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Already missing two members of their rotation, the Cleveland Indians are going to be without starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco indefinitely because of a recently diagnosed blood condition. The team said Carrasco had been feeling lethargic for weeks, and he is taking a leave of absence to ''explore the optimal treatment and recovery options.'' The Indians gave no specifics on Carrasco's disorder and said any further details will be released at the discretion of him and his family. The 32-year-old Carrasco had been scheduled to start Wednesday against Minnesota before he was placed on the injured list. Continue to Article

June 06, 2019 2:37:am EST

Highlights of Red Sox' 8-0 victory over the Royals originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com FINAL SCORE: Red Sox 8, Royals 0 IN BRIEF: Chris Sale (2-7) pitched a three-hitter and struck out 12 for his first complete-game shutout since 2016 and first win since May 3 and Rafael Devers homered and drove in three runs as the Red Sox beat the Royals 8-0 on Wednesday night in Kansas City. BOX SCORE RED SOX RECORD: 32-29 HIGHLIGHTS: 1st inning: Betts walks, moves to second on a wild pitch and to third on Martinez' single and scores when Devers reaches on a fielder's choice at second (1-0, BOS). Continue to Article

June 05, 2019 10:47:pm EST

Red Sox All-Star candidates are plentiful, even if wins haven't been originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com When the Red Sox steamrolled their way to 108 wins and a World Series title in 2018, they had no shortage of All-Star-worthy performances - and they sent five players to the Midsummer Classic in Washington, D.C. Flash forward to 2019, and even though the Sox have hovered around the . mark, with a 31-29 record through 60 games, they still have several players making a push for this year's All-Star Game in Cleveland. Could this year finally be the year when David Price makes his first All-Star team since signing in Boston? Continue to Article

June 05, 2019 2:54:pm EST

Highlights of Red Sox' 8-3 win over the Royals originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com FINAL SCORE: Red Sox 8, Royals 3 IN BRIEF: Brock Holt hit a go-ahead, RBI double in the sixth inning and Eduardo Nunez a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the eighth to lead the Red Sox to an 8-3 victory over the Royals in the opener of a three-game series Kansas City. BOX SCORE RED SOX RECORD: 31-29 HIGHLIGHTS: 2nd inning: Gordon doubles to right, Cuthbert hits a two-run homer to left off Rodriguez on a 0-and-1 count (2-0, KC). 6th inning: Betts doubles to right, (Barlow replaces Sparkman on the mound) Martinez triples to right, scoring Betts (2-1, KC). Continue to Article

June 04, 2019 11:15:pm EST

Alex Cora gives young fan an unforgettable birthday gift originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Alex Cora went above and beyond to grant a young Red Sox fan's birthday wish on Tuesday. Barnes' answer on closer may surprise you Before Boston's series opener vs. the Royals, Cora spotted the fan with a sign that read, "I'm here for my b-day, but what I really want is to meet Mookie!" The Red Sox manager brought the youngster onto the field to meet not only Mookie Betts, but the entire team. Continue to Article

June 04, 2019 7:17:pm EST