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‘I think this kid can be equally as special as me’: Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez praises Brayan Bello
Red Sox Bello has an ERA of 3.56 in 22 outings thus far in 2023. Pedro Martinez had high praise for young Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello on Friday. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Watch: Mookie Betts receives standing ovation in his return to Fenway Park Red Sox claim Zack Weiss off waivers, transfer Corey Kluber to […]
Mookie Betts says time has helped him find closure about how his Red Sox tenure ended
Red Sox Betts received a loud standing ovation from fans at Fenway Park Friday night. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts tips his helmet as he comes up to bat against the Red Sox during the first inning. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo By KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press August 25, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts was surrounded […]
Red Sox claim Zack Weiss off waivers, transfer Corey Kluber to 60-day Injured List
Red Sox Weiss has pitched for the Los Angeles Angels this season. Zack Weiss delivers a pitch during a spring training game against the Rangers. Abbie Parr/AP Photo The Red Sox claimed right-handed pitcher Zack Weiss off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. They transferred right-hander Corey […]
Shohei Ohtani to the Red Sox? One MLB insider says there’s a chance.
Red Sox “They have the wherewithal and the opportunity to make up for the loss of Mookie Betts, if they choose.” The Boston Red Sox could be a player in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, one insider says. Ronald Martinez/Getty The Red Sox have rarely been mentioned as major players in the bidding war for Shohei […]
Mookie Betts’s return is still just part of the Red Sox story, mercifully
Red Sox As Mookie Betts returns to Fenway Park, the Red Sox are unquestionably not the Red Sox of five years ago. Even going on four years removed from Mookie Betts’ trade to the Dodgers, he remains a heavy memory for the Red Sox faithful. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Have the Red Sox found a potential […]
Have the Red Sox found a potential impact bat in rookie Wilyer Abreu?
Red Sox “He kept putting good at-bats, even at the end. It’s just like relentless.” Wilyer Abreu has driven in five runs over his first three games with the Red Sox. AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox The Red Sox teed off against the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon, collecting 24 hits en route to a lopsided […]
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 […]
Despite hamstring injury, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen ‘going to try to avoid’ IL stint
Red Sox “We’re in the most crucial parts [of the season], so I want to be out there.” Kenley Jansen only threw three pitches on Wednesday before leaving Boston’s game against Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) The Red Sox bullpen took a major hit on Wednesday night in Houston. In the ninth inning of Boston’s […]
Verdugo, Abreu both homer as Red Sox rout Astros 17-1
Red Sox Boston Red Sox’s Alex Verdugo celebrates with Justin Turner after hitting a solo home run during the first inning. AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press August 24, 2023 | 6:09 PM HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a leadoff homer and had four hits and rookie Wilyer Abreu got his […]
MBTA to shut down parts of Red Line for 16 days in October
Local News There’s good news and bad news for Red Line riders frustrated with speed restrictions. Passengers board the Red Line at Ashmont in Dorchester. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff, File The MBTA will shut down the Red Line’s Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line for 16 days in October as part of a plan to address […]