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A manufactured run in extra innings capped off a resurgent weekend for the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Christian Vazquez hit a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Red Sox completed an uplifting three-game sweep of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-3 victory Sunday. That was a big three wins,'' said Boston starter David Price, who struck out 10 over five innings. Continue to Article

April 21, 2019 7:45:pm EST

Christian Vazquez's sensational play seals Red Sox win over Rays originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com The Red Sox didn't make it easy on themselves on Saturday night, but they were able to edge out the Rays in a close one. Benintendi's 5 RBIs lift Sox over Rays Ryan Brasier took the mound with a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and Tampa Bay managed to get runners on first and second. Willy Adames had a golden opportunity to tie the game at 6 or walk it off for the Rays, but catcher Christian Vazquez had other ideas. Continue to Article

April 21, 2019 12:29:am EST

Hanley's available - Indians DFA former Red Sox DH/1B Ramirez originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Anyone up for a Hanley Ramirez return to the Red Sox? He's available. The Cleveland Indians have designated the former Red Sox first baseman/DH and left fielder (although him playing that position is best forgotten) for assignment, meaning they have 10 days to either trade, release or have the 15-year MLB veteran accept a minor league assignment at 35. Continue to Article

April 20, 2019 1:13:pm EST

Red Sox trade rumors: Dombrowski:says to look for Swihart deal within 24 hours originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters that he expects to finalize a trade of catcher Blake Swihart in the next 24 hours. Swihart, 27, was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday. That move gives the team seven days to trade, release or have him accept a minor league assignment. Continue to Article

April 19, 2019 5:57:pm EST

Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price said Thursday that he would not be participating in the World Series-winning team's visit to the White House next month, joining several of his teammates eschewing the tradition, which has become highly politicized under President Donald Trump. According to MLB Network reporter Jon Heyman, Price cited “baseball season” as his reason to not participate in the visit on May 9, which had been rescheduled because of the government shutdown earlier this year. Continue to Article

April 18, 2019 1:32:pm EST