Ryan Weber struggles in his first start of the season and Baltimore beats Boston 7-4.
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Red Sox rout Orioles in long-awaited season opener
J.D. Martinez and Kevin Pillar each drive in three runs, and Nathan Eovaldi pitches six strong innings in a 13-2 victory at Fenway Park.
After some confusion, Mass. governor to throw out first pitch at Red Sox opener
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced he has the honor at Fenway Park on Friday night … then the Red Sox said he didn’t … then said he did.
On Baseball: Red Sox begin strange season with low expectations
The pitching staff is in shambles, but the offense may be enough to lift the team to the expanded playoffs.
For Weber, making his first Opening Day roster a ‘dream come true’
Ryan Weber is expected to start Sunday for Boston at Fenway Park and could become a key as the Red Sox overhaul their starting rotation.
Tom Caron: Red Sox preview, pandemic edition
Normally, you’d be getting a traditional season preview. But nothing is normal about this year.
MLB notebook: Red Sox pitcher McHugh opts out of season
Collin McHugh, who was acquired in the offseason, will skip the season because his surgically repaired elbow isn’t ready.
Red Sox shouldn’t worry about Workman’s struggles
Brandon Workman had a historically great season in 2019, which came out of nowhere, and the Red Sox closer has struggled against his teammates in summer camp.
On Baseball: Short season and skewed stats, but the games are back
Major League Baseball resumes Thursday and all will be right (except that extra-inning rule).
Red Sox notebook: Dalbec slowly working back after COVID-19 setback
Top prospect Bobby Dalbec is unlikely to be on the roster for the season opener, but hopes to get a chance to contribute soon.