Boston loses the first game on a walk-off homer, then wins the second game in extra innings.
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Red Sox place J.D. Martinez on COVID-related IL; bench coach tests positive
Martinez is feeling sick, according to Manager Alex Cora. Meanwhile, bench coach Will Venable tested positive and first base coach Tom Goodwin is out as a close contact.
Red Sox routed by Blue Jays, fall further behind Tampa Bay
Toronto’s nine-run inning leads to a 12-4 win for the Blue Jays as the Red Sox – who have lost seven of eight – fall further from the top of the AL East standings.
Red Sox notebook: Rookie Jarren Duran placed COVID-19 injured list
Boston is hoping it is just quick stint on the injured list for outfielder Jarren Duran.
Cora’s honesty refreshing, but the Red Sox need to make contact
Alex Cora has been open about his team’s struggles, from the starting rotation to the offense’s inability to put the ball in play.
Tigers deal struggling Red Sox another loss
Boston loses for the sixth time in seven games, and Detroit’s Victor Reyes becomes the first major leaguer to hit a triple from both sides of the plate in a game since 2003.
Jerry Remy takes leave from Red Sox broadcasts for cancer treatment
Remy, 68, has been battling lung cancer on and off since 2008.
Red Sox end 5-game skid by beating Tigers, 4-1
Boston hits three home runs to break its longest losing streak of the season.
Red Sox lose fifth straight, falling to Tigers 4-2
Miguel Cabrera hits his 498th career home run and Detroit extends Boston’s longest losing streak of the season.
Red Sox notebook: Chaim Bloom explains staying under luxury tax threshold at trade deadline
Boston considered doing more than just adding Kyle Schwarber at the trade deadline, but instead looked to the future and stayed under the luxury tax threshold.