On the latest 310 to Left, Trevor Story talked with @tcaron.bsky.social and me about what he characterized as an easy decision to forgo the opt-out and stay in Boston: “We’re finally good.” On his decision, and astronautical ambitions youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Here’s a slightly better (but still terrible) cropping of the same swing using, like, an iPhone -4.

In 2018, I went to watch Barger play in his HS draft year, when he was a shortstop with a great arm and little power. Here is absolutely brutal video that gives some hint of his diminutive stature, as described by @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social (who, like me, knows diminutive!)

On 310 to Left, @tcaron.bsky.social talked with Fred Lynn about the 50th anniversary of the incredible Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. Watch/listen/enjoy! (Below, Lynn remembers his great catch in CF - when he feared a broken back.) youtu.be/mWTNgSLUsVs?...

What’s it like having your offseason contingent on opt-out decisions? On 310 to Left, Craig Breslow compared the undertaking - and the offseason at large - to a Choose Your Own Adventure plot sequence. youtu.be/Y319kqu2BfQ?...

It’s Sunny in Boston - Charlie Day with the first pitch.

The concourse at Fenway is lively…

Rafaela with a walkoff double. The Red Sox are in the playoffs.

Here’s Wilyer Abreu shagging during batting practice. Cora says he won’t be activated today but could be back tomorrow.