Red Sox: Garrett Crochet’s situation is more uncertain than ever

Nothing is going right for the Boston Red Sox in 2026, across every aspect of the Massachusetts-based organization. Take, for example, the situation with ace pitcher Garrett Crochet.
Unfortunately, Captain Crochet hasn't been able to pitch in a game since April 25. So far, that's a shame, but it happens even to the best, and there's nothing we can do about it.
However, for now, there's no way of knowing when his next start will be. And just yesterday (Wednesday), negative news broke regarding th

As a sign that the 2026 Major League Baseball season is fast approaching, we're already less than two months away from the trade deadline, and things are going to heat up in the coming weeks.
So without further ado, here is the latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Atlanta Braves (1)
2 – Los Angeles Dodgers (2)
3 – Milwaukee Brewers (3)
4 – New York Yankees (4)
5 – Cleveland Guardians (6)
6 – Tampa B

It’s taken me some time to process the fallout from the final installation of the Summer House reunion. Having spent years watching reunions, sometimes it can take a day or two to get a feel for the narratives that emerge after such a highly-anticipated finale. And like clockwork, since the reunion wrapped, we’ve heard the discourse surrounding Amanda Batula’s commitment to the damsel in distress bit, pondered the impact of the beta blockers West W

Before the gossip, a word on OG Anunoby – because there are a lot of us here in Toronto who are thrilled for him. OG already has an NBA championship with the Raptors, and was a key contributor during the regular season, but he sat out our historic playoff run in 2019 after an emergency appendectomy right before the post-season. So it obviously must mean that much more to him now that he’s been on the court through this run with the Knicks and came up SO HUGE last night with that bloc

Dear Gossips,It was reported yesterday that they’re making another Jump Street movie 14 years after the sequel, 22 Jump Street, was released. And the key on-camera talent involved in the originals will be coming back: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, and Ice Cube. So is this just a money grab? I mean, it’s never not about the money. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t be good, or that it doesn’t have the potential to be good.When 21 Jump Street came out in 2012, i

Bard on the Beach: Macbeth When: June 11-Sept. 18Where: BMO Mainstage, Vanier Park, VancouverTickets: Starting at $30 at bardonthebeach.orgIs Macbeth a hero or a villain?“That’s the question,” says Stephen Drover, director of Bard on the Beach’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s 400-year-old tragedy.Set in a near-future dystopia, Bard’s 2026 version seeks to make Shakespeare’s tale of ambition, murder and moral collapse resonate with contemporary audi

Prime Video has just released the official trailer for the highly anticipated, Vancouver-shot Legally Blonde prequel series.All eight of the show’s episodes will be released on the streamer on July 1. Season 2 is currently shooting in Vancouver .The prequel series follows the title character, Elle, played by newcomer Lexi Minetree, as a high-school student before she became the much-loved Reese Witherspoon Elle of the two Legally Blonde movies from the early 2000s.According to the officia

No ticket? No problem. Not everyone’s got the budget to score World Cup tickets but there’s plenty of ways to get in on FIFA fever around Metro Vancouver.There’s the massive FIFA Fan Festival being held at Hastings Park, where there will be no shortage of screens airing the games and other family-friendly activities.Don’t feel like trekking all the way to that corner of the city? There’s watch parties being held at various venues in the city as well.Or maybe you&rs

Big news within the Montreal Canadiens organization.
Pascal Vincent, who was the head coach of the Habs' farm team, is stepping down from his position. He is joining the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach under head coach Lane Lambert.
This marks a return to the National Hockey League for Vincent.The newest members of the shipThe #SeaKraken are excited to welcome Patrik Allvin as our new Assistant General Manager and Pascal Vincent as an assistant coach → https://t.co/ihmtYGt0UF pic.twitt

Last night, on the Passion MLB podcast, Sébastien Berrouard and I discussed the topic of injuries on the Blue Jays.
We invite you to listen to the podcast, by the way.
@passion_mlb podcast with @SebasBerrouardThe Blue Jays' injured players, the Red Sox's struggles, the Aaron Judge situation, the Mike Trout situation, and Olympic Stadium are on the menuhttps://t.co/ZNWl6GtO67
— Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) June 11, 2026
Several pitchers have been cut in recent days (Ya

