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Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday

The Boston Red Sox square off against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Cubs Cap 9th Inning Comeback With Walk-Off Homer

Michael Conforto hit a walk-off home run for the Cubs, the Yankees completed a four-game sweep of the Orioles, the Rays are on a roll and mo...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Cubs Cap 9th Inning Comeback With Walk-Off Homer

Dominates for first MLB win Tolle (1-1) earned the win Monday against the Tigers, allowing two unearned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out eight over seven innings.

Impact Tolle was dominant from the start, retiring 15 of the first 16 hitters he faced. The only damage against him came via two unearned runs in the sixth inning after a walk and hit-by-pitch, followed by a throwing error. Otherwise, Tolle was in full command, working efficiently (83 pitches) into the seventh inning for the first time in his career while piling up eight strikeouts. After being denied wins in previous strong outings, the 23-year-old finally secured his first MLB victory and, given this performance, there's no reason he shouldn't see multiple more starts in the rotation. Tolle is scheduled to start against Tampa Bay this weekend.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duran hits 3-run homer, Tolle pitches 7 innings as Red Sox rally past Tigers 5-4

Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Who is Payton Tolle's fiancée, Devin Melton? Meet the better half of the Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle is a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. The American League East team selected him in the second round of the 2024 MLB draft. He d...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tigers play the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers host the Boston Red Sox to open a three-game series

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Experiences velocity drop Tolle's fastball averaged 95 mph in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays, a drop from 97.1 during last Thursday's outing, Zack Worden of MLB.com reports.

Impact Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy downplayed the drop in velocity, noting that Tolle had extended time between outings when the left-hander started against the Yankees last Thursday. "Keep in mind that he had 10 days off [before throwing against the Yankees], and he went to 93 pitches," Tracy said. "So we knew that, and it was still 95 [mph], mostly. So, it wasn't like he was soft-tossing." With Sonny Gray (hamstring) beginning to throw off a mound Monday, Tolle's time in the rotation could come to a close soon. He should be able to fit in at least one more start, and maybe more if struggling starter Brayan Bello doesn't right his ship when he pitches the series finale Wednesday.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three runs in loss Tolle (0-1) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four across 4.2 innings.

Impact Tolle struck out 11 Yankee batters across six innings in his 2026 debut with the Red Sox this past Thursday, but Tuesday's contest against another AL East rival was a different story for the 23-year-old southpaw. He gave up two runs in the third inning and another in the fifth before being pulled, and he was tagged with the loss after his Boston teammates failed to generate any runs while logging just four hits and one walk. Tolle's next turn in the rotation comes next week on the road against the Tigers, but that could be his last if Sonny Gray (hamstring) is cleared to return from the 15-day injured list when eligible May 6. That said, interim manager Chad Tracy could opt to keep Tolle in the rotation if Brayan Bello cannot overcome his slow start to the season.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Top prospect Tolle K's 4 in limited work vs. another AL East rival TORONTO -- After an electric Major League return with the Red Sox last Thursday at Fenway Park, Payton Tolle found himself tasked with handl...

APRIL 29 • MLB.COM

Red Sox may need to make this Brayan Bello move when Sonny Gray returns Brayan Bello's continued struggles should put him on the chopping block in the Red Sox's starting rotation, thanks to Payton Tolle and the r...

APRIL 28 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Tolle, Yesavage set for battle of top rookies Two of MLB’s top rookie starters are set to clash in an AL East battle Tuesday night. The Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage, making his season debut...

APRIL 28 • MLB.COM

Red Sox try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Ceddanne Rafaela, Payton Tolle lead Red Sox Top 5 | 04/27/2026 Ceddanne Rafaela's clutch hit, Payton Tolle's 11-strikeout game against the Yankees and more make the Red Sox Top 5

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Sticking around for another start Tolle is slated to make his next start Tuesday against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Tolle's inclusion in the rotation for at least one more turn was a foregone conclusion after the 23-year-old lefty dazzled in his 2026 MLB debut this past Thursday. While making a start in place of the injured Sonny Gray (hamstring), Tolle racked up 11 punchouts and allowed just one earned run on three hits and one walk over six innings in a no-decision against the Yankees. Gray could be ready to return from the IL when first eligible May 6 or soon thereafter, but the Red Sox may still be willing to keep Tolle around in the rotation if he continues to pitch well and/or if Brayan Bello (9.00 ERA, 2.27 WHIP in 22 innings this season) continues to languish.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox can't justify sending Payton Tolle down after electric outing against Yankees The Boston Red Sox's offensive pitching plans haven't panned out in many regards, particularly when it comes to run prevention. Their most p...

APRIL 24 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Payton Tolle's electric recall debut can't stop Red Sox from entering panic mode after Yankees sweep in Boston | Sporting News The Red Sox were a little concerned going into this series, but now it's time to enter a full-blown panic.

APRIL 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Racks up 11 punchouts in 2026 debut Tolle allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters over six innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Thursday.

Impact Tolle looked dominant against a tough Yankees lineup, racking up 18 swinging strikes and a career-high 11 punchouts. The southpaw gave up a solo homer to Jazz Chisholm in the fifth inning, but the Yankees managed just two other hits (both singles) against him. Tolle was called up Thursday to take the rotation spot of Sonny Gray, who is on the injured list with a hamstring issue. With Gray slated to miss about two more weeks, at minimum, Tolle should get an opportunity to make additional starts for the big-league club. If he's anywhere near as effective as he was Thursday, the Red Sox may have no choice but to keep Tolle in the rotation long-term.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Schlitter beats Red Sox again, leads Yankees to 4-2 win for sweep that extends winning streak to 6

Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 for a three-game swe...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Payton Tolle strikes out the side in 1st | 04/23/2026 Payton Tolle fans Amed Rosario, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice in order to begin the game for the Red Sox in the top of the 1st inning

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Yankees vs. Red Sox Live Updates: Cam Schlittler Set to Face Hometown Team The pitching phenom will make his first start in Boston after blanking the Red Sox in last year’s wild-card series. Top prospect Payton Toll...

APRIL 23 • SI.COM

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

What's going on with these playoff hopefuls? And what hope do they have of turning things around the rest of the way?

APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

Payton Tolle recall signals Red Sox shift to youth in pivotal Yankees finale | Sporting News Tolle has to chance to redeem himself after a rocky 2025 debut.

APRIL 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially recalled ahead of start The Red Sox recalled Tolle from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Tolle will start Thursday's game against the rival Yankees in place of the injured Sonny Gray (hamstring). The left-hander has logged a 3.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB across 15 innings in his first three start for Worcester this season. There's a good chance Tolle will get an additional start or two for the Red Sox while Gray recuperates.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox call up No. 1 prospect to start in place of Sonny Gray | Sporting News The Boston Red Sox are calling up left-hander Payton Tolle to start on Thursday against the New York Yankees in place of the injured Sonny G...

APRIL 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees try to keep win streak alive against the Red Sox

The New York Yankees seek to build upon a five-game win streak with a victory over the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

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