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Red Sox enter matchup with the Blue Jays on losing streak
Associated Press Toronto Blue Jays (44-37, third in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (40-43, fourth in the AL East) Boston; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.61 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.53 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 46 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -128, Red Sox +108; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox aim to end a six-game losing streak when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston is 22-18 at home and 40-43 overall. The Red Sox are 29-11 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Toronto has gone 19-21 on the road and 44-37 overall. The Blue Jays have the second-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .328. The teams meet Saturday for the ninth time this season. The Blue Jays lead the season series 6-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Wilyer Abreu is fourth on the Red Sox with 22 extra base hits (nine doubles and 13 home runs). Ceddanne Rafaela is 8 for 34 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. George Springer has 15 doubles, a triple and 11 home runs for the Blue Jays. Bo Bichette is 15 for 49 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Sox: 3-7, .184 batting average, 4.55 ERA, outscored by 24 runs Blue Jays: 6-4, .281 batting average, 3.20 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runs INJURIES: Red Sox: Hunter Dobbins: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Hicks: 15-Day IL (toe), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Burdi: 15-Day IL (knee), Justin Slaten: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Liam Hendriks: 15-Day IL (hip), Alex Bregman: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Masataka Yoshida: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Chris Murphy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: day-to-day (forerm), Bowden Francis: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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José Berríos, Blue Jays bullpen keep Red Sox bats silent in 9-0 series-opening win
Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, right, misses a tag on Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, who slides safely into home plate in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Boston Red Sox second baseman David Hamilton, right, waits for the throw as the Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dives into the base safely with a steal of second in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Toronto Blue Jays' Ernie Clement (22) is greeted at the dugout after he scored in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Boston Red Sox third baseman Nick Sogard, left, and catcher Connor Wong, right, lie on the ground after neither could make a diving catch of a second-inning bunt foul ball during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Boston Red Sox third baseman Nick Sogard, left, and catcher Connor Wong, right, lie on the ground after neither could make a diving catch of a second-inning bunt foul ball during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, right, misses a tag on Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, who slides safely into home plate in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Boston Red Sox second baseman David Hamilton, right, waits for the throw as the Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dives into the base safely with a steal of second in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Toronto Blue Jays' Ernie Clement (22) is greeted at the dugout after he scored in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) Boston Red Sox third baseman Nick Sogard, left, and catcher Connor Wong, right, lie on the ground after neither could make a diving catch of a second-inning bunt foul ball during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP/Photo/Jim Davis) BOSTON (AP) — José Berríos pitched seven scoreless innings, George Springer had three hits and two RBI singles, and the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 9-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and Andrés Giménez also drove in runs for Toronto, which has won six of eight meetings with its AL East rivals this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added two hits. Advertisement Berríos (4-3) allowed just four hits and struck out eight and surrendered only one walk in handing Boston its sixth loss in a row. Boston's Brayan Bello (3-3) gave up three runs off eight hits over six innings with a strikeout. But he didn't get support from a Red Sox lineup that has managed just four runs over their last three games. Boston was held to one run or none for the 15th time this season. Boston opponents have scored at least eight runs four times over the last nine games — all Red Sox losses. Guerrero Jr. was a late addition the the Blue Jays' lineup. He left their series finale win over Cleveland on Thursday after being hit by a pitch in his right forearm. X-rays didn't reveal a fracture, but manager John Schneider originally was going to be cautious and start Clement at first base. Advertisement Key moment With runners on first and second with two outs in the first, Springer lined a single to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Guerrero Jr., who was on second, tried to score and was called out on Rafaela's throw home to catcher Connor Wong. Toronto challenged, and replay showed Wong missed on the tag, overturning the call. Key stat This marks the first six-game losing streak for Boston since Sept. 26, 2022. Up next RHP Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.61 ERA) is set to start to make his 17th start of the season for the Blue Jays on Saturday. RHP Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.53) is slated to make his 11th start for the Red Sox. ___ AP MLB:
Newsweek
14 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Former Red Sox, Indians, Angels Pitcher Passes Away
