place around the city that celebrate the people of Boston, past and present. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: My top-five MLB ballparks, so far

By Brendan Galvin April 26, 2023
In this week's edition of On-Deck Circle, columnist Brendan Galvin lists his top-five favorite ballparks.
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