Given everything that has happened to Andrew Benintendi in the past few years, it's easy to forget that not long ago -- four years, to be exact -- he was a high school prep, honing his baseball skills on the backfields in Madeira, Ohio, dreaming of s…
- 5 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 11:01pm -

There is something "extra" special about the season the Red Sox are putting together. Yes, Boston is 87-64 and holds a 2 1/2-game lead over the Yankees atop the American League East. But it's how the club has scratched its way to so many of those vic…
- 14 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 1:58pm -

Chris Sale knew he was approaching a magical milestone, but it wasn't until he heard the roars from the large contingent of Red Sox fans at Camden Yards and received an equally-warm reception from teammates upon his return to the dugout that he knew…
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 3:04am -

As the Red Sox head to their final road series of the regular season in hopes of getting closer to an American League East title, rookie left fielder Andrew Benintendi gets to experience the thrill of playing at home for the first time on Friday nigh…
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 2:36am -

When the Red Sox clinched their ticket to the postseason early Thursday morning, they had just landed in Cincinnati. But even if they had still been at Camden Yards, where they downed the Orioles, 9-0, on Wednesday, you wouldn't have heard any champa…
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 2:21am -

Check out the Red Sox Shop and get suited up for the postseason in official T-shirts, hoodies, caps and more.
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 1:55am -

The Red Sox are fending off a surge by the Yankees with a nice hot streak of their own. Backed by an overpowering performance by Chris Sale, who became the first Boston pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 1999 to record 300 strikeouts in a season, Boston…
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 1:54am -

The Red Sox will go near and far to find talent, and one of their recent finds is the first player from Tibet to be signed by a Major League Baseball team.
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 1:21am -

Though rookie Rafael Devers made errors in five consecutive games leading into Wednesday, Red Sox manager John Farrell is standing by the talented left-handed hitter as his third baseman.
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 7:38pm -

The plan was to ease Carson Smith back in his return from Tommy John surgery, and the Red Sox have done that.
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 2:52am -

SEATTLE — Cole Hamels has a long history of winning down the stretch, and he gave the Texas Rangers exactly what they needed Thursday night.Hamels dominated for eight innings, Adrian Beltre and Shin-Soo Choo went deep and the Rangers beat the Seat…
- 2 hours ago 22 Sep 17, 2:28am -

MILWAUKEE — The pressure was on and Javier Baez delivered for the Chicago Cubs.Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Cubs widened their NL Central lead over Milwaukee, r…
- 2 hours ago 22 Sep 17, 2:27am -

SAN DIEGO — The Colorado Rockies keep stumbling as they try to protect their tenuous hold on the NL's second wild card.They've lost four straight games and six of eight, the latest coming Thursday night when veteran left-hander Clayton Richard and…
- 2 hours ago 22 Sep 17, 2:11am -

HOUSTON — Two weeks ago, Chris Volstad was hanging out at home. His Triple-A season was finished, and for the second straight year, the Chicago White Sox hadn't needed him at all in the major leagues."It's kind of crazy how things can change in abo…
- 3 hours ago 22 Sep 17, 12:43am -

DETROIT — With a postseason berth tantalizingly close, the Minnesota Twins snapped out of their mini-slump in emphatic fashion.Joe Mauer and Jorge Polanco had three hits each, and the Twins extended their lead for the American League's second wild…
- 4 hours ago 22 Sep 17, 12:10am -

On to Cincinnati could have been the Red Sox rallying cry on Wednesday night, after they dismantled the half-asleep Baltimore Orioles for a third straight game.There was little celebrating, even for Chris Sale, who became the 16th player in MLB histo…
- 4 hours ago 22 Sep 17, 12:00am -

Over the last eight days, Dustin Pedroia has played fewer than 12 full innings at second base.In an effort to keep his sore left knee off the turf at Tropicana Field, he served only as the designated hitter there last weekend. He left in the fourth i…
- 4 hours ago 22 Sep 17, 12:00am -

CINCINNATI — The St. Louis Cardinals rinsed the bad taste of being swept by the Chicago Cubs the best way they could — sweeping the Cincinnati Reds.Dexter Fowler delivered again, hitting two doubles and a single as St. Louis overcame Scott Schebl…
- 5 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 11:22pm -

