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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 […]
Mookie Betts talks return to Fenway Park, first game against Red Sox: ‘I’m really nervous’
Red Sox “It’s where I grew up, and I don’t know what to expect. Hopefully it’s cool, though.” Mookie Betts is one of the frontrunners for the NL MVP Award this season. AP Photo/Ryan Sun Later this week, Mookie Betts will step into the Fenway Park batter’s box for the first time since Sept. 29, […]
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 […]
Josh Rojas homers as Mariners beat White Sox 6-3 for season-high 8th straight win
MLB The Red Sox are competing with the Mariners for an AL Wild Card spot. Seattle Mariners’ Mike Ford, left, greets Josh Rojas after they scored on Rojas’ two-run home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles […]