Chapman pitched the final two games in New York over the weekend, saving both games, then went for a third straight day in the 10th inning of Monday’s loss to the Rays. He didn’t pitch Tuesday (Weissert got the save in that one) but closed out Wednesday’s win, then threw 14 pitches Friday. That was likely his limit entering Saturday.

When the sidelined Slaten did not recover the way the Red Sox anticipated over the week-plus after he landed on the injured list, they sent him for another round of tests, which yielded this discovery.

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have turned into a .500 team recently, but a trade with the Red Sox could solidify one big aspect of their game.

Crochet held New York scoreless over a career-high 8 1/3 innings, striking out the Yankees slugger three times while holding the rest of New York’s lineup to four hits with seven total Ks.

Tempers flared during extra innings between the Yankees and Red Sox on Friday night, as manager Aaron Boone and infielder DJ LeMahieu were ejected following two close calls that went against New York in a 2-1 loss to their fiercest rivals.

Friday night at Fenway Park was electric as the New York Yankees faced off against the Boston Red Sox. The game, which promised excitement, quickly turned controversial. DJ LeMahieu, known for his cool demeanor on the field,