Welp. This season is officially off the rails. Ohio State thoroughly handled Indiana. Oklahoma trounced Alabama. Florida dashed Mississippi's playoff hopes. Auburn upset Texas A&M. Arizona State and Kansas sent the Big 12 into chaos with their wins over BYU and Colorado. Notre Dame resoundingly ended Army's magical run. And that was all in one week! There are more than 60 voters on the AP Top 25 panel. There’s at least one voter from each state that has an FBS team and a handful of national folks. For the state of Nebraska, there’s one voter. Each week I will break down my ballot compared with the actual Top 25 and write on some pressing topics. Without further ado, here is my ballot ahead of Week 14: And here is the actual AP Top 25 for Week 14: Nothing makes sense. I think Ohio State is the best team in the nation right now. However, the Buckeyes remain No. 2 behind undefeated Oregon. Penn State, even at 10-1, doesn't feel inspiring. Barely beating Minnesota? Not cause to be optimistic. I think Indiana still deserves more credit than it gets. The whole "who have they played" narrative is tired. Of their 10 wins, three teams are bowl-eligible in Nebraska, Washington and Michigan. And Michigan State is at five wins ahead of a Week 14 game against Rutgers. I don't know what to make of the SEC or the Big 12. The SEC might be lucky to get three teams into the College Football Playoff. Two feels reasonable, but three feels like a stretch — especially depending on the final week of the regular season. Every game is winnable for the ranked SEC teams. But every game is losable, too. Auburn could beat Alabama. Texas A&M could beat Texas. Vanderbilt could beat Tennessee. And, man, how about Florida? The Gators, after everything, could finish the season 7-5. Heck, even winless Mississippi State could pull off an Egg Bowl miracle over Mississippi. But regardless of what happens, thanks to tiebreakers, Georgia has clinched the SEC championship game. There's a possibility that the Big 12 gets left out of the CFP. If Boise State runs the table in the Mountain West and Tulane runs the table in the American, there's a possibility that both of them, in two weeks, are ranked ahead of whichever Big 12 team decides it wants to win the conference. Kansas, after being left for dead at 2-6, has rattled off three straight wins over ranked teams and could be bowl-eligible with a win over Baylor. Who's going to even make the Big 12 title game? Four teams are tied at 6-2 heading into the final week of the regular season, and there's plenty of potential chaos on the horizon. And Army... congrats on a great start to the season. Apologies that it had to end the way it did against Notre Dame. Now, was Army's schedule — in retrospect — pretty cupcakey? You betcha. Florida Atlantic, Rice, Temple, Tulsa and East Carolina have all already fired their coaches. And UAB probably should, too. Did I still have them ranked this week? I did. Mostly out of the notion that winning games, above all else, is the most important piece of the puzzle here. And because, honestly, the bottom of the poll is an absolute dumpster fire that's impossible to ascertain. Also, with one week left in the regular season, 77 teams have clinched bowl eligibility out of the possible 82 spots. Two more teams are guaranteed to reach their sixth win this week as there are two games both featuring 5-win teams. There are also 12 other teams that could win and reach a sixth win. It's been a while since there were too many bowl-eligible teams — another sign of the chaos that's unfolded this year. Three teams rose five or more spots this week and one team made a return to the Top 25. Arizona State: The biggest riser of the week? The Sun Devils. They jumped up seven spots to No. 14 after their chaotic victory over BYU. That's three straight wins for Arizona State, two of which came over teams that were ranked at the time. Clemson : The Tigers jumped five spots this week to No. 12 after their convincing victory over The Citadel paired with other teams dropping spots with losses. Iowa State : The Cyclones also rose five spots after narrowly beating an injury-riddled Utah squad. That's two straight wins for the Cyclones, putting them at 9-2 and in a must-win spot this week in Farmaggedon. Missouri: Tigers fans must have whiplash. Missouri is back in the Top 25 this week after a brief stint on the outside looking in. The Tigers vaulted back in at No. 24 after beating Mississippi State, 39-20, to move to 8-3 on the season. Seven teams dropped five or more spots this week, and one team dropped out. Army: Losing like that to Notre Dame? That'll send you tumbling. Army fell seven spots this week, narrowly holding onto the No. 25 spot. Colorado: Colorado also dropped seven spots after losing to Kansas, 37-21, falling to No. 23. The Buffaloes are still in the hunt, but they're in a must-win situation against