ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rick Porcello went on to win 22 games and the AL Cy Young Award the last time he started a season 5-0 — like he now has again this year. “Two years ago was a long time ago now it feels like, so it’s hard to compare,” Porcello said. “We’re doing […]
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What a month: Red Sox complete best April with win over Kansas City
BOSTON — Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox finished April with their most wins ever by beating the Kansas City Royals 10-6 on Monday night. Mitch Moreland hit a solo homer and had three hits along with Bogaerts for the Red Sox, who posted their 19th […]
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Betts homers twice to power Red Sox past Blue Jays
TORONTO — Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox snapped their season-high three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Boston improved to 6-1 in one-run games and got their 18th win of the season, tying the franchise record for victories […]
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Brave new world for Portland native Ryan Flaherty in Atlanta
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ryan Flaherty (27) bats against the New York Mets on Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) The conversation was casual, as usual. It always is with Ryan Flaherty. “Doing good,” he said on the phone last week. “Just getting ready to go out to the field.” He talks […]
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Sox extend historic start with 3-1 win over O's
BOSTON (AP) — Even playing in wild chills below freezing couldn’t slow down the red-hot Boston Red Sox. Andrew Benintendi got three hits and the Red Sox extended the best start in their 118-year history, beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday at frigid Fenway Park. “I was miserable, nothing short of miserable,” Boston ace Chris […]
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Red Sox top Orioles 7-3 for 11-2 start
BOSTON (AP) — Eduardo Nunez hit a three-run homer, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out eight over six stingy innings and the Boston Red Sox equaled their best start in 100 years with a 7-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Rafael Devers went 3 for 5 and scored twice for the Red Sox, who […]
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Tim Tebow and Drew Pomeranz headline Sea Dogs’ home opener
Portland begins its 25th season at Hadlock Field, complete with a former NFL quarterback and current Red Sox starter competing. The home portion of the Portland Sea Dogs’ 25th season begins Friday night at Hadlock Field. An old reliable, the Bellamy Jazz Band, will be out front, welcoming an expected sellout crowd. Inside the park, […]
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Red Sox put Bogaerts on DL with cracked bone in ankle
BOSTON — Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was put on the 10-day disabled list because of a cracked bone in his left ankle. Boston says an MRI confirmed the injury on Monday, a day after he was hurt. The injury is a non-displaced fracture and won’t require surgery. He is expected to miss 10-to-014 days. […]
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Red Sox rally past Rays for 8th straight win
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are off to the best nine-game start in franchise history. All the close ones are going their way right now. Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking RBI double in Boston’s wild six-run eighth inning, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 on Sunday for their eighth […]
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Top Red Sox third base prospect Chavis suspended 80 games
NEW YORK — Top Boston Red Sox third base prospect Michael Chavis was suspended for 80 games under baseball’s minor league drug program after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Chavis was selected with the 26th overall pick in the 2014 amateur draft and signed for a bonus of $1,870,500. He tested positive for Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, […]