Bob Muldoon hopes that bringing to light the life of Mainer and short-time Bates athlete Harry Lord, who played for the Red Sox and White Sox, will help another Bates alumnus, Ira Waldman, in his push for an athletic hall of fame at the school.
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Red Sox acquire reliever Adam Ottavino from Yankees
In a rare trade between the two teams, Boston receives the struggling reliever and a minor-leagaue pitcher for a player to be named or cash.
MLB notebook: Red Sox trade infielder C.J. Chatham to Phillies
C.J. Chatham played 90 games with the Portland Sea Dogs in 2019.
Red Sox bring back pitcher Perez
Martin Perez, who went 3-5 in the shortened 2020 season, will earn $4.5 million with a $6 million option for 2020.
Red Sox’s Devers agrees to $4,575,000 deal
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $4,575,000 deal to avoid salary arbitration with third baseman Rafael Devers
Tom Caron: Trades may be best way for the Red Sox to add quality arms
Boston’s best avenue for adding much-needed pitching depth may be through trades rather than free agency, and outfielder Andrew Benintendi currently appears to be the likely centerpiece of any potential deal.
On Baseball: New Red Sox coach looking to make a difference
Bianca Smith brings smarts, experience and diversity to the Red Sox minor league coaching staff.
Red Sox’s Bianca Smith is happy to inspire, excited to finally be a full-time coach
Smith will make history in March when she begins her job as a Red Sox minor league coach, becoming the first Black woman in Major League Baseball history to serve as an on-field coach.
Red Sox hire Bianca Smith, first Black woman to coach pro baseball
Smith will work primarily with position players at the team’s training facility at Ft. Myers, Florida.
MLB notebook: Red Sox sign righty Daniel Gossett to a minor-league deal
Daniel Gossett, who last pitched in an MLB game in 2018, has recovered from Tommy John surgery and should provide Boston with some veteran pitching depth.