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Giants vs. White Sox Highlights
Melvin shares when Devers might be ready to play first base for Giants Giants manager Bob Melvin speaks to reporters ahead of San Francisco's series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Friday at Oracle shares when Devers might be ready to play first base for Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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Blue Jays vs. Red Sox: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s surprise appearance gets the ball rolling in Boston
The Blue Jays went into Boston and put a beating on the Red Sox, rolling to a 9-0 win — their second straight shutout — at Fenway Park on Friday night. Here's what you need to know: Lost in the offensive outburst was a brilliant outing by José Berríos. The right-hander threw seven innings of four-hit shutout, while striking out eight against only one walk in picking up his fourth win of the season. He allowed only two runners as far as second base. The Jays built an early picket fence with single runs in each of the first three innings, then tacked on a bunch late. George Springer and Andrés Giménez had three hits each, and Ernie Clement reached base five times with two singles and three walks. Last-minute Vladdy Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the original starting lineup after exiting Thursday's game in Cleveland with a right forearm contusion , the result of being hit by a pitch in that spot for the second time in four plate appearances. But about an hour before the game, Guerrero was inserted into the lineup and contributed immediately with a two-out single in the first inning. He quickly stole second and scored the game's first run on a Springer single. Clement's impact Clement also made a big early impact, going into the third-base camera bay to haul in a foul pop-up by Jarren Duran to begin the bottom of the first. He led off the second with a walk and eventually scored on a Bo Bichette single, blowing through third-base coach Carlos Febles' stop sign, then singled in a run in the third. The 29-year-old is hitting .406 over his past 26 games. No relief The Red Sox turned to Brennan Bernardino with two on in the seventh inning and trailing 4-0, but he didn't provide much relief. The left-hander issued an intentional walk to Clement to load the bases, then walked Giménez to force in a run. In the eighth, Bernardino gave up two singles and issued two more walks. All four runners wound up scoring, the last two on a Giménez single off Jorge Alcala. JanetInYYC found me @wilnerness on Bluesky to ask: 'Is Bo the best leadoff hitter? He swings at the first pitch so often which seems antithetical to the leadoff role.' It's true, Janet, he does, but not as much as you think, I'll bet. This season, Bichette has swung at the first pitch in 33.8 per cent of his plate appearances. We think of the first batter as someone who takes a lot of pitches, works an at-bat and walks a ton. Bo doesn't do two of those things. But while Bichette doesn't walk much, he is often a very tough out. He tends to extend his at-bats by fouling off a bucket of balls, some of which are off the plate, rather than taking close pitches and staying disciplined. Going into Friday's game, Bichette was seeing an average of 3.58 pitchers per plate appearance, slightly below the major-league average of 3.87. Springer is the only Blue Jay above average at 3.97, but he has settled beautifully into the middle of the order. It should be noted, though, that when Bichette puts the first pitch in play he is a career .363 hitter, so it seems to be working pretty well for him.
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Red Sox's Alex Cora Announces Alex Bregman News on Friday
Red Sox's Alex Cora Announces Alex Bregman News on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is in his tenth major-league season and playing in his first year at Fenway Park. Advertisement After being drafted second overall in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros, he spent nine seasons in Houston before signing with Boston as a free agent in the 2024 offseason. He agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract that includes opt-out clauses after the first two seasons and features deferred money. Bregman earned that type of commitment by serving as an integral part of the Astros' postseason runs over the last decade, contributing to two World Series titles. The Red Sox hope his championship pedigree will help them return to October baseball for the first time since 2021. Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Bregman is currently sidelined with a right quad strain sustained on May 23 while running the bases against the Baltimore Orioles. Advertisement Ahead of Friday's matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Bregman hit today and will take grounders tomorrow as he eyes a return shortly after the All-Star break. In 52 games he owns a .299 batting average with 11 home runs, 35 RBIs and a .938 OPS, leading the team across multiple offensive categories this year. Over his career, Bregman has been selected to two All-Star Games, won both a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger Award, and delivered repeatedly in postseason play, cementing his reputation as one of the premier third basemen of his generation. The Red Sox, currently fighting for a postseason berth, will monitor Bregman's rehab progress closely, hopeful that his eventual return to the lineup will inject power and stability. Advertisement Related: Pirates Make Paul Skenes, Andrew McCutchen Decision Before Trade Deadline Related: Astros Send 6-Word Message to Yordan Alvarez Before Cubs Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Jarren Duran Issues Strong Message After Red Sox Trade Reports
Jarren Duran Issues Strong Message After Red Sox Trade Reports originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jarren Duran is in his fifth major-league season with the Boston Red Sox after making his debut in 2021. Advertisement The 28-year-old outfielder was drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of California State University, Long Beach and spent three seasons in the minors before his call-up to the major-league roster. Duran broke out in 2024, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing eighth in MVP voting. As a result, contenders around baseball, notably the San Diego Padres, coveted Boston's leadoff man for his blend of speed and emerging power. Duran is under team control for the next three seasons and will not become an unrestricted free agent until 2029. Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16)Eric Canha-Imagn Images Today, before the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, Duran addressed the possibility of being traded in a strong message. Advertisement 'I mean, they talked about me last year getting traded, too, to the Padres and stuff like that. But I don't really take any of that into account because I don't really have any say over it,' Duran said per MassLive's Christopher Smith. This season has been a letdown compared to last year's breakout. Through 81 games, Duran is batting just .254 with a .711 OPS, five homers and 20 stolen bases—and his on-base percentage has dipped to .307. Boston entered the year believing its revamped roster could challenge for an AL East crown after adding pitching depth and star third baseman Alex Bregman. Instead, inconsistency and injuries have left the club at 40–42, and former franchise superstar Rafael Devers was dealt to the San Francisco Giants after ongoing disputes with the front office. As the Red Sox push through to the All-Star break, Duran's ability to recapture his 2024 form could determine whether Boston shifts into a rebuild mindset. Advertisement Related: Red Sox's Alex Cora Announces Alex Bregman News on Friday Related: Phillies' Bryce Harper Announces Exciting News on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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José Berríos, Blue Jays bullpen keep Red Sox bats silent in 9-0 series-opening win
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. 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. 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. ___
