Ian Browne
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Devers near 11-year, $331M extension with Red Sox (source)
BOSTON -- The Red Sox have all but assured that third baseman Rafael Devers won’t be their latest homegrown star to change uniforms. A source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Wednesday that Devers and the Sox are finalizing an 11-year, $331 million extension. The club has not confirmed the move. → Read More
Chris Sale to undergo Tommy John surgery
Red Sox ace Chris Sale will undergo Tommy John surgery, meaning he won’t have a 2020 season, the club announced on Thursday. Sale had been in limbo the last couple of weeks after experiencing discomfort in the left elbow that forced him to miss the final six weeks → Read More
Red Sox Steven Wright suspended 15 games
BOSTON -- Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has accepted a 15-game suspension without pay for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, it was announced on Friday. Wright has agreed not to appeal the discipline, and he's eligible to continue to participate in all Spring Training activities prior to Opening Day, which is on Thursday. → Read More
Red Sox finalize J.D. Martinez contract
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After a productive weekend of collaboration between the Red Sox and slugger J.D. Martinez, the sides formalized the five-year, $110 million contract that was agreed upon last week, the club announced Monday morning. A news conference will be held at 9 a.m. ET, one week after the Red Sox and Martinez agreed to terms on a deal that includes opt-outs after the second and third… → Read More
Hanley Ramirez excited about 2018 Red Sox
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. -- A healthier pair of shoulders has given Hanley Ramirez a burst of excitement heading into 2018. The way Ramirez feels right now, there's little to stop him from having a monster year -- one that could end with a parade in Boston. → Read More
David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez to aid Red Sox
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. -- Two Red Sox legends from the recent past stood together on Friday night to help begin the team's annual Winter Weekend festivities, and made it clear they are passionate about trying to contribute to the team's success in 2018. David Ortiz won't be taking any more clutch swings. Pedro Martinez won't be throwing any more devastating changeups. → Read More
Red Sox waiting on free agent J.D. Martinez
BOSTON -- While one significant hitter (Jay Bruce) has found a landing spot (Mets), the biggest bat on the free-agent market (J.D. Martinez) remains in limbo. This means the Red Sox are also still in limbo. → Read More
Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr passes away at 99
BOSTON -- Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr, whose steady brilliance on the field was matched by an unflappable grace off of it, died Monday at the age of 99. Until his death, Doerr was the oldest living Hall of Famer, as well as the oldest living former big leaguer. → Read More
Red Sox prospect Daniel Flores dies at 17
BOSTON -- The Red Sox delivered some devastating news on Wednesday, announcing that 17-year-old Minor League catcher Daniel Flores has died due to complications during treatment for cancer. Flores was Boston's top international signing from last July, as the club signed him to a $3.1 million deal with visions that he could one day be the team's No. 1 catcher. → Read More
Red Sox name Alex Cora manager
BOSTON -- The Red Sox officially named Alex Cora as the 47th manager in club history on Sunday afternoon. Cora and the Red Sox agreed to a three-year contract that will run through the 2020 season and includes a club option for the 2021 season. Cora is currently the bench coach for the Houston Astros, who defeated the Yankees, 4-0, in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday… → Read More
Astros eliminate Red Sox, advance to ALCS
BOSTON -- The Astros looked to be in danger of going back to Houston for a winner-take-all Game 5 of this American League Division Series presented by Doosan, but instead they are headed home to prepare for the AL Championship Series. • Dress for October: Shop for Astros postseason gear → Read More
Red Sox beat Blue Jays, magic number at two
BOSTON -- The Red Sox alleviated some of the tension that had engulfed Fenway Park the previous two nights and moved the magic number down to two for clinching the American League East with a 10-7 win over the Blue Jays to win Wednesday's finale of a three-game series. This sets up a potential clinch party at Fenway on Thursday if Boston can win the opener of a four-game series against the… → Read More
Red Sox rally past Reds, increase AL East lead
CINCINNATI -- The Red Sox endured the early body blow of a grand slam by Cincinnati's Scooter Gennett and then stormed back with big hits and clutch relief to pull out a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Friday night that reduced their magic number for clinching the American League East to six games. Rafael Devers belted a three-run homer in the fourth to put the Red Sox in front. The bullpen, led by… → Read More
Red Sox's Chris Sale reaches 300-K plateau
BALTIMORE -- Chris Sale knew he was approaching a magical milestone, but it wasn't until he heard the roars from the large contingent of Red Sox fans at Camden Yards and received an equally-warm reception from teammates upon his return to the dugout that he knew he got it. • Dress for October: Shop for official Red Sox postseason gear → Read More
Red Sox beat Orioles once again in 11 innings
BALTIMORE -- The Red Sox have won every which way in extra innings this season. And on Tuesday, they didn't even need a ball to leave the infield in the rally that propelled them to a 1-0, 11-inning victory over the Orioles at Camden Yards. Orioles reliever Brad Brach, who had pinned his team in a bases-loaded situation by walking Andrew Benintendi and Mookie Betts, uncorked a wild pitch. Jackie… → Read More
Red Sox stage big rally, defeat Orioles in 11
BALTIMORE -- First, there was the comeback. Then there was the letdown. And then there was one last surge back by the Red Sox, who once again demonstrated their resilience with a 10-8, 11-inning victory over the Orioles on Monday night at Camden Yards. Andrew Benintendi belted a two-out, two-run single to right off Orioles reliever Miguel Castro for the go-ahead hit -- the one that finally stood… → Read More
Yankees beat Chris Sale, cut Red Sox lead
NEW YORK -- The Yankees set the stage for an exciting American League East race heading down the stretch by pulling out a crucial 9-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday night that gave them three wins in the four-game series against their rivals. Fueled by a dominant pitching performance by Luis Severino and three solo homers against Red Sox ace Chris Sale, the Yankees slimmed Boston's lead to 3… → Read More
Masahiro Tanaka leads Yankees past Red Sox
NEW YORK -- In what the Yankees viewed as yet another must-win game, Matt Holliday launched a go-ahead homer in his return to the lineup, handing Drew Pomeranz his first loss in nearly three months as New York defeated the Red Sox, 5-1, on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. The American League Wild Card-leading Yankees trimmed Boston's lead in the AL East back to 4 1/2 games, with Holliday delivering… → Read More
Chris Sale strikes out 11 in Red Sox's victory
TORONTO -- An electric performance by Chris Sale put to rest any concerns that he is tiring down the stretch. The ace bounced back from consecutive losses by firing a masterpiece in leading the Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Over seven-plus innings, Sale allowed three hits and no walks while striking out 11. → Read More
Drew Pomeranz and Red Sox shut down Indians
CLEVELAND -- The Red Sox knew that taking down Corey Kluber would be a tall task on Wednesday night. Boston was up for the challenge, as it did just enough offensively to back another strong effort from lefty Drew Pomeranz en route to a 6-1 victory at Progressive Field. Cleveland's American League Cy Young Award candidate and Pomeranz matched zeros until Kluber finally flinched in the fifth,… → Read More