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Top MBTA executive James "Jay" Neider was dismissed from his job on Friday. Since 2019, Neider has overlooked major construction on the MBTA system.
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Jill Biden expected to attend Nashville school shooting vigil
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Perhaps Robert Kraft should hold Bill Belichick to the same standard the coach has espoused for players for years: Everyone must reestablish their level of performance each season. No one coasts on their reputation or résumé, writes .
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From : A federal court entered a consent order last week after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found violations of the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Home of the Week: New two-bedroom Cape gets a crisp, modern look
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Ahead of Opening Day, we want to know your predictions for the Red Sox's 2023 season.
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Republican lawmakers in Kentucky on Wednesday swept aside the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill regulating some of the most personal aspects of life for transgender young people.
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Two people hospitalized after Eastham house fire, officials say
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We took a deep look at the team and its future.
Dive in here.
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Is Bloom’s job in danger?
After all, his predecessors — Dave Dombrowski and Ben Cherington — were replaced in their fourth seasons despite having World Series titles on their résumés.
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Is the farm system getting better? It’s ranked 10th this year by Baseball America, the best mark since 2016.
But much of the work has gone on behind the scenes.
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Are the Red Sox still trying to acquire stars?
Teams that believe they’re built to win tend to be more inclined to take those risks in pursuit of stars.
The Sox are moving closer to that, but aren’t there yet. Bloom’s biggest swings have been Trevor Story and Masataka Yoshida.
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Payroll size is ultimately less important than whether money is well-spent.
In 2018, the Red Sox were the most expensive World Series winner in baseball history. In 2022, they were the most expensive last-place finisher in baseball history.
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Are the Red Sox still top spenders?
Yes. But let's put that into perspective.
found they were spending in line with typical team behavior. But it comes at a time when other teams are spending ~more~.
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Is massive roster turnover a constant?
Since Bloom’s arrival, here's the breakdown of the team's new players on each Opening Day.
2020 · 13 new players
2021 · 9 new players
2022 · 8 new players
And this season? We're likely to see 10 newcomers.
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The Red Sox have won two World Series in the past 10 years, and made a surprise run to the ALCS in 2021 — Chaim Bloom’s second season at the helm.
But they have also finished last five times in the past 11 seasons — most in the majors since 2012.
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Here's what we wanted to know:
⚾️ Is massive roster turnover — and with it a less-recognizable team for fans — a constant?
💵 Are the Red Sox still top spenders?
🌟 Are they still in the business of acquiring stars?
📈 How much has the farm system actually improved?
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What are the Red Sox doing? And where are they going?
Ahead of Thursday's season opener, set out to answer those questions. 🧵
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A Boston pizza shop owner charged with allegedly assaulting undocumented employees has been indicted on several new charges, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Three people arrested after state trooper dragged 100 feet during traffic stop in Fall River, officials say
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Mike Giardi, a Norwood native who built a reputation as a trustworthy reporter during his years of Patriots coverage, has been let go by the NFL Network in an ongoing round of budget cuts.
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George Nassar, 86, who said that his former cellmate Albert DeSalvo had confessed to being the Boston Strangler, died in 2018.
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The Vatican says Pope Francis will be hospitalized for several days for treatment of a pulmonary infection after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days.
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The Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money paid on Donald Trump’s behalf is scheduled to consider other matters next week before taking a previously scheduled two-week hiatus, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
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Ski fatalities show small but marked increase in recent years, though they remain rare
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The primary for Rhode Island's First Congressional District seat will take place Sept. 5 and the general election will be held on Nov. 7, Governor Dan McKee announced Wednesday.
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From in : I covered Mel King as a radical, instead of a visionary ahead of his time
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Nurse staffing shortages could push a fifth more nurses to leave the field
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From in | Supreme Court’s new target: the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Is constant roster turnover something we should expect from the Red Sox going forward?
Chaim Bloom doesn't "anticipate change as jarring" as the first three seasons of his tenure.
But the changing face of the Red Sox has left fans wondering what's next. trib.al/SHzUAHx
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Following mass shootings, sorrow and sympathy is widespread, but don’t expect new gun controls in Republican-led states, such as Tennessee or Texas.
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The James Beard Foundation announced the nominees for its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards. Rachel Miller, of Nightshade Noodle Bar, is a nominee for the Outstanding Chef award. Food critic rounds up the rest of the local nominees.
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The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an effort to return a basic war power to Congress from the White House 20 years after an authorization many now say was a mistake.
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Aaron Hernandez’s brother is facing criminal and motor vehicle charges in Connecticut after allegedly throwing a brick onto ESPN's campus.
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Forecast: A strong cold front will slip across New England overnight with gusty rain showers, writes . Temperatures by Thursday morning will be below freezing with a brisk flow from the north.
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After tragedy, Black family sees opportunity to build generational wealth
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