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Devers sets Red Sox record by homering in his 6th consecutive game
Read full article: Devers sets Red Sox record by homering in his 6th consecutive gameBoston Rex Sox star Rafael Devers set a team record when he homered for the sixth consecutive game in Monday night’s 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Judge still at 60, homerless in 4th straight, Yanks win 7-5
Read full article: Judge still at 60, homerless in 4th straight, Yanks win 7-5Aaron Judge went homerless for the fourth straight game and remained one shy of Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 to close in on their first AL East title since 2019.
Judge falls just short of 61, Yanks clinch playoff berth
Read full article: Judge falls just short of 61, Yanks clinch playoff berthAaron Judge fell a few feet short of a record-tying 61st homer, hitting a 404-foot drive caught just in front of the center field wall, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Josh Donaldson’s 10th-inning single to clinch their sixth straight playoff berth.
Judge hits 58th and 59th homers, Yanks beat Brewers 12-8
Read full article: Judge hits 58th and 59th homers, Yanks beat Brewers 12-8Aaron Judge hit his 58th and 59th home runs of the season to move within two of Roger Maris’ American League record with 16 games remaining and lead the New York Yankees over the Milwaukee Brewers 12-8.
Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5
Read full article: Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning, Matt Carpenter homered among three hits in his first start in left field in a decade and the New York Yankees beat Boston 12-5 for their 10th win in their last 11 games against the Red Sox.
Red Sox send Angels to team-record 14th straight defeat
Read full article: Red Sox send Angels to team-record 14th straight defeatThe Los Angeles Angels’ losing streak reached a franchise-record 14 games when Bobby Dalbec drove in the only run with a double in the sixth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 1-0 victory.
Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injured
Read full article: Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injuredThe Los Angeles Angels matched a franchise record with their 13th straight defeat hours after firing manager Joe Maddon, falling 6-5 to the streaking Boston Red Sox on Christian Vázquez’s go-ahead single in the 10th inning.
Kiermaier, Rays rally for wild 3-2 win against Red Sox
Read full article: Kiermaier, Rays rally for wild 3-2 win against Red SoxKevin Kiermaier capped Tampa Bay’s three-run 10th inning with a game-ending homer, and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 after losing their bid for a combined no-hitter in the top half of the final frame.
Dalbec's HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3
Read full article: Dalbec's HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3Bobby Dalbec hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox avoided a season-opening sweep against their longtime rival with a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees.
Rookie goes from Gwinnett hotel to World Series in whirlwind
Read full article: Rookie goes from Gwinnett hotel to World Series in whirlwindTucker Davidson was in the lobby of a Courtyard Marriott near the Gwinnett Stripers’ ballpark in Georgia, eating a salad from The Cheesecake Factory and watching the Atlanta Braves play their World Series opener, talking with a Triple-A strength coach and another minor league staffer.
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.
Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1
Read full article: Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single, fellow rookie Luis Patiño pitched neatly into the sixth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth in a row, beating the Boston Red Sox 6-1.
Sale and Dalbec lead Red Sox to 12-2 rout of Twins
Read full article: Sale and Dalbec lead Red Sox to 12-2 rout of TwinsRed Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings, Bobby Dalbec homered twice and Boston beat the Minnesota Twins 12-2.
Sale makes first appearance since 2019; Sox pound O's 16-2
Read full article: Sale makes first appearance since 2019; Sox pound O's 16-2Bolstered by Chris Sale’s first major league appearance in just over two years, the Boston Red Sox hit five homers while pounding Baltimore 16-2, handing the Orioles their 10th straight loss.
Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally
Read full article: Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rallyKiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in the 10th to rally past the rival New York Yankees 5-4 on a rainy night at Fenway Park.
Ohtani hits milestone 32nd homer, Angels edge Red Sox 5-4
Read full article: Ohtani hits milestone 32nd homer, Angels edge Red Sox 5-4Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 32nd homer and broke the single-season major league record for homers by a Japanese player during the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Franco HR, double in debut, but Rays lose to Red Sox in 11th
Read full article: Franco HR, double in debut, but Rays lose to Red Sox in 11thWander Franco hit a three-run homer and doubled in his big league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays, who lost their seventh straight in falling to the Boston Red Sox 9-5 in 11 innings.
Fenway Park back to full capacity; Red Sox beat Marlins 3-1
Read full article: Fenway Park back to full capacity; Red Sox beat Marlins 3-1Playing their first game in a rejuvenated Fenway Park since the state dropped limits on crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, Nathan Eovaldi went 5 1/3 scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 3-1.
Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win
Read full article: Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight winAlex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-1 to sweep a doubleheader.
Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment
Read full article: Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent momentRafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in the Twin Cities area.
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss openerSETBACK IN THE BULLPENBlue Jays right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm. He allowed one run and five hits, striking out five without a walk. Ross Stripling struck out seven and walked none in 3 2/3 innings, but gave up three runs and five hits. Bryan Abreu, a top Astros pitching prospect who turns 24 next month, started and pitched three perfect innings, striking out four. Baltimore starter John Means allowed four hits and walked three over 3 2/3 innings, striking out three.
Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
Read full article: Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgeryI look forward to getting back to work in the next several days.”LESTER SURGERYWashington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester is leaving spring training camp to have surgery for the removal of his thyroid gland. He underwent chemotherapy treatments and returned to the Red Sox at spring training before the following season. Soto’s spring training start was delayed because he fouled a ball off his right foot in live batting practice Sunday. Martinez had two hits for a second straight game, driving in his first two runs of spring training. Jarred Kelenic, Seattle’s top prospect, hit a two-run homer and Taylor Trammell hit a solo homer.
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Read full article: Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for ManciniAdJazz Chisholm of the Marlins and Adam Haseley of the Phillies did even better — they led off games with home runs. Mancini took off his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation that included the fans, the Orioles and the Pirates. Marco Gonzales made his first spring start for Seattle, allowing two hits and an unearned run in two innings. Center fielder Trent Grisham, coming off his first Gold Glove last season, doubled and scored a run for San Diego. Top prospect Jeter Downs had a two-run home run and RBI single, while Michael Chavis hit a solo shot.
Red Sox finally snap skid vs Yankees, who clinch spot anyway
Read full article: Red Sox finally snap skid vs Yankees, who clinch spot anywayBoston Red Sox's Tanner Houck delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)BOSTON – Despite dismal results against the New York Yankees this season, at least the Boston Red Sox didn’t have to watch their longtime rivals enjoy clinching a playoff berth at Fenway Park. New York had matched its longest winning streak against the Red Sox, also winning 12 in a row in 1936 and from 1952-53 when Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams was flying combat missions in the Korean War. Red Sox: Off on Monday before beginning their final home series, a three-game set that starts Tuesday against Baltimore. RHP Nick Pivetta, acquired in a trade with the Phillies last month, will make his Red Sox debut.
More positive tests, canceled workouts add to MLB unease
Read full article: More positive tests, canceled workouts add to MLB uneaseThe San Francisco Giants suspended workouts at Oracle Park as they awaited the results of weekend tests for the coronavirus. Rodriguez, who broke out in 2019 as a star, and Red Sox prospect Bobby Dalbec tested positive for the virus. Manager Ron Roenicke said it is just unfortunate the positive test could jeopardize Rodriguezs chances to start on opening day. Also, the Kansas City Royals announced right-hander Brad Keller and first baseman Ryan OHearn had positive tests and gave the team permission to announce the results. Some Washington players did not take part in workouts, including Starlin Castro, Juan Soto, Howie Kendrick and Victor Robles.