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Game 73: Red Sox at Mariners lineups and notes

Ranger Suarez will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a three-game series at Seattle Friday.
Dan Shaughnessy

Eddie Andelman gave us sports talk radio gold with his no-holds-barred interview of Wade Boggs in 1989

Ever embroiled in controversies, Wade Boggs was a favorite Eddie target and didn’t like Boston’s favorite blab-master.
CHAD FINN

Less than halfway through the season and it’s clear the Red Sox should raise the white flag on 2026

The team is on its way to a third last-place finish in five years, and fourth in seven.
Peter Abraham | On baseball

Time to face facts: There’s no hope for these Red Sox

Fenway's festive atmosphere turned funereal after a ninth-inning meltdown ruined a late rally.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK
Isiah Kiner-Falefa filling in nicely for shorthanded Red Sox infield
Thursday marked the 25th consecutive Sox game in which he’s played, during which he’s been a strong offensive contributor (.312/.384/.429 after going 1 for 3 with a homer) with impressive defense at second, short, and third.

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
The amateur draft for players residing in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico would be cut from 20 rounds to 12 beginning in 2027 under the proposal Major League Baseball made during a bargaining session with the players’ association.

Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 3

On Thursday afternoon, the Red Sox almost beat the Blue Jays after rallying from three runs down. Almost.

The Sox, who have lost four straight overall, open a three-game series Friday night in Seattle.
Blue Jays at Red Sox | 1:35 p.m. (NESN)

Game 72: Red Sox look to avoid sweep in matinee vs. Blue Jays

Sonny Gray will be on the mound when the Red Sox take on the Blue Jays Thursday afternoon at Fenway Park.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

The Red Sox need to stop pretending there is a season to save and start making trades

The trade deadline isn't until Aug. 3, but the Red Sox are positioned to jump the market and make all but their core players available.

He’s worked concessions at Fenway Park for 50 years. He showed us what it takes.

Peter Dankens, a 64-year-old who sells beer in the concourse behind first base, has been at the ballpark since 1976 — and he's in good company.
Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 0

‘It’s the same thing’: Red Sox terrible in key offensive moments in shutout loss to Blue Jays

Mired in a frustrating stretch, Red Sox (29-42) leave 13 men on base to drop to a season-low 13 games below .500.
Red Sox Notebook

Driveline founder Kyle Boddy leaves Red Sox for other pro baseball jobs

Boddy, who had been a special advisor to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow since 2024, said a pair of other roles conflicted with his Sox work.
Blue Jays at Red Sox | 6:45 p.m. (NESN)

Game 71: Blue Jays at Red Sox lineups and notes

Jake Bennett will be on the mound when the Red Sox host Toronto at Fenway Park Wednesday night.
Alex Speier | On baseball

The Red Sox cannot hold their ground against the AL East. It’s putting the season in jeopardy.

The Red Sox' performance against the teams they face the most is dismal — even though the "Group of Death" we were expecting hasn't materialized.
BLUE JAYS 6, RED SOX 1

Red Sox offense fails to capitalize vs. Dylan Cease, and Blue Jays get to Payton Tolle, bullpen in series opener

Tolle needed 90 pitches to get through five innings for the Red Sox, and Cease 108. But Cease didn’t allow any runs despite piling up so many pitches, and Tolle gave up three.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Interim manager Chad Tracy updates Red Sox injuries, starting with Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet

Anthony (finger) had an MRI that showed proper healing for the outfielder, while staff ace Crochet (shoulder) has been cleared for "light throwing" of weighted balls.
Blue Jays at Red Sox | 6:45 p.m. (NESN)

Game 70: Blue Jays at Red Sox lineups and notes

Payton Tolle will be on the mound when the Red Sox host Toronto Tuesday night.
Baseball

After hiatus, Lowell gladly welcomes Spinners home: ‘We’re so glad baseball is back’

In 2020, the Red Sox shut down their Single-A affiliate in Lowell. The newest incarnation is part of the Futures League, a seven-team circuit based in New England.

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Red Sox

Game 73: Red Sox at Mariners lineups and notes

Ranger Suarez will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a three-game series at Seattle Friday.