Yesterday, Alexander Zharovsky arrived in Montreal.
We know that the Canadiens' top prospect will be spending several weeks in North America (mostly in Quebec, but also in Florida at his agent's camp) to skate with the Montreal team.
Our colleague Maxime Truman obtained footage of Zharovsky's arrival in the city last night. EXCLUSIVE! Alexander Zharovsky arrived at Montreal-Trudeau Airport a few minutes ago.
It will be interesting to see if he skates at the CN Complex with Ivan Demidov, who has

I've spoken with several people over the past few days about the renovation of the Olympic Stadium and the future of CF Montréal.
Yesterday afternoon, I was told that the provincial government would not be announcing anything regarding the stadium before the National Assembly's summer recess on Friday. However, this lack of an announcement is not a disaster: the public pressure of recent weeks has reportedly given many government officials pause for thought. I was told—on condition

Let's go back to the days leading up to the trade deadline.
Jacob Fowler was in Laval. Samuel Montembeault had lost his way. Jakub Dobes wasn't exactly Martin St-Louis's go-to guy at the time.
In short, there was uncertainty.
Naturally, people were wondering if the Canadiens would dip their toes into the goaltending market. Rumors to that effect were circulating.
As it turned out, Kent Hughes ultimately chose to put his faith in Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler.
And now we have a better idea of what

The Maple Leafs, the Oilers, and the Golden Knights are the three teams that have yet to announce their head coaches for the upcoming season.
In Vegas, John Tortorella is currently in charge, and Ryan Craig (who coaches the Golden Knights' farm team) appears to be the man who will replace him if Torts were to leave in the coming days.
In Edmonton… everyone knows what's going on. #MikeBabcock
What this means is that the Maple Leafs are currently the only NHL team in the midst of a formal,

Let's recap the situation.
The Edmonton Oilers collapsed in 2025–2026. This prompted Connor McDavid to say that the team hadn't been good enough and that change was needed.
So the head coach was fired, despite two consecutive appearances in the finals in 2024 and 2025… and despite the fact that his contract extension hadn't even taken effect yet.
Then, the Oilers had a good idea: talk to Bruce Cassidy, an accomplished coach. But Vegas doesn't want to let that happen.
And that's why

In the latest episode of the Passion MLB podcast, Charles-Alexis Brisebois and Sébastien Berrouard chatted about the Blue Jays' injured players, Aaron Judge, Olympic Stadium, and the Red Sox.
Enjoy the episode.We'd like to remind you that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer a more traditional podcast format can also listen anytime on all major podcast

The FIFA Fan Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs for the next 28 days with free, family friendly activities to make being one of the World Cup host cities something special.Over 100 hours of live match broadcasts will be screened at various sites across the festival grounds, while more than 120 artists from Canada and around the world perform for fans of the Beautiful Game. These include popular groups such as Vancouver party ambassadors Five Alarm Funk, who will perform twice on June 14.Once

Even though the finals aren't over yet, rumors of trades or players looking to test the free-agent market are becoming more and more common throughout the NHL.
Some names have been coming up constantly in discussions over the past few days, while others are just starting to surface.
Here are a few stories to watch closely.
The Dylan Larkin saga continues to unfold
The story surrounding Dylan Larkin continues to evolve rapidly.
Several reports indicated that the Red Wings captain was willing to w

Since the 2025 regular season (excluding spring training but including the playoffs), George Springer hasn't played a single game in the field. He's still the designated hitter.
Earlier this year, the Blue Jays had said they were open to the idea of playing him in the field. But that didn't happen.
Except now, John Schneider has brought the idea back to the table. There have been internal discussions about playing him in right field.
Obviously, it wouldn't be every day: it would be once in a whi

When you look at Kent Hughes's list of priorities this summer, certain needs keep coming up.
The Habs need a third-line player and, above all, a right-handed defenseman.
Rumors are swirling, names are being tossed around, and many people expect the Canadiens to make a move in the coming weeks.
Yet, in all this talk, one important detail is often overlooked. The Habs already have a young right-handed defenseman whom they still consider a key piece of their future.
David Reinbacher.
According to r

