John Farrell

Lovullo given 1-year extension through ’22 by Diamondbacks

September 23, 2021 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — With a little over a week left in the season and his team tied for the worst record in the major leagues at 48-104, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo was given a one-year contract extension through 2022.

Twins’ Gant leaves after 12 pitches vs Yanks with abs strain

September 13, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Twins starter John Gant lasted just 12 pitches against the New York Yankees on Monday, leaving after straining his lower abdomen.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said after the Twins' 6-5, 10-inning loss that Gant will go on the injured list.

Red Sox hire Alex Cora as new manager

By JIMMY GOLENOctober 23, 2017 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox hired Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora as manager Sunday, turning to a player from their 2007 World Series championship roster to help the team out of its current playoff slump...

Red Sox fire manager Farrell after 2nd straight ALDS defeat

By KYLE HIGHTOWEROctober 11, 2017 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — John Farrell racked up a lot of wins and World Series title with the Boston Red Sox...

Red Sox notebook: John Farrell questions his ejection

Jason MastrodonatoOctober 10, 2017 GMT

Shortly after the Red Sox were eliminated from the playoffs in a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Houston Astros yesterday, manager John Farrell still wasn’t sure why he had been ejected in the second inning.

Report: Red Sox used Apple Watch to steal Yankees’ signs

By KYLE HIGHTOWERSeptember 6, 2017 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Looking for any edge in an age-old rivalry, the Boston Red Sox got called out in a high-tech sign-stealing scheme they ran on the New York Yankees...

Young’s 2 HRs, 5 RBIs carries Red Sox past White Sox 6-3

By KEN POWTAKAugust 6, 2017 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox manager John Farrell's decisions worked out very well.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria, though, made one move and the game was lost...

Sox get even, earn split with Yankees

Chad JenningsJuly 17, 2017 GMT

Forty-eight hours ago, the Red Sox had a walk-off win in their pocket and a long weekend of opportunity in their sights.

Thirty-four innings later, the opportunity has come and gone, and the Sox are right back where they were at the beginning of the All-Star break with the same obvious strengths and the same glaring weaknesses.

John Farrell’s son Luke makes major league debut for Royals with dad in attendance in Kansas City

Chad JenningsJuly 2, 2017 GMT

TORONTO — By the time Luke Farrell stepped to the mound in Kansas City, the Red Sox had things pretty much under control in Toronto.

They’d scored four early runs and Chris Sale was looking sharp with nearly three innings already in the books at Rogers Centre.

Buckley: Red Sox must take care of Drew Pomeranz

Steve BuckleyJune 7, 2017 GMT

NEW YORK — And so it was cold and raw and blustery last night at Yankee Stadium .?.?. and Drew Pomeranz threw 123 pitches in just five innings.

Smart move?

“The warmest guy on the field is the guy on the mound,” said manager John Farrell, this after his Red Sox completed a 5-4 victory against the Yankees.

Red Sox take weekend series against Cubs with 6-2 victory

By KEN POWTAKMay 1, 2017 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Marco Hernandez's hustle paid off in a big way for the Boston Red Sox.

Hernandez scored the go-ahead run on Pedro Strop's wild pitch in Boston's four-run eighth inning, helping the Red Sox beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Sunday night.

Red Sox ace Price throws simulated game; no date for return

April 29, 2017 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Left-hander David Price got back on the Fenway Park mound on Saturday for a two-inning simulated game before the Red Sox took batting practice for their game against the Chicago Cubs...

Red Sox notebook: Dustin Pedroia’s return delayed due to wet conditions

Chad JenningsApril 27, 2017 GMT

Yesterday was supposed to be Dustin Pedroia’s return to the Red Sox lineup, but on a soggy night at Fenway Park, the team decided to take no chances.

Five days after being spiked in Baltimore, Pedroia felt enough lingering pain in his left knee that he was again relegated to the bench.

Buckley: Red Sox must still address Dustin Pedroia-Matt Barnes situation

Steve BuckleyApril 25, 2017 GMT

Something happened with the Red Sox this past weekend in Baltimore that merits a ton more attention than a customary day-after rehash.

