Late-round Draft picks Shelar, LaFavor are perfect fits for Boston
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Chapman gets nasty after near-walk-off to set up Monasterio's go-ahead HR
WEST SACRAMENTO – For a moment, it looked like Aroldis Chapman, Boston’s All-Star closer, was going to get walked off at Sutter Health Field for the second straight season. Lawrence Butler certainly thought so, when he drove one to deep left and posed and watched, thinking he had a game-ending
Monasterio blasts go-ahead HR in 10th and ... can't stop apologizing?
WEST SACRAMENTO – After all the madness of a wild, 4-2, 10-inning win by the Red Sox over the Athletics on Wednesday night, all Andruw Monasterio wanted to say (yet again) was that he was sorry. What was the home run hero sorry for? Monasterio had just powered his red-hot
Red Sox rally falls just short as Bennett deals another quality start
WEST SACRAMENTO – As the baseball took flight off Anthony Seigler’s bat with two outs in the top of the ninth, it looked like the Red Sox were in the process of yet another magical moment that could lead them to an 11th straight road victory. But Seigler’s Statcast-projected 397-foot
Red Sox trade prize Mead to IL after fracturing wrist in debut
WEST SACRAMENTO – Less than 24 hours after Curtis Mead made his debut with the Red Sox, the dangerous right-handed hitter was shut down indefinitely on Tuesday with a fractured left wrist sustained in his second at-bat with his new team. For Mead, the misfortune was hard to put into
Tolle grinds, Mead exits, Rafaela hits grand slam in Red Sox win
WEST SACRAMENTO – Away from the electrified air of Fenway Park, where the Red Sox just finished their best homestand of the season, interim manager Chad Tracy’s squad took a little while to get going on West Coast time in Monday night’s opener of a four-game series against the Athletics.
'Go ball, please': Rafaela’s 1st career slam lifts Red Sox to 10th straight road win
WEST SACRAMENTO -- For Ceddanne Rafaela’s first career grand slam, there was no bat flip. In fact, there was a bit of a bat slam to the ground. But playing in the friendly hitting confines of Sutter Health Park, even what feels like a pop fly can be a game-breaking
Though debut shortened by injury, Mead already feeling at home with Red Sox
WEST SACRAMENTO – Curtis Mead’s joy of playing his first game for the Red Sox turned into pain when he was drilled on the left hand with a 94.9 mph fastball from Athletics righty Jack Perkins in the top of the fourth inning of Monday’s 4-2 victory at Sutter Health
Dissecting Sox's trade for Mead: What does he add? Breslow's next move?
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Suarez (left groin strain) to return to Red Sox for start on Sunday
BOSTON -- All-Star lefty Ranger Suarez is back in the Red Sox's rotation for Sunday’s finale of this three-game series against the Blue Jays. Interim manager Chad Tracy made the announcement prior to Saturday’s game. To make room on the roster, left-hander Alec Gamboa was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Suarez
Red Sox acquire slugging infielder Mead for LHP Early in trade with Nats
BOSTON – It’s no secret the Red Sox have been looking to add a right-handed bat, and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow secured one with more than a week to spare before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, acquiring infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals for rookie lefty Connelly Early.
Gray has rare tough outing as bats are stymied by Cease
BOSTON -- Some days, you just have to tip your caps or your batting helmets or however the expression goes. On Saturday at Fenway Park, the Red Sox simply got mastered by Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, who had a perfect game through four and a no-hitter through five --
Aroldis records 391st save, passes Eck for ninth all-time
BOSTON – The fun for the Red Sox continued on Friday night at Fenway Park. Anthony Seigler had a four-hit night and was a triple shy of the cycle. Patrick Sandoval gritted his way through his third start back from Tommy John surgery, battling out of traffic. Aroldis Chapman had
'That's our spark plug': Seigler's 4-hit game launches Red Sox into 2nd WC spot
BOSTON – If ever there was a night the Red Sox needed “Sparky,” this was it. Who is Sparky? According to left-hander Patrick Sandoval, that moniker belongs to Anthony Seigler, who came up from Triple-A Worcester in June and has established himself as an energizing force during a memorable run
Suarez (groin strain, illness) to be activated soon; Early throws bullpen session
BOSTON – Dogged by an illness in recent days that has prolonged his return from the 15-day injured list, Red Sox lefty Ranger Suarez was back in motion on Friday in hopes that he’ll be activated for a start by Sunday or early in the series against the Athletics in
Answering your Red Sox questions about Deadline, injuries and more
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3 takeaways from Boston's split doubleheader that extended, then broke win streak
BOSTON -- The streak finally ended for the surging Red Sox at 15 games, just one shy of establishing a new franchise record.
'That was a great ride': Boston's magical winning streak ends at 15
BOSTON -- Fenway Park buzzed with electricity for five days coming out of the All-Star break, and with good reason. The Red Sox inched toward setting a new franchise-record winning streak, turning around what once seemed like a lost season in the process.
15 in a row! Boston equals franchise-best winning streak set 80 years ago
BOSTON -- Chasing an 80-year club record, nobody on the red-hot Red Sox was annoyed by having to wait a day to continue that pursuit. A rainy Tuesday night postponement gave way to a warm and mostly sunny Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader, and the good vibes were back
After being pushed back, Suarez could return this weekend vs. Blue Jays
BOSTON -- Plans for the return of lefty Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list have been fluid, and the latest is that he is eyeing a weekend return during a three-game series against the Blue Jays that starts Friday night.
O's-Red Sox game postponed, Boston will go for history on Wednesday in split DH
BOSTON -- The Red Sox will have to wait a day in their attempt to match the 1946 club for the longest winning streak (15 games) in franchise history. But due to Tuesday night’s rainout against the Orioles, Boston will have the rare opportunity to tie and break the record
'I've got to stay inside': Crochet taking no chances during Boston's win streak
BOSTON – Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, who has been idle since April 26 with a left shoulder injury that was worse than originally thought, is doing his best to be a good cheerleader for the hottest team in baseball. And strangely enough, that includes not being in the dugout
Sox inch closer to history with 14th straight win thanks to Durbin's blast
BOSTON -- Caleb Durbin set off bedlam at Fenway Park on Monday night, serving up the latest magical moment of what is becoming one of the most storied runs in Red Sox history. The scrappy third baseman jumped on a 1-0 cutter by righty reliever Tyler Wells with two outs
'Special things' fueling Boston's 14-game winning streak
BOSTON -- With 1946 now firmly in their sights, don’t expect the Red Sox to decelerate even a little bit when they take the field next, on Tuesday night against the Orioles. Fueled by a 14-game winning streak, the second longest in the history of a franchise that originated in
Story itching get back to red-hot Red Sox, hopes for August rehab
BOSTON – Watching his Red Sox teammates dramatically change the narrative after what once looked like a lost season has only increased Trevor Story’s desire to rejoin his teammates on the field. The first key step for the veteran shortstop – who hasn’t played since May 14 due to surgery