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Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award racesThe oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards.
MLB is pushing back the fences for Cardinals-Cubs in London after Yankees-Red Sox '19 slugfest
Read full article: MLB is pushing back the fences for Cardinals-Cubs in London after Yankees-Red Sox '19 slugfestMajor League Baseball is pushing back the fences for this year's London Series after the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox staged a memorable slugfest there in 2019.
Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900
Read full article: Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings and retired 16 straight hitters during one stretch, Corey Julks drove in three runs on a pair of singles and the Houston Astros bounced back from being shut out the two previous games to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs SoxA pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres in a matchup between two of the National League's top teams Tuesday night.
Reports: Red Sox sign Rockies SS Trevor Story to play 2B
Read full article: Reports: Red Sox sign Rockies SS Trevor Story to play 2BThe Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story on a six-year, $140 million contract that would bring him to Boston to play second base.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5Sooner than many baseball fans wanted, maybe, but the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series at Oracle Park.
Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final AB
Read full article: Judge delivers in 9th, Yanks clinch playoff spot in final ABAaron Judge drove home the winning run with a one-out single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched a playoff berth on the last day of the regular season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0.
LEADING OFF: Scherzer vs streaking Phils, Jiménez on HR tear
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Scherzer vs streaking Phils, Jiménez on HR tearMax Scherzer makes his second start for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they visit the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies in a potential playoff preview Tuesday night.
LEADING OFF: Astros-Rays go to Game 7, LA trails Braves 3-2
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Astros-Rays go to Game 7, LA trails Braves 3-2The only task left — winning Game 7 of their AL Championship Series against the Rays. That Red Sox team went on to win the World Series and end the Curse of the Bambino. McCullers started and Morton closed for the Astros in Game 7 of the ’17 World Series against the Dodgers. LET’S PLAY 6Mookie Betts and the Dodgers try again to avoid elimination when they face Atlanta in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. The Braves haven’t been to the World Series since 1999, the Dodgers haven’t won the title since 1988.
Covering the bases: Fenway Park expected as voting venue
Read full article: Covering the bases: Fenway Park expected as voting venueBOSTON – There's the windup, the pitch — and the vote. Election officials in Boston are expected to approve Fenway Park as an early voting venue when they meet Thursday, after Red Sox owner John Henry offered the storied ballpark for voters hesitant to cast ballots indoors. City officials toured the park and have said it meets their guidelines. If formally cleared as a venue, Bostonians could vote at Fenway on Oct. 17 and 18. The Red Sox have been playing at Fenway during their truncated 60-game season, but fans haven't been allowed inside.
Chris Sale rehabbing the best he can for Red Sox
Read full article: Chris Sale rehabbing the best he can for Red SoxWith an arm repaired by Tommy John surgery and a pandemic locking him out of the Red Sox spring training facility, Boston left-hander Chris Sale is managing his rehab the best he can. The team has moved some weights into an outdoor batting cage, which Sale also uses as a locker room. In fact, he hasnt even been allowed inside the teams spring training facility. And my training room and my locker room." But Sale said being away from the team has allowed him to focus on his rehab.
Red Sox one win from Mills Cup finals
Read full article: Red Sox one win from Mills Cup finalsSALEM, Va. - The Red Sox followed up an 8-3 win in game one of their Carolina League semifinal playoff series against Wilimington with a 5-2 win in game two at Haley Toyota Field in Salem. The Red Sox now stand one win away from the Mills Cup final for the Championship of the Carolina League. Salem jumped out to a 2-0 lead with a two-run home run by Tyler Esplin in the bottom of the 2nd inning. The Red Sox added two more in the third after an RBI double by Keith Curcio and an RBI single by Tristan Casas. Game three of the series is set for Friday night in Wilmington.
David Ortiz hires Boston's ex-top cop to investigate shooting
Read full article: David Ortiz hires Boston's ex-top cop to investigate shootingA security camera in the Dominican Republic captured the moment David Ortiz was shot. Ortiz hired Davis a few weeks after he returned to Boston from the Dominican Republic, Joe Baerlein's statement said. "The Edward Davis Company is monitoring and analyzing information from various sources in the Dominican Republic around the motives for the shooting of David Ortiz on June 9th," it said. "The Edward Davis Company is also providing personal security services for David Ortiz and his family." Following surgery in the Dominican Republic, Ortiz was flown to Boston, where he underwent additional procedures.
Red Sox notch another win over Winston-Salem
Read full article: Red Sox notch another win over Winston-SalemSALEM, Va. - Enmanuel De Jesus tallied 8 strikeouts against Winston-Salem as the Red Sox made 2 early runs in the first inning stand tall in a 2-1 victory. The win proved to be Salem's seventh since the Carolina League All-Star break. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Keys nip Red Sox in home opener 3-2
Read full article: Keys nip Red Sox in home opener 3-2SALEM, Va. – Frederick erased a 2-1 deficit with single runs in the 5th and 7th innings, then hung on for a 3-2 win over the Red Sox in Salem. Salem falls to 3-5 on the season. Game two of the series is slated for Friday night at 7:05. For more game information, click here!
Sox Fall in Game 2 of Carolina Series
Read full article: Sox Fall in Game 2 of Carolina SeriesSALEM (WSLS-10 SPORTS)-Salem dropped their first game of the season, a 5-2 decision to the Mudcats. Carolina put up four runs in the fourth and made them stand up for the win. The Red Sox got a run back in the 4th on an RBI single from Nick Longhi and he added an RBI double in the sixth, but it was not enough. Game three of the series is set for Saturday night at 6:05. Meanwhile the Hillcats evened their record at 1-1 with a 5-4 win over Winston-Salem.
Salem Wins Opener, Hillcats Fall in 13 Innings
Read full article: Salem Wins Opener, Hillcats Fall in 13 InningsSALEM-(WSLS-10 SPORTS)- Red Sox centerfielder Andrew Benintendi went 4-5 with three runs batted in and 2 runs scored in Salem's home opener against the Carolina Mudcats. Salem racked up 18 hits and 13 runs in a 13-4 demolition of Carolina to open a four-game set. Meanwhile the Hillcats and Winston-Salem Dash played to a 6-6 deadlock after 9 innings. The game went into the 13th tied a 6 before the Dash exploded for eight runs in the inning to take the opener over Lynchburg 14-6.