Mookie Betts doubled to extend his career-best hitting streak to 13 games and scored on Brock Holt's 10th-inning single to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Betts lifted a perfectly placed fly ball that dropped down the left field line to give him the Red Sox's longest hitting since Jacoby Ellsbury had a 19-game streak in 2013. More>>
Hours before Thursday's series finale against Baltimore, the Red Sox made a series of roster moves, highlighted by the demotion of Joe Kelly to AAA Pawtucket and the placement of Dustin Pedroia on the disabled list. More>>
David Lough hit a three-run homer in Baltimore's four-run second inning and the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Tuesday night, their 12th win in 15 games. The Red Sox had a chance to tie it in the ninth after Dustin Pedroia's two-out, run-scoring double. But David Ortiz lined out to third as Zach Britton earned his 20th save.More>>
David Ortiz passed two Hall of Famers on the career home run chart. He was hardly the only Boston hitter who had a big day. Ortiz launched his 476th homer to move past Stan Musial and Willie Stargell, and the Red Sox banged out 13 extra-base hits Sunday in a 13-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.More>>
Kendrys Morales homered on his 32nd birthday and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday night. Morales hit a two-run, tie-breaking shot in a five-run fifth off Rick Porcello (4-8). More>>
Max Scherzer pitched a no-hitter Saturday, losing his perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning when he hit a batter in the Washington Nationals' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.More>>
Today men, women, children and a sportscaster got the opportunity to live a dream. Taking batting practice on the field at at Fenway Park and retrieving balls off the Green Monster in left field. More>>
Wednesday, June 17 2015 8:23 PM EDT2015-06-18 00:23:42 GMT
Major League Baseball and New Era have picked up where they left off last season, creating a special cap for players to wear on the field during the 2015 MLB All-Star Game in Cincinnati.
Major League Baseball and New Era have picked up where they left off last season, creating a special cap for players to wear on the field during the 2015 MLB All-Star Game in Cincinnati.
Wednesday, June 17 2015 8:02 AM EDT2015-06-17 12:02:57 GMT
Monday afternoon a motivational speaker with no arms showed off his skills at ATT Park in San Francisco by "throwing" out the first pitch with his foot.
Monday afternoon a motivational speaker with no arms showed off his skills at ATT Park in San Francisco by "throwing" out the first pitch with his foot.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 8:08 PM EDT2015-06-17 00:08:35 GMT
Brock Holt became the first Boston player to hit for the cycle since 1996 and the Red Sox slugged their way out of a seven-game losing streak with a 9-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Brock Holt became the first Boston player to hit for the cycle since 1996 and the Red Sox slugged their way out of a seven-game losing streak with a 9-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 16 2015 5:51 PM EDT2015-06-16 21:51:02 GMT
Major League Commissioner Rob Manfred says management can order expanded netting to protect fans without bargaining over the matter with the players' association.
Major League Commissioner Rob Manfred says management can order expanded netting to protect fans without bargaining over the matter with the players' association.
Sunday, June 14 2015 7:13 PM EDT2015-06-14 23:13:16 GMT
It's now apparent Red Sox phenom pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez is actually human as he gives up nine earned runs in his first loss of the season. Rodriguez tagged for eight hits with only one strike out in 4.2 innings, dropping his record to (2-1).
It's now apparent Red Sox phenom pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez is actually human as he gives up nine earned runs in his first loss of the season. Rodriguez tagged for eight hits with only one strike out in 4.2 innings, dropping his record to (2-1).
Saturday, June 13 2015 6:11 PM EDT2015-06-13 22:11:26 GMT
Russell Martin delivered the go-ahead hit for the second straight day, a leadoff home run in the 11th inning Saturday that sent the Toronto Blue Jays to their 10th straight win, 5-4 over the Boston Red Sox. The winning streak is Toronto's longest since it took 11 in a row in June 2013. Boston, in last place in the AL East, lost its fifth straight game and fell a season-worst nine games under .500 at 27-36.
Russell Martin delivered the go-ahead hit for the second straight day, a leadoff home run in the 11th inning Saturday that sent the Toronto Blue Jays to their 10th straight win, 5-4 over the Boston Red Sox. The winning streak is Toronto's longest since it took 11 in a row in June 2013.Boston, in last place in the AL East, lost its fifth straight game and fell a season-worst nine games under .500 at 27-36.
