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Red Sox trade oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale to Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom
Chris Sale’s injury-filled career with the Red Sox ended Saturday when the 34-year-old left-hander accepted a trade to the Atlanta Braves that sent infielder Vaughn Grissom to Boston. Boston also is giving cash to the Braves, covering a portion of the $27.5 million salary the seven-time All-Star is owed in 2024, the final guaranteed season of a $160 million, six-year…
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Report: Bloom, Red Sox turned down enticing Sale trade offer in 2022
A new report suggests it was the moves Chaim Bloom didn’t make — including a potential Chris Sale deal in 2022 — that led to his demise.
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These stats show how Red Sox' trade deadline strategy failed miserably
The Red Sox hoped players returning from injury after the trade deadline would provide reinforcements. This strategy has failed spectacularly.
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Chris Sale retires 1st 14 batters in return from injury, Red Sox beat Tigers 5-2
Chris Sale returned after 10 weeks on the injured list and retired the first 14 batters he faced, combining with two other Red Sox pitchers on a two-hitter to help Boston beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. Triston Casas hit a three-run homer, and Trevor Story had a pair of hits in his fourth game back from elbow surgery to help...
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Return of injured Red Sox doesn't validate passive trade deadline
The Red Sox’ company line for standing pat at the MLB trade deadline does the team and its fans a major disservice, writes John Tomase.
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Three Red Sox players who illustrate Bloom's roster-building failures
John Tomase highlights the roster-building mistakes Chaim Bloom has made that have put the Red Sox in a tough, uphill climb in the playoff race.
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When Chris Sale is expected to return to mound for Red Sox
Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed when veteran southpaw Chris Sale is expected to return from the injured list.
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The one Chris Sale question that's most concerning has no easy answer
Chris Sale underwent an encouraging second MRI on his injured shoulder on Thursday. But as our John Tomase writes, there is one concerning question that still follows the Red Sox left-hander.
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Handing out Red Sox superlatives at the halfway point
The Red Sox have reached the midpoint in their 2023 season. From Team MVP to biggest disappointment, it’s time to hand out superlatives for the first half.
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Red Sox move Chris Sale to 60-day injured list with shoulder injury
Red Sox ace Chris Sale has landed on the injured list again, this time for 60 days because of a shoulder issue.
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Dermody cut by Red Sox after making first start, regretting tweet
The Boston Red Sox have cut Matt Dermody, whose homophobic tweet from 2021 drew controversy, and transferred Chris Sale to the 60-day IL
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Red Sox Lefty Chris Sale Goes on IL for 6th Season in a Row
The Red Sox placed left-hander Chris Sale on the injured list with shoulder inflammation on Friday, another setback for the seven-time All-Star as he attempts to re-establish himself as a reliable member of the rotation. “It’s just kind of a gut punch,” Sale told reporters before Friday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. “I hate feeling like this....