Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Red Sox News / ESPN / September 6

Morgan, who inspired 'Morgan Magic in '88, dies

Joe Morgan, the former Boston manager who inspired a magical in-season turnaround of its 1988 team, died Saturday, the Red Sox announced.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / ESPN / September 6

Red Sox put Rafaela on IL with strained quad

Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right quadriceps strain.

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How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Aroldis Chapman News / Field Level Media / September 6

Aroldis Chapman earns 400th save as Red Sox sweep Orioles

Aroldis 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.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Former Red Sox Manager Joe Morgan Passes Away

Former big league player, manager, and longtime staple of the Red Sox organization Joe Morgan passed away on Saturday at age 95. Morgan’s long career in baseball is best remembered for his time as Boston’s manager from 1988-91, as the Sox won a pair of AL East titles during his tenure.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 6

Red Sox Pitching Dominates Orioles To Complete Four-Game Sweep

Sunday’s series finale between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles wasn’t a playoff game. It didn’t even carry playoff stakes; the Red Sox are all but locked into their spot.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Field Level Media / September 6

Red Sox place OF Ceddanne Rafaela (quad) on injured list

The Boston Red Sox placed All-Star outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, retroactive to Thursday, with a right quadriceps strain.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Why the Red Sox Placed Banged Up Outfielder on IL

After multiple days in a row out of the lineup, the Boston Red Sox have made the decision to place center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the injured list.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Payton Tolle News / Over The Monster / September 6

Payton Tolle Takes The Ball In Search Of A Sunday Sweep

The Baltimore Orioles are clinging to their playoff lives. They’ve dropped five straight games and sit three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the final Wild Card spot, with two teams between them.

Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Red Sox’s Sonny Gray recharges batteries and absolutely shoves in triumphant return to mound

With the Boston Red Sox looking to catch up to the New York Yankees in the AL East standings, the team is taking it one win at a time, especially with his productive outing in the last one, which was against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, 5-0.

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 6

Red Sox-Orioles Series Stakes: Boston's Up, Baltimore's Way Down

The Boston Red Sox have taken care of business so far throughout their series against the Baltimore Orioles with one more game left to be played. Boston will turn to Payton Tolle on Sunday afternoon to try to complete a four-game sweep against its American League East rival.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Red Sox Place Ceddanne Rafaela On 10-Day IL

The Red Sox have placed center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 3) and recalled infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester, the team announced.

Sonny Gray News / Stadium Rant / September 6

Red Sox Win 5-0 Over Orioles Behind Gray’s Seven Shutout Innings

The Boston Red Sox win 5-0 over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Saturday night to bring them to a 78-65 record, and Baltimore to a 69-74 record.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 6

Red Sox's Sonny Gray, Isiah Kiner-Falefa Rips Orioles, Blaze Alexander

There has been no love lost between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles throughout their series so far this week over at Camden Yards. For the Red Sox, it has been a great series.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 6

'Wanted to Bury Those Guys': Red Sox’s Sonny Gray Rips Into Orioles’ Blaze Alexander Antics

Sonny Gray took the mound after nine days of rest on Saturday and shut out the Baltimore Orioles in a 5-0 victory. It marked the second straight game in which the Boston Red Sox shut down the Orioles, who also suffered a 1-0 loss the previous day.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / September 5

Sonny Gray twirls 7 scoreless as Red Sox blank Orioles

Sonny Gray pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th win as the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox

Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance

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Enddy Azocar News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 4

Former Red Sox OF prospect Enddy Azocar named South Atlantic League Player of the Month for August

Former Red Sox outfield prospect Enddy Azocar has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Month for August, Minor League Baseball announced on Thursday.

Trevor Story News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Boston Red Sox Make Trevor Story Announcement

The Boston Red Sox carried a hard-fought 6-5 win into Friday after opening their series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. That result put extra weight on the next game, and interim manager Chad Tracy responded by leaving most of his Thursday lineup intact while making a handful of targeted changes.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / September 4

Adley Rutschman makes history with multi-HR game against former team

Once a promising young player on the Baltimore Orioles and now a member of the Boston Red Sox, Rutschman made history with his performance against his former team on Thursday night.

Adley Rutschman receives heartfelt welcome in return to Baltimore

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