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Mookie Betts Slugs Three Home Runs
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts went 4-for-5 and hit three home runs, while driving in five runs in Friday's win over the Yankees. All three homers came in his first three at-bats with an RBI double following in his fourth trip. This was the breakout game everyone wanted to see from the reigning... Read More
Andrew Cashner Delivers First Quality Start For Boston
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner went 6 2/3 innings, while allowing three runs on 10 hits to go with six strikeouts and one walk in Friday's win over the Yankees. The 32-year-old had gotten rocked in his first two starts since becoming a member of the Red Sox, so it was good to... Read More
TJ Watt Will Open Camp On PUP List
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (hamstring tightness) will miss the team's first practice on Friday, after being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The designation comes after Watt completed the team's conditioning test, but neither he or coach Mike Tomlin expressed any serious concern over the injury. He'll be re-evaluated in the coming... Read More
Michael Chavis Doubles Twice Off The Bench
Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis doubled twice and drove in two runs in Thursday's win. Chavis didn't start the game due to a lingering back issue, but Brock Holt was ejected for arguing balls and strikes so Chavis entered the game in the fourth inning. The rookie is due to lose some playing time... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Clubs Two Home Runs Against Yankees
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 4-for-6 with four runs batted in and four runs scored in Thursday's 19-3 win over the Yankees. Bogaerts entered the bleachers twice, including a two-run shot in the first inning. He's on fire in July, hitting .375 with a 1.145 OPS, seven homers, 23 RBI, and 19 runs... Read More
Rafael Devers Finds Seats On Thursday
Boston Red Sox Rafael Devers hit a solo home run and a double that accounted for both of his runs batted in during a 19-3 win over the Yankees on Thursday. The home run was his ninth in July and 21st overall, while his 31 doubles places him second on the team. The breakout season... Read More
Mookie Betts Continues Hot July
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts finished 2-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in during Thursday's 19-3 win over the Yankees. Betts is now hitting .370 with a 1.028 OPS, two home runs, 12 RBI, and 13 walks, and 26 runs scored through July. The right fielder is on fire this month and... Read More
Rick Porcello Solid In Blowout Win
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello went six innings, while allowing three runs on six hits to go with five strikeouts and one walk in Thursday's 19-3 win over the Yankees. The righty used 112 pitches to earn his ninth win of the year, thanks to an offensive explosion by the Boston lineup. Although... Read More
James Washington Ready To Live Up to Expectations
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington hauled in just 16 passes as a rookie in 2018, but the former second round pick is ready to live up to his, and the team's expectations. The Oklahoma State product is part of a crowded receiving corps vying to start alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster. Washington's main competition will be... Read More
Diontae Johnson Looking To Establish Early Role With Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson made a name for himself both on offense and special teams at Toledo. However, as a newcomer in the NFL, Johnson has a lot of work to do to prove he can be an every down pass-catcher, while still maintaining his return abilities. “I’m trying to show them... Read More
Chris Sale Punches Out 10 Rays
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale recorded 10 strikeouts, while allowing two runs on four hits and three walks in six innings of work during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Rays. The southpaw needed 116 pitches to get through the outing but still made solid work of the Tampa Bay lineup. That's back-to-back double-digit... Read More
J.D. Martinez Smacks Three-Run Homer
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez drove in four runs, including a three-run homer in Monday's 9-4 victory over the Rays. The blast was his second of July and 20th on the year, which is a far cry from his 43 last season. While that's a lot to ask, he's still producing in 2019,... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Hits Eighth Home Run
Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi finished 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's win over Tampa Bay. It was the 24-year-old's first home run since June 10 and was just his eighth this season. After a solid June, Benintendi is struggling in July, hitting .224 with a .705 OPS, seven runs batted... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Roughed Up In First Appearance Back
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was tagged for three runs on five hits in 2/3 of an inning in Monday's win over Tampa Bay. It was his first appearance in a major league game since April 17 after suffering an elbow injury. However, if you're looking for some positives in the outing, his fastball... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Goes Seven Scoreless Against Rays
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez allowed no runs and just two hits over seven innings on Monday, while striking out six and walking four in a 9-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The lefty never allowed more than one runner on base in a given inning. He's been fantastic in four July... Read More
