SYRACUSE, NY — Despite four scoreless innings from their bullpen, the Worcester Red Sox (2-9, 43-42) dropped the penultimate game of their six-game, home-and-home series with the Syracuse Mets (9-2, 40-46) by a 3-1 final on Saturday night at NBT Bank Stadium.Francisco Alvarez opened the...
WASHINGTON — Rob Refsnyder often gets billed as the Red Sox’ resident lefty-masher, having been successful against southpaws for years. But under his guidance, another right-handed hitter has exploded in a platoon role so far this season.Romy Gonzalez, who went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two...
WASHINGTON — Walker Buehler allowed eight hits to a below-average Nationals offense, couldn’t record an out past the fifth inning and worked around a lot of traffic Saturday. But considering how his last few weeks have gone, the outing represented tangible progress.Buehler, who entered with...
WASHINGTON — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (45-45) once again open up a big lead on the Nationals and cruise to an easy victory, this time by a 10-3 score Saturday:1) The number seven has been as lucky as advertised for the Red Sox...
Lyndon Byers, who used a short hockey career and a big personality to become a Boston celebrity, died Friday at 61.His wife Annie announced his death on social media. No cause of death was given.Byers, the Bruins’ second-round pick in 1982 spent parts of 10...
Former Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks died Friday at age 44 after battling an aggressive form of stomach cancer, according to an announcement from the White Sox, his longtime team.Jenks passed away in Portugal, where he had moved to be closer to his wife’s family....
WASHINGTON — Despite turning in his most impressive rehab start to date Friday in Portland, Red Sox righty Tanner Houck isn’t on the verge of re-entering Boston’s rotation.Houck, who threw five shutout innings for the Sea Dogs on the Fourth of July, will make another...
The U.S. Department of State has lifted an order for family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel to leave Lebanon due to its safety risks; however, it still warns U.S. citizens to avoid or leave three other areas in that region. The travel advisory, posted...
WASHINGTON — Masataka Yoshida has long targeted a return to the Red Sox’ lineup before the All-Star break. Now, that appears to be a reality.Yoshida will play two more rehab games at Double-A Portland this weekend and have Monday off, manager Alex Cora said. It...
The 2025 Bay State Summer Games are set to begin, with the high school girls softball tournament beginning on July 8.The West softball team will be hoping for a repeat performance after taking home first-place at last year’s games. If you purchase a product or...
