Boston comes back from a three-run deficit and Garrett Whitlock pitches four scoreless innings of relief in a win over Detroit.
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Bobby Dalbec homer helps Red Sox avoid sweep
Bobby Dalbec gives Boston the lead in the sixth inning and the bullpen pitches 52/3 scoreless innings to beat New York, 4-3, to earn their first win of the season.
MLB notebook: Red Sox sign Garrett Whitlock to four-year contract
The deal with the reliever runs through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028.
Red Sox lose to Yankees in season opener, 6-5 in 11 innings
New York’s Josh Donaldson drives in the winning run after Garrett Whitlock gives up the lead in the eighth.
Golden generation of Red Sox talent enters 2022 season looking for one last hurrah
Boston opens its season Friday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Sidelines: As MLB opens new season, all eyes shift toward what should be dominant American League East
Red Sox should be a threat, but with Toronto, Tampa Bay and New York bringing strong squads, the East is anyone’s game, writes Drew Bonifant.
Red Sox season opener postponed to Friday because of weather forecast
Boston was to have played at Yankee Stadium in New York on Thursday, but the game has been pushed back a day.
Red Sox notebook: Chris Sale placed on 60-day IL, out until June
The left-handed starting pitcher has a stress fractuce in his right rib cage and has yet to start throwing.
Red Sox notebook: MRI shows some healing in Chris Sale’s ribs
The left-hander has no timetable for when he will start throwing again.
Red Sox notebook: Opening Day roster candidates Derek Holland, Travis Shaw can opt out of contracts Saturday
Saturday may bring some clarity to the Red Sox’s Opening Day roster picture.