Connor Wong returns to Red Sox roster; backup catcher sent to AAA

BOSTON — Less than four weeks after fracturing his pinky finger, Connor Wong is back with the Red Sox on Friday night. Boston activated Wong from the injured list before…

MLB Notebook: Jarren Duran driving revitalized Red Sox offense

When some neanderthal thought it appropriate to taunt Jarren Duran last weekend in Cleveland, it was a reminder of the obstacles pro athletes must face when they’re honest about their…

Jake Bauers hits 2-run double in the 8th inning to help the Brewers beat the White Sox 6-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Bauers hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night for their third…

Alex Cora gives ‘refreshing’ Red Sox player ‘A+’ for first month

Kristian Campbell hasn’t taken long to acclimate to big league pitching. In his first month with the Red Sox, the 22-year-old second baseman has hit .313 with a .935 OPS.…

How Red Sox are weighing Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer promotion timelines after red-hot AAA starts

On paper, there isn’t much left to prove for Red Sox top prospects Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, who are dominating at Triple-A. But the reality is that a combination…

Red Sox reactions: Another steal of home, 15 hits, alert baserunning leads to win

CLEVELAND — Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 13-3 win over the Guardians at Progressive Field on Sunday: 1) Alert baserunning by rookie Kristian Campbell in the second inning put…

Cleveland fan ejected for heckling Red Sox star Jarren Duran, who revealed suicide attempt

CLEVELAND — Jarren Duran has found plenty of support from his Boston Red Sox teammates and others outside baseball since he revealed in a Netflix documentary that he attempted suicide…

Red Sox reactions: Tanner Houck (7.58 ERA) blows 3-0 lead in loss

CLEVELAND — Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 5-4 loss to the Guardians in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader at Progressive Field: 1) The offense gave starter Tanner Houck…

Red Sox roster: Hard-throwing righty joins team to replace Josh Winckowski (80 pitches Wed.)

BOSTON — After Josh Winckowski threw 80 pitches in mop-up duty Wednesday night, the Red Sox swapped him out for a fresh arm before Thursday’s series finale against Seattle. Boston…

Time in Red Sox’ rotation likely running out for Sean Newcomb

BOSTON — For a while, it had all the makings of a nice story. Sean Newcomb was the local guy from Middleboro making good, a journeyman pitcher getting a chance…