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This year’s Hall of Fame ballot included three former Philadelphia Phillies position players, none of whom received the necessary 319 votes (out of 425 cast) to gain election. Chase Utley fared best with 251 votes (59.1%), while Bobby Abreu got 131 (30.8%), and Jimmy Rollins received 108 (25.4%). As did my colleagues Jay Jaffe and Dan Szymborski, I put checkmarks next to Abreu’s and Utley’s…

Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports, Gary A. Vasquez and Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The following article is part of Jay Jaffe’s ongoing look at the candidates on the BBWAA 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. For a detailed introduction to this year’s ballot, and other candidates in the series, use the tool above; an introduction to JAWS can be found here. For a tentative schedule and a chance to fill out a Hall of…

BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Wilyer Abreu #52 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 13, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) Getty Images The Boston Red Sox weren’t shy about making big moves last year or during this past season and it’s clear they haven’t changed that mindset…

To those who know both, a partnership between Rico Abreu and Tony Stewart seemed inevitable, but it’s still a bit of a shock given all the moving parts that were required before making it a reality. There are so many headlines to emphasize with this announcement. Rico Abreu will drive for Tony Stewart Racing next season Tony Stewart Racing will move from World of Outlaws to High Limit RAR’s…

Aug 21, 2025, 05:47 PM ET NEW YORK — After calling up extremely rated prospects Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer in June, the Purple Sox added one other prospect Thursday after they recalled outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Worcester. Garcia was referred to as as much as change Wilyer Abreu, who was positioned on the 10-day injured checklist due to a proper calf pressure. Abreu was…

BOSTON — Wilyer Abreu hit a grand slam and an inside-the-park solo residence run for the Boston Purple Sox Monday evening, in a rousing 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday evening. Abreu completed the evening 2-5 with 5 RBIs, and in keeping with ESPN Analysis, grew to become the primary participant to hit an inside-the-park residence run and have one other homer be a grand slam in…