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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 Hirokazu Sawamura, of Japan, delivers a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, June 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rivalry renewed: Red Sox stop slide in Bronx, beat Yanks 5-2

By Ronald Blum Jun. 04, 2021 11:19 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

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM 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

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale stretches before he runs onto the field to workout during spring training baseball practice on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Red Sox SS Bogaerts ready to step up as clubhouse leader

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 22, 2021 06:57 PM EST

FILE - Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after a 3-2 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the last regular season home baseball game, in Houston, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Springer hit two home runs during the game. Spring is a free agent. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
AL East teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernandez throws to first after forcing out Houston Astros' Michael Brantley at second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Red Sox took another big step in moving on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 when they officially announced the signing of Enrique Kiké Hernández to a two-year contract, which media reports said will pay him $14 million. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Red Sox add Hernández to group vying to replace Pedroia

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 02, 2021 06:09 PM EST

FILE - In this June 13, 2015, file photo, Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia watches a hit against the Toronto Blue Jays during the 10th inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Pedroia, who was the 2007 Rookie of the Year and the AL MVP in his second season, retired Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Red Sox 2B, 2008 AL MVP Dustin Pedroia retires

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 01, 2021 03:35 PM EST

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts laughs with interim manager Ron Roenicke, right, during baseball training camp at Fenway Park, Monday, July 6, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Red Sox's Bogaerts ready to lead after Betts' departure

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 07, 2020 05:42 PM EDT