Boston has lost four straight, slowing their remarkable turnaround and tightening the AL East race.
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Rays finish sweep of Red Sox with 3-2 win
Brandon Lowe hits a two-run home run and Tampa Bay now leads the AL East by 1 1/2 games over Boston, which has lost four straight.
Red Sox give minor leaguers help, housing situation still tough
Boston recently announced it will provide housing stipends for players in its farm system. Yet low salaries and high housing costs still pose challenges for players across the minor leagues.
Red Sox fall to Rays, drop out of first place in AL East
Boston’s pitching woes continue as Tampa Bay moves a half-game ahead of the Red Sox after a 9-5 win.
Red Sox notebook: Schwarber ready to play first base for Red Sox
Kyle Schwarber has never played the position, but is excited to take on the challenge after being traded from Washington to Boston.
Rays hit 3 HRs, beat the Red Sox 7-3 to tighten AL East race
Yandy Díaz, Mike Zunino and Randy Arozarena homered and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within one-half game of AL East-leading Boston with a 7-3 win over the Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series
Red Sox acquire slugger Kyle Schwarber and two relievers
Boston gets Schwarber from the Nationals, Hansel Robles from Minnesota and Austin Davis from Pittsburgh.
Red Sox notebook: Nationals send Kyle Schwarber to Boston
Also, catcher Kevin Plawecki throws perfect inning in blowout loss to Blue Jays and Bobby Dalbec becomes tallest shortstop in team history.
Blue Jays pound Rodriguez, Red Sox
Eduardo Rodriguez gets knocked out in the fourth inning, and Toronto rolls to a 13-1 win.
Houck, Duran help Red Sox earn doubleheader split
Tanner Houck pitches four strong innings and Jarren Duran sparks the offense as Boston wins the nightcap against Toronto.