33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreements
— Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease ($5.7 million), right-hander Lucas Giolito ($10.4 million), right-hander Michael Kopech ($2.05 million), right-hander Reynaldo López ($3,625,000) and right-hander José Ruiz ($925,000). — Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber ($10.01 million), right-hander Aaron Civale ($2.6 million), right-hander James Karinchak ($1.5 million), first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor ($3.35 million), right-hander Zach Plesac ($2.95 million), right-hander Cal Quantril ($5.5 million) and shortstop Amed Rosario ($7.8 million). — Houston outfielder Mauricio Dubón ($1.4 million), right-hander Phil Maton ($2.55 million), right-hander Ryne Stanek ($3.6 million), left-hander Blake Taylor ($830,000), right-hander José Urquidy ($3,025,000) and left-hander Framber Valdez ($6.8 million). — New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes ($3.2 million), right-hander Domingo Germán ($2.6 million), catcher Kyle Higashioka ($1,462,500), right-hander Clay Holmes ($3.3 million), right-hander Michael King ($1.3 million), right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga ($2,262,500), right-hander Frankie Montas ($7.5 million), left-hander Wandy Peralta ($3.35 million) and catcher Jose Trevino ($2.36 million). Davis ($4.21 million), second baseman/shortstop Thairo Estrada ($2.25 million), right-hander Jakob Junis ($2.8 million), right-hander Tyler Rogers ($1,675,000), outfielder Austin Slater ($3.2 million), outfielder LaMonte Wade ($1,375,000) and right-hander Logan Webb ($4.6 million).
wftv.comSinger shuts down Red Sox, Royals beat Boston 9-0
BOSTON — (AP) — Brady Singer pitched out of a bases-loaded, nobody out jam in the third and finished with six shutout innings on Saturday to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Boston Red Sox 9-0. It was the second straight start without allowing a run for the 26-year-old College World Series champion from Florida. MJ Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino had three hits apiece for the Royals; Melendez scored four runs and Pasquantino drove in three. The Red Sox loaded the bases on two singles and a walk with nobody out in the third inning and the top of the order coming up. DEBUTRHP Franklin German made his major league debut for Boston, coming in to start the sixth inning.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Bosox try to recover from Toronto's run rampage
The Blue Jays surpassed the franchise record for runs in a game when they scored their 25th in the fifth inning. The relay home wasn’t close to nabbing Tapia, who picked up speed when he realized Duran had lost the ball. The 25-year-old Duran, in his second major league season, came into the game in a 2-for-30 slump. A left-handed hitter, Smithwas batting .194 with no homers, 17 RBIs and a .560 OPS in 58 games. Robert exited Chicago’s win at division leader Minnesota on July 15 in the second inning because of lightheadedness.
wftv.comRed Sox OF's blunder turns into inside-the-park grand slam
Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran plays against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)There is nothing worse than seeing your MLB team's outfielder lose a routine fly ball in the lights. At the time, the Red Sox were down 6-0 in the third inning with two outs and the bases loaded. By the middle of the fourth inning, Red Sox would be down 14-0, but at least broke the shutout with some runs in the bottom of the inning. Going off Statcast numbers, Tapia's fly ball only had an 18 percent chance of being a hit despite reaching the warning track.
wftv.comRed Sox run out of fight, fall to Astros in ALCS Game 6
ALCS Red Sox Astros Baseball Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates after tagging out Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo at second to end the top of the seventh inning in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez)HOUSTON — (AP) — Backs against the wall — occasionally by their own doing — these Boston Red Sox proved hard to pin down. The Houston Astros finally got them for good Friday night. Boston’s bats went quiet for the third straight game and the Red Sox bowed out of the AL Championship Series with a punchless 5-0 loss to the Astros in Game 6. Just six teams failed to reach MLB’s 85% vaccination threshold for relaxing safety protocols, and the Red Sox were one of them.
