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The former Red Sox general manager is returning to his old stomping grounds, this time as a senior advisor and member of the franchise's ownership group.

David Suggs

Red Sox offseason priorities: Improve starting pitching, defense

The Red Sox sure haven’t acted like the franchise that won four World Series titles from 2004 to 2018, and not all that blame can be heaped on Chaim Bloom.

Ryan Fagan

Tributes pour in after ex-Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dies at 57

Wakefield, the longtime Red Sox knuckleballer, was 57 years old.

Bryan Murphy

What channel is Dodgers vs. Red Sox on Today?

Everything you need to know to watch Friday's exclusively streamed game between the Dodgers and Red Sox.

Dan Treacy

Revisiting why the Red Sox traded Mookie Betts as he returns to Boston

Mookie Betts is one of baseball's most dominant players, and he came at a relative pittance.

Kevin Skiver

What channel is Red Sox vs. Yankees on tonight?

All you need to know to watch Friday night's exclusively streamed game between the Red Sox and Yankees.

Dan Treacy

Ball gets stuck in light bulb at Fenway Park, fools Masataka Yoshida

The Red Sox saw the light on Wednesday, getting some help from the baseball gods in their 4-3 win over Kansas City.

David Suggs

How brutal baserunning error led to Red Sox loss vs. Blue Jays

The Red Sox slipped to last place in the AL East on Saturday and lost ground in the wild card race thanks to a shocking baserunning mistake by Reese McGuire.

Dan Treacy

Adam Duvall, Justin Turner among 5 trade candidates if Boston sells at 2023 deadline

The Red Sox are within striking distance of a wild card spot at the trade deadline, but they could end up being sellers.

Edward Sutelan

Braves triple play: How Red Sox ran into unfortunate, unique sequence of outs

A triple play is usually turned based on extraordinarily bad luck or timing. This was just extraordinarily bad baserunning.

Edward Sutelan

Full details of Kiké Hernandez trade between Red Sox and Dodgers

The Dodgers are reuniting with Kiké Hernandez ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline.

Jacob Camenker

Jeff McNeil's Little League home run another Red Sox defensive lowlight

When playing the Red Sox, be sure to hustle. The Sporting News explains what a Little League home run is, now that Boston has allowed another one this season.

Nick Brinkerhoff

Red Sox draft picks 2023

Here's a look at the picks Boston has in the 2023 MLB Draft and the players they may want to fill some of the top spots.

Sara Tidwell

Masataka Yoshida playing like he deserves spot on AL All-Star team

Shohei Ohtani isn't the only player from Japan having an excellent 2023 season.

Ryan Fagan

Red Sox DFA pitcher Matt Dermody, who made homophobic comments, after one start

Matt Dermody's time with the Red Sox lasted a matter of hours.

Jacob Camenker

Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes say hatred has dwindled in Yankees-Red Sox rivalry

The Yankees and Red Sox don't hate each other as much as they used to, at least in the opinion of two prominent New York pitchers.

Jacob Camenker

What to know about Red Sox ace Chris Sale's latest injury

Sale was pulled during the fourth inning after a noticeable drop in velocity during the start.

Edward Sutelan

The Celtics are channeling the 2004 Red Sox on the brink of a 3-0 series comeback

The Celtics are on the brink of making NBA history as the first team to ever overcome a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series and it's giving the entire city of Boston flashbacks.

Kyle Irving

Red Sox slugger Masataka Yoshida has unlocked swing during hot streak

The Red Sox may have found a gem in outfielder Masataka Yoshida.

Kevin Skiver

Red Sox' Alex Cora walks back comments about Orioles sign stealing

Cora said his past makes him the last person who could cast aspersions toward another team.

Edward Sutelan

Masataka Yoshida becomes first Japanese player with two home runs in an inning

Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida made history on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese-born player with two home runs in one inning.

