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Double Duty: For Danny Jansen, playing for both teams in same game is chance at baseball history
Read full article: Double Duty: For Danny Jansen, playing for both teams in same game is chance at baseball historyBoston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is enjoying his odd slice of baseball history as he prepares to become the first major league player ever to appear in the same game for both teams.
Rookies Rafaela and Hamilton help Red Sox to 4-1 victory and series win over Astros
Read full article: Rookies Rafaela and Hamilton help Red Sox to 4-1 victory and series win over AstrosRookie Ceddanne Rafaela doubled twice with two RBIs and fellow rookie David Hamilton added a solo homer in the ninth inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros.
Yordan Alvarez belts 2 home runs, drives in 3 to lift Astros to 5-4 win over Red Sox
Read full article: Yordan Alvarez belts 2 home runs, drives in 3 to lift Astros to 5-4 win over Red SoxYordan Alvarez belted two home runs and drove in three runs, rookie Spencer Arrighetti struck out a season-high 13 over seven innings and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday.
Cash takes blame after Rays lose track of mound visits and are forced to change pitchers in 9th
Read full article: Cash takes blame after Rays lose track of mound visits and are forced to change pitchers in 9thRays reliever Jason Adam was forced out of Thursday night’s game at Fenway Park in the ninth inning when pitching coach Kyle Snyder headed to the mound with Tampa Bay out of visits.
Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017
Read full article: Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston’s first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0, Connor Wong homered in the fourth, one inning after Boston scored its first run on a balk by Cleveland starter Ben Lively.
Will Brennan homers, Guardians beat Red Sox 6-0 to spoil Boston's Patriots’ Day game
Read full article: Will Brennan homers, Guardians beat Red Sox 6-0 to spoil Boston's Patriots’ Day gameWill Brennan hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Red Sox 6-0 in Boston’s traditional Patriots’ Day game.
Red Sox SS Trevor Story leaves game after injuring shoulder on diving stop of Mike Trout's hit
Read full article: Red Sox SS Trevor Story leaves game after injuring shoulder on diving stop of Mike Trout's hitRed Sox shortstop Trevor Story exited Boston’s game against the Angels in the fourth inning after injuring his left shoulder on a backhand dive to stop a hit by Mike Trout.
Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4
Read full article: Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a new major league record, this time against the organization that drafted him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4.
Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss season
Read full article: Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss seasonBoston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito is expected to miss this season after his right ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace.
Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his season
Read full article: Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his seasonBoston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his first season with the team before it even begins.
Verlander, Gray and Giolito all in question for opening day after injuries hit starting pitchers
Read full article: Verlander, Gray and Giolito all in question for opening day after injuries hit starting pitchersThree big-name starting pitchers are dealing with injuries that could cause them to miss the beginning of the regular season — and potentially more.
Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's death
Read full article: Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's deathStacy Wakefield is being remembered for her passion for service, which included visits with cancer-stricken kids up until the final months of her life.
In rare Yankees-Red Sox trade, outfielder Verdugo goes to New York and pitcher Weissert to Boston
Read full article: In rare Yankees-Red Sox trade, outfielder Verdugo goes to New York and pitcher Weissert to BostonThe New York Yankees have made a rare trade with the rival Boston Red Sox, acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo for right-handers Greg Weissert, Richard Fitts and Nicholas Judice.
‘I wasn’t even f---ing here’: Astros’ Justin Verlander gives out emotional, yet epic speech following ALDS win
Read full article: ‘I wasn’t even f---ing here’: Astros’ Justin Verlander gives out emotional, yet epic speech following ALDS winHouston Astros’ Justin Verlander gave out a speech his fans will remember.
‘F--- off, Alex’: Astros’ Justin Verlander has words with Red Sox manager Alex Cora
Read full article: ‘F--- off, Alex’: Astros’ Justin Verlander has words with Red Sox manager Alex CoraHouston Astros’ Justin Verlander had some choice words for Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora on the field during Tuesday’s game at Minute Maid Park.
Rob Manfred says granting sign-stealing Astros immunity was ‘maybe not my best decision ever’
Read full article: Rob Manfred says granting sign-stealing Astros immunity was ‘maybe not my best decision ever’Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says if he could do it over again, he may not have granted immunity to Houston Astros players while investigating the team's sign-stealing scandal in 2020.
Whitlock pitches Red Sox over Yanks 3-2 in rivals' 1st meeting this year
Read full article: Whitlock pitches Red Sox over Yanks 3-2 in rivals' 1st meeting this yearGarrett Whitlock got his second win since replacing Corey Kluber in the Red Sox rotation, Rafael Devers and Kiké Hernández homered, and Boston beat the New York Yankees 3-1 in the first meeting this year of a rivalry cut to 13 games by the new balanced schedule.