And the hope is that, with yesterday being an off day, Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski gathered manager John Farrell and his staff and had a further discussion about that Matt Barnes pitch that sailed behind the head of Orioles star Manny Machado on Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards.

Buckley: Red Sox must still address Pedroia-Barnes situation

Steve BuckleyApril 25, 2017 GMT

Something happened with the Red Sox this past weekend in Baltimore that merits a ton more attention than a customary day-after rehash.

Jennings: Red Sox make up for power shortage with kinder, softer offense

Chad JenningsApril 17, 2017 GMT

It started with a check swing on a changeup off the plate. Andrew Benintendi tried to offer at it, thought better of it, and couldn’t stop his bat until it had broken the plane.

He chipped the ball perfectly down the left field line for an excuse-me double.

Red Sox notebook: Injured starter David Price not strong enough to begin throwing program

Michael SilvermanMarch 22, 2017 GMT

TAMPA — David Price, who has not thrown off a mound since Feb. 28 because of an elbow injury, is almost back to square one.

The Red Sox starter has lost enough strength in his arm to where he is weaker than he was when he reported to spring training, the team said yesterday.

Red Sox notebook: No surgery necessary for David Price

Jason MastrodonatoMarch 4, 2017 GMT

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — David Price and the Red Sox can start to relax.

The good news is that manager John Farrell said Price is expected to avoid surgery after getting a second opinion on his ailing pitching arm from Dr.

Drellich: Little room for error for Red Sox bullpen hopefuls

Evan DrellichFebruary 22, 2017 GMT

FORT MYERS — If recent performance matters, Heath Hembree and Fernando Abad should feel uncomfortable.

But whether recent performance actually matters to the Red Sox isn’t so clear. If the team lets minor league options dictate the bullpen, the seven spots appear set.

Red Sox notes: Rotation hit by injury issues early in spring

Jason MastrodonatoFebruary 13, 2017 GMT

FORT MYERS — The Red Sox may not have the kind of competition for the fourth and fifth spots in their starting rotation that was originally expected.

Instead of watching Drew Pomeranz, Eduardo Rodriguez and Steven Wright battle it out on the mound, the Sox may have to let this fight take place in the trainer’s room.

Red Sox manager John Farrell sees a healthy competition for third-base job between Pablo Panda Sandoval and Brock Holt

Jason MastrodonatoFebruary 13, 2017 GMT

FORT MYERS — Alas, John Farrell may have found his Mount Everest, a challenge so extraordinary only a World Series-winning manager who has endured years of public scrutiny should be fit to handle.

David Ortiz’ departure has burdened Farrell with one of his greatest responsibilities yet: Motivate Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez while their biggest public supporter looks on from retirement.

Porcello starts ALDS Game 4 if Bosox avoid sweep vs Indians

By KYLE HIGHTOWEROctober 10, 2016 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Rick Porcello wants another shot to take the mound this postseason.

If the Boston Red Sox stave off elimination on Monday night, manager John Farrell says he'll get it...

Memory lane: Francona faces past as Indians meet Red Sox

By TOM WITHERSOctober 5, 2016 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — When Terry Francona looks across the diamond at Boston's dugout, the Indians manager will have emotions to suppress. It won't be easy.

He's got friends over there — one of his closest in manager John Farrell — and strong personal attachments with players like David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia.

Farrell confident in pitching staff heading into postseason

By KYLE HIGHTOWEROctober 4, 2016 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox manager John Farrell is in no hurry to finalize his postseason roster and pitching staff for Boston's American League Division Series against Cleveland...

Offense can’t come through, Red Sox lose 3-2 to Blue Jays

By IAN HARRISONSeptember 10, 2016 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — When they aren't piling up double-digit run totals, the Boston Red Sox can't seem to score much at all...

Touchy subject: Hit or error when easy ball drops?

By STEPHEN HAWKINSMay 11, 2014 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A strange play during Yu Darvish's bid for a perfect game has started a debate around the majors on a most touchy subject.

As in, should it be a hit or an error when an easy flyball or popup falls between fielders and no one touches it?

Red Sox closer Uehara still out, return uncertain

April 12, 2014 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara is still out because of stiffness in his right shoulder and it's uncertain when he will be able to pitch again.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said Uehara was unavailable for Saturday's game at Yankee Stadium.