Farrell, who was diagnosed in August with stage 1 Non-Hodgkins Burkitt lymphoma, is expected to return next season.

Seven pitchers combine on a five-hitter as Boston pushes Baltimore to 4 1/2 games out in the wild-card race.

Hazen, who has been in Boston’s front office for the past decade, replaces Ben Cherington.

Boston scores five runs in the top of the ninth, then holds on for a 7-6 win.

David Ortiz of the Red Sox becomes the 27th player to reach the milestone with two homers against Tampa.

The red-hot outfielder gets four more hits, and Boston pitcher Rick Porcello has another strong start.

Wade Miley pitches a complete game as Boston beats Philadelphia.

Mookie Betts homered and scored twice as the last-place Red Sox won for the eighth time in 11 games.