Devers breaks tie in 6-run 8th, Red Sox beat Reds 8-2 to avoid sweep
Read full article: Devers breaks tie in 6-run 8th, Red Sox beat Reds 8-2 to avoid sweepRafael Devers doubled to break an eighth-inning tie and the Boston Red Sox overcame Chris Sale’s early exit because of shoulder soreness to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2.
Ohtani, Trout homer in Angels' 7-3 win, completing sweep of slumping Red Sox
Read full article: Ohtani, Trout homer in Angels' 7-3 win, completing sweep of slumping Red SoxShohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the 26th time during the Los Angeles Angels' 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox to sweep a three-game series.
Judge homers twice to reach 57, Yanks beat Sox 7-6 in 10
Read full article: Judge homers twice to reach 57, Yanks beat Sox 7-6 in 10Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 56th and 57th home runs, Gleyber Torres had a go-ahead three-run double in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6.
Mateo lifts Orioles past Boston in MLB Little League Classic
Read full article: Mateo lifts Orioles past Boston in MLB Little League ClassicJorge Mateo lined a bases-loaded double to left field in the eighth inning, driving in three runs and sparking the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in front of hundreds of cheering Little League World Series players from around the world.
Kids Again: Red Sox, Orioles cardboard race Little Leaguers
Read full article: Kids Again: Red Sox, Orioles cardboard race Little LeaguersThe Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles spent most of Sunday meeting kids from around the globe playing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Wacha makes short work of Yankees, Boston wins 3-0 in 2:15
Read full article: Wacha makes short work of Yankees, Boston wins 3-0 in 2:15Michael Wacha pitched seven innings in his return from a shoulder injury, and Rafael Devers homered to lead the last-place Boston Red Sox past the division-leading New York Yankees 3-0.
Three strikes, but not out; Yordan Alvarez gets extra swing after ump, others lose track of the count
Read full article: Three strikes, but not out; Yordan Alvarez gets extra swing after ump, others lose track of the countHouston slugger Yordan Alvarez was not called out after a third strike in a win over the Boston Red Sox.
Devers homers in return from IL as Boston downs Astros 2-1
Read full article: Devers homers in return from IL as Boston downs Astros 2-1Rafael Devers homered with two RBIs in his return from the injured list to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros, hours after they acquired veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer in a trade with San Diego.
LEADING OFF: All-Star Home Run Derby in LA, Sale's hand exam
Read full article: LEADING OFF: All-Star Home Run Derby in LA, Sale's hand examPete Alonso, Albert Pujols and Kyle Schwarber tee off in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium, where fans see how far and fast the sluggers can launch longballs into the Los Angeles twilight.
LEADING OFF: O's get 1st pick in draft, M's win 13 in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: O's get 1st pick in draft, M's win 13 in rowThe Baltimore Orioles have the first pick in the amateur draft for the second time in four years -- and they’ll be looking for someone who can join 2019 top pick Adley Rutschman in the core of their next contender.
Judge, Carpenter HR twice, Yanks pound Red Sox 14-1
Read full article: Judge, Carpenter HR twice, Yanks pound Red Sox 14-1Aaron Judge homered twice to match Roger Maris’ franchise record of 33 before the All-Star break, Matt Carpenter also connected twice and drove in seven runs, and the New York Yankees throttled the Boston Red Sox 14-1.
LEADING OFF: O's go for 8th win in row, Devers out for Bosox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: O's go for 8th win in row, Devers out for BosoxRyan Mountcastle, Trey Mancini and the surprising Baltimore Orioles try on Sunday for their eighth straight win, which would match their best streak in 17 years.
Boston's Xander Bogaerts out for Monday's game vs Rays
Read full article: Boston's Xander Bogaerts out for Monday's game vs RaysRed Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will not be in the starting lineup for a game against Tampa Bay after leaving a day earlier with a cut on his left thigh that required seven stitches.
A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 games
Read full article: A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 gamesPaul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for just their second victory in 15 games.
Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skid
Read full article: Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skidShohei Ohtani pitched seven stellar innings and hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Wacha throws shutout, Red Sox win 1-0 as Angels' skid at 12
Read full article: Wacha throws shutout, Red Sox win 1-0 as Angels' skid at 12Michael Wacha pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in five years and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat Los Angeles 1-0 to hand the Angels their 12th straight defeat.
