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Red Sox exercise contract option on RHP Garrett WhitlockThe Boston Red Sox exercised the one-year, $8.25-million contract option on right-hander Garrett Whitlock, the team announced Sunday.,Whitlock, 30, was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA in 54 relief appearances as the setup man to closer Aroldis Chapman. He had 59 strikeouts to nine walks in 52 1/3 innings.,After...

The Red Sox and Yankees Have Something Rare in This MLB PostseasonThe Red Sox and Yankees enter the AL Wild Card Series with MLB’s strongest starting pitching depth, avoiding the bullpen games facing other teams....

Aroldis Chapman earns 400th save as Red Sox sweep OriolesAroldis Chapman became the ninth pitcher in major league history to record 400 career saves, closing out the Boston Red Sox's 3-1 victory over the host Baltimore Orioles on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.,Eli White's three-run home run was one of Boston's four hits, but it was more than enough...

Red Sox reload by activating OF Roman Anthony, SS Trevor Story

The Boston Red Sox activated outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story in advance of their game Sunday against the rival New York Yankees.,Anthony has not played since May 4 due to a wrist injury, while Story has missed over three months with a sports hernia.,The Red Sox also optioned desi...

Defense, starting pitching help Red Sox blank Yankees

Rookie Jake Bennett pitched six stellar innings and got some massive help from his defense in the fourth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox earned a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees in the opener of Saturday's day-night doubleheader.,Wilyer Abreu homered in the first inning against New York ...

Chad Tracy Should Be a Lock for AL Manager of the Year

Chad Tracy deserves AL Manager of the Year after leading the Boston Red Sox through one of the most remarkable turnarounds in MLB history....

After rare loss, Red Sox add RHP Seth Martinez to bullpen

One day after their nine-game winning streak came to an end, the Boston Red Sox made an adjustment to their bullpen, selecting the contract of right-hander Seth Martinez from Triple-A Worcester.,In a corresponding move, the Red Sox optioned left-hander Raymond Burgos to Triple-A.,Martinez, 31, is se...

Red Sox send C Adley Rutschman on rehab assignment to Worcester

The Boston Red Sox sent recently acquired catcher Adley Rutschman on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Worcester, moving him closer to his debut with his new club.,Rutschman, 28, was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday along with fellow catcher Jake Rodgers and cash for Carlos Narvaez, three ...