Dan Treacy

Alek Manoah: 'I don't give a s—' about criticism from Red Sox's Alex Verdugo

Manoah's antics have drawn the ire of several MLB players, and Verdugo is the latest to criticize him.

Jacob Camenker

Red Sox's Rafael Devers becomes first hitter charged with pitch-clock strikeout

Opening Day has included a handful of pitch clock violations, and Red Sox star Rafael Devers is the first-ever victim of a pitch clock strikeout.

Dan Treacy

What to know about Masataka Yoshida's contract with the Red Sox

Masataka Yoshida has been Japan's most dominant offensive player throughout the WBC, but he'll make his way to Boston soon enough.

Joe Rivera

Justin Turner hospitalized after taking pitch to the face in spring training

A scary scene unfolded during Monday's Red Sox-Tigers Grapefruit League game.

David Suggs

Johnny Damon has fun showing at Savannah Bananas game

49-year-old Johnny Damon is just having fun.

Kevin Skiver

Red Sox ink 3B Rafael Devers to massive contract extension

Red Sox fans have derided the team's offseason moves this winter, but Chaim Bloom turned the momentum on Wednesday by inking Rafael Devers to a long-term extension.

Dan Treacy

Red Sox top list of five most disappointing offseasons so far

But for every happy MLB fan base, there is one experiencing a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad offseason of what-might-have-been wishes and runner-up dreams.

Ryan Fagan

What channel is Yankees vs. Red Sox on today?

Aaron Judge continues his quest for No. 61 — and beyond. Here's how to watch tonight's Yankees-Red Sox matchup.

Joe Rivera

What channel is Yankees vs. Red Sox on today?

The Sporting News has all the information you need to watch the Yankees take on the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.

Kevin Skiver

How likely is it that Aaron Judge leaves the Yankees for the Red Sox or another team in the offseason?

The Sporting News assesses the likelihood that Judge will trade pinstripes for Boston red, white and navy in the offseason.

David Suggs

Red Sox give up 'little league' home run to Yankees' Gleyber Torres

Sometimes trying to do too much leads to unmitigated disaster.

Kevin Skiver

MLB Little League Classic TV coverage, location, uniforms & more for Red Sox vs. Orioles

Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 MLB Little League Classic, including TV information, location and details about the uniforms.

David Suggs

Dennis Eckersley rips Pirates roster as 'hodgepodge of nothingness'

Eckersley did not mince words when it came to his summation of the Pirates roster.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Chaim Bloom details Chris Sale's broken wrist accident

Sale has had a streak of bad luck in regard to injuries. The accident that caused his broken wrist is no different.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Chris Sale out for season after breaking wrist in biking accident

Here's everything you need to know about Chris Sale's latest injury, including a timetable for recovery and what it means for Boston's (slim) playoff chances.

David Suggs

Red Sox's Jarren Duran explains exchange with Royals fans, claims some threw objects at him

Life has been difficult for Jarren Duran and the Red Sox since the All-Star break.

Kevin Skiver

Red Sox's Cora ejected after calm discussion following strange home run by Royals

Cora did not appreciate the explanation the umpire crew gave him for the home run, eventually resulting in his ejection.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Making sense of the Red Sox's trade deadline moves as the club fights for a wild card

Boston's front office may have a vision, but it doesn't mesh with its ambitions.

Kevin Skiver

Christian Vazquez pulled from awkward interview after Red Sox-Astros trade

Vazquez, the longest-tenured player in Boston, was still clearly taking in news of the trade.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Christian Vazquez trade details: Astros acquire Red Sox catcher

The Astros have reportedly acquired Red Sox veteran catcher Christian Vazquez as they pursue another World Series title.

Kyle Irving

Tommy Pham trade details: Red Sox snag veteran outfielder from Reds

The Sporting News details what the Red Sox had to get up to bring in the veteran outfielder.

David Suggs

Red Sox trade rumors: Who's available and who isn't

Three Red Sox stars have been brought up in trade rumors.