The Miami Dolphins have made a significant move by signing their star center, Aaron Brewer, to a three-year contract extension.
The deal, which runs through the 2029 season, is reportedly worth a total of $52.5 million, including $37 million guaranteed.
This signing confirms the organization's commitment to stability at the heart of its offensive line. At 28, Brewer has established himself as one of the best players at his position in the NFL, and his importance to the Dolphins' offense continue

The Canadiens met with several prospects at the NHL Combine in Buffalo.
Among them was Quebec native Xavier Villeneuve.
The defenseman also shared that his meeting with the Montreal organization went very well in an interview with BlueChipProspect.“Really great. It was truly incredible. The staff, the psychologists—they push you, and it's really fun.” – Xavier Villeneuve
Xavier Villeneuve on his meeting with the #GoHabsGo@DraftProHockey pic.twitter.com/SbWjanzV2y
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After nearly two decades of bringing the biggest names in contemporary pop to Vancouver Island, Victoria’s Rifflandia is the latest B.C. music festival to shutter operations.Citing the challenges of rising production costs, mounting such an event in a smaller market and the shifting tastes of consumers, organizers concluded that it is no longer possible to sustain the event at the level and quality audiences expect.“We are incredibly proud of what the festival became and deeply grat

Russell Martin and the Expos
Tim Raines, Larry Walker, Delino DeShields, and Henry Rodriguez are among his favorite players who have played for the team.
Russell Martin: Montreal Expos legend? @BringerOfRain20 | @russellmartin55 | @ArashMadani pic.twitter.com/E2RXtfjvpo
— Get It Done League (@GetItDoneShow) June 10, 2026
Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet
Both are struggling right now.
In the next couple of days, Crochet is likely to undergo more testing to see if he can start throwing agai

Page Six reported just after 12noon ET today that they’d learned exclusively that Taylor Swift, who was just in LA last night for the Toy Story 5 premiere, will be at game four of the NBA Finals tonight with the Knicks up two games to one in the series against the San Antonio Spurs.According to Page Six’s sources, she’ll be going with friends and not Travis Kelce? How many friends? Courtside Knicks tickets for the finals are mega-premium. It’s not that she couldn’t

Tom Brady has a new drink called Good Nut and I don’t understand how this branding came to be. Tom has three teenagers, how did this pass quality control?View this post on InstagramA post shared by Gopuff (@gopuff)
Hot off her interview with an AI weapons company, Gwyneth Paltrow is representing a luxury apartment building in Israel (not linked below but easy to find online). She hasn’t posted it on her socials but it is on Instagram and this is not a simple photo. It’s a full,

The Canadian jazz world has taken a major hit with the passing of artist Tony Wilson, 66.The Hornby Island-based jazz musician described by Down Beat Magazine as “a talismanic West Coast figure” died on June 6 in his sleep. He had been a fixture in the local, national and international scene for decades. As both a bandleader and sideman, his rich tone and feel made his contributions to any project utterly essential.Few players could move so seamlessly between different sounds and sc

Bryce Pickford really had quite a year in the WHL.
The defenseman scored 45 goals in 55 games (!) and finished the season with a total of… 83 points. Which, in fact, is a truly impressive output.
Especially for a defenseman.
Now, the Habs prospect's season has been recognized in a big way… because Pickford is among the finalists for Defensive Player of the Year in the Canadian Hockey League, which encompasses Canada's three junior leagues.
But it doesn't stop there.
Pickford is als

Normally, when a team wins the World Series, it unveils a stunning ring featuring various details that pay tribute to the playoff run that has just come to an end.
And every time such a ring is unveiled, it sparks a lot of talk. People judge the result, and some think it's over the top.
That said, the Toronto Blue Jays, who didn't win the World Series in 2025 (though they came close to beating the Dodgers), also unveiled a ring to commemorate their great 2025 season.
So, an American League champ

In summer, classical music offerings change dramatically: free outdoor events and festivals of various sorts populate our precious sunny days, not to mention the occasional one-offs.Here are some highlights to consider:The biggest summer initiative is Early Music Vancouver’s annual festival , which kicks off July 31 with a performance of Monteverdi’s Orfeo and ends Aug. 10 with a Vivaldi program led by baroque violinist extraordinaire Rachel Podger.In between there are eight more ev