Tim Healey
@timbhealey.bsky.social
Red Sox beat reporter for The Boston Globe
“There is just something about a bat in the middle of the lineup that forces another team to game plan against it that has a compounding effect on the rest of the roster.”
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list for offseason: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer outlined what he is looking for in terms of upgrades at the GM meetings.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
“There is just something about a bat in the middle of the lineup that forces another team to game plan against it that has a compounding effect on the rest of the roster.”
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Craig Breslow’s Red Sox wish list: Middle-of-order bat, No. 1B starter: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
A very full Red Sox notebook on…
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Roman Anthony finishes third in American League Rookie of the Year voting, missing out on bonuses - The Boston Globe
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz won the award unanimously, while Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson finished second in voting.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A very full Red Sox notebook on…
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
* Roman Anthony AL ROY voting + an oblique/health update
* Marcelo Mayer’s offseason mission + 2026 outlook
* Breslow on Bregman
* Trevor Story’s certainty
* pickleball!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/10/s...
Previewing the GM meetings (and building on Trevor Story’s Red Sox rocketship metaphor): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/09/s...
Red Sox’ rocket ship reaches launching pad in Las Vegas to begin offseason fueling at GM meetings - The Boston Globe
Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and front-office restructuring will be among the topics for the Red Sox' Craig Breslow and his inner circle as decision-makers from across MLB gather.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Previewing the GM meetings (and building on Trevor Story’s Red Sox rocketship metaphor): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/09/s...
Catch up on a sneaky-busy day of Red Sox stuff: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/06/s...
Red Sox set starter Lucas Giolito free into open market unencumbered by qualifying offer - The Boston Globe
The deadline for the Red Sox to make that decision coincided with the official opening of free agency in Major League Baseball. It means an opening in the top half of the starting rotation is for sure...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Catch up on a sneaky-busy day of Red Sox stuff: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/06/s...
Source confirms: Lucas Giolito did not receive the qualifying offer from the Red Sox.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Source confirms: Lucas Giolito did not receive the qualifying offer from the Red Sox.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
He is a free agent without the QO weighing him down. The Red Sox won't get a bonus draft pick if he signs with another club.
The Red Sox designated Luis Guerrero for assignment, they announced.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Red Sox designated Luis Guerrero for assignment, they announced.
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Trevor Story, in an appearance on 310 to Left that will air tomorrow, explained the decision not to opt out: "It’s pretty simple. There’s not another organization I want to be a part of. I’m just in love with the place, and got some unfinished business." www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/05/s...
Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story explains decision not to opt out of his contract - The Boston Globe
“At this point in my career, it’s not about making decisions based on money. It never has been,” Story said on NESN’s “310 to left” podcast, in an interview that will air on Thursday.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Trevor Story, in an appearance on 310 to Left that will air tomorrow, explained the decision not to opt out: "It’s pretty simple. There’s not another organization I want to be a part of. I’m just in love with the place, and got some unfinished business." www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/05/s...
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Alex Bregman opted out of his contract today.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Alex Bregman opted out of his contract today.
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Already, there have been 6 winner-take-all games this postseason -- with a shot at a record-tying 7th in the World Series. On a wildly competitive postseason that ranks among the most entertaining in years: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/30/s...
One of the most competitive and dramatic baseball postseasons in recent memory goes on and on, and we love it - The Boston Globe
So far this month, there have been six winner-take-all games: three best-of-three Wild Card Series, two best-of-five Division Series, and the seven-game Blue Jays-Mariners American League Championship...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Already, there have been 6 winner-take-all games this postseason -- with a shot at a record-tying 7th in the World Series. On a wildly competitive postseason that ranks among the most entertaining in years: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/30/s...
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Good story here from @timbhealey.bsky.social on new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz and the baseball foundation he laid as a high school player in Massachusetts:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Albernaz interviewed for manager openings with the White Sox and Marlins last offseason but withdrew, preferring to wait for the right opportunity.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Good story here from @timbhealey.bsky.social on new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz and the baseball foundation he laid as a high school player in Massachusetts:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
How about this for a Massachusetts baseball connection:
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Albernaz interviewed for manager openings with the White Sox and Marlins last offseason but withdrew, preferring to wait for the right opportunity.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
How about this for a Massachusetts baseball connection:
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
Jerry Remy’s 1969 high school double-play partner coached the Orioles’ manager (debuting in 2026) starting when he was 9.
More on Somerset’s Craig Albernaz: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Albernaz interviewed for manager openings with the White Sox and Marlins last offseason but withdrew, preferring to wait for the right opportunity.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz built career of ‘passion’ on foundation laid in Massachusetts: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/29/s...
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Sunday Baseball Notes posted at BostonGlobe.com. The Giants made a revolutionary move, hiring U. of Tenn. coach Tony Vitello as manager. Northeastern coach Mike Glavine, a former professional player, helped us break it down. Plus Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/s...
Count Northeastern’s Mike Glavine among those intrigued by Tony Vitello’s jump from college coach to MLB manager - The Boston Globe
Buster Posey's Giants hired Vitello to manage despite his lack of experience in pro ball as either a player or coach. "It's groundbreaking," Glavine said.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Sunday Baseball Notes posted at BostonGlobe.com. The Giants made a revolutionary move, hiring U. of Tenn. coach Tony Vitello as manager. Northeastern coach Mike Glavine, a former professional player, helped us break it down. Plus Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/s...
