Chris Sale is throwing slower pitches. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Should we panic? (Darren Hartwell; NBC Sports Boston)
Let’s try to answer that question. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)
Alex Cora says we shouldn’t. (John Tomase; WEEI)
Maybe if Sandy Leon was back the pitching staff would be in a better spot. (Logan Mullen; NESN)
With all the doomsday proclamations, you would think Sale didn’t go out and throw six innings and allow only one run on Tuesday. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$)
Even more concerning than Sale’s less fiery offerings is the Red Sox’s record. (Nick Goass; NBC Sports Boston)
History doesn’t speak kindly about going 1-5 in the first six games. (John Tomase; WEEI)