Less than halfway through the season and it’s clear the Red Sox should raise the white flag on 2026

The team is on its way to a third last-place finish in five years, and fourth in seven.

Time to face facts: There’s no hope for these Red Sox

Fenway's festive atmosphere turned funereal after a ninth-inning meltdown ruined a late rally.

Patriots

Here’s how the Patriots’ running back depth chart looks with training camp beginning next month

Top spots for Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson seem assured. Any uncertainty comes with the No. 3 role, with both returning and rookie players having a chance to earn the job.

Patriots could use depth at edge rusher and tight end, and more leftover thoughts from minicamp

With Gabe Jacas not signed and Julian Hill out with a season-ending injury, edge rusher and tight end are two spots the Patriots could upgrade.

Now’s a good time to take note of questionable NFL offseason moves — coach hirings, draft picks, and signings

In the Patriots' division alone, the Bills (new coach), Jets (same coach), and Dolphins (new quarterback) make one wonder ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Bruins

Patrice Bergeron arrived in Boston as a baby-faced rookie. On Monday, he could be called to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Bergeron set the standard for two-way play during a 19-year career that included 427 goals, 1,040 points, a Stanley Cup championship, and a record six Selke Trophies.

Letting Patrice Bergeron know his No. 37 is being retired was a team effort by the Bruins

Bergeron's number will join the franchise's greatest performers over the last century-plus in the rafters at TD Garden.

Bruins trade rights to forward Andre Gasseau to Sharks

The ex-BC captain is headed west along with a fourth-round pick (No. 120) in this year’s draft. The Bruins get picks in the fourth (104th, via Florida) and fifth rounds (157th, via Montreal).

Celtics

Will Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa or Kansas guard Darryn Peterson go No. 1 in the NBA Draft? Now, it’s not so clear.

The Wizards, if they prefer Peterson, could approach the Jazz, who own the second pick, about a potential deal as it's possible Utah has its eye on Dybantsa.

Even for those outside of New York, these Knicks took us on a magical championship ride

Even begrudging Bostonians have to acknowledge this was something special, knowing what it’s like to be caught up in the thrill of an unexpected title.

Five players the Celtics could target to upgrade the roster (who aren’t Giannis)

The Celtics have a trade exception — similar to a coupon — and there are a handful of veterans who could help right away.

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Friday marks a jam-packed day for the World Cup. Follow live updates as the action hits Boston.

The United States plays Australia at 3 p.m., followed by Scotland-Morocco in Foxborough at 6 p.m. and Brazil-Haiti at 8:30 p.m. 20 minutes ago

A duck led the Tartan Army on a march in Providence

Dawn, the domesticated duck who doesn’t shy away from the spotlight in Rhode Island, led the Tartan Army on a recent march. 1 hour ago

Red Sox at Mariners | 10:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 73: Red Sox at Mariners lineups and notes

Ranger Suarez will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a three-game series at Seattle Friday. 2 hours ago

Bruins

Patrice Bergeron arrived in Boston as a baby-faced rookie. On Monday, he could be called to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Bergeron set the standard for two-way play during a 19-year career that included 427 goals, 1,040 points, a Stanley Cup championship, and a record six Selke Trophies.

sailing

What happens when your sailboat takes on water 300 miles from shore? They found out.

Two Massachusetts residents are tackling the Newport Bermuda Race, a 600-plus mile gauntlet through the Gulf Stream, after their last try at it ended in near-disaster.

World Cup

Takeaways from Week 1 of the World Cup: Stars shine, and of course politics have gotten in the way

There have been dramatic finishes, and a few Davids have hung tough with Goliath.

Dan Shaughnessy

Eddie Andelman gave us sports talk radio gold with his no-holds-barred interview of Wade Boggs in 1989

Ever embroiled in controversies, Wade Boggs was a favorite Eddie target and didn’t like Boston’s favorite blab-master.

CHAD FINN

Less than halfway through the season and it’s clear the Red Sox should raise the white flag on 2026

The team is on its way to a third last-place finish in five years, and fourth in seven.