The Red Sox and visiting Atlanta Braves (originally of Boston) will play three for Major League Baseball’s inaugural “Rivalry Weekend,” and Friday night’s series opener will be a southpaw showdown. Garrett Crochet will start for the home team while the Boston bats have to contend with old friend Chris Sale,

Chris Sale struck out eight and pitched seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox

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The Boston Red Sox might fear litigation from their star slugger after his reaction to a request that he play first base.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida's playing time reportedly depends on Rafael Devers moving from designated hitter to first base.

Just when it seemed the Red Sox had finally put their first base drama to rest with Nick Sogard settling into the role, the plot has taken another twist. The post Red Sox Eyeing $60M Fix for Rafael Devers 1B Drama That Will Open Roster Spot for Highly-Rated Prospect appeared first on EssentiallySports.

When the Red Sox unveil their new Nike City Connect jerseys for Friday’s opener of a three-game Rivalry Weekend series against the Braves, it will become obvious to all what the connecting factor is.

The Red Sox will wear the “Fenway Greens” again next Friday when they have a Rafael Devers bobblehead giveaway at the gates. Devers’ bobblehead is wearing the green uniform.