Last week, Hernández became the the first player in Red Sox history to hit three leadoff homers in a five-game span.
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Kiké Hernández helps Red Sox beat A’s with his bat and glove
Hernández drives in winning run in 10th inning as Boston wins eighth consecutive game.
Red Sox infielders Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts voted to be All-Star starters
Devers is a first-time All-Star, while Bogaerts earns his second start and third appearance.
Chris Sale isn’t worrying about his velocity, and the Red Sox shouldn’t, either
Boston’s ace pitcher, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, doesn’t need a high-velocity fastball to be successful.
Red Sox notebook: Chris Sale likely to work out in Portland next week
Boston ace, who is rehabbing after Tommy John surgery, is expected to throw bullpen session Tuesday with the Double-A club.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora learned from his year-long suspension, but he’s staying true to himself
Boston skipper reflects on first months of second tenure: “If I’m going to be here, I better be me.”
Pitchers ask for fair enforcement as MLB nears crackdown on foreign substances
Major League Baseball is working to create clearer guidelines about enforcement, and they should be finalized soon.
Tom Caron: Return of crowds in Boston is reason for cheer — and dismay
An increase in fans provided a spark for the Red Sox and Bruins, but the weekend was marred by an ugly incident at the Celtics-Nets game.
Tom Caron: MLB needs to crack down on defensive shifts
Banning or placing restrictions on shifts won’t fix all the offensive problems facing baseball, but it’s a good place to start, Tom Caron writes.
Tom Caron: Seven-inning doubleheaders create more urgency
Strategies change early and often in a seven-inning game, bringing more excitement to a sport often hindered by a lack of action.