Joe Rivera

Xander Bogaerts and five other Red Sox who could be dealt if Boston opts to sell at trade deadline

The sky is falling in Boston, where the Red Sox are just 6-15 in July and have been outscored by 70 runs in those 21 games. So, it makes sense for the Sox to be sellers heading into the Aug. 2 deadline, especially when you consider how many players are set to be free agents after the season anyway.

Ryan Fagan

Red Sox allow embarrassing inside-the-park grand slam to Blue Jays as Jarren Duran gives up on play

The Red Sox may have hit a new low in their season Friday night as Raimel Tapia legged out a home run while center fielder Jarren Duran watched.

Kevin Skiver

Chris Sale injury: Red Sox starter dealing with apparent hand injury

Not great news for the Red Sox or their ace.

Joe Rivera

Jeter beats the Yankees: Red Sox prospect named for NY icon collects first hit, scores winning run vs. rival

Jeter Downs has already made an impact in the rivalry in just his second big league game.

Edward Sutelan

Chris Sale destorys WooSox clubhouse in epic tantrum after bases-loaded walk

Chris Sale was not happy with his performance in his rehab start for the Worcester Red Sox.

Jacob Camenker

ESPN trolls Red Sox fans with giant Derek Jeter 'The Captain' billboard outside of Fenway Park

Red Sox fans can't escape The Captain.

Kevin Skiver

How the Red Sox have turned around a disastrous 2022 start: Starting pitching looms large

The Red Sox have asked their starters to go deeper into games. They've obliged.

Kevin Skiver

TSN Archives: Boston icon Ted Williams, 7 stories over 7 decades

Ted Williams' name first appeared in The Sporting News in the mid-1930s and until his death in 2002, which TSN wrote about, we covered The Kid like no other publication, covering hundreds of stories over seven decades. Here are seven important ones.

Bob Hille

TSN Archives: Boston and Red Sox icon Ted Williams, 1918-2002 (July 15, 2002)

Ted Williams' goal was simple, The Sporting News wrote upon his death in 2002: to be called 'the greatest hitter who ever lived.' His lifetime passion for putting bat to ball pushed him from skinny rookie to mercurial superstar and, finally, to cherished elder statesman.

TSN Archives

TSN Archives: Dave Kindred on Ted Williams, a nod to a god (July 15, 2002)

Some eight years after they sat poolside in sunny Florida, Dave Kindred recalled in The Sporting News his visit with Ted Williams as "the chance to be in the company of greatness."

Dave Kindred

TSN Archives: Ted Williams, 22, hits .406 for Red Sox (Nov. 20, 1941)

The Sporting News wrote about hitting .400 in the Nov. 20, 1941, issue, shortly after Boston icon Ted Williams, at 22, batted .406 for the Red Sox. No one has hit .400 since.

TSN Archives

TSN Archives: Ted Williams, a hitter first, a hitter always (Nov. 14, 1994)

In 1994, Boston icon Ted Williams invited TSN's Dave Kindred to Florida to talk hitting. “He doesn’t see well, and he walks with a wobble, the result of a stroke nine months ago,” Kindred would write. “The good news is that at 76 he still is animated in conversation, bright and booming, sassy and passionated.”

Dave Kindred

Most home runs in an inning: Astros make MLB history with powerful outing vs. Red Sox

The Astros hit five homers off Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi. That made MLB history in more ways than one.

Jacob Camenker

MLB umpires continue brutal week with badly missed calls against Pirates, Red Sox

The Ump Show never stops, and Wednesday featured another two terrible calls.

Kevin Skiver

MLB City Connect uniforms: Where do Royals' uniforms rank among Nike's new jerseys?

With seven squads getting the City Connect treatment in 2021 and seven more teams set to roll theirs out in 2022, MLB is promoting some fresh looks.

