Hoskins has an $18 million mutual option on his deal for next year, so acquiring him would be a low-risk investment for a Red Sox team that seems to be in need of some roster stabilization. Hoskins could also offer some clubhouse leadership for Boston's collection of budding rookie stars.

A spot for the heralded rookie opened when Wilyer Abreu landed on the injured list with what the team described as a left oblique strain.

And if the Royals put a one-year band-aid on that spot, they could find themselves in a similar position of need by next July's trade deadline. If there's an ideal scenario for the Royals, it's getting a young outfield bat with several years of team control remaining.

Can you name the Red Sox player to get his first hit off Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry? How about off Whitey Ford? How long did it take Roger Clemens to get a hit? Find

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony recorded his first career big-league hit on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays (GameTracker), just 24 hours after making his MLB debut. Anthony's hit came with runners on second and third and two outs in the bottom of the first.

Red Sox Rookie Facing Major Allegations After Viral Yankees Comments originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Saying that he'd never pitch for the New York Yankees is likely how a significant amount of baseball fans learned about Boston Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins. Those who missed that story might have trouble avoiding the follow-up.

The San Diego Padres need a permanent replacement for Jurickson Profar, and former general manager Jim Bowden believes this Red Sox outcast is the best option.

The Tampa Bay Rays (36-31) battle the Boston Red Sox (33-36) in the rubber match of their 3-game series on Wednesday. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rays vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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