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Red Sox place Eovaldi on IL with elbow issue

Nathan Eovaldi, who has a 6.00 ERA in his four starts this season for the Red Sox, has landed on the IL with an elbow issue and will be replaced on the roster by Bobby Poyner.

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The Red Sox placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (0-0, 6.00 ERA in four starts) on the 10-day injured list with a loose body in the right elbow, retroactive to April 18. To fill Eovaldi's spot on the active 25-man roster, Boston recalled left-hander Bobby Poyner from Triple-A Pawtucket ahead of Saturday night's road game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Betts, Moreland crush back-to-back dingers in Boston's win (0:39)

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Betts, Moreland homer in 8th, Red Sox beat Rays 6-4

Mookie Betts and Mitch Moreland hit back-to-back homers for the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning and the struggling Boston Red Sox beat the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday night.

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The Boston Red Sox traded catcher/utility player Blake Swihart to the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, along with international amateur signing bonus pool space in exchange for minor league outfielder Marcus Wilson.

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Pedroia gets good news on latest knee injury

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia said he got good news about the irritation in his left knee that caused his return to the 10-day injured list.

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MLB Weekend Watch: Predictions, questions for all the top games

Are the Red Sox really on the ropes already? Which of the Braves' young arms will be the best? And how hot is Christian Yelich? Here's your guide to the weekend.

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Red Sox place Nunez on IL with mid-back strain

Infielder Eduardo Nunez was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Red Sox because of a mid-back strain.

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The Red Sox placed infielder Eduardo Nunez on the 10-day injured list with a mild-back strain, retroactive to Thursday, the team announced. With 2B Dustin Pedroia and infielder Brock Holt also on the IL, the Red Sox called up infielders Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis from Triple-A Pawtucket. This is the 23-year old Chavis' first appearance on an active major-league roster.

BBTN: Pitching Rushmore, Trade Mookie?, Mendoza

Buster & Karl Ravech debate their Mt. Rushmore of pitchers, discuss the possibility of Mookie Betts getting traded and much more (6:53). Plus, Jess Mendoza looks ahead to the weekend (32:03) and Wayne Coffey discusses his new book chronicling the '69 Mets (47:27).

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Real or not? World Series hangovers are a bunch of nonsense

The Red Sox only wish they could cure their horrible start with a couple of aspirin and a long nap. History shows that's not the case.

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Red Sox's Pedroia (knee) placed on injured list

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been placed on the 10-day injured list with irritation in his surgically repaired left knee.

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Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will be placed on the 10-day Injured List with irritation in his surgically repaired left knee, the team announced Thursday.

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Ranking the biggest stars in the next three free-agent classes

A run of extensions has changed the course of free agency. But these big names remain --- and here's where they could fit.

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FiveThirtyEight: Um, The Red Sox May Actually Be In Trouble

It's a bad idea to read too much into any April baseball games, but this week's two-game sweep at the hands of the archrival New York Yankees appears...

BBTN: KC-CWS Fracas, Sabathia, Numbers Game

Before a conversation with CC Sabathia (30:55), Buster & Keith Law discuss the KC-CWS fracas, panic in Boston and more (10:33). Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" (39:04).

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For scuffling Red Sox, it's getting late early

After a bullpen blowup at the Bronx, the Red Sox face a series at first-place Tampa Bay in dire need of a turnaround -- even if it's only April.

Gardner slam lifts Yanks over Red Sox 5-3 for 2-game sweep

Brett Gardner hit a grand slam off Ryan Brasier in the seventh inning for his 100th career home run, and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Wednesday night for a two-game sweep of the reeling World Series champions.

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Sox's Pedroia has more knee woes, set for tests

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia left Wednesday night's loss to the Yankees after his first at-bat with discomfort in his troublesome left knee and will stay in New York for further evaluation.

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Price knocks MLB for light Jackie Robinson slate

Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price thinks Major League Baseball made a mistake by having just 10 games Monday on Jackie Robinson Day.

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Is it time for Red Sox and Yankees to panic? Our experts weigh in

April has been rough in Boston and the Bronx. Still, we take a look at what has gone right -- and how high the ceiling still could be -- as the AL East rivals meet.

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The most feared lineups in baseball

From top to bottom, which are the offenses that no pitcher should want to face? Plus, the clubs that aren't scaring anyone.

Inside Heat: Speier On Sale, Swihart, More

Buster Olney talks to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe about another tough loss for Chris Sale, the club’s struggles overall, Blake Swihart getting DFA’d and much more.