ATLANTA — R.A. Dickey isn't sure he'll be back with Atlanta in 2018, or even still pitching in the majors, so he took a minute to savor what he said could be the final home start of his career.The 42-year-old's knuckleball cooperated for a memorabl…
- 5 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 11:17pm -

TORONTO — Jason Vargas turned in his best performance in months to pick up his third win in three starts.Vargas and four relievers combined on a two-hitter, Melky Cabrera had three hits and the game's only RBI, and the Kansas City Royals beat the T…
- 5 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 10:53pm -

H.Darr Beiser-USA Today Tom Werner on OMF: Red Sox players who complain about criticism should 'get thicker skin' September 21, 2017…
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H.Darr Beiser-USA Today Tom Werner on OMF says relationship between Red Sox and Yankees is 'frosty' September 21, 2017 Alex Rei…
- 14 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 2:09pm -

Patrick McDermott/USA Today Sports Red Sox clinch postseason berth in wee hours of morning September 21, 2017 Rob Bradford…
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 2:45am -

Patrick McDermott/USA Today Sports Why did Chris Sale pitch the 8th inning? John Farrell explains September 20, 2017 Rob Bradfo…
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 11:48pm -

Patrick McDermott/USA Today Sports Red Sox 9, Orioles 0: It was Chris Sale's most important win September 20, 2017 Rob Bradford…
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Patrick Gorski/USA Today Sports Can Deven Marrero help Red Sox reel in Eric Hosmer? September 20, 2017 Rob Bradford…
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Gregory Fisher/USA Today Sports Why Hanley Ramirez is buying into 'The TB12 Method' September 20, 2017 Rob Bradford…
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 6:52pm -

Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports Red Sox sign first prospect from Tibet September 20, 2017 WEEI The Red…
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 3:07pm -

USA Today Sports Red Sox lineup: Hanley Ramirez in, Rafael Devers out September 20, 2017 Rob Bradford B…
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 2:55pm -

Patrick McDermott/USA Today Sports This has become a pretty good pennant race September 20, 2017 Rob Bradford…
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 2:57am -

BALTIMORE — It was in late July, shortly after the Red Sox played 58 innings over four days, that former Red Sox infielder and Providence College alum John McDonald predicted exactly what Boston would need to succeed the rest of the season.McDonald…
- 11 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 5:20pm -

With each exciting, well-played, extra-inning victory, it’s becoming easier to fall for these Red Sox. Right? Maybe? Just a little bit? The Sox have secured a postseason berth and are nearing a second-straight American League East title if they h…
- 13 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 3:23pm -

BALTIMORE — All season long, Chris Sale's performance on the mound has forced a comparison between the left-hander and the last man to electrify Boston with his arm this way, Pedro Martinez.Now, Sale and Martinez stand alone in Red Sox history.Sale…
- 17 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 11:11am -

After a two-week hiatus, it's time to chat! Join Red Sox beat writer Tim Britton and Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey to talk all things Sox today, as Boston is en route to Cincinnati to begin a weekend series Friday with the Reds before c…
- 18 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 10:00am -

After a two-week hiatus, it's time to chat! Join Red Sox beat writer Tim Britton and Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey to talk all things Sox today, as Boston is en route to Cincinnati to begin a weekend series Friday with the Reds before c…
- 18 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 10:00am -

After a two-week hiatus, it's time to chat! Join Red Sox beat writer Tim Britton and Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey to talk all things Sox today, as Boston is en route to Cincinnati to begin a weekend series Friday with the Reds before c…
- 18 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 10:00am -

BALTIMORE — All season long, Chris Sale's performance on the mound has forced a comparison between the left-hander and the last man to electrify Boston with his arm this way, Pedro Martinez.Now, Sale and Martinez stand alone in Red Sox history.Sale…
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 12:12am -

BALTIMORE — Mitch Moreland summed it up simply when talking about the Boston bullpen."We wouldn't be where we're at right now without them," the first baseman said. "Whether it's extra innings or not, they've been great for us all year in really se…
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 10:39pm -

BALTIMORE — Following five errors in five games, Rafael Devers got the night off for the Red Sox on Wednesday night. Deven Marrero started at third base.Manager John Farrell has attributed Devers' defensive slump to some fatigue. This is Devers' fi…
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 8:24pm -

