SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
BOSTON RED SOX 81-81 · 3RD IN AL EAST
81-81 · 3RD IN AL EAST
Wilyer Abreu's two-run double | 09/26/2023 Wilyer Abreu hammers a ball off the Green Monster for a double, driving home Masataka Yoshida and Trevor Story to cut Boston's deficit to 7-...
Enmanuel Valdez's RBI double | 09/26/2023 Enmanuel Valdez lines a ball high off the Green Monster, driving home Trevor Story to give the Red Sox their seventh run of the game
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
The distance behind Enmanuel Valdez's home run | 09/26/2023 The data behind Enmanuel Valdez's home run
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
Valdez's three-run home run (6) | 09/26/2023 Enmanuel Valdez hits a three-run homer to right-center field to put the Red Sox on the board in the bottom of the 5th inning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
Tanner Houck - Struggles against Tampa Houck (5-10) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits over three innings against the Rays. He struck out two.
Impact Houck struggled from the outset Tuesday, allowing three runs in the opening inning before the Rays tacked on another four runs in the third. The 27-year-old right-hander had looked better of late, allowing just two runs over his prior two outings (10 innings). Overall, Houck's ERA is up to 5.31 with a 1.41 WHIP and 93:38 K:BB through 20 starts (100 innings) this season. He'll likely get one more chance to end his season on a high note, as Houck's currently lined up to pitch in Boston's season finale this weekend against Baltimore.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enmanuel Valdez - Three hits, homer in loss Valdez went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 loss against the Rays.
Impact Valdez got the Red Sox on the board in the fifth inning with a three-run blast off Zach Eflin, his sixth homer of the year, before driving in a fourth run with a double in the eighth. Valdez has been on fire since he was recalled from Triple-A on Friday, going 6-for-10 with four extra-base hits in three games. Overall, the rookie infielder is batting .273 with a .793 OPS, 19 RBI, 15 runs scored and four stolen bases as he looks to work his way into Boston's 2024 plans.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Gameday: Rays 9, Red Sox 7 Final Score (09/26/2023) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Rays vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
MLB Gameday: Rays 9, Red Sox 7 Final Score (09/26/2023) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Rays vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
Red Sox's Alex Cora explains why he's happy Terry Francona is retiring from managing Alex Cora explained Tuesday why he's happy to hear his former manager is retiring after more than two decades in baseball.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Reese McGuire - Battling bruised thumb McGuire was pulled from Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay due to a left thumb contusion, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact McGuire injured his thumb while catching warmup throws from Tanner Houck ahead of the third inning and was replaced by Connor Wong. There's no word on how long McGuire will be held out, but Wong figures to see more consistent starts behind the plate while McGuire recovers.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Enmanuel Valdez's three-run HR (6) | 09/26/2023 Enmanuel Valdez hits a three-run homer to right-center field to put the Red Sox on the board in the bottom of the 5th inning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
7 ways the Red Sox can bring fans back in 2024 The Red Sox don’t have much to do this offseason.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Reese McGuire - Exits with thumb injury McGuire was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays with a thumb injury, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact No word yet on the severity of McGuire's injury, but the Red Sox should provide more specifics in the near future. Connor Wong entered the game to replace McGuire behind the plate.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox notebook: Legendary 2004 skipper Terry Francona to retire after managing 23 seasons Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona, who led the team to their 2004 and 2007 World Series championships, is retiring. The Orioles and MLB...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Kyle Barraclough - Remains in organization Barraclough cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by Boston on Sunday but will remain in the organization after he passed through waivers unclaimed. Barraclough made just three appearances in the big leagues in 2023 and allowed 11 earned runs over 7.2 innings, though he fared better at Triple-A with a 3.65 ERA in 14 outings (13 starts).
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Wong - Not starting Tuesday Wong is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Wong has just one hit over his past nine games and will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Reese McGuire will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Tanner Houck.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ceddanne Rafaela - Not in Tuesday's lineup Rafaela is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Rafaela has been a regular in Boston's lineup over the past couple weeks and has taken advantage of the playing time with an .800 OPS through 23 games, but he'll open Tuesday's contest on the bench. Enmanuel Valdez is manning the keystone and batting eighth.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM
Here's what Alex Cora said about his future, the offseason, and his goals for the team The Boston Red Sox may have had a very tumultuous season, but manager Alex Cora believes that being behind will soon be behind them.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • BOSTON.COM
MLB Betting Guide for Tuesday 9/26/23: Wake Boston Up When September Ends The Red Sox have struggled in the final month of the season, making the Rays a strong moneyline play tonight. Which other MLB bets should yo...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM
One of MLB's characters, Guardians manager Terry Francona set to end career
Terry Francona is set to bow out from MLB, retiring after 23 seasons as a manager and 10 seasons as a player.SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Game 157: Rays at Red Sox lineups and notes - The Boston Globe The Sox will wrap up their home slate with a two-game set starting Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Which Red Sox prospect hit the most homers? He's on Boston's active roster Which Red Sox prospect hit the most homers in 2023? Here's a list of the top 18 home run hitters in the minor league system.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Red Sox begin 2-game series with the Rays
The Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays to open a two-game seriesSEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three things to watch for as the Red Sox play out the string - The Boston Globe For guys like Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, and Alex Verdugo, the next week could provide some insight into their futures with the club.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