Oklahoma State this week. Alabama : The Crimson Tide is on red alert this week after they not only lost to Oklahoma, which is bad enough, but only scored three points in the game. For that, Alabama fell six spots to No. 13. Indiana : Well, the fun story of an undefeated Indiana is over. The Hoosiers lost to Ohio State and dropped five spots to No. 10. The Hoosiers could still eclipse their 11th win of the season this week when they host the struggling Purdue Boilermakers to close out the regular season. Mississippi: Mississippi said goodbye to its playoff hopes with a loss to Florida, tumbling six spots down the rankings to No. 15. BYU : The Cougars have now lost two in a row — one to Kansas and now to Arizona State. The Cougars, once the Big 12's best story of the season, fell five spots this week to No. 19. Texas A&M: Texas A&M, after losing a close game to Auburn, 43-41, dropped five spots to No. 20. Oddly enough, though, Texas A&M is still in position to make the SEC title game. Just have to get through ~checks notes~ Texas this week to get there. Washington State: The Cougars lost the de facto Pac-2 Championship Game, so they fell out this week. I didn't want any three-loss teams on my ballot at all last week, but after the chaos of this week, it was impossible to do that again. So, I kept all the three-loss teams below No. 15. And that makes my ballot a little funky compared to the consensus poll. The biggest "miss" I had was Tennessee. I had the Volunteers at No. 11, while they came in at No. 7. Their most recent win came over a struggling UTEP that's 2-9 on the season. Before that, they lost to Georgia. Before that, they beat the only winless team in SEC play in Mississippi State. Now, I'm of the mindset that you have to win the games on your schedule, but they're pretty tough to figure out. Also, I had Memphis ranked instead of Missouri. Here are the games I have circled for this week: No. 16 South Carolina (8-3, 5-3) at No. 12 Clemson (9-2, 7-1) : It's been a long time since the Palmetto Bowl featured two ranked teams — 11 years, in fact. Going to be a fun one in Clemson. 11 a.m. kick Saturday on ESPN. No. 3 Texas (10-1, 6-1) at No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2): The Lone Star Showdown is back after a 12-year hiatus, and the stakes are incredibly high as the winner will advance to the SEC title game to face Georgia. 6:30 p.m. kick on Saturday on ABC. Kansas State (8-3, 5-3) at No. 17 Iowa State (9-2, 6-2) : The Big 12 is a mess, and this game will directly influence who makes the Big 12 title game. 6:30 p.m. kick on FOX. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
NonePresident-elect Donald Trump responded Monday to special counsel Jack Smith's move to dismiss the two felony cases against him. "These cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought," he wrote on his social media platform. "It was a political hijacking, and a low point in the History of our Country that such a thing could have happened, and yet, I persevered, against all odds, and WON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump added. MORE: Special counsel Jack Smith moves to drop Trump election, documents cases citing 'categorical' DOJ policy Vice President-elect JD Vance said Trump could have "spent the rest of his life in prison" had the outcome of the 2024 race been different. "If Donald J. Trump had lost an election, he may very well have spent the rest of his life in prison," Vance wrote on X. "These prosecutions were always political. Now it's time to ensure what happened to President Trump never happens in this country again." Smith, in back-to-back court filings, cited the Justice Department's "categorical" policy that he said bars the prosecution of a sitting president as the reason for his request to drop the federal election interference case and the classified documents case. Trump pleaded not guilty to four charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, brought by Smith in connection with Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden. The case was plagued with delays and developments, including a Supreme Court decision that a president is entitled to some immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts during their time in office. Trump also pleaded not guilty to the 40 criminal counts related to his handling of classified material after leaving the White House. The case was dismissed by a federal judge in Florida in July, though Smith had been appealing the decision. During his presidential campaign, Trump told supporters he was their "retribution" and that he was "being indicted for you." MORE: Trump's trials: Prosecutors wind down federal cases as state cases could be placed on hold Steven Cheung, the incoming White House communications director, called Smith's decision a "major victory for the rule of law" and said Americans want Trump to end "weaponization