Sale works 5 scoreless in debut, Red Sox lose 3-2 to Rays
Chris Sale worked five scoreless innings in his season debut, but the Boston bullpen couldn’t hold a two-run lead in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay RaysJULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOBBY DALBEC #29 - FIRST BASEMAN - BOSTON RED SOX
1 HR •
8 RBI •
.133 AVG
1 HR
8 RBI
.133 AVG
Gets fourth straight start Dalbec will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dalbec will stick in the lineup for the fourth game in a row and should play regularly against both left- and right-handed pitching until Rafael Devers (back) is ready to rejoin the lineup. Even if Devers is able to put an end to his three-game absence Tuesday, he may serve as a designated hitter, as manager Alex Cora suggested that he wants to be cautious with the 25-year-old's usage on the Tropicana Field turf. If Devers ends up returning as a DH in Tampa Bay, Dalbec could still pick up a few more starts at third base before the All-Star break.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Belts sixth homer Dalbec went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 12-5 loss to the Yankees.
Impact His fourth-inning blast off Nestor Cortes was Dalbec's first homer in nearly a month, snapping an 18-game drought in which he's gone 10-for-44 (.227) with only one double and two RBI. The 27-year-old has started just four of the last 10 games for Boston, and his .210/.289/.340 slash line on the season with six homers and a paltry 19 RBI through 74 contests don't make a compelling case for a bigger role.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5
Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning, Matt Carpenter homered among three hits in his first start in left field in a decade and the New York Yankees beat...JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs
Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs...JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks two hits Dalbec went 2-for-4 with an RBI and stole his second base of the season in Monday's 7-2 loss to Toronto.
Impact Dalbec got the start at first base against right-hander Kevin Gausman, which is usually Franchy Cordero's role. The decision to use Dalbec may signal a change in the platoon at first base. He has a .273 average and .805 OPS since May 26; over that same stretch, Cordero is batting .221 with a .687 OPS.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto beats Boston 7-2; Red Sox win streak ends at 7 games
Kevin Gausman matched a season high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit one of three Toronto home runs and the Blue Jays halted Boston's seven-game win...JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Refsnyder hits 2-run homer as Red Sox sweep Tigers, 6-2
Rob Refsnyder hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Boston Red Sox posted their third series sweep of the season, powering past the Detroit Tigers 6-2JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting streak ends Dalbec is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact Franchy Cordero is receiving the nod at first base, but Dalbec is effectively being replaced in the lineup by Triple-A Worcester call-up Jarren Duran, who is joining the starting outfield. Cordero had been seeing more time in the outfield of late following Enrique Hernandez's (hip) recent placement on the injured list, which had allowed Dalbec to earn more work against right-handed pitching. Dalbec started each of Boston's last seven contests.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Piling up starts Dalbec will start at first base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact The righty-hitting Dalbec's inclusion in the lineup against a left-handed starting pitcher (Jared Koenig) doesn't come as much of a surprise, but the 26-year-old first baseman has been picking up more work versus right-handed pitching of late as well. Dalbec will pick up his seventh start in a row Tuesday, with six coming at first base. Platoon mate Franchy Cordero -- who is on the bench for the second game in a row due to the lefty-on-lefty matchup -- has been seeing more work in the outfield of late while Enrique Hernandez (hip) has been on the injured list.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Devers' late home run lifts Red Sox over Mariners 2-0
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, spot starter Kutter Crawford and five relievers combined on a one-hitter, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2...JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore hits walk-off single, sending Mariner past Red Sox 7-6
Dylan Moore hit a walk-off single to center field off Boston reliever Hansel Robles in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 7-6 win over the Red Sox on Sat...JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep against hometown team Dalbec went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.
Impact Dalbec has hit safely in four straight games, going 6-for-15 (.400) in that span. His homer in the seventh inning Friday restored a lead for the Red Sox. The first baseman got his average over the Mendoza Line for the first time since April 13 with the two-hit effort -- he's now slashing .201/.280/.329 with four homers, 15 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base in 168 plate appearances.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Martinez, Dalbec homers power Red Sox past Mariners 4-3
JJUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in lone run Dalbec started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Angels.
Impact Dalbec filled in for a resting Rafael Devers against lefty Reid Detmers and delivered Alex Verdugo from first base with a sixth-inning double. It was encouraging that the hit came against a righty (reliever Jimmy Herget), which has been the source of many of Dalbec's failings and resulted in him being on the short side of a platoon at first base. He's picked it up at the plate recently, posting a .286/.359/.514 slash line with two home runs and seven RBI over the last 12 contests, but that comes mostly in favorable matchups.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox send Angels to team-record 14th straight defeat
The Los Angeles Angels’ losing streak reached a franchise-record 14 games when Bobby Dalbec drove in the only run with a double in the sixth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 1-0...JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injured
The Los Angeles Angels matched a franchise record with their 13th straight defeat hours after firing manager Joe Maddon, falling 6-5 to the streaking Boston Red Sox on Christian Vá...JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks in two, steals base in win Dalbec went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Impact Both of Dalbec's hits were RBI singles, which came in the second and sixth innings. The first baseman also picked up his first stolen base of the year in the sixth. Tuesday marked just his sixth multi-hit effort of the season, ending a 1-for-11 skid at the plate to start June. Overall, he's posted an uninspiring .187/.269/.295 slash line with three homers, 12 RBI, 18 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 156 plate appearances. Dalbec saw a little extra playing time while Jackie Bradley was on the paternity list, but now that he's back with the team, Franchy Cordero is likely to return to the strong side of a platoon at first base. That will limit Dalbec mainly to starting against left-handed pitchers.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels look to stop 12-game losing streak, play the Red Sox
The Los Angeles Angels will try to end their 12-game losing streak when they play the Boston Red SoxJUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pivetta wins 5th straight, Red Sox thump Athletics 8-0
Nick Pivetta pitched two-hit ball over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 8-0JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starts against RHP Dalbec went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Athletics.
Impact Dalbec, who normally sits against right-handers, was in the starting lineup against Oakland righty James Kaprielian, while Franchy Cordero covered right field for Jackie Bradley who was placed on the paternity list Friday. The Red Sox recalled outfielder Jarren Duran for the series, but he didn't arrive to the ballpark until close to opening pitch. With Oakland scheduled to throw righties Saturday and Sunday, manager Alex Cora told Sonja Chen of MLB.com that Duran would likely play in both games this weekend. That suggests Cordero would move back to first base and Dalbec would sit.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox hit season-high 5 HRs, tag Zimmermann, Orioles 12-2
Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run homer, one of Boston’s season-high five longballs, and the Red Sox coasted to a 12-2 victory over the Baltimore OriolesMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats pinch-hit homer Dalbec went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Baltimore.
Impact Dalbec pinch hit for Franchy Cordero and broke a 3-3 tie with just his second homer of the season and first since April 10. He also had a hit in the nightcap, giving him at least one knock in three straight games. Relegated to starting against left-handers and an occasional righty, Dalbec's playing time is scattered, and he isn't helping fantasy teams at this time.
MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eovaldi gets 1st career complete game; Red Sox-O's split DH
Rougned Odor hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 to earn a split of a day-night doubleheaderMAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cordero hits slam in 10th, surging Red Sox sweep Mariners
Franchy Cordero hit a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the surging Boston Red Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Seattle MarinersMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