Fellow managers offer Gabe Kapler support for protest
Read full article: Fellow managers offer Gabe Kapler support for protestSeveral of Gabe Kapler’s fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem as a protest following the school shootings in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
Story hits slam to lead Red Sox past Mariners 7-3
Read full article: Story hits slam to lead Red Sox past Mariners 7-3Trevor Story hit a grand slam over the Green Monster and into the hands of a former Red Sox player a night after hitting three over Fenway Park’s fabled left field wall to leading Boston to a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Pivetta tosses 2-hitter to lead Red Sox past Astros 5-1
Read full article: Pivetta tosses 2-hitter to lead Red Sox past Astros 5-1Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter, Xander Bogaerts hit a solo home run, Rafael Devers added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 in the rubber match of their three-game series.
Polanco HR, 4 RBIs; Twins beat Red Sox 8-3 on Patriots' Day
Read full article: Polanco HR, 4 RBIs; Twins beat Red Sox 8-3 on Patriots' DayJorge Polanco and Kyle Garlick hit early two-run homers over the Green Monster to back Dylan Bundy, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Red Sox 8-3 in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game.
Majors celebrate 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut
Read full article: Majors celebrate 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debutThe major leagues celebrated the 75th anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson broke the major league color barrier with a celebration of his life and an evaluation of how much farther the sport still must go.
MLB drops regular COVID tests, can move games for health
Read full article: MLB drops regular COVID tests, can move games for healthMajor League Baseball is dropping regular COVID-19 testing for all but symptomatic individuals while maintaining an ability to move games if the public health situation in an area deteriorates.
García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
Read full article: García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World SeriesRookie Luis García showed the poise of an October ace, MVP Yordan Alvarez stayed hot at the plate and the Houston Astros earned yet another trip to the World Series, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all overIn a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.
Cora meets former team again with Red Sox vs Astros in ALCS
Read full article: Cora meets former team again with Red Sox vs Astros in ALCSBoston Red Sox manager Alex Cora will look to take down his former team in the AL Championship Series for the second time in four years after beating the Houston Astros on the way to a World Series title in 2018.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5Sooner than many baseball fans wanted, maybe, but the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series at Oracle Park.
Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after routing White Sox
Read full article: Altuve, Astros going back to ALCS after routing White SoxJose Altuve hit a three-run homer and scored four times, and the Houston Astros eliminated the Chicago White Sox with a 10-1 victory in Game 4 of their AL Division Series.
Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac fly
Read full article: Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac flyKiké Hernandez delivered Boston’s second straight walk-off win, scoring pinch-runner Danny Santana with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Red Sox to the AL Championship Series with a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Arozarena shines, Rays blank Red Sox 5-0 in ALDS opener
Read full article: Arozarena shines, Rays blank Red Sox 5-0 in ALDS openerRandy Arozarena became the first player to hit a home run and steal home in a postseason game, and rookie Shane McClanahan pitched the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in their AL Division Series opener.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slateThe 107-win Giants and 106-win Dodgers are ready to throw out all those wins and settle their season-long clash with a best-of-five NL Division Series in San Francisco.
Defending AL champ Rays poised to open ALDS against Red Sox
Read full article: Defending AL champ Rays poised to open ALDS against Red SoxThe Tampa Bay Rays have won more games than any other team in the American League over the past two seasons, going about their business with a quiet confidence that has the full attention of the Boston Red Sox.
Devers hits 2 HR; Red Sox to host Yanks in AL wild-card game
Read full article: Devers hits 2 HR; Red Sox to host Yanks in AL wild-card gameThe Boston Red Sox have clinched a playoff berth on the regular season’s final day and will host the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game after coming back to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on a tiebreaking two-run homer by Rafael Devers in the ninth inning.
Red Sox rally in 9th, on brink of clinching wild-card berth
Read full article: Red Sox rally in 9th, on brink of clinching wild-card berthChristian Vázquez tripled home the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox moved to the brink of a postseason berth with a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red Sox
Read full article: Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red SoxGiancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead grand slam over the Green Monster in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat Boston 5-3 to tie the Red Sox for the top spot in the AL wild-card race.
Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7
Read full article: Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7Nelson Cruz homered twice and, at 41 years old, became the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 12-7.
Meadows, Rays rally from 6 runs down, beat Bosox 11-10 in 10
Read full article: Meadows, Rays rally from 6 runs down, beat Bosox 11-10 in 10Austin Meadows hit a tying, inside-the-park homer in the ninth inning, Nelson Cruz had a go-ahead single in the 10th and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 11-10.
Indians homer in 19th straight; beat Sox 11-5
Read full article: Indians homer in 19th straight; beat Sox 11-5Franmil Reyes homered over the Green Monster to spark a three-run third inning _ Cleveland’s franchise-record tying 19th straight game with a home run _ and the Indians salvaged the finale of the series with an 11-5 victory over the COVID-impacted Boston Red Sox.