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Christopher Smith

@SmittyOnMLB

Pro sports beat, MassLive. @NewhouseSU, @SyracuseU & Merrimack grad. Dad of 2. Drummer. Drawer. Watcher of college 🏀 and 🏈.

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New: 4 takeaways as the shorthanded Celtics finish off a 4-0 road trip with one of their best wins of the season over the Raptors amid plenty of promising signs masslive.com/celtics/2026/11…
4 takeaways as Celtics beat Raptors after remarkable rally

4 takeaways as Celtics beat Raptors after remarkable rally

The Celtics closed out a 4-0 road trip on Wednesday night after rallying from a 22-point deficit against the Raptors.

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Craig Breslow has a new title but says he's the "same guy." On what it means for the Red Sox and their new (old) president of baseball operations: masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
What's behind Craig Breslow's Red Sox title changing?

What's behind Craig Breslow's Red Sox title changing?

For the first three years of his tenure as the Red Sox’ lead decision-maker, Craig Breslow was Boston’s chief baseball officer. Now, his title has changed — even if his responsibilities haven’t.

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Sonny Gray, Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock received award votes today: masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Sonny Gray finishes 5th in AL Cy Young voting

Sonny Gray finishes 5th in AL Cy Young voting

Sonny Gray finished fifth in the AL Cy Young race Wednesday — and two other Red Sox got votes in the BBWAA's newest end-of-season award race.

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"They're changes that I think are going to stick over time. I’m hopeful that they do because I freaking love the dude." Paul Toboni is bullish on Curtis Mead, even after trading him to the Red Sox over the summer. masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Why Curtis Mead could be Red Sox' X-factor in 2027

Why Curtis Mead could be Red Sox' X-factor in 2027

The Red Sox view Curtis Mead as a key part of their future. The executive who traded him to Boston believes he could be a star.

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Kyle McCord, whom the Dolphins acquired last summer from the Packers, becomes Miami’s new starting quarterback. QB Brady Cook is on the practice squad.
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Dolphins are placing QB Malik Willis on injured reserve due to a groin injury.
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Good story here from Smitty:
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Red Sox to take ‘sweeping look’ at medical department, communication with injuries masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…

Red Sox to take ‘sweeping look’ at medical department

Do the Red Sox need to consider reconstructing their medical department? Craig Breslow answered.

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From @MattVautour424 today: Jaylen Brown wants a fight. Jayson Tatum needs to show up for it masslive.com/celtics/2026/11…
Jaylen Brown wants a fight. Jayson Tatum needs to show up for it | Matt Vautour

Jaylen Brown wants a fight. Jayson Tatum needs to show up for it | Matt Vautour

Jaylen Brown has spent weeks baiting his former Celtics teammate. How Jayson Tatum responds will be telling.

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Jayson Tatum has tried to downplay any friction between himself and Jaylen Brown. Tonight it's time to embrace it and prove something about his own toughness. masslive.com/celtics/2026/11…
Jaylen Brown wants a fight. Jayson Tatum needs to show up for it | Matt Vautour

Jaylen Brown wants a fight. Jayson Tatum needs to show up for it | Matt Vautour

Jaylen Brown has spent weeks baiting his former Celtics teammate. How Jayson Tatum responds will be telling.

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"It’s hard to look at his season as anything other than a striking success.” Payton Tolle takes home third in AL Rookie of the Year voting. masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle finishes third in AL ROY voting

Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle finishes third in AL ROY voting

Payton Tolle’s performance on the mound was good enough for the Red Sox to hand him a start in Game 1 of a playoff series at Yankee Stadium a few weeks ago. On Monday, he was recognized among the...

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Bill Belichick is rarely willing to talk about much Patriots-related these days. He made an exception for Rob Gronkowski masslive.com/patriots/2026/1…
Bill Belichick reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots honor

Bill Belichick reacts to Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots honor

Everything Bill Belichick said about the Patriots honoring Rob Gronkowkski.

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A few of the Dunkin’s in Foxborough are getting a new name for this weekend - Gronkin’ in honor of Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction.
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Return of the Mac.
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Need your questions for this week's #Celtics mailbag sponsored by John's Sewer and Drain Cleaning. Send along any here or to brobb@masslive.com
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Updates story on today's Red Sox roster moves with context on Zack Kelly and Eduardo Rivera being DFA: masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Red Sox DFA pair of pitchers as offseason roster moves begin

Red Sox DFA pair of pitchers as offseason roster moves begin

Faced with a deadline to clean up their 40-man roster Monday afternoon, the Red Sox moved on from two high-powered arms by designating them for assignment

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Red Sox roster moves: masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Red Sox DFA pair of pitchers as offseason roster moves begin

Red Sox DFA pair of pitchers as offseason roster moves begin

Faced with a deadline to clean up their 40-man roster Monday afternoon, the Red Sox moved on from two high-powered arms by designating them for assignment

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Two Red Sox named finalists for BBWAA awards masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Red Sox duo earns spots among BBWAA award finalists

Red Sox duo earns spots among BBWAA award finalists

Payton Tolle and Chad Tracy were named BBWAA award finalists, while Sonny Gray was snubbed for the AL Cy Young despite an 18-5 record and 2.72 ERA.

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In the home office tonight providing live updates for Syracuse men's basketball's season opener against New Haven. @syrbasketball syracuse.com/orangebasketbal…
Syracuse opens Gerry McNamara era with wire-to-wire win over New Haven: Final score, recap, photos

Syracuse opens Gerry McNamara era with wire-to-wire win over New Haven: Final score, recap, photos

Follow along with score and in-game updates as the Orange host the Chargers on Monday night in the JMA Wireless Dome.

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Red Sox designated Zack Kelly for assignment, sources say.
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Every year on this date we do our Red Sox offseason bold predictions. They should come with a "Do Not Aggregate" label. Anyway, go all in on Elly De La Cruz and we'll see you on Opening Day (April 16). masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Red Sox bold predictions: Who stays and who goes this winter?

Red Sox bold predictions: Who stays and who goes this winter?

The MLB offseason might move quickly this winter. What will the Red Sox do? We polled our three baseball writers for some bold predictions on Craig Breslow's plans.

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No surprise: Garrett Whitlock is back for 2027 as the Red Sox picked up his club option Sunday. masslive.com/redsox/2026/11/…
Garrett Whitlock's $8.25M option an easy call for Red Sox

Garrett Whitlock's $8.25M option an easy call for Red Sox

One of the Red Sox’ first moves of the offseason became official Sunday afternoon — and it was something of a no-brainer.

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