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bob "Butch" Heffner, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians and California Angels in the 1960s, passed away on Wednesday at his home in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was 86. A right-handed pitcher, Heffner made a memorable debut in Boston en route to a five-year career in the big leagues. More news: Former Braves, Red Sox Pitcher Dies Unexpectedly at 54 On June 19, 1963, Heffner threw all nine innings in the Red Sox's 9-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, allowing only seven hits, two runs, and striking out six. His father, Curtis, took the day off work from a General Electric small appliances plant in Allentown to watch his son in person, fortuitously getting permission from his boss — who was himself the father of a major league pitcher, Curt Simmons. A picture of the Boston Red Sox hat and a Wilson glove before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A picture of the Boston Red Sox hat and a Wilson glove before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, went on to compile an 11-21 record, 4.51 ERA, and five saves in 114 games for the Red Sox (1963-65), Indians (1966) and Angels (1968). Heffner was an accomplished two-sport star in high school, graduating from Allen High School as the basketball team's all-time leading scorer. Heffner was voted Allen's Athlete of the Year in 1957 — an honor his son Terry would receive in 1979. More news: MLB News: Former Red Sox, Cardinals Pitcher Passes Away The Red Sox signed Heffner to his first professional contract in June 1957, an era before Major League Baseball's draft existed, and received a $4,000 bonus. He would pitch 218 games in the minor leagues before his first promotion to the majors. Hefner's time with the Red Sox ended when he was selected by Cleveland in the 1965 Rule 5 draft. Although he made only five major league appearances in an Indians uniform, he spent the entire season with the organization, going 15-8 with a 2.85 ERA for Cleveland's top farm team in 1966. More news: Former Orioles, Twins Pitcher, Cincinnati Native, Dies Unexpectedly at 54 That earned him another selection in the Rule 5 draft, this time by the New York Mets in October 1966. Before he could suit up for the Mets, however, Heffner temporarily retired because of a contract dispute. He resurfaced a year later with the Angels, for whom he pitched his final seven regular season games before retiring. In 2012, Heffner and other Red Sox alumni returned to Fenway Park to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1912. More news: Legendary 2-Sport Star Whose Grandson Followed Him to MLB's Cardinals Dies After retiring as a player, Heffner returned to Allentown and worked for the Banko Beverage Company for more than 30 years, retiring in 2006. "It's nice that people recognize you, but I never was too fond of people saying stuff about me," Heffner told the Allentown Morning Call in 2012. "It makes me uncomfortable. I don't know what the reason is. Janet always wondered how I could be out there in front of 30,000 people. Well, when you're out there, you forget about it. When the bell rings, you don't care how many people are up there watching. When it's over, it's over. You go out and get a pizza and a beer." For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
14 hours ago
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Red Sox Offer Promising Update On Alex Bregman Return
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The first half of the Boston Red Sox season has left much to be desired. The team reached the halfway mark of the year with a record of 40-41 and plummeting postseason odds, along with a slew of injuries and a trade that shook the baseball world. The most impactful bright spot of this season may be set for a return soon, though. "Red Sox' Alex Bregman hit (Friday)," Christopher Smith of MassLive reported Friday on X."(He) will take grounders (Saturday), Alex Cora says." BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox takes the field ahead of game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in... BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox takes the field ahead of game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. More Maddie Malhotra/BostonSince trading Rafael Devers, the Red Sox dropped six of their next nine games and rank 29th in MLB in batting average, OBP, and wRC+, and 28th in OPS. Boston desperately needs an injection of offensive prowess, and Bregman is exactly that. Bregman played in 51 of the Red Sox' first 52 games of the season, putting together a monster slash line of .299/.385/.553 with an OPS of .938, 11 homers, and 35 RBI. His 160 OPS+ is second only to his MVP runner-up season in 2019. In addition to his bat, Bregman's glove is just as needed in Boston. The Red Sox currently lead MLB in errors with 69, narrowly overtaking the lowly Colorado Rockies this week. Bregman ranks in the 75th percentile in fielding range, and his 1.0 OAA ties him with Marcelo Mayer for the team lead among infielders. This update is another in a line of positive ones for Boston in regard to Bregman's return. For the Red Sox, his return cannot come soon enough. More MLB: Red Sox Outfielder Reveals Timeline To (Finally) Return From Injury
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14 hours ago
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Red Sox Make Roster Moves, Call Up Infielder For Marcelo Mayer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Boston Red Sox have seen many changes come to their roster in first half of this season. From acquiring All-Stars in the offseason such as Alex Bregman and Garrett Crochet, to calling up the No. 1 prospect in baseball, to sending another top prospect back to Triple-A, to suddenly trading homegrown superstar Rafael Devers, Boston's roster has been amorphous. Ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Red Sox announced another change to the lineup. "The Red Sox (on Friday) placed INF Marcelo Mayer on the Bereavement List," the team announced on Twitter. "To fill his spot, Boston recalled INF/OF Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester." ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a RBI single scoring Ceddanne Rafaela #3 against the Los Angeles Angels in the tenth inning at Angel Stadium... ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a RBI single scoring Ceddanne Rafaela #3 against the Los Angeles Angels in the tenth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 24, 2025 in Anaheim, California. MoreThere was no announcement regarding how long Mayer will be on bereavement leave, though teams typically allow three to seven days maximum. Nick Sogard was slated to play third base on Friday. In 14 games with the major league club this season, Sogard has slashed .245/.302/.306 with a .608 OPS. Mayer, who had played second base during the Red Sox's last series in Anaheim, was replaced at the position by David Hamilton on Friday. More MLB: Red Sox Have No Plan, And Roman Anthony May End Up Paying For It
