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On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team

The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team on this day in history, March 15, 1869. They popularized the sport playing coast to coast.

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Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito may miss 2024 season after tests show damaged elbow: reports

The Boston Red Sox got bad injury news on Tuedsay, as Lucas Giolito, their projected Opening Day starter, could miss the entire 2024 season with a partially torn UCL.

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Nationals prospect stretchered off field after flipping over fence in attempt to rob home run

Washington Nationals prospect Daylen Lile was carted off the field and taken to a hospital after trying to rob a home run against the Boston Red Sox.

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Widow of Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after former pitcher's passing

Stacy Wakefield, the widow of famed knuckleballer Tim, died Wednesday after battling cancer, less than five months after her husband's passing.

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Red Sox star Rafael Devers takes jab at front office after lackluster offseason: 'They know what we need'

Boston Red Sox All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers had some interesting comments at spring training, which were directed toward the team's front office after a lackluster offseason.

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Longtime MLB manager Jimy Williams dead at 80

Jimy Williams, the long-time MLB manager with 910 career wins between three different teams, has passed away at age 80. Williams managed the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Astros.

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MLB legend David Ortiz whiffs during gender reveal

Red Sox legend David Ortiz may be a Hall of Famer, but he didn't exactly put his skills to use during a recent gender reveal of his fifth child.

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Red Sox trade seven-time All-Star Chris Sale traded to Braves after injury-riddled tenure: report

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly traded seven-time All-Star Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves after he spent seven seasons with the team.

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Former Red Sox closer rips Alex Verdugo for jabs at Alex Cora: 'I'm drilling this b----'

Alex Verdugo recently took a shot at his former manager, Alex Cora, and former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon responded to the outfielder.

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Recent Yankees addition admits he was 'mad' when Red Sox traded him to New York

Alex Verdugo is now a New York Yankee after spending the last four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, a trade he admitted he was "mad" about.

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Yankees claim player named after franchise legend 1 year after he played for Red Sox

Over 25 years since being named after a legendary New York Yankees shortstop, the Yankees claimed shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers Tuesday.

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Yankees land Alex Verdugo in trade with AL East rival Red Sox

The New York Yankees reached a trade with the Boston Red Sox to land Alex Verdugo, who fits the lefty outfielder goal GM Brian Cashman was looking to add this offseason.

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Legendary Bruins television broadcaster Tom Larson dies at 84, son says

Tom Larson, who enjoyed a nearly four-decades-long sportscasting career in Boston, passed away in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this week, according to his son.

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A's fans make last-ditch effort ahead of Las Vegas relocation vote: 'Stay in Oakland'

A devoted group of Oakland Athletics fans is sending gift boxes to at least 15 MLB owners, urging them to vote against the franchise's planned relocation.

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Ex-MLB pitcher Dick Drago dead at 78

Dick Drago, a former MLB pitcher who played on five teams over the course of 13 years, has died, multiple teams said on Thursday. Drago was 78.

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Tim Wakefield's wife, Stacy, shares powerful message late husband left for her

Boston Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield, who died earlier this month from brain cancer, left his wife, Stacy, a message that she shared via Boston Bruins great Bobby Orr.

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MLB, Team Israel pitcher saddened over Hamas attack reactions: ‘Not a good showing for humanity’

MLB and Team Israel pitcher Zack Weiss expressed disappointment and sadness over some reactions to the Hamas terrorist attack in an interview with Fox News Digital.

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Roger Clemens reflects on playing after 9/11 attacks, discusses how athletes refocus amid tragedy

Former MLB star Roger Clemens had several memorable moments during his pitching career, perhaps none greater than pitching in New York City following the 9/11 tragedy.

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Red Sox great Tim Wakefield dead at 57

Boston Red Sox great Tim Wakefield, who was a master of the knuckleball pitch, has died, the team announced Sunday. Wakefield was 57.

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Red Sox fire chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom amid another disappointing season

After four turbulent seasons, the Boston Red Sox announced they have fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday. They will look for his replacement immediately.

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MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz says hackers are trying to 'extort' him

Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz said in a video that hackers are trying to "sell" details of his personal life and that he is a "victim of extortion."

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Dodgers' Mookie Betts receives standing ovation upon Fenway Park return

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts received a standing ovation as he stepped into the batter's box at Fenway Park for the first time in nearly four years.

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Astros' Justin Verlander tells Red Sox manager to 'f--- off' in brief spat

Justin Verlander was seen and heard getting into a brief spat with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora on Tuesday night after pitcher had PitchCom issues.

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Luis Urías of Red Sox crushes grand slams in consecutive plate appearances

While the Yankees are on the cusp of making history they likely aren't proud of, a player on the rival Red Sox decided to do something worth celebrating.

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MLB legend David Ortiz tried to connect with Rays' Wander Franco amid troubling allegations

MLB legend David Ortiz said he tried to connect with Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco amid accusations Franco had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

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Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez compares slumping Yankees to 'Chihuahuas' after shutout loss to Braves

The New York Yankees have an impressive streak of 30 straight winning seasons, but the franchises winning ways are in jeopardy if the team's recent poor play continues.

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Ball gets stuck in light of Fenway Park's Green Monster scoreboard

Fenway Park is known for its nooks and crannies, perhaps none as famous as the Green Monster, which is known for some wild bounces and non-bounces.

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Red Sox's Pablo Reyes hits walk-off grand slam after borderline call gets bases loaded, Royals manager ejected

Boston Red Sox shortstop Pablo Reyes hit a walk-off grand slam against the Kansas City Royals on Monday after a contorversial call led to manager Matt Quatraro's ejection.

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Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider hits home run in first career MLB at-bat: ‘What a moment for him’

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider hit a home run over the Green Monster at Fenway Park in his first Major League at-bat.

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Red Sox overcome triple play to beat major-league leading Braves

The Boston Red Sox overcame an early triple play to beat the major-league leading Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Tuesday night as eight different Red Sox hitters finished with a hit.

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Dodgers acquire Kiké Hernandez from Red Sox in exchange for two minor league relievers

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Kiké Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for relief pitchers Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman.