Jayson Tatum hits seven shots from 3-point range and finishes with 32 – his eighth straight game with at least 20 points – as Boston beats Atlanta.
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Report: Red Sox plan to hire Ron Roenicke as manager
Roenicke served the past two seasons as Boston’s bench coach under Alex Cora, who was dismissed in January amid baseball’s sign-stealing controversy.
Red Sox enter season with a lot of uncertainty
Boston lost its best player and No. 2 pitcher in a trade to the Dodgers, and, oh yes, they need a manager.
Reports: Prospect’s physical holds up Mookie Betts trade
The Red Sox raised concerns over the medical records of pitcher Brusdar Graterol, but the deal sending Betts and David Price to Dodgers is not likely in jeopardy.
On Baseball: It was the right time for Sox to let Mookie Betts go
To remain competitive in years to come, Boston needed the payroll flexibility that comes with trading its superstar.
Red Sox trading Mookie Betts is a choice, not a necessity
Dealing homegrown star player is a small-market move, not something typical of a team with Boston’s resources and passionate fan base.
AP sources: Red Sox agree to trade Mookie Betts, David Price to Dodgers
Boston apparently sending 2018 AL MVP and former Cy Young winner to Los Angeles in what is reportedly a three-team deal.
Tom Caron: Red Sox have little choice but to trade Mookie Betts
The 2018 MVP is unlikely to sign an extension with Boston, so Boston needs to get a return on its investment in him now.
Tom Caron: Questions abound for Red Sox as spring training nears
The team still has yet to find a replacement for Alex Cora, and the rumor mill continues to swirl around a Mookie Betts trade.
Bloom says Red Sox won’t rush to hire manager by spring training
Chaim Bloom declines to comment on whether Boston has interviewed anyone to replace Alex Cora.