What you need to know for the final week of the MLB season
This is it! Here's how to enjoy -- or sweat out -- the race to the finish line for the teams still in the running and players pursuing hardware.
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2019 Schedule
81-74, 3rd in AL East
Eovaldi, Vazquez help Red Sox beat contending Rays 7-4
Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gritty innings, Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the playoff-contending Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 Sunday.
Vazquez rips a 3-run homer (0:21)
Red Sox LHP Price to have surgery for wrist cyst
Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price will have surgery Thursday to remove a cyst in his left wrist that ended his season early. The 2012 Cy Young winner is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
Lowe's 2-run HR sends Rays to walk-off win (0:34)
Lowe's homers in 11th, lifts Rays into 2nd wild card
Nate Lowe hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday night to move one game ahead of Cleveland for the second AL wild card.
Defending champ Red Sox eliminated, lose to Rays 5-4
The World Series champion Boston Red Sox were mathematically eliminated in the late innings, then lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Friday night when Willy Adames had an RBI single in the 11th.
Rodriguez, Red Sox beat Giants 5-4 to avoid sweep
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out 10 over six innings of two-hit ball, and Xander Bogaerts had a pair of RBI singles on Thursday to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
BBTN: Bochy's 2000th, Cole's 300th, Barry Zito
Before an open and honest interview with former MLB pitcher Barry Zito (33:14), Buster talks to Tyler Kepner of The New York Times about Bruce Bochy's 2000th win, an emotional night for the Yastrzemski family and Giancarlo Stanton's return to the Yankees (14:44). Plus, Sarah Langs and "The Numbers Game" (28:18).
'I love it here, but it's still a business': Mookie Betts' future looms large in Boston
Boston's title defense is over and its front office is in flux. And with their biggest star approaching his walk year, the Red Sox have a ton of work to do this winter and beyond.
S.F.'s Bochy 11th to 2,000 wins: 'I've been lucky'
Stephen Vogt hit a two-run homer and the Giants beat the Red Sox 11-3 on Wednesday night, giving Bruce Bochy his 2,000th career victory as a manager in the majors.
Red Sox shut down Price for remainder of season
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that David Price won't pitch again this season due to a cyst in his wrist that has limited him to a single two-inning start since early August.
Lee: Don't bet on Betts staying in Boston (1:27)
BBTN: Long Games, Brewers, Big Contracts
After a record-breaking night in Boston, Buster and Keith Law criticize the state of the game and explain why so many people close to the sport can't stand the product (13:27). Then, the two discuss the season-ending injury to Dellin Betances and who could earn the next $400M contract. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel also talks to Buster about the Brewers and how they've overcome the loss of Christian Yelich (36:27). Plus, this week's "Power 10" (45:06).
Red Sox, Giants use record-tying 24 pitchers
In a game that featured 50 players overall, the Giants and Red Sox tied a major league record in Tuesday night's game by combining to use 24 pitchers, including a record-tying 13 from the Giants.
Yaz's grandson Mike hits HR; Giants beat Red Sox 7-6 in 15
Alex Dickerson had a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the 15th inning to lift the Giants to a 7-6 victory over the Red Sox in a game that featured a major-league record-tying 24 pitchers and had 50 players overall.
Mike Yaz: Homer in Fenway debut 'super special'
Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski, said playing at Fenway on Tuesday "isn't just special for me. This is special for anyone who saw my grandfather play."
Ross: The Sox should pay Betts (1:58)
Betts has MRI, day-to-day with foot injury
Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is day-to-day with foot inflammation.
Ortiz shares deeper appreciation for visiting patients (0:33)
Power Rankings: Who will win final battles for NL wild cards?
The Cubs, Brewers and Mets are all making a push to snag postseason spots in the Senior Circuit.
Vázquez homers twice, drives in 5, Red Sox beat Phillies
Christian Vazquez homered twice, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Benintendi's sac fly lifts Red Sox past Phillies 2-1
Pinch-hitter Andrew Benintendi's sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
Ortiz irked by suspicion of attack: 'I almost died'
In his first interview since being shot at a Dominican nightclub, David Ortiz said he doesn't know what led to the attack: "I don't have enemies."
2019 AL East Standings
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8604th
Batting Average.2684th
On Base Percentage.3394th
Slugging Percentage.4675th
Earned Run Average4.6219th
Quality Starts53Tied-17th
WHIP1.3719th
BAA.25114th