wftv.comRed Sox flex muscles, power past Rays 14-6 to even ALDS 1-1
ALDS Red Sox Rays Baseball Boston Red Sox's J.D. “Didn't feel good running, but felt all right hitting.”Bogaerts, Verdugo and Hernández had solo shots to steady the staggering Red Sox, who lost the opener 5-0 Thursday night. Matt Moore was the other, doing it with the Rays in Game 1 of the 2011 ALDS at Texas. Richards has a left hamstring strain and will be ineligible for the AL Championship Series roster if the Red Sox advance. UP NEXTNathan Eovaldi will start Game 3 for Boston.
wftv.comDevers hits 2 HR; Red Sox to host Yanks in AL wild-card game
The Boston Red Sox have clinched a playoff berth on the regular season’s final day and will host the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game after coming back to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on a tiebreaking two-run homer by Rafael Devers in the ninth inning.
Meadows, Rays rally from 6 runs down, beat Bosox 11-10 in 10
The Red Sox missed a chance to move ahead of the Yankees for the top AL wild-card spot. Richards gave up an RBI single to Jordan Luplow in the sixth to allow the Rays to trim the lead 7-6. Red Sox: LHP Josh Taylor was reinstated from the COVID-19 list, leaving 10 players on that list since a recent outbreak of cases. He is 0-0 with a 2.53 ERA in four appearances against the Red Sox. Red Sox: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (11-7, 4.88) tossed six scoreless innings in a win last week at Tampa Bay.
wftv.comShaw hits grand slam as Red Sox beat Rangers 8-4 in 11
Rangers Red Sox Baseball Boston Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Michael Dwyer)BOSTON — (AP) — Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 on Monday. He also began his big league career with the Red Sox in 2015. The Red Sox committed a season-high five errors and had two baserunners cut down in a 10-1 loss on Saturday night. The Red Sox wasted seven dominant innings by Nathan Eovaldi, who allowed an unearned run and four hits.
wftv.comRed Sox beat Blue Jays 2-1 in 8 to earn doubleheader split
Red Sox Blue Jays Baseball Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck throws in the first inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Saturday Aug. 7, 2021. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) (Jon Blacker)TORONTO — (AP) — Jonathan Araúz singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 2-1 Saturday night to split a doubleheader with the Blue Jays. “We only scored two runs today so I feel good that we split,” Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said. Berríos had pitched 11 consecutive scoreless innings to begin his Blue Jays career but gave up Verdugo’s homer in the sixth. Red Sox: LHP Chris Sale (elbow surgery) allowed two hits over 4 2/3 scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Worcester.
wftv.comRed Sox end Germán's no-hit bid in 8th, storm past Yanks 5-4
Yankees Red Sox Baseball New York Yankees' Domingo German delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Boston. The Red Sox reclaimed first place in the AL East, a game ahead of Tampa Bay. Red Sox: Manager Alex Cora said he’s planning on LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, who left his last start with migraine symptoms, to make his next scheduled start Thursday. Red Sox: RHP Nick Pivetta (8-4, 4.37 ERA) is slated to go Monday night in Fenway Park when Boston begins a four-game series against Toronto. Pivetta benefited from six homers by the Red Sox last Monday in Buffalo when Boston beat the Blue Jays, 13-4.
wftv.comYanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally
Kiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in the 10th to rally past the rival New York Yankees 5-4 on a rainy night at Fenway Park.
Yankees, MLB ban who fan who hit Alex Verdugo with baseball
Verdugo hit by pitch FILE PHOTO: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox gestures towards the stands during the sixth inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)One MLB fan will never be allowed inside another major league ballpark. >> Read more trending newsThe ban was issued by not only the Yankees but also Major League Baseball after the man threw a ball at Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Verdugo had tossed the ball to the fans between innings but a fan threw it at him later. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the person who threw the ball at Verdugo should be arrested while the player himself was thankful “nobody got hurt,” UPI reported.
