Chaim Bloom will need to add a starting pitcher, some dependable relievers, and perhaps a new center fielder.
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Red Sox top Braves, 9-1, in season finale
Boston ends the pandemic-shortened season with a win in Manager Ron Roenicke’s last game.
On Baseball: Can’t blame Mookie trade for all this mess
It has been a forgettable baseball season in Boston. The Red Sox did not have Mookie Betts, but Boston’s problems ran much deeper than that.
Red Sox say Manager Ron Roenicke won’t return in 2021
The Red Sox finished in last place in the AL East during the pandemic-shortened season and will look for a new manager after one season under Roenicke.
Houck wins again as Red Sox rout Braves, 8-2
Travis Houck earns his third straight win, striking out 10 and allowing just three hits in six innings.
MLB notebook: Red Sox on verge of paying most per win for second straight season
Boston – with its 22-35 record – hasn’t clinched the dubious honor yet, but is close to securing it for the second season in a row.
Red Sox trounced by Orioles in home finale, 13-1
Baltimore pounds Martin Perez and produces 18 hits, including three home runs.
Eovaldi, Devers spark Red Sox past Orioles
Nathan Eovaldi pitches six scoreless innings and Rafael Devers doubled home three runs in a 9-1 win.
Tom Caron: Tanner Houck offers glimmer of hope for Boston’s struggling pitching staff
Starting pitching has been a problem all season for the Red Sox, but rookie pitcher has been solid in his first two big-league starts.
Pivetta’s strong debut helps Red Sox power past Orioles, 8-3
Nick Pivetta allows one run on four hits and strikes out eight in five innings in his first game for Boston as the Red Sox beat the Orioles.