BOSTON RED SOX NEWS

Enmanuel Valdez - Healthy again at Triple-A Valdez (hamstring) is slashing .150/.271/.325 with two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs in 11 games since being reinstated from Triple-A Worcester's 7-day injured list Aug. 6.

Impact Valdez missed about three weeks of action on account of a left hamstring strain. The 24-year-old received a look as Boston's everyday second baseman earlier in 2023, but since he's struggled to get going since returning to the lineup at Worcester and because Pablo Reyes and Luis Urias are both excelling as part of a timeshare at the keystone at the big-league level, Valdez likely won't be in store for a promotion in the near future.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triston Casas - Takes spot in Monday's lineup Casas (tooth) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Casas missed a pair of games with a tooth infection, but he was examined earlier Monday and was deemed ready to return to action. He will man first base and hit cleanup for the Red Sox on Monday night.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilyer Abreu talks about his breakout season and what it took to achieve it It's been a wild few weeks for Triple-A Worcester outfielder Wilyer Abreu. Here's what he has to say about what it took to get there.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Red Sox Top 5 Plays of the Week | 08/21/2023 Check out the Red Sox Top 5 Plays of the Week, including Luis Urías' grand slams against the Nationals and Yankees

AUGUST 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

How New York Media Reacted To Red Sox Putting Nail In Yankees' Coffin Vibes are not good in New York as the Yankees' playoff hopes are all but gone following a weekend sweep by the Red Sox.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • NESN.COM

Game 125: Red Sox at Astros lineups and notes - The Boston Globe James Paxton will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a four-game series with Houston at Minute Maid Park.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Jarren Duran - Removal was precautionary Duran is expected to be fine after being lifted from Sunday's win over the Yankees with a left toe injury, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Duran's removal was considered precautionary, as he didn't even need X-rays and the Red Sox have not added anyone to the taxi squad. Of more concern are Duran's struggles at the plate so far in August, as he's been limited to just a .602 OPS so far in 17 games.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Gameday: Red Sox 6, Yankees 5 Final Score (08/20/2023) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Yankees at Yankee Stadium

AUGUST 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Astros vs. Red Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 21

Preview the August 21 matchup between the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Nick Pivetta - Fans eight in five innings Pivetta allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact Pivetta was the bulk pitcher Sunday, entering after Josh Winckowski threw a scoreless inning to open for Boston. Pivetta, a one-time starter, has shined since moving to the bullpen, while pitching in a variety of roles that included being used as a spot starter. He's often worked more innings than a traditional long reliever, as the Red Sox navigated a stretch with fewer than five healthy starters. With Tanner Houck (face) due back Tuesday, Pivetta can return to a more traditional relief role, as Boston sets its sight on a wild card playoff spot.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenley Jansen - Locks down sweep Jansen allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out two to record the save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact Jansen allowed a leadoff double then hit a batter to make it interesting. The seasoned right-hander, however, didn't panic. He struck out Aaron Judge on three pitches, Gleyber Torres on four, then induced a flyout to lock down Boston's sweep of New York in Yankee Stadium. Jansen has converted 20 consecutive save opportunities.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Boston Red Sox visit the Houston Astros aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Weary Astros brace for red-hot Red Sox Since their acquisition of Justin Verlander at the trade deadline, the Houston Astros have attempted the gambit of utilizing six starters wh...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Yankees lose 8 in row for first time in 28 years, Justin Turner leads Red Sox to 6-5 win

The Yankees have been swept in consecutive series, with the latest defeat coming at the hands of Justin Turner and the Red Sox.

AUGUST 21, 2023

MLB roundup: Red Sox hand Yanks 8th straight loss Justin Turner hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the host New York Yankees 6-5 on Sunday afternoon to...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Admits Red Sox Have 'Kicked Our Ass' The Yankees have lost eight of their nine games against the Red Sox this season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rafael Devers continues torrid hitting against the Yankees - The Boston Globe The Sox third baseman capped a huge weekend in the Bronx by going 3 for 4 with a double and a homer in the series-sweeping victory on Sunday...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox vs. Yankees Highlights | 08/20/2023 Rafael Devers went yard and Justin Turner drove in four runs, including a go-ahead double in the 9th, to lead the Red Sox to a 6-5 win

AUGUST 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Alex Cora on Red Sox's 6-5 win | 08/20/2023 Manager Alex Cora discusses the club's 6-5 win over the Yankees and the state of the Sox in their push to make the postseason

AUGUST 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Aarone Boone doesn't mince words about Yankees' struggles vs. Red Sox this season The Red Sox have had their way with the Yankees this season, and Aaron Boone knows it.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Reality setting in for Yankees after getting swept by Red Sox | 'They kicked our ass' The Yankees are 1-8 against the Red Sox this year, getting swept at Yankee Stadium and falling to nine games back of a playoff spot in the W...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • NJ.COM

Yankees lose 8 in a row for first time in 28 years, fall 6-5 to Red Sox The Yankees extended a losing streak to eight for the first time since 1995, allowing Justin Turner’s ninth-inning, go-ahead double after a...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

'This Can't Be Happening' After another demoralizing loss — making it eight in a row — the Yankees have gone from contender to afterthought. A 30-year streak of winni...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Justin Turner - Homer, four RBI Sunday Turner went 2-for-4 with one double, a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Yankees.

Impact Turner put the Red Sox ahead 5-2 in the seventh inning with a two-run homer off Michael King, his 20th long ball of the year, before breaking a 5-5 tie with an RBI double in the ninth. Over his last eight games, the 38-year-old Turner's gone 10-for-29 (.345) with three home runs. His slash line is up to .288/.356/.488 with 79 RBI and 72 runs scored across 483 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

We finally were treated to a classic Red Sox-Yankees thriller - The Boston Globe An eventful game included two huge hits by the oldest player on the field, a dramatic save, and the winning manager watching from the clubho...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM