{
  "id": 9711030,
  "title": "Did the Red Sox make a mistake by extending Craig Breslow?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/did-the-red-sox-make-a-mistake-by-extending-craig-breslow",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:33:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/did-red-sox-mistake-extending-165222293.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Red Sox made news this week with two non-roster transactions ahead of the upcoming playoff season. First, they designated Chad Tracy as the full-time manager for the next three years. Simultaneously, they extended the contract options of Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow through 2029 and 2030. In a recent episode of MassLive’s Extra Point, commentators Matt Vautour and Chris Mason raised questions about whether the club’s decision to give Breslow this long-term extension until 2030 was the correct move. The discussion also touched on the upcoming AFC Wild Card game between the New England Patriots and the Jacksonville Jaguars, which takes place this weekend. Additionally, MassLive highlighted some positive news about the Red Sox’s young pitching prospect, Drake Maye. For more Red Sox updates, readers can check out the latest coverage on MassLive’s website.",
  "summary": "MassLive Extra Point: Matt Vautour and Chris Mason discuss whether the Red Sox made a mistake in extending Craig Breslow and what the expect from the Patriots in Jacksonville, including a cause for optimism with quarterback Drake Maye.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Connecticut native, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow rewarded with contract extension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/connecticut-native-red-sox-chief-baseball-officer-craig-breslow",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:08:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "F1 fans back Isack Hadjar after Red Bull contract extension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/f1-fans-back-isack-hadjar-after-red-bull-contract-extension",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:39:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}