The decision to keep outfielder Jarren Duran off the roster was reportedly made by the USOC in case he is called up to the Red Sox.

Boston hits four home runs for the third time in five games, Nathan Eovaldi has another strong start and the Red Sox complete a four-game sweep of the struggling Royals.

Boston increases its lead to three games in the AL East with a 6-2 win over Kansas City as the teams endure 2 hours, 37 minutes in rain delays.

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora calls Sale’s performance as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery eye-opening.

In two straight games, Boston’s Kiké Hernández has hit a home run as the first Boston batter to give the first-place Red Sox an early advantage.

J.D. Martinez drives in four runs, including two with a double in the sixth inning to give Boston the lead for good.

Grant Williams does not have Dustin Pedroia’s power or prospect label, but Williams is proving to be a winner, like his role model.