Joe Rivera

Why Red Sox's Tanner Houck can't pitch at Blue Jays? Canada's COVID-19 vaccine policy, explained

Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck is not vaccinated against COVID-19, he told the Boston Globe. As a result, he can't pitch against the Blue Jays in Toronto — Canada requires all foreign travelers to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.

David Suggs

Roger Clemens not upset with Hall of Fame snub: 'I played the game the right way,' he tells 'KayRod' ESPN telecast

Roger Clemens apparently isn't too worried about missing out on the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jacob Camenker

How to watch Red Sox games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2022 Opening Day & more

Red Sox baseball is back. Here's what you need to know about watching Boston games without cable this year.

Joe Rivera

Ortiz's reaction to getting elected into the HOF is priceless

Ortiz's reaction to being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday was posted by the Red Sox Twitter account.

Trevor Booth

Arizona Fall League brawl was 'two guys being knuckleheads,' coach says

Pirates prospect Canaan Smith-Njigba decked Red Sox minor leaguer Josh Winckowski after Winckowski winged Smith-Njigba with a fastball.

Tom Gatto

MLB playoff schedule 2021: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for NLCS, ALCS

Check out the schedule for the 2021 National League and American League Championship Series.

Edward Sutelan

Aferiat: Alvarez's ALCS MVP performance shouldn't be a surprise

Alvarez was named ALCS MVP as he helped clinch the pennant for the Astros. He's the fourth Cuban-born player to be named MVP of an LCS series.

Jake Aferiat

Astros return to World Series; Alvarez, Garcia lead Game 6 win

Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Game 6 of the American League Championship Series between the Astros and Red Sox.

Jake Aferiat

What channel is Astros vs. Red Sox on today? Time, TV schedule for the 2021 ALCS Game 6

Here's all the information you need to watch Game 6 of the ALCS between the Astros and Red Sox.

Edward Sutelan

Astros' two-out RBI success in 2021 MLB postseason puts them in historic company

The Astros have more two-out RBIs before the World Series than any team in MLB history. Their clutch hitting on Wednesday drove them to a 3-2 advantage over the Red Sox in the ALCS.

Edward Sutelan

Explaining the mysterious light in Red Sox-Astros ALCS Game 5

The light was called out by Red Sox manager Alex Cora and caused the game to be delayed a few minutes while it was resolved.

Edward Sutelan

How Astros turned tables on Red Sox to blow out Boston in ninth inning of ALCS Game 4

The Astros had given up huge run totals early in both their previous two losses to the Red Sox, but they scored seven runs in the ninth to finish with a blowout win of their own against Boston to tie the ALCS.

Edward Sutelan

Laz Diaz's strike zone faces criticism in Astros-Red Sox ALCS game

Diaz notoriously has always had a wide strike zone, but his calls on Tuesday faced additional scrutiny in the ALCS.

Edward Sutelan

Rodriguez claps back at Correa in Game 3; Cora unhappy

Correa struck the first blow, but Cora wasn't happy with his team responding.

Edward Sutelan

How Red Sox's offense has become unstoppable

A look at how the Red Sox have become an unstoppable offensive force this postseason.

Edward Sutelan

Red Sox laundry cart ride, explained: How Kevin Plawecki, Jason Varitek created Boston's unique home run celebration

The Red Sox have a unique home run celebration that has been witnessed a lot during the postseason. Here's how it became one of the team's most important rituals.

Jacob Camenker

Why was Red Sox-Astros ALCS Game 2 delayed? MLB pitching change rules, explained

Explaining why the game in Houston took nearly 15 minutes to resume in the top of the second inning.

Edward Sutelan

Astros' Dusty Baker reacts to Kiké Hernández home run during an interview with FOX

Baker was caught reacting to Hernández's home run blast during an interview with Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck.

Dani Mohr

ALCS Game 1 takeaways: Astros' middle infield clutch again

Enrique Hernandez is doing all he can to help the Red Sox, while Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve continue to deliver for the Astros.

