Brandon Nickel

Joined: Jul 15, 2014

Husband, father, teacher, and sports writer from Ontario, Canada. He has interviewed former MLB stars Aaron Boone, Doug Glanville, and Rick Sutcliffe, as well as ESPN announcer Dan Shulman. He records the truth as he sees it, no matter the situation. Feel free to comment on anything you agree or disagree with, as he loves to debate and grow the game. "Let's have fun, but let's be real!"

Oct 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: a star filter used in the creation of this image) Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) bats during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: The Night Before Christmas

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) stands on deck in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox bat grips a symbol of the Nation’s hold on us all

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) reacts after scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Mookie Betts reaches icon status with ugly Christmas sweater

Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) salutes the fans after loosing to the Cleveland Indians 3-4 in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox Memories: My Nation

Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Trade Rumor: Benintendi makes Bradley-Sale easier

Sep 9, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Carson Smith (39) throws during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Texas, 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Carson Smith may be key to 2017 bullpen decisions

Mar 14, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) celebrates as he points to the fans as he hit a solo home run during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Trade Rumor: Giants actually want Pablo Sandoval?

Nov 11, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (left) watches the action between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox need to keep Mookie Betts happy before arbitration

Sep 25, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (52) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Griffith-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Eduardo Rodriguez is a great reason against the WBC

Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Trade Rumor: Move for Justin Verlander too much?

Sep 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello (22) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Rick Porcello not pitching in World Baseball Classic

Jul 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; American actress and model Kate Upton takes in the game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Nation should give Kate Upton a pass on Twitter spat

Sep 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) at bat in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. The Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox Free Agent Target: Trevor Plouffe?

Sep 24, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox DH talks make Pablo Sandoval a footnote

Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) walks to the plate against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Trade Rumor: Miguel Cabrera is possible, but probable?

Oct 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Rumor: Jays sign Morales, so Encarnacion to Boston?