Maybe the Red Sox should bench Xander Bogaerts the next time he slides headfirst to first base.
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Red Sox hit 3 homers, beat Mariners
Rafael Devers hits a three-run home run to spark Boston past Seattle.
Bogaerts’ home run leads Red Sox past Mariners 2-1
Boston posts its major-league leading 48th win of the season, and snaps Seattle’s four-game winning streak.
Tom Caron: J.D. Martinez has been clutch in heart of Red Sox batting order
The newly acquired slugger leads the majors in home runs and is emerging as a team leader.
Red Sox get just three hits in 1-0 loss to White Sox
Chris Sale loses his third straight despite striking out 10 in eight innings.
Red Sox choose high school slugger in first round of draft
Triston Casas, 18, a left-handed power hitter from Florida who plays first and third base, is selected by Boston with the 26th pick.
From where Red Sox are drafting, not much success
Boston has the 26th pick in the first round of the major league draft Monday.
Commentary: It’s not all sunshine for Red Sox despite a strong start
Boston has spent much of its impressive first third of the season beating up on weaker teams, and that won’t be enough to keep pace with the Yankees.
Leon, Porcello spark Red Sox past Toronto, 8-3
Sandy Leon smacks a home run and two doubles, Rick Porcello takes a three-hitter into the seventh, and Boston matches its second-best start in franchise history with a win.
Tom Caron: Cora values versatility, so Ramirez had to go
In his first season as Red Sox manager, Alex Cora is putting his stamp on the roster.