ATLANTA — There was good reason to circle this series on the calendar. The defending World Series champions. The 107-win team that missed out on its chance to dethrone them in the playoffs. Even a pregame ring ceremony for the player who switched sides in the offseason. Adding to the reasons to tune in, the…
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Red Sox Franchy Cordero hits a two-run single during the fifth inning Paul Rutherford/Getty Images By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press June 20, 2022 BOSTON (AP) — Franchy Cordero had three hits, including a two-run single, and Josh Winckowski made the longest start of his short career on Monday night to help the Boston Red Sox…
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ATLANTA — Joc Pederson’s famous pearls reappeared here Monday night for the first time this season. In fact, it was the first time Pederson had donned the pearl necklace that became synonymous with his contributions on the Braves’ World Series run last season since leaving in free agency and signing with his hometown team. Back…
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Aviators report Tuesday-Sunday Aviators vs. Isotopes Las Vegas Ballpark ■ SERIES: The Aviators host a six-game set with the Albuquerque Isotopes, who have won seven straight games. ■ RECORDS: Aviators, 37-28 (first in Pacific Coast League West); Isotopes, 32-34 (fourth in PCL East). ■ DUGOUT CHATTER: Las Vegas native Kris Bryant will join the Isotopes…
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OAKLAND – Maybe this was the spark that both Seth Brown and Sean Murphy needed. Both Brown and Murphy’s bats came to life Sunday, providing all of the offense the A’s would need in their 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals at the Coliseum. Now the key for both players is to keep it…
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Red Sox The club designated reliever James Norwood for assignment to make room for Downs. Jeter Downs stretches before a game. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff The Red Sox on Monday recalled infielder Jeter Downs from Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment. Downs, ranked as the Red Sox’ No. 5 prospect on MLB.com, is…
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Imagine being a catcher watching as Ty Cobb came running toward home plate at full speed, fearless of barrelling into you in order to score a run. Or being a pitcher eyeing Ricky Henderson on first, anxious not to give him his 1,400th stolen base. These guys were fast—no doubt about it—but just how fast…
Red Sox The Red Sox are 25-11 since May 11, but they’re barely in the playoff picture following Sunday. Red Sox manager Alex Cora has watched his team go on a tear recently. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Red Sox are building momentum as they head into what’s likely their toughest stretch of the season….
Which legendary homer is your favorite? (Getty Images) MLB players need to expertly handle a ball glove, throw hard and fast, run like hell, and, of course, hit the ball like a pro. But there’s a special breed of superstars who’ve carved out a place in baseball history: home run kings. Baseball is really all…
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Red Sox Christian Vázquez’s late home run gave the Red Sox the cushion they needed to get another series win. Boston Red Sox’s Nick Pivetta delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) The Associated Press By KEN…
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