Olney: Machado, Harper ... Eovaldi? Red Sox righty could get big payday
There are bigger free-agent names this winter, but don't sleep on the Boston starter, who's remade himself after a second Tommy John surgery.
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88-38, 1st in AL East
Kluber starts Cy Young stretch run by beating Red Sox
When Indians ace Corey Kluber sees an opening, he usually takes advantage of it, whether it means winning an intense game or claiming some hardware.
Kluber, Indians top Porcello, Red Sox 5-4
Greg Allen hit a tiebreaking homer right after Boston pitcher Rick Porcello was struck in the midsection by a line drive, and Corey Kluber tied for the major league wins lead as the Cleveland Indians beat the Red Sox 5-4 Monday night.
Porcello gets hit by liner, then allows home run (0:50)
Focus Baseball: Ronald Acuna Jr's hot-streak, major names on the DL, this week's slate and much more
Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft break down Ronald Acuna Jr's hot-streak and what his projections are for next year (4:00), if there are concerns for Chris Sale, Joey Votto, Mike Trout and Didi Gregorius (9:00), a Closer Carousel (21:30), Combo Meals (16:40), a look ahead to this week's slate (25:00) and the guys answer your #06010MLB questions.
BBTN: Buster and Kurkjian talk LLWS, Darvish's rehab start, injuries to Gregorius, Altuve and Sale, big leaguers remember the LLWS and more
Buster talks to Tim Kurkjian about the LLWS, Rhys Hoskins' selfie with Big Al, Yu Darvish's rehab start, the level of concern on injuries to Didi Gregorius, Jose Altuve and Chris Sale. Plus, Todd Frazier (28:00) and Scott Kingery (31:00) remember their time in the LLWS, Todd Radom drops by for another quiz (33:00) and much more.
The 100s tracker: Can Red Sox stay on record-setting pace?
As we keep tabs on the best and worst teams this season, a tough test could challenge Boston's pace. Plus, which last-place team made history over the weekend?
AL maintaining control of MLB Power Rankings (1:10)
Power Rankings: Sizzling sluggers shake things up
The Red Sox are still No. 1 atop a pile of quality clubs in the AL, but hot hitters are powering rising challengers from the NL.
Way-too-early Red Sox-Indians playoff preview
Boston owns MLB's best record and Cleveland has a clear path to the AL Central crown as the teams start a four-game showdown. Who would have the edge if they meet in October?
Beeks, Rays combine on 2-hitter, blank Red Sox 2-0
Jalen Beeks pitched four strong innings against the team that traded him last month and the Tampa Bay Rays limited Boston to two singles, beating the Red Sox 2-0 on Sunday.
Price goes 7, Martinez hits 38th HR; Red Sox beat Rays 5-2
David Price pitched seven solid innings, J.D. Martinez hit his major league-leading 38th homer after Boston jumped to a quick lead and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Saturday night for their 17th victory in 20 games.
Red Sox ace Sale (shoulder) goes back on DL
Chris Sale, who is 12-4 with an American League-best 1.97 ERA and 219 strikeouts, has again been placed on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation.
Bogaerts rallies Red Sox to 7-3 win over Rays
Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run triple and added a pair of doubles, and the Boston Red Sox scored seven straight runs after allowing three in the first to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Friday night.
William Weinbaum ESPN
With Fri.'s announcement that the Red Sox' Triple-A team in Pawtucket, RI plans to move to Worcester, MA, it's notable that Rhode Island used to have a top team in a league with Boston (the Braves' forerunner). The Providence Grays won the National League title in 1879 & ‘84. And in three 2nd place seasons, 1880-2, they finished well ahead of Boston & the short-lived Worcester Ruby Legs (aka Worcesters).
Red Sox activate Kinsler, put Devers on DL
Ian Kinsler, who played just three games with the Red Sox after being acquired at the trade deadline before landing on the DL, has been activated.
BBTN Scoreboard: Wilson Ramos Makes An Instant Impact And Controversy In Atlanta
Buster Olney breaks down Wednesday's action, including a dazzling debut and controversy in Atlanta.
'Just have fun!': Current MLB stars offer advice to Little Leaguers
From favorite memories to what they learned, we asked Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts and others to talk about growing up playing baseball. The one common piece of advice to younger players: Enjoy playing the game.
Wilson Ramos has 3 hits, 3 RBIs as Phillies beat Red Sox 7-4
Wilson Ramos had three extra-base hits and three RBI, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Wednesday night in his first game with his new team.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
"We'll take 7-2 on the road any day of the season. I'm very proud of them." –Alex Cora
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Wilson Ramos: "I can't wait to go out there and make my Phillies debut. I know and understand why they brought me here and I'm really looking forward to working with this major league staff."
BBTN: Zobrist's Take, SF/LAD Fight, Crasnick, Hembo, Hoynes
Buster & Jerry Crasnick discuss Ben Zobrist's ump critique, Derek Jeter's first season on the job & much more (1:28). Plus, "Hembo Knows" (25:02), the Power 10 (31:52) and Paul Hoynes with some "Inside Heat" on the Indians (35:04).
Where would the Red Sox be without J.D. Martinez?
After one splashy offseason move, the Sox have gone from good to an all-time-great team. We break down how much of the rise can be credited to Boston's new slugger.
Porcello supplies crisp stuff, basepaths mayhem and another win
As the Boston Red Sox aim for a franchise-record number of victories, Rick Porcello got a taste of two-way play while stifling the Philadelphia Phillies.
Brock Holt's pinch-hit homer lifts Red Sox over Phillies 2-1
Pinch-hitter Brock Holt hit a tiebreaking solo homer, Rick Porcello threw seven impressive innings and the major league-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Tuesday night.
2018 AL East Standings
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Team Leaders 2018
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
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Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.482nd
Quality Starts71Tied-3rd
WHIP1.205th
BAA.2313rd
Runs6811st
Batting Average.2691st
On Base Percentage.3382nd
Slugging Percentage.4601st