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Walk-off win especially poignant for Pedroia: 'It's nice getting back into it' originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com All eyes were on Rafael Devers as he rounded first with a walk-off single on Thursday, a chopper over a drawn-in Blue Jays infield that gave the Red Sox a desperately needed 7-6 victory. As teammates mobbed Devers in short right field, a more significant celebration was taking place at home plate, where the longest-tenured member of the Red Sox let loose. Dustin Pedroia was on deck when Devers won it, and that made him the first person to greet Eduardo Nunez with the winning run. Continue to Article

April 12, 2019 10:40:am EST

Pedro Martinez on Red Sox' struggles: 'Its a battle within you' originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez would certainly know a thing or two about what it takes to pitch well in the MLB-something the Red Sox have not been doing much of as of late. With their come-from-behind 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night, the Red Sox brought their record up to 4-9. Regardless, the Red Sox pitching has certainly not met expectations thus far: Martinez told WEEI.com what he thought about the Red Sox' beleaguered rotation: "Even though right now the struggles might frustrate you a little bit, I think it's going to pay off in the long run." Continue to Article

April 12, 2019 9:59:am EST

Drone flying over Fenway Park catches attention of Red Sox, security, Boston Police, and the FAA originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Red Sox players and fans were treated to an uninvited guest during Thursday's win over the Blue Jays -- a drone hovering over Fenway Park. The small remote-controlled plane made at least two passes of the park, catching the attention of Fenway security, the Boston Police, and even the FAA, according to team sources. It did not escape the notice of the players, either. Continue to Article

April 12, 2019 12:12:am EST

There are plenty of reasons to be concerned with the scuffling Red Sox, but reason No. 1 arguably is Chris Sale's ongoing struggles. The Red Sox ace admitted after his last uninspiring start that he's never felt this lost on the mound in his life. Some of that may have to do with his reduced fastball velocity, but manager Alex Cora believes it has more to do with the ineffectiveness of his secondary pitches. Continue to Article

April 11, 2019 6:47:pm EST