The Republican

Rafael Devers has batted .327 with a .340 on-base percentage, .577 slugging percentage, .917 OPS, three homers, four doubles and eight RBIs his past 13 games.

The Boston Red Sox lost 6-2 to the Twins at Target Field. Boston dropped to 8-8 in games started by Chris Sale despite the ace's 2.74 ERA and 0.94 WHIP.

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s 103.4 mph throw, which traveled in the air from Bradley's hand to Sandy Leon's mitt, marked the third hardest outfield assist Statcast has tracked.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora chose left-handed reliever Robby Scott, who Boston recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket before the game, to begin the bottom of the eighth.

Per a report, San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard plans to tell rival suitors he will sign in Los Angeles in 2019.

Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers broke a scoreless tie in the sixth when he launched a 103 mph solo homer 418 feet to right field against Twins ace Jose Berrios.

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving says the team is "well positioned for the future."

LeMahieu will likely be made available if the Rockies fall further out of the playoff race in the National League.

The Red Sox placed Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day disabled list June 5 with left biceps tendonitis. But he also been dealing with neck pain for the past week.

David Price has gone 6-0 with a 2.64 ERA, 47 strikeouts and 14 walks in his past seven starts (44 1/3 innings) since his return from his carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis.

The Red Sox placed Dustin Pedroia on the 10-day disabled list with left knee inflammation June 2. And he still has not taken part in any baseball activities on the field.

Red Sox ace Chris Sale will start opposite Minnesota Twins ace Jose Berrios. Boston beat Berrios here last year. He allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings.

The mystery and speculation over Tom Brady's eventual plans for retirement have gone to another level this week.

Devers looks like Boston's most attractive trade chip as the deadline approaches.

The latest update on fan voting for the 2018 All-Star Game is out -- and J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts still have strong leads for a starting spot.