Jonathan Papelbon has great reaction to Nationals’ dugout fight
Jonathan Papelbon had a great reaction and offered some sage advice after a scuffle broke out in the Nationals dugout on Friday.
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Red Sox great slams Alex Verdugo in profane social media post
Even over a half-decade after he retired, Jonathan Papelbon is still bringing the heat. Veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo, who was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees earlier this month, made some comments this week that angered many …
Ex-Red Sox star rips team management over trade deadline comments
The Boston Red Sox are still in the thick of the playoff race despite a somewhat muddled trade deadline strategy, and one former player thinks that is happening in spite of management, not because of them. Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon …
Ex-World Series champion pitches in kilt at Savannah Bananas game
The Savannah Bananas are one of the hottest things in pro baseball, and it seems like former MLB players are dying to get a taste of the action. On Friday night, it was former World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon who made an appearance in a …
Jonathan Papelbon has profane message for Fernando Tatis Jr., father
Jonathan Papelbon has not pitched since the 2016 season, but the former closer is still throwing heat in retirement. Papelbon on Tuesday sent a strongly-worded tweet aimed at Fernando Tatis Jr. and the slugger’s father. Papelbon’s tweet …
Video: Jonathan Papelbon threw a real heater on ceremonial first pitch
The Boston Red Sox on Monday night hosted their first game of the ALCS against the Houston Astros. They brought out a familiar hero to help pump up the crowd with the ceremonial first pitch. Jonathan Papelbon, who was a four-time All-Star with the …
Jonathan Papelbon reportedly unlikely to find new team in 2016
It sounds like Jonathan Papelbon’s 2016 season is over whether he likes it or not. The recently-released reliever still hasn’t signed with a team despite interest, and one suitor, the Boston Red Sox, appear content to move on. Team …
Red Sox have discussed bringing Jonathan Papelbon back
Jonathan Papelbon is expected to make a decision by Wednesday on where he wants to play next, and there have been some rumblings that he could return to the Boston Red Sox. John Farrell isn’t exactly denying those reports. In an appearance on …
Jonathan Papelbon played pro-Donald Trump song in clubhouse
We already knew that Jonathan Papelbon was an opinionated and outspoken ballplayer not unlike his former Boston Red Sox teammate Curt Schilling. What we didn’t realize was that his attitude spilled over to sharing his tastes with his teammates …
Jon Lester endorses Jonathan Papelbon, thinks he could help Cubs
A number of contending teams are being linked with recently released reliever Jonathan Papelbon, but there are some questions as to whether his character would be detrimental to one of those teams. Chicago Cubs pitcher and Papelbon’s former …
Jonathan Papelbon reportedly interested in returning to Red Sox
Could a reunion be on the cards for Jonathan Papelbon? Rob Bradford of WEEI reported Saturday that the newly-released reliever would be interested in returning to Boston and joining the Red Sox. According source close to situation, Papelbon would …
Jonathan Papelbon to be released by Nationals
Jonathan Papelbon’s time in Washington appears to be coming to an end. The Washington Post’s Chelsea Janes says the Nationals told Papelbon they planned to designate him for assignment, and the closer responded by asking for his outright …
Dusty Baker considering removing Jonathan Papelbon from closer role?
Jonathan Papelbon may not be long for the Washington Nationals closer role. After Papelbon blew a save on Tuesday night against Cleveland, Nationals manager Dusty Baker seemed to call into question whether Papelbon was the solution in the role. …
Jayson Werth apparently calls Jonathan Papelbon ‘The D.C. Strangler’ (Video)
Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals seem to have bestowed an extremely fitting nickname upon Jonathan Papelbon. Werth was interviewed on the field after he delivered a walkoff two-run single to beat the Phillies on Sunday, and he made an …
Jersey Bryce Harper wore when choked by Jonathan Papelbon up for auction
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning the jersey Bryce Harper wore when he was choked by Jonathan Papelbon, it’s your lucky day. Lelands, an online auction house, has obtained the jersey and is offering it up to the highest bidder. It’s …
Jonathan Papelbon talked out of wearing ‘Obama can’t ban these guns’ shirt
The Washington Nationals are playing with fire this season by keeping Jonathan Papelbon, and they were reminded of the type of handful the veteran closer can be before he issued an apology last week. Papelbon kicked off spring training by apologizing …