of our justice system." Some of Trump's allies on Capitol Hill also celebrated the development. "Huge win for America, President Trump, and the fight against the weaponization of the justice system," House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote on X. "This was ALWAYS about politics and not the law." California Democratic Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, however, said the Justice Department and the courts "failed to uphold the principle that no one is above the law." Schiff was a member of the House Jan. 6 Committee that spent more than a year investigating the Capitol attack. The panel, which voted to recommend charges against Trump, identified Trump and his actions after the 2020 election as the "central cause" of what transpired on Jan. 6, 2021. "DOJ by neglecting to promptly investigate the events of Jan 6, and the courts by willfully delaying progress of the case and providing immunity," Schiff wrote on X. "The public deserved better."Saints assistant Todd Grantham to become defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State
By Conor Ryan The Red Sox lost out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes Sunday night. But with the Winter Meetings in full swing, Boston has to pivot quickly if it wants to leave Dallas with a few marquee free agents. And according to WEEI’s Rob Bradford, the Red Sox are already setting their sights on one veteran, right-handed slugger in infielder Alex Bregman. “Per sources, one of the players the Red Sox might immediately be prioritizing is Alex Bregman,” Bradford wrote Sunday night. “The longtime Astro —who will be 31 years old on Opening Day in 2025 — would necessitate surrendering a draft pick since he was tagged with a qualifying offer by Houston. But Bregman does check off a lot of key boxes for the Sox. “He hits from the right side, could slide in as the Sox’ starting second baseman, a position he is open to playing, and represents the type of veteran leadership the Red Sox are looking to add, particularly among the position player group.” Bregman, who has won two World Series over the span of his nine-year career with the Astros, is coming off a 2024 season where he batted .260 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI over 145 games. He did win a Gold Glove at third base this past season, finishing the year with six defensive runs saved at the hot corner. Bregman’s presence could prompt the Red Sox to shift Rafael Devers from third to either DH or first base — with the latter scenario becoming a viable option if Boston deals Triston Casas for pitching help. The Red Sox have some ties with Bregman; Alex Cora was his bench coach in Houston in 2017. Boston actually drafted Bregman in the 29th round of the 2012 MLB Draft out of high school, but he kept his collegiate commitment to LSU and was ultimately drafted second overall in the 2015 Draft by Houston. Speaking at the Winter Meetings on Monday, Cora spoke highly of Bregman and reputation as an impact player both on and off the field. “Alex is a good player, man. He’s a complete player,” Cora said. “He’s been on winning teams his whole career. Good defender. Offensively, he’s really good. He’s a guy a lot of people are talking about. I do believe he can impact a big league team, a championship-caliber team. He’s that type of player.” In 21 career games, Alex Bregman is slashing .375/.490/.750/1.240 with 9 doubles, 7 HR, and 17 BB/17 K in Fenway Park. Just saying. 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/noWsJA2Ff8 The Red Sox could also add Bregman to the roster without moving either Devers or Casas if they slot him over to second base. Last season, Boston used 11 different players at second base — with the team finding little clarity at that position throughout the 2024 campaign. Cora stressed that Bregman shouldn’t have any issue moving over to second base, even if his value might be maximized at third base. “He should be OK,” said Cora. “We actually had that conversation [about playing second] in ‘17. We made some adjustments at third base. Where he was playing, he was feeling uncomfortable. At the end, it paid off for him. “He’s a Gold Glover defender at third. But I always envisioned him playing in the middle of the diamond. He can adjust. He has the baseball IQ to do that. People might think the double play might be an issue, but I don’t think so. I think he can do whatever.” Even if Bregman is a right-handed batter with power, there are plenty of risks that come with signing him. Not only will he already be 31 at the start of the 2025 season, but his OBP in 2024 was 51 points lower than his career averages. But if the Red Sox are looking for more pop at the plate and a veteran presence to lead a roster with an influx of young talent on the way, he could be a risk worth taking for Boston. Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.