Wednesday, June 10 2015 4:54 PM EDT2015-06-10 20:54:11 GMT
A day after fouling a pitch off his knee, Hanley Ramirez will play for the Red Sox, while David Ortiz will sit on the bench with a lefty opposing Boston on the mound.
A day after fouling a pitch off his knee, Hanley Ramirez will play for the Red Sox, while David Ortiz will sit on the bench with a lefty opposing Boston on the mound.
Saturday, June 6 2015 8:06 PM EDT2015-06-07 00:06:16 GMT
Joe Kelly pitched six solid innings to earn his first win since his initial start of the season, Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Saturday.
Joe Kelly pitched six solid innings to earn his first win since his initial start of the season, Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Saturday.
Friday, June 5 2015 7:07 PM EDT2015-06-05 23:07:42 GMT
The Oakland A's have called up ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte from Triple-A Nashville, positioning him to become the first player since 1995 to pitch in an MLB game with both his right and left hands.
The Oakland A's have called up ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte from Triple-A Nashville, positioning him to become the first player since 1995 to pitch in an MLB game with both his right and left hands.
Friday, June 5 2015 7:04 PM EDT2015-06-05 23:04:58 GMT
As the Red Sox open their three-game series with the A's, Pablo Sandoval and David Ortiz will be on the bench. Bryan Salmond was at Fenway Park as Ben Cherington addressed the media prior to the series.
As the Red Sox open their three-game series with the A's, Pablo Sandoval and David Ortiz will be on the bench. Bryan Salmond was at Fenway Park as Ben Cherington addressed the media prior to the series.
Tuesday, June 2 2015 8:16 PM EDT2015-06-03 00:16:27 GMT
Red Sox principal owner John Henry met with members of the media before Tuesday's game at Fenway Park, asking fans for patience and reiterating his faith in general manager Ben Cherington and manager John Farrell.
Red Sox principal owner John Henry met with members of the media before Tuesday's game at Fenway Park, asking fans for patience and reiterating his faith in general manager Ben Cherington and manager John Farrell.
Sunday, May 31 2015 7:26 PM EDT2015-05-31 23:26:19 GMT
Josh Hamilton had a pinch-hit, two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Sunday.
Josh Hamilton had a pinch-hit, two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Sunday.
Saturday, May 30 2015 11:20 PM EDT2015-05-31 03:20:02 GMT
Chi Chi Gonzalez took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his major league debut and preserved the shutout with some smart fielding, leading the Texas Rangers to an 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
Chi Chi Gonzalez took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his major league debut and preserved the shutout with some smart fielding, leading the Texas Rangers to an 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
Friday, May 29 2015 11:27 PM EDT2015-05-30 03:27:55 GMT
Josh Hamilton homered in his first two at-bats, his first homers since he belatedly began his major league season this week back with Texas, helping the Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Friday night.
Josh Hamilton homered in his first two at-bats, his first homers since he belatedly began his major league season this week back with Texas, helping the Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Friday night.
Thursday, May 28 2015 11:16 PM EDT2015-05-29 03:16:55 GMT
Eduardo Rodriguez threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings to win in his major league debut on the road since 1967, and Boston beat the Rangers 5-1 Thursday night.
Eduardo Rodriguez threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings to win in his major league debut on the road since 1967, and Boston beat the Rangers 5-1 Thursday night.
Wednesday, May 27 2015 6:16 PM EDT2015-05-27 22:16:29 GMT
As Boston and Texas get set to square off in a four-game series, the teams have executed a trade that has sent outfielder Carlos Peguero from the Rangers to the Red Sox.
As Boston and Texas get set to square off in a four-game series, the teams have executed a trade that has sent outfielder Carlos Peguero from the Rangers to the Red Sox.
Monday, May 25 2015 5:18 PM EDT2015-05-25 21:18:48 GMT
Ricky Nolasco struck out five in 7 2/3 innings and Trevor Plouffe hit a three-run homer to lead the surging Minnesota Twins to a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
Ricky Nolasco struck out five in 7 2/3 innings and Trevor Plouffe hit a three-run homer to lead the surging Minnesota Twins to a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday.
