Liam Hendriks makes long-awaited debut in 8-2 loss to Rays

Red Sox notebook: Liam Hendriks makes long-awaited debut in 8-2 loss to Rays
Liam Hendriks made his long-awaited team debut on Wednesday, turning the page on two years of frustration while making his first case for the Red Sox closer job.
4 highlights from Red Sox’ prospect-fueled spring training win over Rays
Despite the 1 for 4 official stat line, Mayer did plenty of heavy lifting at the plate. He drove home an RBI drew a walk and hit a rope to the gap in left-center that likely would have dropped in for a base hit nine out of 10 times. Unfortunately for Mayer, Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson made a beautiful diving catch to rob Mayer.
Red Sox's Liam Hendriks: Hits 96 mph in Grapefruit debut
While adrenaline was surely at play in what was Hendriks' first game appearance since a rehab outing last June, the reliever topping out at 96 mph in late February is a good sign. He averaged less than 93 mph during his rehab assignment last year and was sitting 93-to-94 mph during a recent live batting practice session.
Trio of home runs power Red Sox past Rays in first spring training game of 2025
After a 5-2 victory in their exhibition game with the Northeastern Huskies on Friday, the Red Sox opened the official Grapefruit League campaign with a 6-4 road win over the
Hendriks fired up in first Red Sox action, even if it's only spring
There will be plenty of time for Liam Hendriks to try to win the closing job he covets with the Red Sox. But Wednesday wasn’t about that. Instead, it was all about the joy of competing again for a man
Red Sox prospect up to 98-99 mph in ‘24 on mound vs. Rays; Richard Fitts up to 97-98
Red Sox 24-year-old Luis Guerrero wowed Tuesday with a 98 mph fastball against Atlanta. He threw it almost effortlessly. Another young harder thrower will be on the mound Wednesday when 25-year-old prospect Hunter Dobbins makes his Grapefruit League debut at JetBlue Park.
Why Liam Hendriks is embracing 'jerk' moment at Red Sox spring training
Liam Hendriks made his return to the mound for the Red Sox and Wednesday and showed that same energy we've seen many times before.
Former Boston Red Sox IF/OF Lands With Tampa Bay Rays on Minor League Deal
Boston's AL East rival gives Jamie Westbrook an invitation to spring training and a chance to impress the Rays.
Rays lefty Ian Seymour makes his pitch in start against Red Sox
One of those pitchers, lefty Ian Seymour, showed his stuff in Wednesday’s 8-2 exhibition win over the Red Sox. Seymour worked ...
Red Sox-Yankees spring game time moved because of expected rain, foreshadowing Rays’ season
The Red Sox announced on Sunday that Monday’s game at JetBlue Park will be moved from 1:05 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. EST because of ...
Detroit Tigers' Jack Flaherty, Kenta Maeda hit by top prospects from Red Sox in 6-5 loss
Jack Flaherty and Kenta Maeda combined to allow four runs in five innings in the Detroit Tigers' 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
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Poor pitching hurts Rays again in exhibition loss to Red Sox
PORT CHARLOTTE — Most of the pitchers who have worked for the Rays in the first two spring ... Saturday’s 6-4 loss to the Red Sox seemed to fall on them, much like Friday’s 4-0 blanking ...
Spring training roundup: Prospects help Red Sox hold off Tigers
Marcelo Mayer went 3-for-3 with an RBI triple and a two-run home run, Roman Anthony added the go-ahead double and the ...
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Red Sox’s closer competition heats up
Liam Hendriks and Aroldis Chapman both made their spring debuts on Wednesday and showed potential to finish games.
Ex-Red Sox infielder, Mass. native signs with AL East team
Westbrook slashed .267/.364/.436 in 49 games for the Worcester Red Sox with five home runs and 25 RBI before he was called up to the majors for the first time. The Massachusetts native made his MLB ...
Former Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Matt Moore Lands Minor League Deal With Boston Red Sox
Matt Moore is a decade removed from being an All-Star SP for the Rays, but the veteran has shown enough flashes as a RP that ...
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How to get tickets to the Detroit Tigers Spring Training game vs. Philadelphia Phillies for as low as $15
Philadelphia had an adverse start to its Spring Training schedule. After losing to the Tigers, the team fell to the O’s on Sunday. Yet, the Phillies picked up a win on Tuesday against the Rays. Philly ...