Congratulations to Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly, who is going to the World Series for the first time — 46 years after entering professional baseball.
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Congratulations to Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly, who is going to the World Series for the first time — 46 years after entering professional baseball.
Progressive’s “becoming your parents” commercials hit harder every year.
October 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Progressive’s “becoming your parents” commercials hit harder every year.
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Thanks to @alexspeier.bsky.social for picking up the Sunday Baseball Notes this week while I had some time off. Much appreciated and of course he did a great job:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/18/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/18/s...
Mookie Betts’s stellar play at shortstop another part of his game that escaped the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
Betts this year became the first player in big league history to start at least 140 games at short in his age-32 season (or later) after making fewer than 100 appearances at the position prior.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Thanks to @alexspeier.bsky.social for picking up the Sunday Baseball Notes this week while I had some time off. Much appreciated and of course he did a great job:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/18/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/18/s...
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Mookie Betts is the first player ever to play 140+ games at SS at age 32 or later - after fewer than 100 games at SS before that. He solved a problem that didn’t even exist until his unique shape-shifting permitted him to create it. Sunday Notes: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/18/s...
Mookie Betts’s stellar play at shortstop another part of his game that escaped the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
Betts this year became the first player in big league history to start at least 140 games at short in his age-32 season (or later) after making fewer than 100 appearances at the position prior.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Mookie Betts is the first player ever to play 140+ games at SS at age 32 or later - after fewer than 100 games at SS before that. He solved a problem that didn’t even exist until his unique shape-shifting permitted him to create it. Sunday Notes: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/18/s...
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Another member of the Red Sox is leaving for the Nationals. This time, it's minor league field coordinator Andrew Wright heading to DC to join new Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/17/s...
Another member of the Red Sox’ scouting and player development team is heading to the Nationals - The Boston Globe
Field coordinator Andrew Wright had been with the Red Sox since being hired away from the Yankees after the 2022 season.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Another member of the Red Sox is leaving for the Nationals. This time, it's minor league field coordinator Andrew Wright heading to DC to join new Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/17/s...
Max Scherzer still doing it is awesome.
October 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Max Scherzer still doing it is awesome.
I’ve been thinking about this, from Alex Cora on the day the Red Sox’ season ended up ending, ever since.
It sounds like an invite, doesn’t it??
Alex Cora: I accept. I’m in. Thank you.
It sounds like an invite, doesn’t it??
Alex Cora: I accept. I’m in. Thank you.
October 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I’ve been thinking about this, from Alex Cora on the day the Red Sox’ season ended up ending, ever since.
It sounds like an invite, doesn’t it??
Alex Cora: I accept. I’m in. Thank you.
It sounds like an invite, doesn’t it??
Alex Cora: I accept. I’m in. Thank you.
The Red Sox have Gold Glove finalists: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/15/s...
The Red Sox have three Gold Glove finalists: Ceddanne Rafaela, Carlos Narváez, and Wilyer Abreu - The Boston Globe
Final results will be announced Nov. 2. Winners are determined mostly by a vote of managers and coaches, with advanced defensive metrics also factoring in.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Red Sox have Gold Glove finalists: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/15/s...
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Red Sox director of amateur scouting Devin Pearson - who worked alongside Paul Toboni, then replaced him as the person in charge of the Sox drafts from 2023-25 - has been hired as assistant GM of the Nationals. The Sox are expected to replace Pearson internally. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
Sox director of amateur scouting Devin Pearson leaving to join Paul Toboni with Nationals - The Boston Globe
Pearson had been with the Sox since 2017, rising quickly as a key contributor to the team’s preparations for the draft while working closely with Toboni.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Red Sox director of amateur scouting Devin Pearson - who worked alongside Paul Toboni, then replaced him as the person in charge of the Sox drafts from 2023-25 - has been hired as assistant GM of the Nationals. The Sox are expected to replace Pearson internally. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
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The first of what should be many Beat Writer's Notebooks from @timbhealey.bsky.social Great stuff on the Sox here:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
How Pete Alonso would fit in Boston, and other observations from a reporter’s first season covering the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
Alonso, one of the preeminent sluggers of the decade, is looking for a new contract and perhaps a new team.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The first of what should be many Beat Writer's Notebooks from @timbhealey.bsky.social Great stuff on the Sox here:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
How Pete Alonso would fit with the Red Sox, and other observations from my first season covering the Red Sox: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
How Pete Alonso would fit in Boston, and other observations from a reporter’s first season covering the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
Alonso, one of the preeminent sluggers of the decade, is looking for a new contract and perhaps a new team.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
How Pete Alonso would fit with the Red Sox, and other observations from my first season covering the Red Sox: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/s...
“He had big shoes to fill in left field, and he did a damn good job.”
Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/09/s...
Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/09/s...
Former Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell dies at 62 after cancer diagnosis - The Boston Globe
Greenwell, who spent his entire 12-year major league career with the Red Sox, announced in August that he had been diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
“He had big shoes to fill in left field, and he did a damn good job.”
Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/09/s...
Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/09/s...