Saturday, May 23 2015 11:03 PM EDT2015-05-24 03:03:33 GMT
Mike Napoli hit two homers and drove in three runs, Steven Wright pitched six-plus solid innings and the Boston Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Mike Napoli hit two homers and drove in three runs, Steven Wright pitched six-plus solid innings and the Boston Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Friday, May 22 2015 11:00 PM EDT2015-05-23 03:00:53 GMT
Chris Iannetta and Erick Aybar homered in the Angels' nine-run fifth inning, and Albert Pujols also hit a home run on Friday night to lead Los Angeles to a 12-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Chris Iannetta and Erick Aybar homered in the Angels' nine-run fifth inning, and Albert Pujols also hit a home run on Friday night to lead Los Angeles to a 12-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Thursday, May 21 2015 10:29 PM EDT2015-05-22 02:29:32 GMT
Mitch Moreland hit a solo homer and drove in two runs, Wandy Rodriguez pitched 6 2/3 solid innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox and their listless offense 3-1 on Thursday night.
Mitch Moreland hit a solo homer and drove in two runs, Wandy Rodriguez pitched 6 2/3 solid innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox and their listless offense 3-1 on Thursday night.
Wednesday, May 20 2015 11:16 PM EDT2015-05-21 03:16:48 GMT
Phil Klein allowed one run in his first major league start, Robinson Chirinos hit a solo homer and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Klein allowed one run in his first major league start, Robinson Chirinos hit a solo homer and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Thursday, May 14 2015 3:06 PM EDT2015-05-14 19:06:03 GMT
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Tom Brady's challenge to his four-game suspension by the NFL is set to begin. The star quarterback of the defending Super Bowl champions is expected to appeal by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Tom Brady's challenge to his four-game suspension by the NFL is set to begin. The star quarterback of the defending Super Bowl champions is expected to appeal by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Wednesday, May 13 2015 7:07 PM EDT2015-05-13 23:07:05 GMT
Wade Miley dueled with Athletics ace Sonny Gray and worked out of jams all game to end a three-start skid, and the Boston Red Sox beat Oakland 2-0 on Wednesday to take two of three in the series.
Wade Miley dueled with Athletics ace Sonny Gray and worked out of jams all game to end a three-start skid, and the Boston Red Sox beat Oakland 2-0 on Wednesday to take two of three in the series.
Tuesday, May 12 2015 7:42 AM EDT2015-05-12 11:42:37 GMT
Major League Baseball has pumped up security for its game balls this season in the wake of the Tom Brady flap.Starting this year, an MLB representative watches the baseballs when a clubhouse assistant carries them from the umpires' room to the field.
Major League Baseball has pumped up security for its game balls this season in the wake of the Tom Brady flap.Starting this year, an MLB representative watches the baseballs when a clubhouse assistant carries them from the umpires' room to the field.
Friday, May 8 2015 4:34 PM EDT2015-05-08 20:34:42 GMT
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz lost his appeal hearing with Major League Baseball and will serve his one-game suspension Friday night when Boston plays in Toronto.
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz lost his appeal hearing with Major League Baseball and will serve his one-game suspension Friday night when Boston plays in Toronto.
Wednesday, May 6 2015 10:44 PM EDT2015-05-07 02:44:27 GMT
Evan Longoria hit two solo homers, Kevin Jepsen worked out of an eighth-inning jam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Evan Longoria hit two solo homers, Kevin Jepsen worked out of an eighth-inning jam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Tuesday, May 5 2015 10:27 PM EDT2015-05-06 02:27:29 GMT
Mookie Betts homered to lead off the sixth inning -- the first hit off Rays starter Drew Smyly -- and added another in the eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.
Mookie Betts homered to lead off the sixth inning -- the first hit off Rays starter Drew Smyly -- and added another in the eighth to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.
Monday, May 4 2015 10:19 PM EDT2015-05-05 02:19:23 GMT
Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez left Monday's game against Tampa Bay in the first inning with an apparent arm injury after crashing into the left field side wall at Fenway Park.
Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez left Monday's game against Tampa Bay in the first inning with an apparent arm injury after crashing into the left field side wall at Fenway Park.
Monday, May 4 2015 5:28 AM EDT2015-05-04 09:28:32 GMT
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Jacoby Ellsbury had four hits, and Adam Warren took a one-hit shutout into the sixth inning on Sunday night to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Jacoby Ellsbury had four hits, and Adam Warren took a one-hit shutout into the sixth inning on Sunday night to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Saturday, May 2 2015 4:59 PM EDT2015-05-02 20:59:10 GMT
Brett Gardner drove in three runs, Nathan Eovaldi pitched well into the seventh inning and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their 12th win in 15 games.
