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The retooled Red Sox will enter 9.5 games behind the Yankees, and they will be without injured free-agent signing Alex Bregman (quad) this weekend.
Pedro Martinez ’s time with the Red Sox came at the peak of Boston’s rivalry with the Yankees. So when the former pitcher-turned-analyst compliments New York, fans take notice. Martinez had some positive comments as the Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals, 10-2, on Tuesday.
The Sox shipped Devers to the Giants in exchange for right-hander Jordan Hicks, left-hander Kyle Harrison and prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello.
Garrett Crochet has been nothing short of elite since switching his socks from Chicago to Boston. The Red Sox and Yankees met again.
In 2005, Yankees president Randy Levine accused the Red Sox’ home venue of an “atmosphere of lawlessness” after an on-field brawl that spilled into the bullpen. Yankees relievers fought with a Fenway groundskeeper.