BALTIMORE — Following five errors in five games, Rafael Devers got the night off for the Red Sox on Wednesday night. Deven Marrero started at third base.Manager John Farrell has attributed Devers' defensive slump to some fatigue. This is Devers' fi…
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 8:24pm -

It happened in the middle of the night. The Boston Red Sox were airborne, heading from Baltimore to Cincinnati. Maybe they exchanged a few high-fives somewhere over West Virginia. Or maybe they just slept through it. At least they will have someth
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 2:04am -

Chris Sale has been everything the Boston Red Sox could have hoped for this season. Sale's dominance has put his team in position to make the postseason and for him to achieve a notable milestone. Sale became the second pitcher in Red Sox history
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 11:58pm -

BALTIMORE -- Chris Sale was at his very best -- right down to his momentous last pitch -- in another meaningful victory for the Boston Red Sox. Sale struck out 13 to become the first AL pitcher in 18 years to reach the 300-strikeout mark, and Boston
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 7:29pm -

Baltimore Orioles infielders Manny Machado and Tim Beckham will miss the team's series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Machado is battling the flu, and Beckham is recovering from a dental procedure. The duo might miss only Wedne
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 4:17pm -

BALTIMORE -- Not many teams have found success against Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale this season. The Baltimore Orioles will get another chance Wednesday in the finale of their three-game series with the Red Sox. Sale (16-7, 2.86 ERA), one of
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 12:42am -

BALTIMORE -- The Boston Red Sox have issues. And one of them is how badly they need offense. A day after erupting for 10 runs against the Baltimore Orioles -- including a bat-around fifth inning that erased a 6-1 deficit -- Boston's bats went back
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 12:29am -

BALTIMORE -- Though they rank last in the AL in home runs, the Boston Red Sox have found plenty of other ways to win -- especially in extra innings. Jackie Bradley Jr. scored the game's lone run on a wild pitch by Brad Brach in the 11th inning, and
- 2 days ago 19 Sep 17, 7:46pm -

BALTIMORE -- A day after suffering a nasal contusion, Dustin Pedroia was not in the lineup for the Red Sox Tuesday, but he pinch hit in the 10th and grounded into a double play to end the inning. "He's sore," manager John Farrell said befor
- 3 days ago 19 Sep 17, 2:58pm -

BALTIMORE -- Dustin Pedroia went down, and it looked like his team was out. Instead, the Boston Red Sox dusted themselves off and refused to fold. Just like they've been doing all year. Trailing 5-0 in the top of the fourth inning of their series
- 3 days ago 19 Sep 17, 2:22am -

BALTIMORE -- The Boston Red Sox scored a big victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. Now they want to keep going in the second game of the series on Tuesday and move one step closer to the American League East title. The 10-8, 11-inning
- 3 days ago 18 Sep 17, 11:02pm -

BOSTON  Drew Pomeranz may not technically be the No. 2 for the Red Sox in this years presumed American League Division Series. Maybe the Red
- 10 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 6:32pm -

Red Sox chairman Tom Werner doesnt seem to be the biggest fan of the the Yankees, MLB disciplinarian Joe Torre, and players -- like David Price -- who cant take criticism from broadcasters.
- 11 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 5:08pm -

Chris Sale has two scheduled starts left, and he's 14 strikeouts away from breaking Pedro Martinez's single-season franchise record for K's. But should he pursue it, or rest for the playoffs?
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 12:11am -

Chris Sale's dominant performance leads the Red Sox to a 9-0 rout of Baltimore, and they clinch a playoff spot hours later when the Angels lose to the Indians.
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 10:32pm -

BALTIMORE  One of the greatest seasons for a pitcher in Red Sox history saw a milestone toppled Wednesday night. In a dominant start vs. the Orioles
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 10:06pm -

BALTIMORE  If you suspected Eduardo Rodriguezs knee created a residual effect with his mechanics as he struggled in the second half, you were correct. It was
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 7:57pm -

BOSTON If we accept that pitching is to carry the Red Sox and that bullpens now dominate postseason pitching, a lot for the Sox
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 7:41pm -

It's fitting that on a night when MLB set a record for most home runs in a season, the punchless Red Sox win an extra-inning game without an RBI.
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 12:57am -

BALTIMORE -- Though they rank last in the American League in home runs, the Boston Red Sox have found plenty of other ways to
- 2 days ago 19 Sep 17, 10:53pm -

BALTIMORE Dustin Pedroia is expected to return to the Red Sox lineup on Wednesday, manager John Farrell said. Not a bad turnaround time for someone
- 2 days ago 19 Sep 17, 8:05pm -

Here's some perspective on what throwing 300 strikeouts means.
- 18 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 10:34am -

The Red Sox clinched a playoff berth hours after beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 on Wednesday night.
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 11:59pm -

The Boston Red Sox have to be feeling pretty good about themselves as they wake up on Wednesday.
- 2 days ago 20 Sep 17, 10:31am -

Jackie Bradley Jr. scored the game's lone run on a wild pitch by Brad Brach in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox used six pitchers to silence the Baltimore Orioles' bats in a 1-0 victory Tuesday night.
- 2 days ago 19 Sep 17, 10:57pm -

Dustin Pedroia is having a rough 2017 season.
- 3 days ago 19 Sep 17, 8:58am -

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run single in the 11th inning, Mookie Betts had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-8 Monday night for their ninth win in 12 games.
- 3 days ago 18 Sep 17, 11:51pm -

A thumb injury won't keep Mookie Betts out of the Boston lineup on Monday night.
- 4 days ago 18 Sep 17, 3:35pm -

The Red Sox' first look at David Price as a reliever was promising, as the lefty tossed a pair of perfect innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- 4 days ago 18 Sep 17, 12:04pm -

David Price returned from a nearly two-month layoff by pitching two hitless innings for the Boston Red Sox in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
- 4 days ago 17 Sep 17, 4:17pm -

By winning the 6-hour, 5-minute game, the Red Sox maintained their three-game lead over the New York Yankees in the AL East.
- 6 days ago 16 Sep 17, 8:18am -

Yawkey Way — a Boston street name that recently has been the subject of much debate — won’t be getting renamed any time soon if John Harrington has his way. The former Red Sox president told the Boston Herald Wednesday night that he’s escalat…
- 13 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 3:03pm -

Chris Sale enters elite company with his 300th strikeout of the season, and the Red Sox are headed to the postseason. Hanley Ramirez has been following some of the TB12 method: Tom Brady’s new book, The TB12 Method, vouches for using resistance ba…
- 20 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 7:39am -

The Boston Red Sox are going back to the playoffs
- 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm -

Chris Sale struck out 13 to become the first AL pitcher in 18 years to reach the 300 mark, and the Boston Red Sox moved to the brink of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-0
- 1 day ago 20 Sep 17, 10:40pm -

The opinions expressed by some fans seem to be unfair, not to mention irrational.
- 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm -

Jackie Bradley Jr. scored the game's lone run on a wild pitch by Brad Brach in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox used six pitchers to silence the Baltimore Orioles' bats in a 1-0 victory
- 2 days ago 19 Sep 17, 10:56pm -

The project came together after Orioles player Adam Jones said fans shouted racial slurs at him at Fenway Park.
- 3 days ago 19 Sep 17, 8:59am -

Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run single in the 11th inning, Mookie Betts had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-8 for their ninth win in 12 games
- 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm -

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was struck in the face by his own foul ball and forced out of Boston's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a bruised nose
- 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm -

Last year's American League Cy Young Award winner is this year's major league leader in losses _ and that's not the only reason Rick Porcello's 2017 stat line is noteworthy
- 31 Dec 69, 7:00pm -

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- 10 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 5:40pm -

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- 13 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 3:29pm -

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- 14 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 2:04pm -

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- 15 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 12:52pm -

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- 18 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 9:42am -

The Boston Red Sox are headed to the playoffs, and that’s a significant accomplishment: It’s hard to make Major League... Read More »
- 20 hours ago 21 Sep 17, 8:27am -

The Boston Red Sox will be playing playoff baseball for a second consecutive year. The Red Sox clinched a 2017... Read More »
- 1 day ago 21 Sep 17, 2:07am -

Chris Sale notched his 300th strikeout of the season during the Boston Red Sox’s 9-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles... Read More »
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The Boston Red Sox swept the Baltimore Orioles with a 9-0 win in the series finale at Camden Yards on... Read More »
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Chris Sale is back. The Boston Red Sox’s ace had struggled over his past seven starts coming into Wednesday, but... Read More »
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