The Red Sox released knuckleballer Steven Wright on Friday, the team announced. Wright, 35, had been with the organization since 2012 and appeared in 81 major-league games since making his debut in 2013. He has dealt with a series of significant injuries and suspensions over the past two seasons, being limited to just six games […]

The new Boston Red Sox general manager will try to cut payroll while holding onto Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez.

Whoever owners hire to run the franchise will need to build a roster that can win right away with a lower payroll.

Boston falls to lowly Baltimore, but can look ahead to Sunday’s season finale with a chance for Eduardo Rodriguez to win his 20th game of the season.

Owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner say they want payroll for next season to stay under the luxury tax threshold of $208 million.

Texas purposely allows a foul pop to drop in the ninth so Mike Minor can get his 200th strikeout.