The Republican

Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA in his past seven starts (or since his heated argument in the dugout in Oakland with John Farrell).

Perry, a high school senior at Hurricane High School (WV.) will forgo a scholarship to play at the University of Kentucky, instead opting to sign an "above-slot" deal with the Red Sox.

The Red Sox improved to 43-34 and took sole possession of first place in the American League East after the Yankees lost to the White Sox, 4-3.

The Red Sox lead 2-0 at the end of the second inning. Christian Vazquez blasted his first home run of the season to put the Red Sox ahead in the second inning.

Red Sox depth starter Roenis Elias (right intercostal muscle strain) was here at Fenway Park today as he continues to rehab back from his season-long injury.

The start of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins game here Tuesday at Fenway Park has been delayed. The tarp is on the field and it's raining heavy.

Red Sox's Brock Holt still is experiencing vertigo symptoms. Dr. Micky Collins told him not to begin another rehab assignment until all his symptoms were gone.

Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez is batting just .241 with a .341 on-base percentage, .406 slugging percentage, .747 OPS, 10 homers, seven doubles and 29 RBIs in 63 games.

Farrell's fiery exchange with umpire Bill Miller, stemming from a balk call against Fernando Abad that Farrell felt came after timeout was called on the field, resulted in the Red Sox manager's first ejection of the season. It's the third time Farrell's been ejected by Miller over his career, and video appeared to show the pair bump each other as the argument progressed.

Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez is struggling offensively, batting just .241 with a .341 on-base percentage, .406 slugging percentage, 10 homers and 29 RBIs in 63 games.

As Boo Weekley lined up a shot on the 13th hole, the PGA Tour got a nice reminder about how fans in New England feel about the NFL commissioner.

Add Boston Celtics teammate Marcus Smart to the long list of NBA players who believe voters screwed up by failing to put Avery Bradley on either All-Defensive team.

Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez will miss his second straight game. He was scratched from Monday's lineup with a sore left knee after being hit by a pitch Sunday.

John Farrell doesn't think he "erupted" at umpire Bill Miller Saturday night. Major League Baseball begged to differ.

Boston Celtics draft pick Ante Zizic has arrived in town in plenty of time for summer league training camp.