Edward Sutelan

How Red Sox manager Alex Cora was involved in Astros' sign-stealing scandal

Cora was the bench coach for Houston in 2017 before joining Boston as manager. The Red Sox were caught in a similar scandal in 2018 with him at the helm.

Edward Sutelan

MLB playoff bracket 2021: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for the Division Series

Check out the schedule for the 2021 National League and American League Division Series.

Edward Sutelan

From baseball to football: Ravens long snapper Nick Moore

The Ravens new starting long snapper, Nick Moore, originally played in the Red Sox farm system out of high school. After his four year run there, he left baseball to play football in college, eventually signing with the Ravens.

Madison Williams

Were Rays robbed of potential win over Red Sox in ALDS Game 3?

Tampa Bay lost Game 3 of their ALDS vs. the Red Sox a half-inning after they thought they might have taken the lead.

Tom Gatto

Tropicana Field catwalk gets in way of Nelson Cruz home run: What are the ground rules?

The rings above the field at the Trop became a part of ALDS Game 1 between the Red Sox and Rays.

Tom Gatto

Arozarena sends Rays off and running in ALDS opener

The rookie outfielder had an electrifying start to his second October.

Tom Gatto

Twitter slams MLB's Brady image before ALDS Game 1

The MLB Twitter account posted a graphic of Tom Brady wearing both Red Sox and Rays jerseys and deemed the ALDS series the "TB12 Series," leaving fans upset about the marketing.

Madison Williams

Twitter reacts to bizarre Rodriguez comments

Rodriguez's commentary on ESPN received plenty of attention — and not always in the best way.

Edward Sutelan

Will the Yankees fire Aaron Boone?

Boone is, conveniently for the Yankees, without a contract for the 2022 season, and it sounds like he may not be back.

Joe Rivera

Why did Phil Nevin wave Aaron Judge home?

The Yankees' skipper said Phil Nevin thought Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts would catch the throw from the outfield on a bad hop.

Edward Sutelan

Red Sox send Yankees home; to face Rays next

The Red Sox advanced past the rival Yankees to set up a matchup with the Rays in the ALDS.

Edward Sutelan

Nevin makes questionable call waving Judge home

New York third-base coach Phil Nevin called Judge home on a long single from Giancarlo Stanton, ending what had been a positive inning for the Yankees.

Trevor Booth

Why did Yankees pull Cole in wild-card game?

Cole struggled against the Red Sox in the American League wild card game, giving up two homers in two-plus innings.

Edward Sutelan

Yankees broadcaster hilariously botches Giancarlo Stanton non-home run call in wild-card game: 'What did I do wrong?'

Not Sterling's finest moment on the microphone.

Joe Rivera

Yankees vs. Red Sox: History of MLB's biggest rivalry in postseason, elimination games

Take a look back at some of the moments that have helped shape the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry into one of the biggest in North American sports.

Edward Sutelan

What channel is Yankees vs. Red Sox on today? Time, TV schedule for the 2021 AL wild-card game

Sporting News has all the information you need to watch the Yankees take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park in the American League wild-card game.

Edward Sutelan

MLB playoff clinching scenarios for Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Mariners in AL wild-card race

Three races still need to be decided in Game 162. Here's everything you need to know for what could be a frantic final Sunday.

Tom Gatto

How Chris Sale's positive COVID test impacts the playoff race

Sale is the latest Red Sox player in the past several weeks to test positive for the coronavirus.

Edward Sutelan

Fagan: Sale provides needed shot in arm for fading Red Sox

Chris Sale's return after two years on the shelf couldn't have come at a better time for the Red Sox, who have gone from first place to a crowded wild card race.

Ryan Fagan

Top 9 MLB prospect call-ups to watch for playoff contenders

The Yankees, Red Sox and Rays are among the teams that could dip into their farm system to find late-season help for their playoff push.

Edward Sutelan

Brooks Kriske's epic meltdown vs. Red Sox costs Yankees a win

The New York reliever was sent down after the game, after an inning to forget.