A late-game rally derailed by a missed field goal and Cowboys stun Commanders 34-26
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants organization got exactly what it deserved in getting blown out by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants were embarrassed in Sunday's 30-7 loss , taunted by Mayfield after a touchdown run just before halftime. And then they saw their fans walk out on them again when the Bucs extended their lead to 30-0 and sent New York (2-9) to its sixth straight loss. The losing streak is the longest for the Giants since 2019, when they dropped a franchise-record nine straight games to finish 4-12. That led to the firing of coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Third-year coach Brian Daboll is clearly in trouble, with the Giants guaranteed a second straight losing season. They were 6-11 in a 2023 season that featured a lot of injuries. Daboll, who denies he has lost the team, isn't the only one whose job is in jeopardy. General manager Joe Schoen is on the hot seat and so is this entire franchise, which is celebrating its 100th year. It's one thing to lose. It's quite another to give up, and that's what the organization did when it decided to bench Daniel Jones a week ago and then release him on Friday after the 27-year-old asked co-owner John Mara to let him walk away. While he wasn't playing well, Jones was the Giants' best quarterback. He gave them more a of chance to win than either Tommy DeVito or Drew Lock. Removing him from the picture was all but certain to make the Giants worse, even if it was a good business decision. If Jones was hurt and unable the pass his physical before the 2025 season, the team would have been on the hook for a $23 million cap hit. The problem is the players care about now. By getting rid of Jones and elevating DeVito to the starting role, the front office was telling the team it didn't care about winning with seven games left in the season. So the players gave a lackluster effort. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence called the team soft. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers said he was sick of losing. Left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said he saw a lack of effort by some players. What they all were saying was they were angry at being betrayed. Money is never more important than winning, and the Giants made that mistake. At this point in the season? Nothing. The offense once again. The Giants have scored a league-low 163 points, including only 60 in six games at MetLife Stadium, where they are winless this season. They have scored in double figures at home twice. Daboll's team has been held scoreless in the first half in three of 11 games and it has been held without a first-half touchdown seven times. Daboll said he will continue to call the offensive plays. S Tyler Nubin. The rookie has had a team-high 12 tackles in each of the last two games. His 81 tackles for the season are just two behind team leader Bobby Okereke. RB Tyrone Tracy. The rookie leads Giants running backs with 587 yards on 116 carries — a 5.1-yard average for the fifth-round pick. But holding onto the ball has been a big issue. Tracy's fumble in overtime cost New York a chance to win in Germany against Carolina. He also lost the ball in the third quarter at the Bucs 5-yard line with New York down 23-0. It earned him a seat on the bench. LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) left Sunday's game in the first quarter. Chris Hubbard filled in at tackle and the Giants luckily got back DL Kayvon Thibodeaux this past week after he missed five games with a broken wrist. DeVito was banged up but Daboll expects him to start against the Cowboys. 10 — The Giants have gone 10 consecutive games without an interception, tying the NFL record held by the 1976-77 San Francisco 49ers and the 2017 Oakland — now Las Vegas — Raiders. The Giants and Raiders now share the single-season mark. A national showcase on Thanksgiving Day for the NFC-worst Giants at Dallas. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has been hired as head coach at Appalachian State and will receive a five-year contract, athletic director Doug Gillin announced Saturday. The 44-year-old Loggains replaces Shawn Clark, who was fired Monday after the Mountaineers finished 5-6 for their first losing season since 2013. Loggains was South Carolina's offensive coordinator for two seasons and an assistant at Arkansas, his alma mater, for two seasons before that. He spent 16 years in the NFL as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Tennessee, Cleveland, Chicago, Miami and the New York Jets. “He brings experience as a leader and play-caller at the highest levels of professional and college football," Gillin said. "He is a great recruiter and believes strongly in building relationships. He is aligned with our core values of academic integrity, competitive excellence, social responsibility and world-class experience. This is a great day for App State.” Loggains' offense at South Carolina featured LaNorris Sellers, one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterbacks, and running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders. Sellers and Sanders led the Southeastern Conference's third-ranked rushing offense. Story continues below video Loggains spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons as Arkansas' tight ends coach, and he worked with Sam Darnold, Jay Cutler, Mitchell Trubisky, Brian Hoyer and Vince Young during his time in the NFL. The Mountaineers, the preseason favorites in the Sun Belt Conference's East Division, tied for fifth with a 3-5 record in league play. App State was 40-24 under Clark, but the Mountaineers have failed to reach a bowl game two of the past three seasons. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Stock analysts at StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Profire Energy ( NASDAQ:PFIE – Get Free Report ) in a research report issued to clients and investors on Sunday. The brokerage set a “buy” rating on the oil and gas company’s stock. Separately, Lake Street Capital reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $2.55 target price on shares of Profire Energy in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Profire Energy Profire Energy Price Performance Institutional Inflows and Outflows Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Advisor Resource Council acquired a new stake in shares of Profire Energy during the second quarter worth $38,000. Williams & Novak LLC bought a new position in Profire Energy during the 2nd quarter worth about $46,000. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Profire Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at about $46,000. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Profire Energy by 359.3% in the third quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 48,870 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $82,000 after purchasing an additional 38,230 shares in the last quarter. Finally, O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Profire Energy by 16.1% during the first quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 175,795 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $325,000 after buying an additional 24,376 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 38.51% of the company’s stock. Profire Energy Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Profire Energy, Inc, a technology company, engages in the engineering and design of burner, and combustion management systems and solutions for natural and forced draft applications in the United States and Canada. It primarily focuses on the upstream, midstream, and downstream transmission segments of the oil and gas industry. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Profire Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Profire Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
On November 21, 2024, Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKTS) faced a setback as the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware finalized a judgment against the company in the matter of Qorvo Inc. vs. Akoustis Technologies, Inc. DE Case 1:21-cv-01417-JPM (the “Qorvo Litigation”). Following a trial, the District Court entered an amended final judgment requiring Akoustis to pay $38,595,023.00 due to alleged infringement and misappropriation by the company. Additionally, $11,743,745.54 in attorneys’ fees awarded by the District Court, along with pre-judgment interest for patent infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets under North Carolina law were part of the judgment. The court also ordered post-judgment interest on the damages awards, collectively referred to as the “Fees and Interest Awards”, at a rate of 5.138%. The financial implications of the judgment have left Akoustis Technologies assessing its business, results of operations, and financial condition. The company is considering its options, including seeking protection under bankruptcy laws depending on its ability to secure financing or explore strategic alternatives. While the company acknowledges the uncertainty the judgment has introduced regarding its financial outlook, it aims to navigate these challenges. Akoustis cautions that forward-looking statements in this context involve risks and uncertainties that could lead to materially different outcomes. The company is committed to keeping shareholders informed and will update as necessary in compliance with regulatory requirements. This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Akoustis Technologies’s 8K filing here . About Akoustis Technologies ( Get Free Report ) Akoustis Technologies, Inc, through its subsidiary, Akoustis, Inc, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells radio frequency (RF) filter products for the mobile wireless device industry in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Foundry Fabrication Services and RF Filters segments. Further ReadingChicago mayor’s chief of staff says ‘peace circle’ plan was for other problems a former top staffer faced
