The Red Sox have kept things slow for the ace in spring training and it pays off in a four-inning start against Miami.
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Thursday’s major league roundup: Nunez likely to fill in for Pedroia
Eduardo Nunez is expected to be Boston’s regular second baseman until Dustin Pedroia is healthy enough to return.
Martinez finally makes spring debut with Red Sox
J.D. Martinez sees his first game action since signing with Boston and goes 0 for 2 in a loss to the Twins.
Commentary: Red Sox starting lineup looks set
Boston has some injuries and must resolve bench positions with the regular season starting in fewer than three weeks.
Tom Caron: No details too small for Boston’s J.D. Martinez
The new Red Sox slugger won’t be a vocal leader, but he is relentless in his study and preparation.
Commentary: Cora, Boone are in for a shock
Every decision for new managers Alex Cora and Aaron Boone will be scrutinized when the Red Sox and Yankees go head-to-head.
Citing racial past, Red Sox ask Boston to change name of Yawkey Way
The team seeks to drop the name of its former owner from the street next to Fenway Park because of the franchise’s complicated racial history.
Commentary: Martinez wants Boston to be a fun place to play
Newcomer J.D. Martinez says playing at Fenway is like ‘Monday Night Football’ every night.
Tom Caron: Platoons? Working the pitch count? Not for Cora’s Red Sox
Boston’s new manager is not one to subscribe to outdated baseball axioms.
Red Sox officially sign slugger J.D. Martinez to 5-year contract
Last year he hit 45 home runs and led the major leagues with a .690 slugging percentage.