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Cubs tell Jason Heyward they’re moving on without him next season, add Franmil Reyes

Heyward, who turns 33 on Tuesday, signed an eight-year, $184 million contract prior to the 2016 season but has batted only .245 with 62 home runs in seven seasons with the Cubs.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Bobby Dalbec wants consistent playing time, but displaced first baseman just wants to win more

“DJ LeMahieu [of the Yankees] is a pretty big dude and he plays there,” Dalbec said of possible opportunities at second base. “I know Boston fans are used to [Dustin Pedroia], but I should be OK if they need me.”
RED SOX

Here’s how the Red Sox approached the trade deadline, a path that not even everyone in their organization understands

“Ultimately, we felt we came out of it with a stronger organization, and at least as strong and maybe a stronger big league club,” chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said. “Even though it looks different.”
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Red Sox promote top prospect Marcelo Mayer to High A Greenville

The 19-year-old shortstop, who was drafted fourth overall in 2021, has been tearing it up in Single A Salem.

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Dennis Eckersley will retire from NESN booth at season’s end
The former Red Sox pitcher intends to spend more time with his grandchildren in California.

Red Sox notebook
Balk another part of a rough start for Red Sox rookie Kutter Crawford
The righthander’s first balk in the majors contributed to his allowing five runs over five innings in a 13-5 loss against the Royals.

Royals 13, Red Sox 5

Jarren Duran, Red Sox roughed up by Royals in road trip finale, lose three of four in KC

Sox center fielder struggled at the plate, in the outfield, and with several hecklers in the stands in a forgettable performance in a hideous 13-5 loss to the Royals.
BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Yankees skid hits five as Cardinals finish sweep in St. Louis

New York (70-39) still has the best record in the American League, but its lead in the AL East is down to 9½ games over Toronto, the first time it’s been single digits since June 15.
RED SOX AT ROYALS | 2:10 P.M. (NESN)

Game 110: Red Sox at Royals lineups and notes

Saturday was the Red Sox’ 8th walk-off loss this season, most in the majors.
ROYALS 5, RED SOX 4

Red Sox walked off by Royals as Garrett Whitlock makes a rare mistake

After retiring all eight hitters he faced in relief of Nate Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock threw a bad full-count changeup to Nick Pratto, who blasted it over the center-field fence in a gut-punch loss for the Red Sox.
MLB NOTEBOOK

Baltimore Orioles post fifth-straight win on 30th anniversary of Camden Yards

The Orioles celebrated their game-changing ballpark with a pregame ceremony including Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Mike Mussina, and Brooks Robinson.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Kutter Crawford making the most of his chance to impress Red Sox

Sunday's scheduled starter against the Royals has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last five starts, leading a pack of rookies who've helped buoy the hurting rotation.
RED SOX AT ROYALS | 7:10 P.M. (NESN)

Game 109: Red Sox at Royals lineups and notes

Nate Eovaldi is on the mound for Boston, trying to regain his rhythm after returning from the injured list.
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

In evaluating trade deadline approach, Astros were clear but confusion reigned with Red Sox

Trading Christian Vázquez was a puzzling move for Chaim Bloom.
RED SOX 7, ROYALS 4

J.D. Martinez delivered a big hit, and the Red Sox got a needed win in Kansas City

Josh Winckowski held down the Royals for five innings, and big hits from Eric Hosmer and J.D. Martinez provided the needed offense to get the Red Sox back to .500 at 54-54.
BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Clayton Kershaw goes back on injured list after hurting back in Thursday start

The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner was warming up before the fifth inning of a Dodgers victory over San Francisco on Thursday when he winced and pointed to the dugout.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Chris Sale plays catch, and Red Sox remain hopeful he’ll pitch again in 2022

The 33-year-old has made only 11 starts for the Sox over the last three seasons, but the process of a return following surgery on his broken finger three weeks ago has started.
Red Sox at Royals | 8:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 108: Red Sox at Royals lineups and notes

Josh Winckowski will be on the mound as the Red Sox continue their weekend series at Kansas City.

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Matthew Judon layers on the heat

The pass rushing specialist wears a full red hoodie under his pads and jersey throughout the sessions.

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Rookie Pierre Strong Jr. ready to run when Patriots call on him

“He’s a little bit behind but working hard catching up,” said Patriots coach Bill Belichick. “I’m glad he’s out there.”

BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Cubs tell Jason Heyward they’re moving on without him next season, add Franmil Reyes

Heyward, who turns 33 on Tuesday, signed an eight-year, $184 million contract prior to the 2016 season but has batted only .245 with 62 home runs in seven seasons with the Cubs.

Patriots training camp report

Patriots training camp report: Defense rules the day in full-team work

“That’s just part of it,’’ David Andrews said of the offense's frustration. “There’s ups and downs of training camp."

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Bobby Dalbec wants consistent playing time, but displaced first baseman just wants to win more

“DJ LeMahieu [of the Yankees] is a pretty big dude and he plays there,” Dalbec said of possible opportunities at second base. “I know Boston fans are used to [Dustin Pedroia], but I should be OK if they need me.”

RED SOX

Here’s how the Red Sox approached the trade deadline, a path that not even everyone in their organization understands

“Ultimately, we felt we came out of it with a stronger organization, and at least as strong and maybe a stronger big league club,” chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said. “Even though it looks different.”

Tennis

Harmony Tan still warmed by memories of her Wimbledon upset of Serena Williams

The 24-year-old Parisian will return to the court for the first time since her memorable Wimbledon debut to play in the Thoreau Tennis Open.

NFL Notebook

Ravens reach extension with star kicker Justin Tucker

Baltimore locked down its All-Pro kicker with a four-year deal.