For a third straight season, Boston stumbled down the stretch — and it cost dearly.
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With closer Kenley Jansen on the IL, Boston may try Justin Slaten in save situations
Jansen is a free agent after the season and has likely pitched his last game with the Red Sox.
Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers doesn’t need surgery, expects to be ready for spring training
Devers was placed on the injured list Saturday with left shoulder inflammation.
Triston Casas homers three times in Game 1, Red Sox sweep Twins
Casas drives in seven runs in Boston’s 8-1 victory in the first game, while Romy Gonzalez hits a three-run home run in an 9-3 win in Game 2.
Red Sox place Rob Refsnyder on IL, call up Vaughn Grissom
Refsnyder will miss the rest of the season with a right forearm strain.
Red Sox held to one hit in 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay
Zack Littell allows one hit over seven innings and Nick Sogard has the only hit for Boston.
Rays shut down fading Red Sox, 8-3
Boston is held to three hits and gives up four home runs as it falls further out of the wild-card race.
Red Sox Manager Alex Cora won’t be suspended for comments about throwing at Aaron Judge
Cora seemed to acknowledge that pitcher Brayan Bello tried to plunk Judge in Saturday’s game against the Yankees in retaliation for Gerrit Cole hitting Rafael Devers.
Tom Caron: Red Sox have too many flaws to overcome
Boston stayed in the playoff hunt for most of the season, but a struggling bullpen has cost too many games.
MLB reviewing Red Sox for allegedly throwing at Aaron Judge
Boston Manager Alex Cora seemed to admit Boston tried unsuccessfully to hit the Yankees’ slugger with a pitch Saturday.