Carlos Narváez’s solo HR caps 6-run 1st, Garrett Crochet fans 12 and Red Sox hold off Yanks 6-4

BOSTON (AP) — Carlos Narváez’s solo homer capped a six-run first inning against Will Warren, Garrett Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts and the Boston Red Sox held…

How Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet became a game-changing force in less than 18 months as a starter

Each night before he starts, Garrett Crochet polishes his noggin. Boston’s 26-year-old ace will flip on some Sheryl Crow, or maybe a bit of Carrie Underwood. Then he’ll wet his…

Tarik Skubal looks ready for Tigers’ final month as playoffs approach

Detroit Tigers’ Scott Harris doesn’t believe in Tarik Skubal window Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris talks July 31, 2025, about how Tarik Skubal’s status impacts front office…

MLB All-Star Game 2025: Starting lineups announced; Shohei Ohtani leads off for NL, Aaron Judge bats 3rd for AL

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park were announced on Monday. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is managing the National League squad and…

Story hits 2-run homer, Crochet goes 6 strong innings as Red Sox earn series victory over Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) — Trevor Story hit a two-run home run and Garrett Crochet pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on…

Red Sox baseball boss Breslow says Devers trade does not mean ‘waving of the white flag on 2025’

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox thought they would be better off with a happy clubhouse than a disgruntled Rafael Devers. A day after trading their erstwhile third baseman…

Gausman pitches 8 innings and Varsho homers as Blue Jays beat Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kevin Gausman struck out six over eight strong innings, Daulton Varsho had a solo homer among his three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the…

Why Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s mega-extension doesn’t help Pete Alonso or their fellow first basemen

There’s an old adage in baseball that says, “Pay players before they get good.” And through the first three weeks of the 2025 MLB season, we’ve seen several teams secure…