Houston will look to extend series lead over Boston in Game 2
The Astros will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the ALCSOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener
Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the AL Championship SeriesOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac fly
Kiké Hernandez delivered Boston’s second straight walk-off win, scoring pinch-runner Danny Santana with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Red Sox to the AL Championsh...OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely available Monday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Robles (illness) will likely be available out of the bullpen for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rays on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe repor...
Impact Robles exited Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with an illness, but the issue isn't related to COVID-19. The right-hander has recorded a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 2.2 innings across three playoff appearances this year and is feeling better ahead of Monday's Game 4.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ground Rule Trouble: Red Sox bounce Rays in 13 on odd call
The Boston Red Sox were saved by a lucky bounce that cost Tampa Bay a certain run and maybe more in Game 3 of the AL Division SeriesOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with illness Robles was removed from Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on Sunday due to a stomach illness, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Robles exited Sunday's matchup after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning, and he should be considered day-to-day due to his illness. Assuming he tests negative for COVID-19, it wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander available for Game 4 on Monday.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with trainer Robles left Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on Sunday with an apparent injury, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Robles was unable to preserve the 4-2 lead in the top of the eighth inning, as he gave up two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning prior to his removal. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet clear.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eovaldi, Rasmussen bring varied experience to key Game 3
Rays manager Kevin Cash and Red Sox skipper Alex Cora have no problem sending out pitchers for their pivotal Game 3 AL Division Series matchup Sunday who have vastly different expe...OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A capsule look at the Red Sox-Rays playoff series
A capsule look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay RaysOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox top plays: AL wild card goes to BoSox
The Red Sox toppled the Yankees in a win-or-go-home battle at Fenway. Check out the top plays from the AL wild-card clash.OCTOBER 6, 2021
Red Sox rally in 9th, on brink of clinching wild-card berth
Christian Vázquez tripled home the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox moved to the brink of a postseason berth with a 5-3 win over the Washington NationalsOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locks down save Friday Robles walked two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-2 win over Washington.
Impact The right-hander issued two walks after getting two outs, but he got Keibert Ruiz to fly out to end the threat. Robles has been reliable when called upon lately, as his scoreless innings streak is up to 12.2. In that span, he's allowed just five hits and four walks while striking out 16. For the year, he has a 4.50 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 75:36 K:BB across 68 innings between Boston and Minnesota.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox beat Nats, move into 2nd spot in AL wild-card chase
Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec hit back-to-back homers during a four-run sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 to move into the second spot in the...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox wild card bid stalls with 4-2 loss to Orioles
Rookie Ryan Mountcastle hit his 32nd home run to help the Baltimore Orioles beat nemesis Chris Sale and the Red Sox 4-2t, extending their losing streak to four games and stalling B...SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red Sox
Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead grand slam over the Green Monster in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat Boston 5-3 to tie the Red Sox for the top spot in the AL wild-...SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns 12th save Robles tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, allowing one hit while striking out a pair.
Impact Making his first appearance since being removed from Sunday's game with lat tightness, Robles struck out Ji-Man Choi and Manuel Margot for the first two outs, then gave up a two-out double to Joey Wendle, who was thrown out by Hunter Renfroe trying to stretch it into a triple. It was the 12th save of the season for Robles, and his second in as many opportunities since being acquired by Minnesota at the trade deadline. He's turned in four straight scoreless outings, allowing just two baserunners with six strikeouts in that span.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Renfroe HRs in 8th, throws out runner in 9th for Red Sox
Hunter Renfroe hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and threw out Joey Wendle trying for a triple from deep center field for the final out of the ninth as the Boston Red Sox be...SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eovaldi expected to start as Boston hosts Tampa Bay
The Red Sox will roll out Nathan Eovaldi to the mound Wednesday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rasmussen scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Boston
The Red Sox will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound Tuesday and the Rays plan to give Drew Rasmussen the startSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sale scheduled to start as Boston hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Monday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Chris SaleSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with lat tightness Robles was removed from Sunday's loss to Cleveland due to lat tightness, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Robles struck out two in a perfect eighth inning Sunday, but manager Alex Cora revealed after the game that the right-hander was unable to pitch the ninth inning due to his injury. Cora doesn't believe the issue is serious, so the 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1
Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single, fellow rookie Luis Patiño pitched neatly into the sixth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won...AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gant scheduled to start for Twins at Red Sox
The Red Sox will send Chris Sale to the mound Thursday and the Twins plan to give John Gant the startAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Melts down versus former team Robles (3-5) allowed five runs (four earned) on three hits and a hit batter while striking out one in one inning, taking the loss versus Minnesota on Wednesday.
Impact The right-hander was called upon to pitch the top of the 10th inning, but by the time he was done, Josh Donaldson and Jake Cave had homered to put Minnesota up by five runs. Robles had stabilized with a six-inning scoreless streak entering Wednesday, but it came to a jarring halt in his first loss with Boston. The 31-year-old now has a 5.47 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 57:32 K:BB across 54.1 innings between Boston and Minnesota.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Donaldson, Cave homer in 10th to lead Twins past Red Sox 9-6
Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer leading off the 10th inning and Jake Cave added a three-run shot to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 9-6AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
