Xander Bogaerts is off to an incredible start, and as he looks forward to what’s to come he also looks back at an influential moment in his life. (John Tomase; WEEI)
Only one of J.D. Martinez’ batted balls left the yard on Saturday, but he had a couple of good swings and feels like he’s ready to start really heating up. (Julian Benbow; Boston Globe)
Bogaerts’ grand slam against the Rays snapped a 560-day (!) streak without one for the Red Sox. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)
Alex Cora is sticking to his plan of resting starters now in order to keep them fresh for a (hopefully) deep run through October.