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The Red Sox clinch a playoff berth, River Ryan is set to debut for the Tigers after being traded for Tarik Skubal, and Trey Yesavage is activated from the Blue Jays’ IL as teams push toward the postseason.
Murakami hits his 30th homer to join Vargas and Montgomery as three White Sox with 30+ homers; Rafael Devers powers the Giants with two homers in a 9-5 win over the Mets, continuing a hot stretch that has him among MLB’s top run-producing sluggers; the Blue Jays move above .500 and into a AL Wild Card position after a 4-3 win over the Royals; the Red Sox beat the Orioles 5-0 behind Sonny Gray, setting up a potential four-game road sweep.
Trevor Story lined a ninth-inning walk-off single to cap Boston’s 9-8 comeback over Seattle, erasing an 8-5 deficit after Roman Anthony started the ninth with a triple and Ceddanne Rafaela followed with a sacrifice fly; Mickey Gasper homered in his return and Jarren Duran added an early homer as the Red Sox rallied at Fenway.
Four games in three days at Yankee Stadium usher in a pivotal weekend as Boston and New York clash in a split-admission doubleheader era after a rainout, with key pitching decisions shaping the AL East race and the potential tiebreaker in the season series. Friday features Sandoval vs. Schmaltler, Saturday could see Jake Bennett in the opener with Rodón lining up for New York and Boston weighing Bello in an opener, and Saturday’s nightcap hinging on Fried’s health; Sunday’s finale has Ranger Suárez and Will Warren closing. The duel sits at 75-57 (Yankees) vs. 73-60 (Red Sox), with the winner likely gaining the clearest path to October and hosting status.
Trevor Story began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester and could be activated as early as Friday against the Giants, but several observers warn rushing him back after a sports hernia and a weak .206/.244/.303 line across 41 games would be a major mistake. The piece cites recent returns by Romy Gonzalez and Adley Rutschman as cautionary examples and notes Sox interim manager Chad Tracy’s plan for Story to be the everyday shortstop while Anthony handles leadoff/left field/DH roles, raising questions about the timing of his return.
Boston blanked Pittsburgh 4-0 in Game 125 at PNC Park. Wilyer Abreu belted a solo homer for a 1-0 lead, Esmerlyn Valdez? No, Monasterio then delivered a two-run double to push it to 3-0, and Jared Jones added an RBI single to cap the scoring at 4-0. Pirates starter Jared Jones went five innings with 1 earned run allowed, while Boston’s offense and bullpen held firm the rest of the way in front of a 38,408 sellout. Attendance was a sellout, and the Red Sox improved their performance since the All-Star break with another shutout for Pittsburgh.
A chaotic seventh-inning sequence in the Red Sox–Blue Jays game sparked a 16-minute delay as umpires and managers debated a time-play ruling; after a New York rules check, the run that scored before the final out counted for Toronto, despite confusion over tagging up, and Toronto won 2-1, highlighting how Rule 5.09(c)(4) can complicate scoring when players leave the field.
Boston survived a 13-inning marathon to beat the White Sox, but the bullpen logged 10 innings and 166 pitches, signaling fatigue with no off day until Aug. 20. With a potential six-man rotation on the table and a Sunday bullpen game ahead, Boston is weighing roster moves—calling up Blake Wehunt, optioning Greg Weissert, and promoting Raymond Burgos—to cover innings and protect arms like Brayan Bello, Payton Tolle, and Jake Bennett.
Red Sox medical staff examined Adley Rutschman and he’s progressing in his left-wrist rehab, with continued hitting progression and cage work over the next few days after a positive hand-specialist visit; a rehab assignment could be considered soon as he is closer to returning than Roman Anthony. Rutschman had been batting .251 with eight homers and 47 RBIs in 67 games before going on the 10-day IL on July 20, while Connor Wong would handle catching until he returns, and Boston is weighing rotation tweaks including a possible sixth starter during a 16-game stretch without an off day.
The Red Sox’ spring updates center on injury turmoil: Triston Casas has undergone wrist surgery after a series of ailments with no hard return date, Willson Contreras stepping in at first in his absence, and Adley Rutschman rehabbing a wrist issue with no rushed timetable. Managerial staff stress the importance of not forcing a timeline and building catcher-pitcher chemistry once Rutschman returns, while Rafaela continues to stand out as one of baseball’s top all-around players.
Caleb Durbin hit his first major-league grand slam and Jarren Duran followed with a homer as the Red Sox exploded for six runs in the first inning and rolled to a 14-2 win over the White Sox at Fenway. Wilyer Abreu added two homers, and the offense padded the lead with a six-run sixth as Boston extended its hot stretch (24 wins in 27 games) and improved to 61-51. Patrick Sandoval earned his first major-league victory since May 7, 2024 in his return from Tommy John surgery, while Erik Miller debuted after being acquired at the trade deadline. Adley Rutschman joined the club, and Boston heads into the next game with Sonny Gray vs. Sean Burke on the docket. The win highlighted Boston’s continued home-heavy surge and multiple offensive milestones for the night.
The Red Sox reportedly acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Orioles (medicals approved), with Boston also receiving Jake Rogers while Baltimore gets a package including Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, Enddy Azocar and Carlos Narváez; Rutschman is under team control through 2027 and is expected to take over as Boston’s starting catcher when healthy, while the deal clears room for Samuel Basallo in Baltimore.
Boston and Baltimore completed a blockbuster MLB trade, sending Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, Enddy Azocar and Carlos Narváez to acquire Adley Rutschman and Jake Rogers from the Orioles. Rutschman, currently on the injured list with left wrist inflammation, is expected to begin a minor-league rehab soon and would bolster Boston behind the plate with control through 2027; Baltimore clears room for Samuel Basallo, though surrendering a top pitching prospect could have long-term repercussions.
Boston sent top prospect Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-hander Erik Miller to bolster the bullpen for a late-season push. The deal sparked a heated fan debate over Mayer’s value and Miller’s upside, especially given Mayer’s injury history and Miller’s walks/command concerns, making this a high-variance win-now move for Boston.
Boston is reportedly pursuing a shortstop at the MLB trade deadline, with Craig Breslow pushing to add infield help while weighing bullpen needs; the piece also notes Marcelo Mayer’s historic hype as a prospect and suggests his value could be limited if used as a trade throw-in.