The Rays tossed nine no-hit innings against the Red Sox today, but while the no-no was erased during a wild tenth inning, Kevin Kiermaier’s walkoff homer gave Tampa a 3-2 victory. Six different Rays pitchers combined to hold Red Sox batters without a hit or a run over the game’s first nine innings, yet the Tampa Bay lineup was also shut out (on two hits) against Boston … [Read more...] about Rays Notes: No-Hit Bid, Suzuki, Yarbrough
Offseason In Review: Boston Red Sox
Chaim Bloom stuck to his playbook for most of the offseason, before finally making a surprising splash on one of the last remaining marquee free agents. Major League Signings Trevor Story, SS/2B: six years, $140MM (can opt out after four years, but club can negate opt-out by adding seventh year to make it a $160MM total.) James Paxton, SP: one year, $6MM (plus two-year, $26MM … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Boston Red Sox
Red Sox Select Rob Refsnyder, Place Christian Vazquez, Jonathan Arauz On Covid List
The Red Sox have selected the contract of veteran infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder and recalled right-hander Tyler Danish from Triple-A Worcester, per a club announcement. Catcher Christian Vazquez and infielder Jonathan Arauz were placed on the Covid-19-related injured list. The series of moves leaves Connor Wong as the only catcher on Boston’s active roster, as backup Kevin … [Read more...] about Red Sox Select Rob Refsnyder, Place Christian Vazquez, Jonathan Arauz On Covid List