Home runs by Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres lift New York to its first win this season against Boston – 3-1 in six innings.
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Red Sox, Yankees cleared to play Friday night
After Thursday’s postponement because of a COVID outbreak among Yankees players, the rivals will open their series Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Red Sox-Yankees game postponed because of COVID
At least three Yankees players and possibly as many as six have tested positive for COVID-19.
Red Sox notebook: Sale makes first rehab start; appearance at Hadlock likely up next
Chris Sale pitches three innings in a rookie-league game and is on track to pitch for the Portland Sea Dogs on Tuesday.
Sox closer Barnes goes from trade rumors to contract extension to All-Star Game in 11-month span
Matt Barnes, who has 19 saves, is a big reason the Red Sox are in first place in the AL East.
MLB notebook: Manfred considering banning defensive shifts
Also, the commissioner said seven-inning doubleheaders and starting extra innings with runners on second base likely will be dropped after this season.
Tom Caron: Looking ahead to an exciting second half for Red Sox
Boston leads the AL East and gets to face the rival Yankees after the break, earlier than they would like.
MLB draft: Red Sox take high school shortstop Marcelo Mayer with No. 4 pick
Boston, with its highest draft pick in more than 50 years, winds up with a player who was ranked No. 1 by MLB.com.
Red Sox fall to Phillies, but head into break with AL East lead
Philadelphia holds off Boston despite putting its scheduled starting pitcher on the COVID-19 IL earlier in the day.
Phillies score eight runs in eighth inning to pull away from Red Sox
Boston’s nine-game home winning streak is over after Philadelphia erupts late in an 11-2 win.