Small Ball - Daily Baseball Recaps
Achievements All Teams
Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox News & Updates

The Boston Red Sox were 27-37, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox came up short against the Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 at Tropicana Field.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
34°
▼7
Cool
a rough stretch

The score reflects some real issues. 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. On top of that, a quiet 2.7 R/G from the lineup this week.

Share on X Text
Share your team's vibe check · smallballnews.com

Red Sox Game on June 09

Opponent:Tampa Bay Rays (38-25)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Payton Tolle (3-2, 2.28 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (5-2, 2.29 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, NESN
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 1 mph

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox came up short against the Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 at Tropicana Field.

123456789RHE
Boston Red Sox001000000140
Tampa Bay Rays10001001370

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
3825.603 W1
Yankees
3926.600 W2
Blue Jays
3235.4788.0 L1
Orioles
3136.4639.0 L3
Red Sox
2737.42211.5 L2

Boston Red Sox are 2-4-1T in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
40
Willson Contreras
 13.294.92139
16
Jarren Duran
 10.208.65833
52
Wilyer Abreu
 7.278.75929

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
70
Payton Tolle
 3-22.280.9747.1
55
Ranger Suarez
 2-33.181.1465.0
71
Connelly Early
 5-43.301.2371.0

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
71
Connelly Early
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54
Sonny Gray
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Red Sox News

The Boston Red Sox are floundering at 27-36 after a 1-6 loss to the Yankees, and the mounting injuries and trade rumors are only amplifying the pressure. With 12 players on the IL, the hope for a spark lies in the potential return of utility infielder Romy Gonzalez, who is nearing a rehab assignment after shoulder surgery. Meanwhile, Marcelo Mayer's game-tying homer last night offers a glimmer of hope for an offense that has struggled to find its rhythm, as they prepare to face a tough Rays squad. Amidst the chaos, conflicting reports about Aroldis Chapman's future swirl, leaving fans wondering if the bullpen will see a shakeup before the trade deadline. The Red Sox need to rally quickly, or they risk sinking further into the abyss.

Sources
Key Red Sox piece finally nearing rehab assignment as offense starts waking up
Bosoxinjection
Key Red Sox piece finally nearing rehab assignment as offense starts waking up
Breakout Boston Red Sox utility infielder Romy Gonzalez is nearing a rehab assignment after recovery from shoulder surgery he had during spring training.
 Conflicting reports emerge about Red Sox-Aroldis Chapman trade probability
Bosoxinjection
Conflicting reports emerge about Red Sox-Aroldis Chapman trade probability
Rumors are already flying about Aroldis Chapman's future with the Boston Red Sox with trade deadline two months away.
 Mayer toys with toe-tap adjustment, ends HR drought for sputtering Sox offense
MLB.com
Mayer toys with toe-tap adjustment, ends HR drought for sputtering Sox offense
ST. PETERSBURG – A game-tying solo homer by the slumping Marcelo Mayer in the third inning offered hope that Monday could be a night for the Red Sox to put some runs on the board and take the opener of a three-game series at Tropicana Field against the Rays. However,
 Rehab assignment on horizon for Gonzalez (left shoulder)
MLB.com
Rehab assignment on horizon for Gonzalez (left shoulder)
This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
 Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon hits moon shot, crosses 1.000 OPS threshold
Over the Monster
Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon hits moon shot, crosses 1.000 OPS threshold
Worcester: W, 5-3 (BOX SCORE) If Triple-A baseball borrowed hockey’s “three stars of the game”, the WooSox’s pick for first star in the finale against Buffalo (Blue Jays AAA) would be easy. They had two extra-base hits; both came from lead-off guy Braiden Ward, and one of those doubles drove Tsung-Che Cheng in to make […]
 The Brayan Bello situation is existential
Over the Monster
The Brayan Bello situation is existential
I’m officially giving up on trying to understand the 2026 version of Brayan Bello. It’s Monday Morning Brushback time, y’all, I guess? I dunno, this is another unorthodox MMBB, but this is what I feel in my heart. This is not the first time this season that I’ve gone into the weekend looking to write […]

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

About Small Ball

This Boston Red Sox digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.

Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.

Never miss a Boston Red Sox update

Get the Boston Red Sox digest delivered free every morning at 7 AM ET.