wftv.comYankee Stadium fan banned from MLB parks for hitting Verdugo
(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (Mary Altaffer)NEW YORK — (AP) — The fan who hit Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo with a baseball thrown from the Yankee Stadium stands has been banned for life from attending big league games. The decision was confirmed Sunday by spokesmen for both the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball. Red Sox manager Alex Cora briefly pulled his team off the field in the sixth inning Saturday night after Verdugo was struck in the back by a ball thrown from the left-field seats. An angry Verdugo shouted at fans and was restrained by first-base coach Tom Goodwin as the game was held up in a driving rain. Verdugo returned to left field when play resumed following a discussion with umpires near Boston’s dugout.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Bosox try for sweep in Bronx, O's check Means
Red Sox Yankees Baseball Boston Red Sox center fielder Alex Verdugo, center, celebrates with teammates after the Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 7-3 in a baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in New York. Rafael Devers and the Red Sox go for a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium in this week’s Sunday night matchup. After going 9-1 against Boston in 2020, the Yankees have dropped the first two of 19 against the second-place Red Sox this year. Red Sox righty Garrett Richards (4-4, 3.75 ERA) faces righty Domingo Germán (4-3, 3.27) in the finale. I’m going to try and flush it out right now and try to attack some weak areas that are there.”It’s uncertain whether Means will require a stint on the injured list.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row
All players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear No. 42 on Thursday to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, marking the anniversary of the date the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer made his Major League Baseball debut and broke the sport’s color barrier in 1947.
Red Sox finally snap skid vs Yankees, who clinch spot anyway
Boston Red Sox's Tanner Houck delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)BOSTON – Despite dismal results against the New York Yankees this season, at least the Boston Red Sox didn’t have to watch their longtime rivals enjoy clinching a playoff berth at Fenway Park. New York had matched its longest winning streak against the Red Sox, also winning 12 in a row in 1936 and from 1952-53 when Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams was flying combat missions in the Korean War. Red Sox: Off on Monday before beginning their final home series, a three-game set that starts Tuesday against Baltimore. RHP Nick Pivetta, acquired in a trade with the Phillies last month, will make his Red Sox debut.
Scherzer fans 11, Nationals beat Red Sox 10-2
Soto and Howie Kendrick hit back-to-back homers in Washington's five-run third inning, and Max Scherzer struck out 11 to lead the Nationals to a 10-2 victory over the Red Sox on Friday night. Trea Turner and Victor Robles had three hits apiece for Washington, which handed Scherzer (3-1) a 5-0 lead in the third. The Red Sox scored one in the ninth and loaded the bases before Ryne Harper got the last two outs. The Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak and sent the Red Sox to their fourth loss in five games; it's Boston's worst start since the Great Depression. Red Sox: RHP Chris Mazza (0-1) starts in the second game of the series.
Yanks win 10th straight vs Red Sox, best streak since 1953
Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki, top, looks on. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK Ted Williams was piloting fighter jets in Korea the last time the New York Yankees dominated the Boston Red Sox like this. Luke Voit homered twice, Aroldis Chapman returned from the COVID-19 injured list to pitch the ninth inning and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-3 Monday night for their 10th straight victory in the famed rivalry. The tarp was rolled out with the Red Sox rallying in the fourth inning. Yankees: RHP Masahiro Tanaka (0-0, 2.31) opposes Rays LHP Blake Snell (1-0, 2.08) at Yankee Stadium.
Cole posts 20th straight regular-season win, Yanks top Bosox
New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK Gerrit Cole posted his 20th straight regular-season win, becoming the sixth pitcher to ever reach the mark by throwing seven sharp innings to lead the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 10-3 Friday night. New York also beat Boston for the seventh straight time and is 12-1 at home against the Red Sox since the start of last season. The Red Sox also lost to the Yankees for the 12th time in the past 13 meetings since July 28, 2019. Yankees: LHP James Paxton (0-1, 7.84 ERA) starts Saturday.
Cobb strong in return to mound, Orioles beat Red Sox 7-2
Baltimore Orioles' Alex Cobb pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)BOSTON Anthony Santander and Renato Nez each drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles held off the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Saturday to even their season-opening series. Prez (0-1) lasted just five innings in his Red Sox debut, giving up five runs on six hits and walking two. The Red Sox were just 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position, stranding 10 runners on base. Red Sox: Right-hander Ryan Weber made his first opening day roster this season after beginning the last four in Triple-A.