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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto takes a lead from first during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: Soto on the block as Nats host Scherzer, Mets

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2022 08:41 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Gio Urshela, right, celebrates after scoring with Luke Voit (59) on a two-run single by DJ LeMahieu during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, June 25, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Red Sox hold on for 4th straight win over Yankees, 5-3

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 25, 2021 11:12 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts hits a two-run single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) is behind the plate. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Red Sox hold off Yankees 6-5 in 10 for 3-game sweep in Bronx

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jun. 06, 2021 11:37 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec (29) celebrates at the dugout with teammates after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Red Sox get ML-best 20th comeback win, beat Yankees 7-3

By Jake Seiner Jun. 05, 2021 11:34 PM EDT

Fans sit in the rain during the third inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 28, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Verdugo, Red Sox beat Marlins 5-2 in rain-shortened game

By Doug Alden May. 28, 2021 11:06 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler, left, talks with a teammate after getting pulled during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Wheeler fans 12, Phils beat Red Sox 6-2 to end 4-game skid

By Kevin Cooney May. 23, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with third base coach Phil Nevin as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
LEADING OFF: Padres depleted by virus, Harvey vs Mets

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 04:08 AM EDT

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with third base coach Phil Nevin as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
LEADING OFF: Tatis tests positive for virus, Harvey vs Mets

By The Associated Press May. 11, 2021 10:11 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette looks back at the umpire after being called out on strikes during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Bogaerts' 3-run HR, Rodriguez lift BoSox over Blue Jays 4-2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 20, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo is pushed through the dugout in a basket as he celebrates his solo home run with teammate Marwin Gonzalez (12) in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Red Sox top White Sox 11-4 on Patriots' Day with no Marathon

Ken Powtak Apr. 19, 2021 02:54 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve flips his bat as he watches his home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2021 03:34 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox celebrate a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Target Field in Minneapolis. In the background is a sign about George Floyd. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2021 09:12 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Enrique Hernandez (5) celebrates his solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles with Alex Verdugo during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 8, 2021, on Opening Day in Baltimore. The Red Sox won 7-3. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rodríguez wins for Red Sox in return from year-long layoff

By Todd Karpovich Apr. 08, 2021 08:13 PM EDT

The Baltimore Orioles stand for the national anthem before an opening day baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, April 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Orioles' Means means business in opener, beats Red Sox 3-0

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 02, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, right, watches a single hit by Reds' Mark Payton get past Seattle Mariners third baseman Jantzen Witte (67) during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Mar. 29, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora watches from the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Forget '20, Red Sox look to go worst-to-first (again) in '21

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 17, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 03:47 AM EST

Boston Red Sox bullpen coach Kevin Walker strolls out to the field during spring training baseball practice on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Red Sox star Martinez focuses on routine to recapture swing

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 23, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Bloom: Red Sox have talent to bounce back from lost 2020

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 21, 2021 05:14 PM EST
One by one, the Boston Red Sox have arrived at spring training spouting the same, stubborn message. From Eduardo Rodriguez — “Don’t sleep...