Brett Gardner drove in three runs, Nathan Eovaldi pitched well into the seventh inning and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their 12th win in 15 games.
Friday, May 1 2015 11:01 PM EDT2015-05-02 03:01:27 GMT
Alex Rodriguez tied Willie Mays for fourth place in major league history with his 660th home run, breaking an eighth-inning tie with a pinch-hit shot that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Alex Rodriguez tied Willie Mays for fourth place in major league history with his 660th home run, breaking an eighth-inning tie with a pinch-hit shot that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Friday, May 1 2015 10:26 PM EDT2015-05-02 02:26:06 GMT
Alex Rodriguez has matched Willie Mays for fourth on the career homer list by hitting No. 660, possibly setting up a legal showdown with the New York Yankees over a $6 million payment.
Alex Rodriguez has matched Willie Mays for fourth on the career homer list by hitting No. 660, possibly setting up a legal showdown with the New York Yankees over a $6 million payment.
Wednesday, April 29 2015 9:38 PM EDT2015-04-30 01:38:09 GMT
Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer, Rick Porcello held Toronto to one run over seven innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run homer, Rick Porcello held Toronto to one run over seven innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Sunday, April 26 2015 11:20 AM EDT2015-04-26 15:20:16 GMT
Fans at the Baltimore Orioles-Boston Red Sox baseball game were briefly asked to stay inside the stadium toward the end of the game after a small group of Freddie Gray protesters became violent.
Fans at the Baltimore Orioles-Boston Red Sox baseball game were briefly asked to stay inside the stadium toward the end of the game after a small group of Freddie Gray protesters became violent.
Tuesday, April 21 2015 10:21 PM EDT2015-04-22 02:21:13 GMT
Wade Miley and four relievers combined on a four-hitter and the Red Sox took advantage of an error to beat Chris Archer and the Rays 1-0 on Tuesday night.
Wade Miley and four relievers combined on a four-hitter and the Red Sox took advantage of an error to beat Chris Archer and the Rays 1-0 on Tuesday night.
Monday, April 20 2015 9:16 PM EDT2015-04-21 01:16:19 GMT
The Pirates game against the Cubs was delayed 23 minutes Monday night after a female fan behind home plate was hit in the back of the head by a foul ball
The Pirates game against the Cubs was delayed 23 minutes Monday night after a female fan behind home plate was hit in the back of the head by a foul ball
Monday, April 13 2015 7:05 PM EDT2015-04-13 23:05:11 GMT
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Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, took a two-run shot away from Bryce Harper with a flashy catch and stole two bases on the same pitch, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday in their home opener.
Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, took a two-run shot away from Bryce Harper with a flashy catch and stole two bases on the same pitch, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday in their home opener.
Boston newcomer Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia each hit two home runs, Clay Buchholz threw three-hit ball over seven innings and the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 in an interleague opener Monday.
Boston newcomer Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia each hit two home runs, Clay Buchholz threw three-hit ball over seven innings and the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 in an interleague opener Monday.
Friday, January 16 2015 10:23 PM EST2015-01-17 03:23:20 GMT
The Red Sox agreed to a $12.5 million, one-year deal with pitcher Rick Porcello and a $2.25 million contract with reliever Junichi Tazawa as they swapped proposed arbitration figures with pitcher Wade Miley and outfielder Daniel Nava.
The Red Sox agreed to a $12.5 million, one-year deal with pitcher Rick Porcello and a $2.25 million contract with reliever Junichi Tazawa as they swapped proposed arbitration figures with pitcher Wade Miley and outfielder Daniel Nava.
Tuesday, January 6 2015 2:45 PM EST2015-01-06 19:45:42 GMT
Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday, the first time since 1955 writers selected four players in one year.
Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday, the first time since 1955 writers selected four players in one year.
Wednesday, December 10 2014 11:10 AM EST2014-12-10 16:10:09 GMT
The fact that Jon Lester waited until the wee hours of the next to last day of the baseball winter meetings to make his decision on where to sign, tells us that his "heartstrings" were being tugged by Boston. But in the end, money wins out over the heartstrings.
The fact that Jon Lester waited until the wee hours of the next to last day of the baseball winter meetings to make his decision on where to sign, tells us that his "heartstrings" were being tugged by Boston. But in the end, money wins out over the heartstrings.
