As another banner rises above the parquet floor, let’s remember just how much of a golden age this has been for Boston.
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Salvador Perez’s homer sparks 4-run 4th inning, and Royals beat Yankees to tie ALDS
Perez led off fourth inning with a home run against Carlos Rodón, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.
Tom Caron: Red Sox season will end again without a playoff berth
For a third straight season, Boston stumbled down the stretch — and it cost dearly.
Tom Caron: Red Sox have too many flaws to overcome
Boston stayed in the playoff hunt for most of the season, but a struggling bullpen has cost too many games.
Tom Caron: Another bad August may spell doom for Red Sox
Boston went 13-15 in August and is in danger of falling out of the playoff race.
Tom Caron: The return of Triston Casas will be a boost for the Red Sox
Dominic Smith has filled in nicely while Casas has been out injured, but both are left-handed hitters so Smith might be the odd man out.
Brian Cashman says Yankees’ struggles have ‘gone on long enough’
The Yankees are losing ground to the Boston Red Sox, who have been one of MLB’s best teams since mid-May.
Tom Caron: Red Sox should be well-represented at annual All-Star game
As many as four Boston players should receive some consideration to compete in Texas in two weeks.
Tom Caron: Red Sox survive big stretch, but now comes a different challenge
Boston fared well against Yankees and Phillies, but needs to make headway in its next stretch of games against teams with losing records.
Red Sox hit five homers in win over Angels
Jarren Duran hits tiebreaking dinger in the eighth inning and Tyler O’Neill belts two home runs for Boston, which lost Trevor Story to injury in the fourth inning.