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Red Sox fall on hard times after surge, try to right ship vs. Pirates

The Boston Red Sox have played most of their best baseball away from home this season, but that hasn't been the case on the team's current road trip. The visiting Red Sox will enter Saturday's night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 1-4 record on their seven-game road trip.

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Red Sox Outright Seth Martinez

The Red Sox announced yesterday that righty Seth Martinez has been sent outright to Triple-A Worcester. Martinez was designated for assignment three days ago.

Devin Futrell News / Over The Monster / August 15

Red Sox Minor Lines: Is Devin Futrell an arm to watch?

On most nights, Gage Ziehl may have done enough to take a decision win from Buffalo (Blue Jays AAA) even while letting a ball out of Polar Park. He threw five innings of three-run ball and struck out five.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 15

Great News for Ceddanne Rafaela, Boston Red Sox

While the Boston Red Sox didn't have the day that they wanted to have on Friday, there was at least some good news shared by the team. When the Red Sox released their lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the most notable omission was center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.

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Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / August 15

Ex-Red Sox Slugger Who Nearly Broke the Curse Has Tragic End at 54

“If I ever made it in baseball, 42 would be my number.” Butch Huskey wrote in his book report as a high schooler, years before his MLB debut in 1993. So, when the time came to choose between the football scholarship and the New York Mets, Huskey knew what it was going to be.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Seth Martinez News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 14

Red Sox's Seth Martinez Gets Next Steps After Boston DFA

Seth Martinez's time on the Boston Red Sox's 40-man roster was short-lived, but his story with the organization might not yet be fully told. Martinez pitched the eighth inning of Tuesday night's game, with the Red Sox trailing 4-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 14

Red Sox Suddenly Lose Veteran Catcher to White Sox

The Boston Red Sox aren't going to be able to keep veteran catcher Jake Rogers in the organization. Rogers was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in the Adley Rutschman trade and he filled in admirably for a brief period until the All-Star was ready to be activated off the Injured List.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Red Sox Make Ceddanne Rafaela Change for Pirates Game

The Boston Red Sox will be without one of their biggest stars Friday night after giving center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela a scheduled day off for the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 14

Red Sox Lineup vs. Pirates: Ceddanne Rafaela Out, Adley Rutschman Returns

The Boston Red Sox will kick off a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night without one of their top bats in the lineup. Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela is getting a rare day off on Friday against Pirates righty Bubba Chandler.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

The Chicago White Sox have claimed catcher Jake Rogers off waivers.

Willson Contreras shows true leadership amid Red Sox fan anger

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 14

Red Sox News & Links: John Henry is “never selling” the Boston Red Sox

Did Payton Tolle have the best start of his career yesterday in Toronto? By many measures, yes. The 8 innings he threw tied his career high, having also thrown 8 against the Braves back in May.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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Jake Rogers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

White Sox Claim Jake Rogers

The White Sox have claimed catcher Jake Rogers off waivers from the Red Sox, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Boston designated him for assignment earlier this week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Red Sox eager to build momentum in opener vs. Pirates

The Boston Red Sox will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night, and both teams have rested bullpens and some much-needed momentum.

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Garrett Whitlock News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Red Sox To Place Garrett Whitlock On Injured List

The Red Sox are placing star setup man Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list and recalling right-hander Greg Weissert from Triple-A in his place, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / August 13

Willson Contreras shows true leadership amid Red Sox fan anger

Fresh off the excitement of a franchise-record breaking month of July, the Boston Red Sox are back to slumping.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

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Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Aroldis Chapman drops honest admission on future with Red Sox

It’s hard to deny that Aroldis Chapman is one of the most dominant closers in all of baseball. The 38-year-old Red Sox star is nearing the end of his career, but is still shutting down games as well as he ever has.

Jedixson Paez News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 12

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Jedixson Paez to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Jedixson Paez from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as first reported by SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker.

Adley Rutschman News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 12

Which prospect did Red Sox send to Orioles to complete Adley Rutschman trade?

More than a week after acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, the Red Sox have completed the blockbuster trade that netted him from the Orioles.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 12

Boston Red Sox Surprisingly Cut Ties With 24-Year-Old Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox continued their series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week while making a low-key roster move on the organizational side. Boston had already dropped the first two games of the four-game set and faced the challenge of trying to salvage something from the matchup on Wednesday.

Seth Martinez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Red Sox To Designate Seth Martinez For Assignment

The Red Sox are expected to designate righty Seth Martinez for assignment, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. His spot on the roster will go to lefty Alec Gamboa, who’s being recalled from Triple-A Worcester (as reported by Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette).

Boston Red Sox News / TWSN / August 11

Slumping Red Sox Desperately Need Trade Deadline Acquisition to Step Up

Since July 3, no MLB team has been better than the Red Sox. Going 27-7, Boston has catapulted from 11 games under .500 to now nine games over at 64-55, sitting four games up in the AL wild card's second spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Boston Red Sox Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Boston Red Sox made a decisive roster adjustment on Tuesday, designating catcher Jake Rogers for assignment just ahead of their matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Henry Godbout News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 11

Red Sox to promote top IF prospect Henry Godbout to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting top infield prospect Henry Godbout from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by MiLB Central’s Chase Ford.