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Cole's intentional walk to Devers with no one on base after plunking Boston star sparks Red Sox
Read full article: Cole's intentional walk to Devers with no one on base after plunking Boston star sparks Red SoxGerrit Cole’s curious decision to intentionally walk Boston’s Rafael Devers with no one on base while working on a no-hit bid led to a three-run fourth inning and an early exit for the New York Yankees ace.
Ben Rice becomes 1st Yankees rookie to hit 3 homers in game in 14-4 rout of Red Sox
Read full article: Ben Rice becomes 1st Yankees rookie to hit 3 homers in game in 14-4 rout of Red SoxBen Rice became the first Yankees rookie to homer three times in a game and drove in seven runs as New York snapped a four-game slide with a 14-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
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.
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.
José RamÃrez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4
Read full article: José RamÃrez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4José RamÃrez belted his sixth career grand slam and had three hits, Will Brennan had a solo homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4.
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 major league record, this time against the organization that drafted him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4.
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.
Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB record
Read full article: Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB recordThe Tampa Bay Rays won their 12th straight game to start the season, one short of the major league record, as Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer in a 9-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Rays hit 4 more homers, beat Red Sox for 11th straight win
Read full article: Rays hit 4 more homers, beat Red Sox for 11th straight winThe Tampa Bay Rays ran their season-opening win streak to 11 games, using another homer for Brandon Lowe and a strong performance by Shane McClanahan to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2.
Judge still at 60, homerless in 4th straight as Yanks win
Read full article: Judge still at 60, homerless in 4th straight as Yanks winAaron 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.
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.
Tapia, Blue Jays take advantage of Boston blunders for sweep
Read full article: Tapia, Blue Jays take advantage of Boston blunders for sweepRaimel Tapia had three hits and drove in four runs, giving him 10 RBIs for the series, and Vladimir Guerrero had four hits for the Toronto Blue Jays as they pounded the bumbling Boston Red Sox 8-4 to complete a three-game sweep.
Kershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for AL
Read full article: Kershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for ALLos Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium since 1980, and Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan will be on the mound for the American League.
Cole, Carpenter send Yanks over Red Sox 13-2; Sale hurt
Read full article: Cole, Carpenter send Yanks over Red Sox 13-2; Sale hurtGerrit Cole brushed back Rafael Devers and struck out 12, Matt Carpenter drove in three more runs and the New York Yankees pounded the Red Sox 13-2 after Boston ace Chris Sale broke his left pinkie finger in the first inning.
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.
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.
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
Read full article: Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LAMike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers.
Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
Read full article: Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season.
LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees PedersonFreddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.
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.
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.
Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 Series
Read full article: Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 SeriesLuis Castillo struck out 10 while pitching six innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 2-1 for their first victory at Fenway Park since Game 7 of the 1975 World Series.
Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4
Read full article: Houston rockets: Astros hit 5 HRs in 2nd, rout Red Sox 13-4The Astros tied the MLB record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Boston 13-4.
5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if ever
Read full article: 5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if everThe camera phones were raised high and the anticipation was buzzing through the stadium. When it finally happened, nearly 40,000 fans in Detroit cheered, got goosebumps, and even cried tears of joy that they got to be part of baseball history on Saturday.
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.
Wacha, Story provide spark in new home, Sox beat Twins 8-1
Read full article: Wacha, Story provide spark in new home, Sox beat Twins 8-1Michael Wacha pitched five shutout innings in his Fenway Park debut with Boston and Trevor Story drove in his first two runs in his new home, leading the Red Sox to a 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Donaldson lifts Yankees to opening win over Red Sox in 11th
Read full article: Donaldson lifts Yankees to opening win over Red Sox in 11thJosh Donaldson capped his Yankees debut with an RBI single in the 11th inning, lifting New York over the Boston Red Sox 6-5 for its first walk-off win on opening day since Yogi Berra crossed the plate in 1957.
Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open Sunday
Read full article: Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open SundayShohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and the rest of baseball’s biggest stars are due at spring training Sunday for the first official day of preseason training following the end of Major League Baseball’s 99-day labor lockout.
GarcÃa, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series
Read full article: GarcÃa, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World SeriesRookie Luis GarcÃa 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.
Schwarber slam gives Red Sox big lead in Game 3 of ALCS
Read full article: Schwarber slam gives Red Sox big lead in Game 3 of ALCSKyle Schwarber hit Boston’s third grand slam in two games, a drive off José Urquidy in a six-run second, and the Red Sox took a 9-0 lead after three innings against the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series.
Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener
Read full article: Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS openerCarlos Correa hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.
Rays' remarkable season comes to sudden end at Fenway Park
Read full article: Rays' remarkable season comes to sudden end at Fenway ParkThe AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays saw their record-setting season come to a sudden end Monday night when they lost to the Boston Red Sox 6-5 in Game 4 of their Division Series and were eliminated in the best-of-five playoff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rays win 9th in row; Red Sox star Bogaerts tests positive
Read full article: Rays win 9th in row; Red Sox star Bogaerts tests positiveRandy Arozarena, rookie Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays won their ninth straight game, breaking away from Boston soon after Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled because of a positive COVID-19 test.
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.
Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East
Read full article: Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL EastTampa Bay’s Francisco MejÃa singled with the bases loaded in the ninth, Boston’s Hunter Renfroe made a costly error on the play, and it helped the Rays rally past the Red Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night.
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.
LEADING OFF: Bosox-Yanks open 2nd half; trade deadline looms
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Bosox-Yanks open 2nd half; trade deadline loomsThe second half of the major league baseball season begins with one game Thursday night when Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and the AL East-leading Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium.
LEADING OFF: Braves star Acuña out for year, MLB draft opens
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves star Acuña out for year, MLB draft opensBraves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is out for the season, headed for surgery after suffering a complete tear of the ACL in his right knee during a game in Miami.
Red Sox hammer Cole, rout Yanks 9-2 for another 3-game sweep
Read full article: Red Sox hammer Cole, rout Yanks 9-2 for another 3-game sweepKiké Hernández and Rafael Devers homered in the first inning as the Boston Red Sox hammered Gerrit Cole, routing the New York Yankees 9-2 to complete a second straight sweep of their longtime rivals.
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.
Rivalry renewed: Red Sox stop slide in Bronx, beat Yanks 5-2
Read full article: Rivalry renewed: Red Sox stop slide in Bronx, beat Yanks 5-2Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the first inning off Michael King, Marwin González added a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-2 in the first of the rivals’ 19 meetings this season.
New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rally
Read full article: New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rallyWearing their new blue-and-yellow uniforms, the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 when Marwin Gonzalez homered to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning.
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.