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The Boston Red Sox had a dramatic day on Wednesday. Boston came out on top over the Los Angeles Angels thanks to a walk-off home run by Ceddanne Rafaela.

Boston Red Sox News / CBSSports.com / June 5

Watch: Red Sox walk off Angels on Ceddanne Rafaela's record-setting home run to end roller coaster game

Rafaela's home run was the shortest out-of-the-park walk-off shot in the Statcast era

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / June 5

Boston Red Sox Outfielder Makes Unique Baseball History with Walk-Off Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela made some unique baseball history with his walk-off home run on Wednesday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

MLB roundup: Ceddanne Rafaela gives Red Sox wild win over Angels

Ceddanne Rafaela's walk-off, two-run homer inside Pesky's Pole with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning propelled the Boston Red Sox to an 11-9 win over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 4

Red Sox outlast Angels on Ceddanne Rafaela’s walk-off HR

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Red Sox win game on shortest walk-off home run you will see

The Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., on Wednesday on the shortest walk-off home run you will see. Ceddanne Rafaela was batting against Brock Burke with a runner on first and one out in the bottom of the 9th inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4

Watch: Red Sox walk off Angels with only-at-Fenway home run

The Boston Red Sox avoided a sweep against the Los Angeles Angels with a walk-off home run that could only have come at Fenway Park.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox Moving On From All-Star Amid Flurry Of Moves

The Boston Red Sox had a pretty busy day on Tuesday. Boston took on the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of a three-game set. The Red Sox tied the score up at three thanks to a two-run homer from Ceddanne Rafaela, but ended up falling in extra innings to drop their record to 29-34 on the season.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 16

Guardians Might Ask For Red Sox Outfielder; Should Boston Hang Up?

Could the Boston Red Sox be the team that helps the Cleveland Guardians solve their outfield struggles? Cleveland’s outfield production has been lackluster, as noted by Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter on Thursday, and they’re likely seeking a spark to solidify their lineup.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Red Sox Coaches Growing Frustrated With Young Player

The Boston Red Sox have played decent baseball to start the season, but there has been some drama throughout the organization. Whether it be Rafael Devers or other situations, the Red Sox likely want to be in a better spot at this point in the year.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 15

Red Sox Outfielder's Sizzling Month Fuels Ongoing Trade Speculation

The Boston Red Sox are struggling as a team recently, but there have been some impressive individual efforts. Ceddanne Rafaela, Boston’s 24-year-old center fielder, has turned heads with a scorching performance at the plate in May thus far, showcasing the offensive potential that has long tantalized fans and scouts alike.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela Team Up For Wild Home Run Robbery

Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela, both known for their stellar gloves, combined for a wild highlight Wednesday night. In the seventh inning of the Boston Red Sox's showdown with the Detroit Tigers, Kerry Carpenter got a hold of a high fastball from Liam Hendriks.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

Phillies Linked To Red Sox Versatile Outfielder Amid Boston's 'Logjam'

The Philadelphia Phillies might be calling the Boston Red Sox soon about an intriguing trade. Last week, Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller discussed why the Red Sox can reasonably be expected to cut ties with one of their outfielders before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Red Sox Hitting Coach Responds to Claims Surrounding Young Player and Coaching Staff

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 11

Red Sox $50 Million Youngster Causing 'Growing Frustration' Could Be Trade Candidate

Every player on the Boston Red Sox is under an increased amount of scrutiny this season. The Red Sox entered the year with too many position players to keep everyone around once all of the team's top prospects are promoted.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 8

Watch: Red Sox OF makes Willie Mays-esque catch

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 27

Ceddanne Rafaela drives in five, Red Sox torch Guardians

Ninth-place hitter Ceddanne Rafaela hit a three-run homer and had five RBIs, while Rob Refsnyder and Rafael Devers also went deep, during the Boston Red Sox's 13-3 road rout of the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 3

Red Sox To Keep Ceddanne Rafaela In Center Field “As Much As Possible”

The Red Sox made a big investment in Ceddanne Rafaela last season, extending the youngster on an eight-year, $50MM deal in April. At the time, he had just 38 MLB games under his belt.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / December 27

Ceddanne Rafaela Among Trio of Boston Red Sox Rookies to Change Jersey Numbers

Any Boston Red Sox fan who got a Ceddanne Rafaela jersey for Christmas may have to ask Santa Clause for a replacement. Rafaela was one of three Red Sox players who officially changed jersey numbers on Friday, along with infielders David Hamilton and Nick Sogard.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27

Watch: Red Sox SS Ceddanne Rafaela commits blunder vs. Yankees

A huge inning for the Boston Red Sox on Saturday against the New York Yankees could have been even bigger had one player remembered his baserunning fundamentals.

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Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Boston Red Sox Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela Joins Nomar Garciaparra in Franchise History

The Boston Red Sox have leaned on the contributions of a handful of rookies in 2024, but only one finds themselves in historic company as the season reaches its midpoint.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 21

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 10, 2024

Red Sox OF Ceddanne Rafaela happy with 8-year, $50M contract

Boston Red Sox rookie Ceddanne Rafaela has an eight-year contract worth a reported $50 million, and he has plenty of optimism. "In eight years? I will have (won) a World Series," Rafaela, the starting center fielder, said Wednesday per The Boston Globe.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8, 2024