Chris Sale pitched 6 1/3 overpowering innings with nine strikeouts, Mitch Moreland hit a solo homer for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Monday in a matchup of two of the AL's top teams.
Since the start of last season, only Andrelton Simmons has a lower strikeout rate than Dustin Pedroia among AL players.
After more than 20 years, Charlie Sheen is selling Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and an original copy of the sale document that sent the Bambino from the Red Sox to the Yanks.
The Red Sox got right back in the mix at the top of the AL East thanks to the Yankees' losing streak; now it's up to them to take charge. Boston has lost six of its last 10 games.
Monday night's Red Sox-Twins matchup appears like it could be a pitchers' duel at first glance, but Chris Sale's 4.37 career ERA vs. Minnesota is his worst against any AL team he's faced more than once, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
El toletero de los Yankees no para de dar palos, Yasiel Puig otra vez con problemas y Boston retira el número de David Ortiz, estos y otros temas ocupan una posición en la bitácora de ESPN.
Handing the ball from Chris Sale to Craig Kimbrel should be a strength during the postseason. But during the season's second half, look to the Killer B's to get Boston where it needs to be.
Parker Bidwell pitched a solid 6 2/3 innings and Los Angeles scored three runs after its challenge overturned an inning-ending double play in the second, leading the Angels to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
JC Ramirez rebounded from his shortest career start, Cameron Maybin doubled home a run and scored another and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Saturday.
Red Sox manager John Farrell was ejected in the seventh inning of Saturday night's loss to the Angels after he argued a balk with third-base umpire Bill Miller.
The Red Sox announced a series of moves on Saturday, which included placing INF Josh Rutledge on the seven-day concussion disabled list. Boston also added RHP Doug Fister to the roster, optioning Hector Velazquez to Triple-A Pawtucket, and selected the contract of Tzu-Wei Lin from Double-A Portland. To make room for Lin, Brock Holt (vertigo) was transferred to the 60-day DL.
Ted Williams puede ser el mejor bateador. Pedro MartÃnez y Roger Clemens los mejores lanzadores. Babe Ruth el jugador más famoso. Pero muy probablemente David Ortiz ha sido el jugador más importante de los Medias Rojas.
An outfield that knows how to dance as well as make plays in the field has driven the Red Sox to their lofty position.
His playing days behind him, the slugger has stayed away from Fenway, and that's been a good thing for the growth and maturity of this year's Red Sox.
Hanley Ramirez and Sandy Leon hit two-run homers and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-4 on Friday to cap a night in which David Ortiz's number became the latest retired at Fenway Park.
Red Sox 9, Angels 4: Hanley Ramirez picked a perfect way to pay tribute to David Ortiz. Ramirez belted a two-run homer in the fourth inning and Sandy Leon added a two-run shot in the sixth to lift the Red Sox to a series-opening victory after retiring Ortiz's No. 34. But the most encouraging development for the Sox was the performance of Rick Porcello, who tossed six strong innings before allowing three runs in the seventh.
Eight months after his final MLB game, the Red Sox retired David Ortiz's 34 at Fenway Park. And it was a celebration worthy of the former Boston slugger.
David Ortiz, eight months after playing his final game, had his No. 34 retired by the Red Sox in a ceremony before the opener of a three-game series against the Angels.
David Ortiz says he has been in touch with ex-teammates but has intentionally avoided coming around the Red Sox's clubhouse because he doesn't want to be in the way. He knew his retirement would impact the team and didn't want to be a distraction.
David Ortiz on what will be his next role with the Boston Red Sox after "staying away" from the team since retirement.
David Ortiz: "I remember when I took batting practice at this field, I always tried to hit those numbers (on right-field facade). Big Papi was emotional before giving a speech.