Huntington Bancshares Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsNokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 25.11.2024https://arab.news/zekxs MARRAKECH, Morocco: The Marrakech International Film Festival bestowed its top prize Friday on “Happy Holidays,” a Palestinian drama set in Israel whose screenplay won an award at the Venice Film Festival in September. The film, directed by Scandar Copti, follows Israeli and Palestinian characters facing familial and societal pressures in present-day Haifa and stars both professional and non-professional actors. It is the first Palestinian film to win Marrakech’s Etoile D’Or award. Screenwriter Mona Copti in an acceptance speech said the film team’s joy at winning was tempered by war in the Middle East and she denounced what she called the dehumanization of Palestinians. The festival awarded its jury prize to two additional films from Somalia and Argentina. (X @Marrakech_Fest) Eight features, each a director’s first or second film, competed in the festival. The winning films tackled social issues through the lens of family, a theme that the festival’s artistic director Remi Bonhomme underlined at its opening. The festival awarded its jury prize to two additional films from Somalia and Argentina. The nine-member jury awarded Mo Harawe’s “The Village Next to Paradise” — a story about a family living under the threat of drone strikes dreaming of a better life — and Silvina Schnicer’s “The Cottage” about children who commit an unspeakable act at a rich family’s summer vacation home. “The Village Next to Paradise” participated last year in the Marrakech festival’s Atlas Workshops, an initiative to develop filmmakers from Morocco, the Middle East and Africa and promote their work. In his acceptance speech, Harawe lauded the film’s Somali cast and crew and highlighted the significance of the award for Somalia. Cecilia Rainero, the lead actor of “The Cottage,” thanked the jury and said it was meaningful amid Argentinian President Javier Milei’s moves to defund the country’s film industry.By Conor Ryan The Red Sox lost out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes Sunday night. But with the Winter Meetings in full swing, Boston has to pivot quickly if it wants to leave Dallas with a few marquee free agents. And according to WEEI’s Rob Bradford, the Red Sox are already setting their sights on one veteran, right-handed slugger in infielder Alex Bregman. “Per sources, one of the players the Red Sox might immediately be prioritizing is Alex Bregman,” Bradford wrote Sunday night. “The longtime Astro —who will be 31 years old on Opening Day in 2025 — would necessitate surrendering a draft pick since he was tagged with a qualifying offer by Houston. But Bregman does check off a lot of key boxes for the Sox. “He hits from the right side, could slide in as the Sox’ starting second baseman, a position he is open to playing, and represents the type of veteran leadership the Red Sox are looking to add, particularly among the position player group.” Bregman, who has won two World Series over the span of his nine-year career with the Astros, is coming off a 2024 season where he batted .260 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI over 145 games. He did win a Gold Glove at third base this past season, finishing the year with six defensive runs saved at the hot corner. Bregman’s presence could prompt the Red Sox to shift Rafael Devers from third to either DH or first base — with the latter scenario becoming a viable option if Boston deals Triston Casas for pitching help. The Red Sox have some ties with Bregman; Alex Cora was his bench coach in Houston in 2017. Boston actually drafted Bregman in the 29th round of the 2012 MLB Draft out of high school, but he kept his collegiate commitment to LSU and was ultimately drafted second overall in the 2015 Draft by Houston. Speaking at the Winter Meetings on Monday, Cora spoke highly of Bregman and reputation as an impact player both on and off the field. “Alex is a good player, man. He’s a complete player,” Cora said. “He’s been on winning teams his whole career. Good defender. Offensively, he’s really good. He’s a guy a lot of people are talking about. I do believe he can impact a big league team, a championship-caliber team. He’s that type of player.” In 21 career games, Alex Bregman is slashing .375/.490/.750/1.240 with 9 doubles, 7 HR, and 17 BB/17 K in Fenway Park. Just saying. 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/noWsJA2Ff8 The Red Sox could also add Bregman to the roster without moving either Devers or Casas if they slot him over to second base. Last season, Boston used 11 different players at second base — with the team finding little clarity at that position throughout the 2024 campaign. Cora stressed that Bregman shouldn’t have any issue moving over to second base, even if his value might be maximized at third base. “He should be OK,” said Cora. “We actually had that conversation [about playing second] in ‘17. We made some adjustments at third base. Where he was playing, he was feeling uncomfortable. At the end, it paid off for him. “He’s a Gold Glover defender at third. But I always envisioned him playing in the middle of the diamond. He can adjust. He has the baseball IQ to do that. People might think the double play might be an issue, but I don’t think so. I think he can do whatever.” Even if Bregman is a right-handed batter with power, there are plenty of risks that come with signing him. Not only will he already be 31 at the start of the 2025 season, but his OBP in 2024 was 51 points lower than his career averages. But if the Red Sox are looking for more pop at the plate and a veteran presence to lead a roster with an influx of young talent on the way, he could be a risk worth taking for Boston. Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.