Bloom, 36, who worked for the Tampa Bay Rays the past 15 years, replaces Dave Dombrowski.

Keep Martinez or Betts? Maybe both? And cut the payroll. And what about a new starting pitcher, a better bullpen? And what second base? And … and …

Boston needs to bolster its precarious starting rotation in the offseason if it hopes to get back to the playoffs.

Dana LeVangie, a beloved holdover from John Farrell’s staff who helped the Red Sox win a World Series a year ago, will remain with Boston as a pro scout.

Yes, the team wants to lower its payroll in 2020. But you can’t win a title without spending money.

Raquel Ferreira, one of the highest-ranking women in baseball, offers tips to other women interested in rising in the game.

Slugger J.D. Martinez has until early November to let the team know if he’ll opt out of his contract.

After Eduardo Rodriguez misses out on a milestone, Boston wins its season finale on a hustle play in the ninth by Mookie Betts.

Texas purposely allows a foul pop to drop in the ninth so Mike Minor can get his 200th strikeout.

Christian Vázquez, Mitch Moreland and Rafael Devers homer in Boston’s 10-3 win at Texas.