MATT BARNES NEWS

Locks down 22nd save Barnes pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-4 win over Toronto.

Impact Barnes needed just nine pitches to protect a one-run lead that materialized on Alex Verdugo's two-run home run in the eighth. The 31-year-old right-hander is now 22-for-26 in save chances with a 2.36 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 42 innings. He's pitched on each of the last two days, so there's no guarantee he'll be utilized if a save chance comes up Tuesday.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox rally late for 2nd straight game, beat Blue Jays 5-4

Alex Verdugo hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox rallied late for the second straight game, beating Toronto 5-4

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts save No. 21 Barnes allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact With the Red Sox failing to record a hit through seven innings, it didn't look like Barnes would be needed Sunday. A five-run rally in the eighth inning put the Sox ahead, and the 31-year-old has no trouble notching his 21st save in 25 chances. The closer has a 2.41 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 65:11 K:BB through 41 innings this year.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox break up late no-hitter, rally for wild win against rival New York Yankees

The Yankees held a 4-0 lead and were no-hitting their rival Red Sox entering the 8th inning. That's when the wheels came off.

JULY 25, 2021

Red Sox end Germán's no-hit bid in 8th, storm past Yanks 5-4

Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs to shake Fenway Park and storm past the...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodriguez expected to start for the Red Sox against the Yankees

The Red Sox will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound Friday and the Yankees plan to give Gerrit Cole the start

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally

Kiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in th...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 20th save Barnes pitched a perfect inning against Toronto on Wednesday, striking out one batter to earn the save.

Impact The right-hander entered in the ninth inning with the task of preserving a three-run lead and did so with ease, needing only 11 pitches to set down the side in order. The save was his first since July 4 in only his second appearance since that date. Barnes has allowed only one earned run over his past 10 appearances and has a solid 2.54 ERA on the campaign.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox hit 5 HRs, beat Blue Jays 7-4 in Buffalo finale

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JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pivetta, Red Sox to face Stripling, Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will roll out Ross Stripling to the mound Monday and the Red Sox will give Nick Pivetta the start

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rocky homecoming: Arenado, NL teammates drop 8th straight

Nolan Arenado and his National League buddies were unable to come up with a timely hit in a 5-2 loss to the American League in the All-Star Game at Coors Field

JULY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sho-case: Shohei Ohtani gets All-Star win for AL, bats, too

A showcase for Shohei Ohtani became a grand stage for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., too

JULY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barnes guaranteed $18.75M by Red Sox for 2022-23

All-Star closer Matt Barnes is guaranteed $18.75 million as part of his new contract with the Boston Red Sox covering 2022 and 2023

JULY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could Matt Barnes Extension Help Red Sox Pursue Craig Kimbrel Trade? A lot of people seem to think the Red Sox might be interested in a Craig Kimbrel trade, and Buster Olney thinks Boston just helped its cause...

JULY 12, 2021 • NESN.COM

Breakout first half ends with contract extension for Red Sox closer Matt Barnes and stability for the bullpen The home-grown Barnes represents the ideal of what Chaim Bloom is trying to build in Boston, and he can help now and in the future.

JULY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox sign reliever Matt Barnes to 2-year deal BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox signed reliever Matt Barnes to a two-year deal that runs through the 2023 season, the club said Sunday.

JULY 11, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Red Sox sign reliever Matt Barnes to 2-year deal The Red Sox signed reliever Matt Barnes to a two-year deal that runs through the 2023 season

JULY 11, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Red Sox sign reliever Matt Barnes to 2-year deal

The Red Sox signed reliever Matt Barnes to a two-year deal that runs through the 2023 season

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Barnes 'grateful' for contract extension with the Red Sox Matt Barnes agreed to a two-year extension with a club option for a third year in 2024. Read more on Boston.com.

JULY 11, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Matt Barnes Grateful For 'Dream Come True' Contract With Red Sox All-Star Closer Matt Barnes on Sunday morning discussed his newly signed two-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox.

JULY 11, 2021 • NESN.COM

Red Sox Sign All-Star Closer Matt Barnes To Two-Year Contract Extension The Boston Red Sox on Sunday signed All-Star closer Matt Barnes to a two-year contract extension with a club option for the 2024 season.

JULY 11, 2021 • NESN.COM

Agrees to two-year extension Barnes and the Red Sox agreed to a two-year extension Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Barnes has served as team's primary closer to this point in the season, as he's recorded 19 saves in 23 opportunities. He's backed that with excellent swing-and-miss stuff, racking up 62 strikeouts across 37 innings. The extension runs through the 2023 season and also includes a club option for 2024.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández leads off with homer, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-5

Kiké Hernández led off the Red Sox first with a home run, J

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Henry Davis's rise to top draft prospect was aided by Red Sox pitchers Adam Ottavino and Matt Barnes - The Boston Globe The Louisville star spent part of the pandemic catching the Red Sox relievers and soaking up every bit of big-league knowledge he could from...

JULY 7, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Notches 19th save Barnes secured the save, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one across one inning against the Athletics on Sunday.

Impact Barnes picked up his 19th save, although he allowed the tying run to get into scoring position before striking out Seth Brown to end the game. The closer has the second-most saves in the American League and is 19-for-23 in save opportunities. He has allowed just one earned run in 7.2 innings over his last eight appearances.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE