Luis Robert Jr. breaks up a scoreless deadlock with a homer just inside the Pesky Pole, spoiling a strong outing from Nick Pivetta.

Alex Cora appears set to return in 2024, the final year of his contract, but has no firm plans after that.

Rafael Devers tied it for Boston with a home run in the top of the inning, but Toronto wins on Matt Chapman’s double.

Chaim Bloom is out as chief baseball officer, GM Brian O’Halloran is offered a new job, and Theo Epstein is not a candidate to return to Boston.

Boston can’t rally in the ninth to lose Game 1, 3-2, and falls in the second game, 4-1.

Triston Casas hits a three-run homer as Boston ends Baltimore’s seven-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory.

Paxton is out with right knee inflammation and Nick Pivetta will take his spot in the rotation.

Boston finishes with 23 hits, including five by Wilyer Abreu, but leaves the potential tying run at third base in the ninth.

Commentary: Time is running out for the Red Sox to make a playoff push, and playing hard is not enough to rise up in the standings.