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Triston Casas’ homer, Alex Verdugo’s 3 hits lead the Red Sox to a 9-5 win over the Royals
Politics Verdugo was just a home run short of the cycle in the victory. Boston Red Sox’s Masataka Yoshida grounds out but gets an RBI against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) AP By AVERY OSEN, Associated Press […]
‘He’s in a good spot right now’: Alex Verdugo appears to be getting back on track after July slump
Red Sox Verdugo hit a leadoff home run in a third straight game on Saturday. Alex Verdugo has had many hits to celebrate over the last few weeks. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) July was a brutal month at the plate for Alex Verdugo. The Red Sox lefty hit just .151 with a measly .479 OPS to […]
Watch: Alex Verdugo makes history with third straight leadoff home run for Red Sox
Red Sox Verdugo sent one right over Mookie Betts’ head on Saturday. Alex Verdugo celebrated his third straight lead off home run on Saturday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Watch: David Ortiz shares special moment with Mookie Betts ahead of Saturday’s Red Sox-Dodgers game ‘I think this kid can be equally as special as me’: Red Sox […]
‘He made me better’: Alex Cora credited Terry Francona, endorsed him for Hall of Fame
Morning Sports Update Cora said Francona is “a Hall of Famer not only as a manager but as a person.” Terry Francona managed Alex Cora while with the Red Sox. Now, Cora is endorsing Francona for the Hall of Fame. AP Photo/Chris O’Meara The Red Sox offense and Brayan Bello’s latest quality start were more […]
What Alex Cora hopes to see from Red Sox fans during Mookie Betts’ return to Fenway Park
Red Sox “This is a special kid that did a lot of great things for the organization.” Mookie Betts served as a key cog on Alex Cora’s 2018 Red Sox team that won a World Series title. Jim Davis / Globe Staff Friday night will mark Mookie Betts’ first game back at Fenway Park since […]
Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo blames ejection during Astros game on ‘soft’ umpire
Red Sox “That’s baseball. Have a little bit tougher skin and deal with it.” Alex Verdugo was given the hook in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s loss to Houston. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Alex Verdugo needed to watch most of the Red Sox’ 7-3 loss to the Astros on Tuesday night in the visitors’ clubhouse at […]
Bruins continue to stockpile forward depth by signing Alex Chiasson to a PTO deal
Bruins A three-year player at BU, Chiasson has scored 10+ goals five times in his NHL career. Alex Chiasson scored six goals in (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Jim Montgomery and the Bruins are going to have no shortage of options up front when Boston’s training camp opens next month. The Bruins announced on Monday afternoon that […]
‘We want the best for him’: Alex Cora expressed support for Jarren Duran
Red Sox Duran signaled mental health concerns in recent social media posts. Jarren Duran playing for the Red Sox in a game against the Royals. Tanner Pearson/Boston Globe A year ago, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran opened up about his mental health concerns, showing a level of transparency around an issue that has often been […]
Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer, Red Sox top Nationals 5-4 in series opener
Red Sox Alex Verdugo of the Red Sox, right, celebrates with third base coach Carlos Febles after hitting a home run against the Nationals during the first inning. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough By PATRICK STEVENS, Associated Press August 15, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo led off the game with a homer and the Boston Red […]
Alex Verdugo nominated for AL Gold Glove Award at right field
Red Sox Verdugo was one of the few bright spots in what was a disappointing Red Sox defense this season. Alex Verdugo’s stellar defense this season made him a Gold Glove finalist. Reed Hoffmann/AP Photo Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo was named a finalist at his position for the American League Gold Glove Award […]