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Boston Red Sox Notes: Six-Run Seventh Propels Red Sox, also More Injuries and More Setbacks

The Boston Red Sox picked up another win over the Guardians to the win the series and they improved to 25–33. They’re 12 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

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Red Sox Minor Lines: Kyson Witherspoon goes five scoreless

The second home run of the series for George Lombard Jr., a solo shot, accounted for the only run in the game in this finale against the RailRiders (Yankees AAA).

Craig Breslow News / Over The Monster / June 1

Is Craig Breslow going to be in charge of the Red Sox for much longer?

Well, that was a little bit better of a week for the Red Sox, I suppose? I mean, 3-3 still isn’t great or anything, but I feel slightly better on the heels of a weekend road victory.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 31

Red Sox No Longer Have a Jarren Duran Problem

Sunday started off very poorly for the Boston Red Sox, but things took a turn in a positive direction. Boston kicked off the day by scratching Ceddanne Rafaela from the lineup due to a sore lower back.

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Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

Garrett Crochet To Undergo Tests After “Very Minor” Injury Setback

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is dealing with lingering soreness in his lat area, and as a result Crochet’s throwing progression has been halted. The left-hander

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Over The Monster / May 31

Red Sox 9, Guardians 4: Big seventh inning propels series win

If you’ve seen a band with two bassists live, you’d understand why it’d be an odd sight to see three catchers in the starting lineup (Wong as DH, Gasper

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Red Sox use big seventh inning to topple Guardians

A six-run seventh inning propelled the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 31

Six-Run Seventh Helps Red Sox Win Over Guardians

The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-4 to secure the series win on Sunday afternoon inside Progressive Field. Jovani Moran got the win, pitching 1 1/3 innings while not allowing a hit.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Red Sox Suffer Double Loss Before Guardians Game

The Boston Red Sox have endured a disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season. Entering Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians with a 24-33 record, the Red Sox sit in last place in the American League East.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Garrett Crochet's Rehab Gets Major Update Before Red Sox-Guardians Game

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet has been out of the rotation for manager Chad Tracy's team for over a month. His last outing came on April 25 against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Red Sox Make Interesting Ceddanne Rafaela Decision

The Boston Red Sox made a surprising move on Sunday, scratching center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela from the lineup ahead of a series finale rubber match against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / May 31

Red Sox's Gray has been highly effective on the mound following IL stint

Red Sox's Sonny Gray has been highly effective on the mound following IL stint

In his most recent dominant performance on Saturday, facing the Cleveland Guardians, he collected his sixth win of the season.

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Brayan Bello News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Red Sox Nearing Critical Decision with Brayan Bello

The Boston Red Sox have gotten two wildly different versions of Brayan Bello this season. After a breakout 2025 campaign in which he posted a career-best 3.35 ERA, the 27-year-old has been a massive disappointment as a starter.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 31

Red Sox Lineup vs. Guardians: Willson Contreras Out, Caleb Durbin Moves Up

The Boston Red Sox are looking for a series win in Sunday afternoon against the Cleveland Guardians. Boston dropped Game 1 against the Guardians on Friday and followed up with a 9-1 blowout win over Cleveland on Saturday.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Boston Red Sox Notes: Wong & Durbin Have Big Days, Durbin & IKF Heating Up, and More

The Boston Red Sox picked up a win to improve to 24–33. They’re 12 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East. They’re four games back of the Blue Jays for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

Tommy Kahnle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 31

Red Sox At Serious Risk of Losing 11-Year Veteran Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox have a decision to make in the bullpen and it really shouldn't be a difficult one. Tommy Kahnle is down in Triple-A right now and the club will have to decide whether they want to promote him up to the big league roster, or let him walk by Monday.

Jarren Duran News / Over The Monster / May 31

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is looking like himself again

Back in March, Jarren Duran was one of the best stories at the World Baseball Classic. Patrolling center field for Mexico (he represented them in 2023 too, though that one’s best forgotten, going 0-for-5 as a bench player), he was an absolute force.

Connor Wong News / Field Level Media / May 31

Red Sox C Connor Wong making most of playing time at Guardians' expense

Connor Wong hasn't seen much action of late behind the plate for the Boston Red Sox, so he has to maximize every opportunity he receives. Thanks to his big game Saturday, the Red Sox have a chance at earning a rare series victory against the host Cleveland Guardians.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30