Andrew Cashner Settles Down After Rocky Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner allowed four runs over six innings, while surrendering six hits, including two home runs in a 5-0 loss to Baltimore on Sunday. He also punched out seven and walked two in the effort. Cashner gave up all four runs in the first three innings but didn't allow a... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Preparing To Handle No. 1 Receiver Duties
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is now the top receiver on his team but still has to prove to some that he belongs among the league's elite. After finishing top six in the NFL last year in both receptions (111) and receiving yards (1,426), the third-year pass catcher is in a position to repeat... Read More
Mookie Betts Scores Run In 13th Straight Game
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a walk, and a solo home run on Thursday against the Blue Jays. He's now scored a run in 13 straight games, marking the first Red Sox player to do so in a single season since Ted Williams did it in 1946.... Read More
Chris Sale Dismantles Blue Jays
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale didn't allow run over six innings, while striking out 12 and walking two in a 5-0 win over Toronto on Thursday. Sale was his filthy old self, generating 20 swinging strikes in 101 pitches, which led to his first double digit strikeout start since June 26. The southpaw... Read More
Rafael Devers Drives In Four In Win
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers notched three hits and four runs batted in during Wednesday's 5-4 win over Toronto. The 22-year-old fell a triple shy of the cycle and almost single handedly beat the Blue Jays himself. Devers continues to rake, hitting .326 with a .938 OPS, 18 homers, and 70 RBI on... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Solid Against Blue Jays
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez allowed just two runs over 6 1/3 innings, while striking out four and walking three in a 5-4 win over Toronto on Wednesday. The only damage against the southpaw was two solo home runs in the third and fifth innings. Rodriguez has been solid over his past four... Read More
Heath Hembree Blows Up In The Ninth Inning
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree didn't record an out and allowed three runs to cross in the ninth inning of a 10-4 loss to Toronto on Tuesday. Three consecutive hits, including a triple and double doomed Hembree, who was trying to keep the Red Sox' deficit to two runs. This was a rough... Read More
Andrew Cashner Struggles In Red Sox Debut
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner lasted just five innings against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. It was his first start with the team since being traded from the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Cashner allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits, while striking out and walking a pair each. The 32-year-old threw just... Read More
Ryan Switzer Looking To Earn Slot Receiver Role
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer is working to fill the slot receiver role in his second year with the team. The 24-year-old caught 36-of-44 targets for 253 yards and a score in his first year with the Steelers. While he was a big part of the team's return game, he was at most times... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Drives In Three Against Toronto
Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi recorded two hits and drove in three runs during Monday’s 10-8 win over the Blue Jays. Benintendi roped a single and double in his first two at-bats, respectively, but both produced runs for Boston. It was his first multi-RBI days since June 22, however, he does have six... Read More
Brock Holt Notches Two Hits Monday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's win over Toronto. In July, the veteran utility player is hitting .381 with an .840 OPS but has just two runs batted in. Holt has mainly spent his time at second base this season, and with Eduardo... Read More
Michael Chavis Belts Grand Slam Monday
Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis hit his first career grand slam in a 10-8 win over Toronto on Monday. The first inning homer was his only hit in the game, but he made it count. After a June where he struck out in 42% of his at-bats, the rookie already has two home runs... Read More
Rick Porcello Allows Four Runs In Win
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello allowed four runs over six innings of work, while striking out just two and walking none in Monday's 10-8 win over the Blue Jays. The 30-year-old should be thankful the lineup decided to show up early, as he surrendered all four runs in the first three innings. Porcello... Read More
Eduardo Nunez Designated For Assignment
Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez has been designated for assignment, announced the team on Monday. They also optioned pitcher Hector Velazquez to Triple-A Pawtucket and recalled pitcher Ryan Weber and utility man Sam Travis. Nunez hasn't been of much use this year for Boston, hitting .228 with a .548 OPS. They'll have 10 days... Read More
J.D. Martinez Hits Solo Blast On Sunday
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez recorded two hits, including a solo home run, in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. The long ball marked Martinez's first since June 30, and just his third in the past 21 games. Boston will need Martinez to really get going if they are serious about making a push... Read More
