Red Sox Lineup: Jaylin Davis Makes Sox Debut, J.D. Martinez Back; Franchy Cordero Starts at First Base vs. Orioles
The Boston Red Sox take on the Orioles Sunday afternoon as they look to start the month of May strong after a 9-13 record in May. A new face in the starting lineup as newly claimed Jaylin Davis will make his debut with the team, while J.D. Martinez returns after missing seven out of his […]
Red Sox Lineup: Rafael Devers Out, Nick Pivetta Looks to Right The Ship vs. Blue Jays
The Boston Red Sox continue to roll out unusual lineups that are becoming the usual with Will Venable at the helm, as Rafael Devers is out tonight. Trevor Story leads off after a night off last night while Alex Verdugo hits second, Kiké Hernandez hits fifth, Jackie Bradley Jr. is at the No. 6 spot […]
Red Sox Notebook: Josh Taylor, James Paxton, Chris Sale Injury Updates; Nick Pivetta’s ‘Mechanics Are Off’
Josh Taylor (low back strain) will likely begin his rehab Sunday afternoon for the WooSox. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora says the left-hander — who’s been out since the start of spring training — should see five to six rehab outings for Triple-A Worcester. “He threw a live BP yesterday and obviously we have […]
Red Sox Lineup: Xander Bogaerts Returns, Nick Pivetta Starts For Home Opener vs. Twins
The Boston Red Sox take on the Minnesota Twins Friday afternoon at 2:10 p.m. ET in the home opener as Nick Pivetta takes the mound while Xander Bogaerts returns to the lineup. Bogaerts didn’t get the chance to face Eduardo Rodriguez in the series finale due to general soreness, but he’ll return to the lineup […]
Red Sox Notebook: Why Did Alex Verdugo Point to Crowd After Hitting Home Run? Matt Barnes Could See Injury List Time
Alex Verdugo was the only means of production for the Boston Red Sox Saturday in their 4-2 loss to the Yankees. The team was without Matt Barnes for the second straight day as well. Barnes has been dealing with back tightness that could land him on the injured list, though manager Alex Cora hopes he’ll […]
Red Sox Tender 27 Contracts For 2022; Ryan Brasier Avoids Arbitration, Tim Locastro Left Non-Tendered
The Red Sox have tendered the contracts of 27 players, which includes all of its pre-arbitration eligible players, as well as seven arbitration eligible players: Rafael Devers, Hunter Renfroe, Alex Verdugo, Nick Pivetta, Christian Arroyo, Josh Taylor and Kevin Plawecki. Tim Locastro was left non-tendered, while Boston signed Ryan Brasier to a deal. The #RedSox […]
Red Sox COVID-19 Outbreak: 10 Players Now on COVID IL, Josh Taylor Returns; Kiké Hernandez Likely to Return Tuesday, Other Notes
Josh Taylor returned to the Boston Red Sox from the COVID-19 related injured list and was activated today, as he was able to leave the list before others after he didn’t test positive, and was just a close contact. Danny Santana and Nick Pivetta were the latest to join the list, however, as they both […]
Kutter Crawford to Make MLB Debut For Red Sox vs. Indians; Nick Pivetta Placed on COVID-19 Related Injured List, Was Scheduled to Start Sunday
Scheduled to make his 27th start of the season in the finale of a three-game set between the Indians and Red Sox, was Nick Pivetta. But he’ll head to the COVID-19 injured list, while Kutter Crawford makes his major-league debut. Crawford was scratched from his start with Triple-A Worcester days ago, just incase a situation […]
Boston Red Sox Remain Positive After Dropping 4th Straight Game: ‘I Really Don’t Think There’s Room For Panic Here,’ Nick Pivetta Says
The Red Sox ended a three-game split versus the Rays Sunday with a 3-2 loss to make it four straight losses. “I really don’t think there’s room for panic here,” Boston starter Nick Pivetta said Sunday night, following the loss. “We’ve played incredible baseball up to this point. It’s a 162-game season and we’ve just […]
Nick Pivetta ‘Did Not Want to Come Out’ in Midst of No-Hitter, But Says Being Taken Out ‘Was the Right Call’
Nick Pivetta threw 6.2 no-hit innings versus the Rays in the Red Sox’s 1-0 loss Thursday night, striking out eight batters while walking two. But after retiring Yandy Diaz on a 6-3 groundout, and with Austin Meadows on second after Michael Chavis’ error on a routine groundball, manager Alex Cora decided to turn to Josh […]