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Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win

Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7...

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garrett Richards ‘vibing’ after bounce back second start with Red Sox Richards allowed just two runs over five innings in Saturday's game.

APRIL 11, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Overcomes shaky first inning Richards allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out four over five scoreless innings in Saturdays' 6-4 extra-inning win over Baltimore. He did not factor in...

Impact Richards gave up back-to-back home runs in the first inning, surrendering a 2-0 lead the Red Sox took in the top half of the inning. He then navigated around runners on base in three of the following four innings, an acceptable bounceback performance after he allowed six runs, seven hits and two walks over two innings in his first start, also against the Orioles. He's scheduled to pitch Thursday on the road against Minnesota.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox extend win streak to 5, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10

Rafael Devers homered and the Boston Red Sox scored twice in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and an RBI single by Christian Vázquez to extend their winning streak to five games wit...

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zimmermann scheduled to start for Baltimore against Boston

The Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodríguez wins for Red Sox in return from year-long layoff

Eduardo Rodríguez won in his return from heart inflammation that caused him to miss the 2020 season, allowing three runs over five innings Thursday to lead the Boston Red Sox over...

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox: Garrett Richards quickly earns ire of fanbase The Boston Red Sox did not do much in free agency this offseason. Despite numerous holes on the roster, Boston took more of a measured appro...

APRIL 5, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Shelled in loss Richards (0-1) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over two innings and took the loss against the Orioles on Sunday.

Impact The righty did not have his best stuff in his Red Sox debut, getting lit up by the Orioles lineup. The 32-year-old was pulled after being unable to record an out in the third inning. After returning to form in 2020, it is worth monitoring whether Richards will be able to maintain his spot in the Red Sox rotation. His next opportunity to take the rubber will be on Saturday against the Orioles again.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' sweep sends Red Sox to 2nd 0-3 start ever in Fenway

The Red Sox fell to their first 0-3 start at Fenway Park since 1948 and their second ever as Trey Mancini and Austin Hays hit two-run doubles during a seven-run third inning that c...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zimmermann expected to start for Baltimore against Boston

The Baltimore Orioles visit the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvey, Orioles beat Boston 4-2 for 2nd straight win

Maikel Franco drove in two runs after another Boston error, Pedro Severino had his second two-hit game in a row and Matt Harvey made his Orioles debut in Baltimore’s 4-2 victory ov...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles-Red Sox opener at Fenway postponed because of rain

The Boston Red Sox have postponed their opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park until Friday because of rain that was forecast to continue through the day

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to start Sunday Manager Alex Cora confirmed that Richards would start Sunday's series finale with the Orioles, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact After Richards missed a few days of camp due to COVID-19 contact-tracing protocols, the Red Sox were debating whether to include him in the pitching schedule for the opening week, or to push back his first start until Monday against the Rays. He'll ultimately get the ball for the Red Sox's third game of the season, drawing a matchup against an Orioles squad that should present him with a better chance at picking up a win than Tampa Bay. Before he was forced into quarantine last weekend, Richards turned in a 5.93 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB in 13.2 innings over his four Grapefruit League starts.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Sunday or Monday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Richards could make his first start of the season Sunday against the Orioles or Monday against the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Richards' availability for the start of the season was uncertain after he was forced to quarantine over the weekend, when he was deemed to be a close contact of reliever Matt Barnes, who tested positive for COVID-19. Barnes' test was later determined to have been a false positive, so Richards has since returned to the Red Sox after a few days away from the team. Despite the brevity of his absence, Richards could still be pushed back in the pitching schedule, as he initially appeared to be locked in to start one of the first three games of the season versus Baltimore. If Richards isn't cleared to go Sunday, Nick Pivetta would likely get the start.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Richards isn't scheduled to work in the immediate future, making it uncertain when the right-hander might make his 2021 debut, Bill Koch of The...

Impact Cora was intentionally vague about his plans for Richards, leading Koch to speculate that the right-hander may be one of the eight Red Sox players currently in isolation due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. At this point, only reliever Matt Barnes is known to have tested positive for the virus, so Richards could still be on the track for the Opening Day roster if he's testing negative and is able to clear the protocol in relatively short order. Richards looked to be on track to pitch in the Red Sox's season-opening three-game series with the Orioles next weekend, but Tanner Houck or Nick Pivetta could be called upon to make a spot start in Richards' stead if he's unable to go for the second or third game.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garrett Richards Makes Promise Ahead Of 2021 Red Sox Season New starting pitcher Garrett Richards expects the Boston Red Sox to compete hard during the upcoming season after a tough 2020 campaign.

MARCH 18, 2021 • NESN.COM

Garrett Richards believes Red Sox are going to be ‘sneaky good’ - The Boston Globe « We’ll be there in the end, I promise you that, » said the righthander, who pitched a simulated game on an off-day for the team

MARCH 18, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Forget '20, Red Sox look to go worst-to-first (again) in '21

There’s no team in baseball more eager to forget the 2020 season than the Boston Red Sox

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins battle over mechanics Richards allowed one hit and three walks while striking out seven over four scoreless innings in Friday's spring game against the Rays.

Impact Richards suffered through two poor outings before shutting down a competitive Rays roster. He was particularly effective over the final two innings with one walk and four strikeouts. "Today was definitely better," said Richards. "It wasn't necessarily there at the beginning of spring training, but we're making some big strides in between with work that me and [pitching coach Dave Bush] are doing in our [bullpen sessions], cleaning up some mechanical stuff." Richards slots in as Boston's third starter behind Eduardo Rodriguez and Nathan Eovaldi.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return

Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulder

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adjustment in his mechanics points Garrett Richards in a good direction - The Boston Globe The Red Sox righthander tweaked his delivery, and the result was four shutout innings and seven strikeouts.

MARCH 12, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Garrett Richards Finally Flashes Red Sox Potential With Strong Showing - NESN.com Whatever Garrett Richards had Friday, the Boston Red Sox hope he can bottle it and bring it with him to the regular season in a few weeks. R...

MARCH 12, 2021 • NESN.COM

Labors again Richards fought with his mechanics during Sunday's spring game against the Braves, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. He allowed four runs on three hits and four walks while striking o...

Impact This was second straight labored outing for Richards, who allowed two runs and five baserunners during his first Grapefruit League outing. "Out of his delivery. Obviously we don't like the walks," said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "It's a different delivery. There's a few things that [pitching coach Dave Bush] has noticed in the two outings. It's just a matter of, 'Keep working hard.' We're good with the stuff." Cora confirmed with the pitcher that there's no injury, and he said the coaching staff is just getting to know the right-hander who signed with Boston in January.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE