The Latest Breaking News from Alex Verdugo

This one could have easily gone the other way.

"We're live, Alex."

SAN DIEGO — It’s not the move Red Sox fans have been waiting for, but for the first time in years they made a franchise-altering free-agent signing that will completely change the way they look on the field.

When Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked last week for one player he was really hoping would take a step forward in 2023, it didn’t take him very long to give an answer: Alex Verdugo.

BOSTON — As the clock ticks down on the Orioles' season, there are fewer opportunities to bounce back from performances such as Wednesday night’s at Fenway Park. Against left-hander Rich Hill, Baltimore could mount little offensively, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage.

NEW YORK — The crowd packed Yankee Stadium to see home runs Friday night. With Aaron Judge one homer away from tying the 61-year-old American League and Yankees record of 61, the ballpark saw homers, but not the ones they wanted. An eighth-inning RBI-single from Jose Trevino rallied the Yankees…

Once again, Brady Singer stepped in and righted the ship when the Kansas City Royals were seemingly headed for rocky waters.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays feel they have a diverse offense that can produce in different ways, even without hitting home runs.

BOSTON — There’s plenty of uncertainty in the Red Sox’ starting rotation going into 2023, with looming departures and spots to fill.