Red Sox Place All-Star Ranger Suárez on 15-Day Injured List The Boston Red Sox officially announced on Thursday, July 9, 2026, that left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 6, due to a left groin strain. The injury, which the team initially identified as tightness in his … Read more
Ranger Suárez, the Philadelphia Phillies’ right-handed reliever, ranks second in the American League with a 2.85 earned run average (ERA) since April 11, according to verified MLB statistics. Cam Schlidler of the Texas Rangers holds the top spot with a 2.60 ERA among pitchers with at least 80 innings pitched, as confirmed by official league … Read more
Major League Baseball suspended four players on July 2, 2026, following a benches-clearing brawl between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The discipline, involving both teams, follows a heated confrontation triggered by Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, who apologized for using racially insensitive language toward Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras. Disciplinary … Read more
The Boston Red Sox placed left-handed pitcher Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, July 1, 2026, due to inflammation in his left elbow. The move follows Early’s exit from a start against the Nationals on Tuesday, where he experienced discomfort near the back of his pitching arm. How the Injury Ended a Rotation … Read more
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected Tuesday night at Fenway Park after a bench-clearing incident during a game against the Washington Nationals. The altercation followed a strikeout by Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, prompting a nearly 11-minute delay. Contreras, who has been vocal about recent earthquakes in his native Venezuela, was ejected for the … Read more
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals following a benches-clearing altercation sparked by Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli. The incident, which occurred at Fenway Park, resulted in four ejections and followed a separate controversy involving Contreras during Monday’s matchup between the two clubs. The Confrontation Between Contreras … Read more
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras struggled with intense emotions during Monday’s 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, shouting “Venezuela” after a 421-foot home run. The performance came amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in his homeland, where twin earthquakes last week killed at least 1,700 people, according to reporting by The Boston Globe. Contreras’ … Read more
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees begin a critical four-game series at Fenway Park tonight, a matchup that carries significant implications for the American League Wild Card standings. The series opener is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (23:10 UTC) in Boston, as both clubs look to gain ground in the final stretch … Read more
The Red Sox’s Trade Deadline Push: Swanson, Betts, and the Top 35 Candidates in 2026 The Boston Red Sox have activated their trade deadline war chest, acquiring outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Cubs in exchange for prospects and a minor-league infielder, according to a team announcement Thursday. With the July 31 trade deadline looming, general … Read more
Norway’s First MLB Player: How Eirik Ruud’s Baseball Debut Challenges Traditional Sports Norms June 25, 2026 — 10:15 UTC Daniel Richardson Eirik Ruud, a 24-year-old pitcher from Bergen, Norway, has become the first athlete from his country to sign a professional contract with a Major League Baseball (MLB) affiliate, according to the MLB organization and … Read more