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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox 22-Year-Old Flamethrower Wins Award To Cap Off Breakout Season

At this time a year ago, Payton Tolle was a complete unknown in the Boston Red Sox's system. Selected 50th overall in last summer's Major League Baseball Draft, Tolle didn't throw his first professional pitch until this spring.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Red Sox Taking Smart Risk With Payton Tolle Bullpen Decision

There are 10 games left in the Boston Red Sox's season, and it appears that barring injury, the starters are set for all 10 games. Boston was guaranteed to start Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Crochet twice more each.

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Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 17

Red Sox flamethrowing rookie Payton Tolle receives new position with team after two mediocre starts

Hopefully Tolle thrives in his new position.

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

Red Sox's Alex Bregman Sends Payton Tolle Message After Blow-Up Outing

Payton Tolle's first major league start for the Boston Red Sox went as smoothly as it could. The second one was the complete opposite. Tolle was in trouble from the beginning, allowing a solo home run in the first inning, a wild pitch to bring home a run in the second, and a three-run homer in the third that sealed his fate.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle reflects on career-worst start: ‘Can’t feel sorry for myself’

The Boston Red Sox decided to call upon highly-touted prospect Payton Tolle to come into their starting rotation for the final month of the regular season.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 6

Red Sox 5, Diamondbacks 10: Uh Oh

Last week, I sat here when the Red Sox lost to the Pirates and said I didn’t really care. I’m still (fairly) confident they’ll make the playoffs, but tonight’s game was cause for concern.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 5

Game 142: Tolle vs. Rodriguez

Happy Payton Tolle Day, folks. Last time out, Tolle had the pleasure of facing the hapless Pirates, who are notoriously bad against left-handed pitching.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 5

Red Sox's Payton Tolle Has Perfect Response To Workload Concerns

As Boston Red Sox rookie starting pitcher Payton Tolle gets his first taste of the big leagues, he's also in uncharted territory in terms of workload. Tolle is a first-year professional, and in college, he never threw more than 96 innings in a season (combined between NCAA and summer ball).

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 5

The Red Sox All-Time Facial Hair Team

Few things in baseball are as instantly iconic as a great mustache, and Payton Tolle is proving that true in Boston. His mustache isn’t just facial hair—it’s a statement.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle draws Diamondbacks in second start

Boston rookie left-hander Payton Tolle will make his second major league start on Friday, facing the Arizona Diamondbacks on six days' rest in Phoenix.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 2

Payton Tolle might have one of the best fastballs in the league

It’s probably foolish to draw conclusions from a prospect’s debut. Even more so when the debut is coming on a Friday night at Fenway Park, with the team coming off a 7-1 road trip and the vibes off the charts.

MLB News / Sport Relay / August 31

Boston Red Sox Lose to Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 in Payton Tolle’s Debut Friday at Fenway Park

The Boston Red Sox can’t capture late-inning magic after an excellent start by Payton Tolle in his MLB debut and lose to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Friday at Fenway Park.

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Boston Red Sox News / Sport Relay / August 31

Red Sox Call Up Top 30 Prospect in Baseball

The Boston Red Sox made the decision Thursday to call up Payton Tolle, and have him start Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Boston Red Sox have boasted one of the best farm systems for the last couple of years.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 31

Game 138: Red Sox vs Pirates – Giolito vs Keller

Well…this series has not gone according to plan. The Red Sox have really been made to walk the plank by the Pirates. Payton Tolle did a killer job Friday only to be jobbed by Greg Weissert.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 30

Red Sox's Classy Gesture For Payton Tolle Debut Among Best Moments Of Season

Friday night at Fenway Park was one of those nights where the storylines outweighed the results on the scoreboard. Of course, the Boston Red Sox would have loved a win in Payton Tolle's major league debut.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle reveals hilarious message from mom after MLB debut

With the Boston Red Sox in the middle of a heated division race in the AL East with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees, they will be needing all hands on deck to keep in step with their peers.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 30

Andrew McCutchen compares Payton Tolle to Cy Young winner

The Boston Red Sox drew plenty of attention in their most recent game, but this time it was because of Payton Tolle and his Major League debut, which has already sparked comparisons to one of the best left-handers, Chris Sale.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Paul Skenes outduels Red Sox, Payton Tolle in his debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a winner out of Paul Skenes in a matchup of exciting young pitchers, scoring three runs in the sixth inning in a 4-2 win over MLB-debuting Payton Tolle and the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29

Payton Tolle shows potential in Red Sox debut

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Boston Red Sox News / Total Apex Sports / August 29

Boston Red Sox Call Up Their Top Prospect

The Boston Red Sox just pulled the trigger on the move every Boston fan has been waiting for. Payton Tolle, the organization’s top pitching prospect and the guy who’s been absolutely demolishing minor league hitters all season, is getting called up for his Major League debut Friday night at Fenway Park.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 29

Red Sox's Payton Tolle reportedly set for debut vs. Pirates, Paul Skenes

The Boston Red Sox reportedly are calling up their top pitching prospect, Payton Tolle, to start on Friday against a young player whose early career they would like to see him emulate.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Report: Red Sox to Call Up Top Pitching Prospect for Friday Start

The Boston Red Sox are promoting Payton Tolle, their top pitching prospect, to debut Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple reports, including Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.