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Plane circles Fenway Park for an hour towing banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team

A small plane towing a banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team flew over Fenway Park on Friday while Boston and the Houston Astros took batting practice

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

3 trends the Orioles need to change if they want want to break the .500 barrier The Baltimore Orioles dropped the final game of their doubleheader against the Houston Astros to fall to 15-16 on the season heading into th...

2 HOURS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Tatsuya Imai - Rehab moving to Triple-A Imai (arm) will make his next rehab appearance Tuesday or Wednesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Japanese right-hander made his first rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, allowing five runs over two innings. Imai struggled to a 7.27 ERA and a 13:11 K:BB in his first three MLB starts before landing on the shelf, so he's likely to need another rehab start or two after next week's outing.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Red Sox recall LHP Jake Bennett to make MLB debut vs. Astros Deadspin | Red Sox recall LHP Jake Bennett to make MLB debut vs. Astros

3 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Red Sox Make Jake Bennett's Debut Official Ahead of Crucial Astros Series Remember when it seemed like the Boston Red Sox almost had too many starting pitchers on the organizational depth chart? During spring train...

4 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Red Sox promote 0.86 ERA prospect for MLB debut against Astros | Sporting News This is an exciting audition for the 25-year-old.

4 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB 2026 Buzz: Brewers Place All-Star Brandon Woodruff on IL After Velocity Loss

Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB 2026 Buzz: Brewers Place All-Star Brandon Woodruff on IL After Velocity Loss

Alvarez - and his 1.693 career OPS at Fenway - ready to take on Sox BOSTON -- He’s one of the most feared sluggers in the Major Leagues and a strong candidate for American League Player of the Month honors fo...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Phillies Walk Off Giants Twice in One Day

The Phillies walk it off, twice, the Orioles hit two grand slams, an incredible throw, serious range, the Mets remain a mess and more from T...

7 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Phillies Walk Off Giants Twice in One Day

Deadspin | Without Garrett Crochet, Red Sox gear up to open series vs. Astros Deadspin | Without Garrett Crochet, Red Sox gear up to open series vs. Astros

8 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Astros' 'weak farm system' one of two reasons Yordan Alvarez trade is possible | Sporting News Houston should be turning the page.

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies linked to Astros' 'extreme pull hitter' to replace Alec Bohm | Sporting News Bohm is off to an incredibly slow start at the plate.

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Red Sox host the Astros on 3-game home losing streak

The Boston Red Sox take on the Houston Astros looking to stop a three-game home slide

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Red Sox vs Astros: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting lineups | May 1; MLB 2026 Season The Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros for a three-game series, with the series opener set for Friday night at Fenway Park.

17 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Former Guardians outfielder has become key player in Astros' beleaguered outfield Former Guardians outfielder Daniel Johnson has been thrust into action in Houston.

20 HOURS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Peter Lambert - Falls to Baltimore in opener Lambert (1-2) took the loss in the opening game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was a decent effort overall from Lambert, who held Baltimore scoreless for three frames before giving up a run in each of the fourth and fifth innings. Since sliding into the Astros rotation, Lambert has posted a solid 3.52 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB in three starts (15.1 innings). The right-hander is currently scheduled for a tough home matchup with the Dodgers in his next outing.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Smacks 12th homer Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three total runs scored in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact Alvarez extended Houston's lead to 6-0 in the second inning of Thursday's nightcap with a 424-foot blast off Brandon Young, his 12th homer of the year, tying Aaron Judge and Munetaka Murakami for the league lead. It was another huge effort from Alvarez after he went 0-for-4 in the opening game of the doubleheader, ending a 13-game hitting streak. The 28-year-old slugger is now slashing an eye-popping .356/.462/.737 through his first 143 plate appearances this season with 27 RBI and 25 runs scored.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lance McCullers Jr. - Grabs win in nightcap McCullers (2-2) earned the win Thursday in the second game of a doubleheader with the Orioles, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out nine.

Impact After allowing 17 runs (15 earned) across just 14.1 innings in his last three starts, McCullers rebounded with an impressive performance against the Orioles, matching his season high with nine strikeouts. McCullers' ERA now sits at 6.32 with a 1.40 WHIP and 33:17 K:BB across six starts (31.1 innings) this season. He'll look to build on Thursday's performance in his next outing, tentatively scheduled as a tough home matchup next week against the Dodgers.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Flying bat? O's catching coach was made to snag this one He’s the catching coach for a reason. Orioles field coordinator and catching coach Joe Singley put his job title on display on Tuesday in th...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

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Tatsuya Imai - Expected to log another rehab start Imai (arm) will make another start during his minor-league rehab assignment in the coming week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Imai tossed two innings, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two batters during his first rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Manager Joe Espada announced Thursday that the right-hander will make another start while on his rehab assignment, though it's currently unclear at what level his next outing will come. Imai has been sidelined since April 13 while recovering from right arm fatigue, and the additional time away may have allowed him to better adjust to life in the United States, which was something else he was reportedly struggling with, per Jack Baer of Yahoo Sports.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez and Cam Smith power the Astros past the Orioles 11-5 for a doubleheader split

Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Orioles hit two grand slams vs Astros: How many times has Baltimore gotten two or more in a single game? In the first game of a double-duty Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles punished the Houston Astros by batting two grand slams in the same game,...

1 DAY AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

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Plane circles Fenway Park for an hour towing banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team

MLB 2026 Buzz: Brewers Place All-Star Brandon Woodruff on IL After Velocity Loss

Last Night in Baseball: Phillies Walk Off Giants Twice in One Day

Red Sox host the Astros on 3-game home losing streak

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Yordan Alvarez and Cam Smith power the Astros past the Orioles 11-5 for a doubleheader split