Matt Barnes, Nathan Eovaldi and J.D. Martinez join Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts on the AL All-Star team.

Tony Kemps sacrifice fly gives Oakland a 7-6 win over Boston.

Boston had a plan when it traded away Mookie Betts, and All-Star starters Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers have carried it out even better than expected.

Chris Sale, making his way back from Tommy John surgery, has been successful in the low 90s.

The decision to keep outfielder Jarren Duran off the roster was reportedly made by the USOC in case he is called up to the Red Sox.

Boston hits four home runs for the third time in five games, Nathan Eovaldi has another strong start and the Red Sox complete a four-game sweep of the struggling Royals.

Boston increases its lead to three games in the AL East with a 6-2 win over Kansas City as the teams endure 2 hours, 37 minutes in rain delays.

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora calls Sale’s performance as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery eye-opening.

J.D. Martinez drives in four runs, including two with a double in the sixth inning to give Boston the lead for good.

In two straight games, Boston’s Kiké Hernández has hit a home run as the first Boston batter to give the first-place Red Sox an early advantage.