Joe Rivera

Bizarre light mystifies Yankees, Red Sox during game: 'There was a red light flashing'

A light in center field made Christian Vazquez pause the game to get things sorted out.

Jordan Heck

Red Sox's Alex Verdugo on having ball thrown at him at Yankee Stadium: 'Fans in the wrong on that one'

The Boston outfielder was livid after the ball hit him during play.

Tom Gatto

Why was Yankees vs. Red Sox postponed? New York's COVID-19 cases force game to be called

The series opener between Boston and New York was postponed because of multiple positive test results.

Tom Gatto

2021 MLB Draft: Red Sox first-round pick Marcelo Mayer quickly ditches Yankees allegiance

Marcelo Mayer is a Yankees fan no more after being selected No. 4 overall by the Red Sox.

Jacob Camenker

Cole gets substance check after subpar first inning

Cole, one of the best pitchers in MLB, had a terrible start against the Red Sox on Sunday. Umps' check for sticky substances only added insult to injury.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Yankees get hosed by ump in series loss to Red Sox

Rougned Odor struck out looking on a "strike" that would've only been right if the limits of the zone were stretched to neighboring New York boroughs.

Joe Rivera

Angels' Shohei Ohtani adds to highlight reel with go-ahead HR in 9th off one of MLB's top closers

Shohei Ohtani added another highlight to his season Sunday. The Angels' two-way start blasted an eventual game-winning home run off the Red Sox's Matt Barnes with the Angels down to their last out.

Jacob Camenker

Twins, Wild, Timberwolves postpone games on Monday following the killing of Daunte Wright

Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was killed on Sunday afternoon.

Joe Rivera

Orioles' Trey Mancini gets rousing standing ovation in return to Camden Yards after beating cancer

Now in remission, Mancini returned to Baltimore's home park for Opening Day, the first time he's been in Baltimore since 2019.

Joe Rivera

Red Sox 'City Connect' uniforms are here and they are quite a look — and that's a good thing

Baseball needs to do something to liven up its look on the field, and nothing cuts straight to the point like a new uniform.

Joe Rivera

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

Dodgers fans troll Red Sox with Betts billboard

This sign may overtake the Citgo sign as the most iconic in the Boston area.

Joe Rivera

LeBron James becomes part owner of Red Sox in deal with Fenway Sports Group

James has claimed to be a fan of the Yankees, but it seems he will have to trade in that New York hat for one featuring a Boston logo.

Jordan Greer

MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

Andrew Benintendi trade grades: Red Sox bank on future, Royals get better now

The Mets also snuck into the deal, getting a 22-year-old outfield prospect in the trade.

Joe Rivera

Curt Schilling's Hall of Fame case: Post-retirement controversies meet special career

The right-hander has a Cooperstown resume weighed down by comments he's made over the past decade.

Dan Bernstein

Curt Schilling asks to be removed from Hall of Fame ballot after missing 2021 induction

Schilling's numbers are certainly worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame. His post-playing career, however, left him once again on the outside looking in. With only one year of eligibility remaining, he requested to be left off the ballot for 2022.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Why did the Yankees trade Adam Ottavino to Red Sox? Luxury tax concerns at forefront of deal

In a rare deal between bitter rivals, the Yankees send Ottavino to the Red Sox for cash considerations.

Joe Rivera

The curse of Mookie Betts: Immediate return on Dodgers-Red Sox trade shows shades of Babe Ruth

The Red Sox's Mookie Betts trade to the Dodgers already shows shades of similarity to the Babe Ruth trade to the Yankees 100 years earlier.

Billy Heyen

Why did the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts? Revisiting the failed contract talks that led to lopsided Dodgers deal

Mookie Betts led the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 2020 World Series, while the Boston Red Sox traded Betts and have watched the entire postseason from home. Almost a year after the trade, why Boston traded Betts still raises more questions than answers.

Billy Heyen