Tiant – who lived his final years in Wells – became a fan favorite in Boston, not only for his talents but his personality.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox have work to do as offseason begins
Exploring offseason topics, including the Red Sox needs, Jeremy Swayman’s new contract and Jaylen Brown’s leadership.
Tom Caron: It’s time for the Red Sox to start building a contender
Boston finished .500 and missed the playoffs for the third straight season. Pitching and defensive improvements are needed to make the next step.
Red Sox beat Rays in season finale to finish .500
Vaughn Grissom and Quinn Priester help Boston win, 3-1, and finish 81-81.
Red Sox miss out on chance to finish season with winning record
Boston drops to 80-81 after a second straight loss to Tampa Bay, 7-2, and now needs a win Sunday to end with a .500 record.
Rays score twice in seventh inning to beat Red Sox, 2-1
Josh Lowe hits hits an RBI double and Tampa Bay beats Nick Pivetta in what could be his final start for the Red Sox.
Officially eliminated, Red Sox face reality of another year out of playoffs
Boston’s 6-1 loss to Toronto on Wednesday guaranteed the team will not make the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons.
Blue Jays eliminate Red Sox from playoff contention with 6-1 win
The Red Sox, who had won four in a row, needed to win their final four games and get help from opponents in the American League wild-card race.
Trevor Story hits tie-breaking double in 10th as Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 6-5
Trailing 3-0, Boston scores two in the seventh, one in the eighth and three in the 10th.
Red Sox beat Blue Jays for third straight win
Tanner Houck carries a perfect game into the fifth in Boston’s 4-1 win.