Boston Red Sox

For the second time in less than a year, the Boston Red Sox have paid a heavy price for a left-handed starter they hope can take them over the top. Actually, better make that a very heavy price.

But just like the first time, you can see where they're coming from.

The rich get richer. If there's one hot takeaway from the 2016 MLB All-Star Futures Game, that's it.

We're talking, of course, about the Boston Red Sox, a club already loaded with young position-player talent.

Boston fans got a preview of another blockbuster coming attraction on Sunday in San Diego, and they had to be elated with what they saw.

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel has been placed on the 15-day disabled list and will undergo surgery on his left knee, according to WEEI.com's Ryan Hannable.

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The Boston Red Sox announced the acquisition of relief pitcher Brad Ziegler from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in exchange for minor leaguers Jose Almonte and Luis Alejandro Basabe. 

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday they traded infielder Aaron Hill to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for prospects Wendell Rijo and Aaron Wilkerson. 

Milwaukee also sent cash to the Red Sox as part of the deal.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston’s “Killer B’s” consist of two outfielders and a shortstop who are lumped together thanks to the alliteration resonant in their last names, overflowing offensive statistics and exceptional talent.

Fact: David Ortiz will be the 13th player to start the MLB All-Star Game at the age of 40 or older. 

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The Boston Red Sox have reportedly been banned from signing international players in 2016-17 due to violations of signing-bonus rules. 

ESPN's Buster Olney was the first to report the news Friday, and Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports confirmed the report.

Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price was not an especially good pitcher Wednesday in a 4-0 loss to his old employer, the Tampa Bay Rays. Just ask him.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Chris Young left Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox after suffering a hamstring injury while making the turn around first base. The team placed him on the disabled list, and it is uncertain when he'll return to the field.

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