Boston recently announced it will provide housing stipends for players in its farm system. Yet low salaries and high housing costs still pose challenges for players across the minor leagues.
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox fall to Rays, drop out of first place in AL East
Boston’s pitching woes continue as Tampa Bay moves a half-game ahead of the Red Sox after a 9-5 win.
Red Sox notebook: Schwarber ready to play first base for Red Sox
Kyle Schwarber has never played the position, but is excited to take on the challenge after being traded from Washington to Boston.
Rays belt three home runs in 7-3 win over Red Sox
Martin Perez gives up six runs in four innings as Tampa Bay closes to with a half-game of Boston.
Red Sox acquire slugger Kyle Schwarber and two relievers
Boston gets Schwarber from the Nationals, Hansel Robles from Minnesota and Austin Davis from Pittsburgh.
Blue Jays pound Rodriguez, Red Sox
Eduardo Rodriguez gets knocked out in the fourth inning, and Toronto rolls to a 13-1 win.
Houck, Duran help Red Sox earn doubleheader split
Tanner Houck pitches four strong innings and Jarren Duran sparks the offense as Boston wins the nightcap against Toronto.
Blue Jays-Red Sox rained out; split doubleheader Wednesday
The first game Wednesday will start at 2:10 p.m.
Tom Caron: Starting pitchers pave the way for Red Sox success
Boston has had to use only six starters this season, the fewest of any team in the major leagues.
Red Sox notebook: Sale will make at least two more rehab starts
Boston will not rush Chris Sale back to the majors, giving him at least two more starts after two starts with the Portland Sea Dogs.