Today was an exciting day. I mailed my Hall of Fame vote to Cooperstown. I'm a first time voter but a long time beat writer (24 years). This is an honor I'm not taking lightly. CC: @notmrtibbs.com

Scott Boras on what a potential fit could look like between Pete Alonso and the Green Monster: "The numbers illustrate that Pete hits really well there. Sees the ball well. Big man in small quarters, it's nice to be the redwood tree in the forest, I guess."

Some big news for '26 and beyond.

I would just about guarantee Roman won't be in the lineup tomorrow.

Alex Bregman will play twice this weekend at Fenway. Alex Cora wouldn't specify if it is Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday.

First of four against Rays: Duran LF, Anthony DH, Toro 1B, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Story SS, Gonzalez 2B, Mayer 3B, Rafaela CF, Buehler P

Houck's line today at Worcester: 3 2/3 innings, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HRs. He threw 65 pitches, 42 for strikes.

Houck started with a couple of scoreless innings today for Worcester, then gave up a four-spot in the fourth that included two homers, a double and a wild pitch.

Rubber match Sunday: Gonzalez 1B, Anthony RF, Refsnyder DH, Narváez C, Story SS, Duran LF, Rafaela CF, Eaton 3B, Sogard 2B, Buehler P

Early rehab update from drizzling Fenway. Masa is doing baserunning sprints. Bregman on the outfield running with a weighted vest.

Saturday, the Red Sox trying to end a six game losing streak with this group: Duran LF, Anthony DH, Toro 3B, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Story SS, Gonzalez 1B, Sogard 2B, Rafaela CF, Giolito P

Some updates from Alex Cora today: Alex Bregman has started baseball activities. Masa Yoshida could go on a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Marcelo Mayer is expected to return from bereavement leave on Monday.

Friday at Fenway against the Jays: Duran LF, Toro 1B, Anthony DH, Story SS, Abreu RF, Rafaela CF, Hamilton 2B, Wong C, Sogard 3B, Bello P

Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the IL. Richard Fitts recalled from Worcester.

Jordan Hicks got two outs today for Triple-A Worcester, giving up three hits and two runs. He walked one, struck out none and threw 23 pitches, 10 for strikes. He'll probably get one or two more before the Red Sox decide if he should be activated on Friday.

When I write Yaz and Devers back-to-back in my scorebook, it feels like the makings of some all-time Red Sox lineup.

Saturday in San Francisco: Duran DH, Toro 1B, Anthony LF, Story SS, Abreu RF, Rafaela CF, Mayer 3B, Wong C, Hamilton 2B, Bello P

David Hamilton -- "We have to get Hammy going, Alex Cora said before the game -- with a two-run HR.

“I would say that I have put some good numbers over at Boston and I think that I do feel that I have earned some respect. And I if they would have asked me at the beginning of Spring Training, yes, I would have played.”

A Friday in San Francisco against Rafael Devers and the Giants. Here is how the Red Sox line them up: Duran LF, Narváez C, Anthony DH, Toro 1B, Abreu RF, Story SS, Mayer 3B, Rafaela CF, Hamilton 2B, Dobbins P

Rafael Devers mostly didn't want to talk about the past today but he did offer this. He said if the Red Sox had asked him to play first at the beginning of Spring Training, he would have.

Jon Miller is amazing. I was listening to him call Yaz hits in 1980. 45 years later I just heard his call of a Devers single. One of the best at what he does, ever.

Getaway day in Seattle: Duran LF, Toro 1B, Anthony RF, Gonzalez DH, Mayer 3B, Story SS, Hamilton 2B, Campbell CF, Wong C, Crochet P

Amazingly, Raffy said he will play anywhere in San Francisco. Just a slight attitude change!

James Tibbs III is ranked No. 6 in the Red Sox farm system by MLB Pipeline following yesterday's trade with the Giants. He will obviously move up when Anthony, Mayer graduate past prospect status in the next month or so.

Interesting lineup tonight against Rodon, Yankees: Refsnyder RF, Devers DH, Gonzalez 1B, Narváez C, Duran LF, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Mayer 3B, Campbell 2B, Dobbins P

Main take aways from health updates today: Tanner Houck could start a rehab assignment as early as Wednesday. Alex Bregman might not even go on a rehab assignment.

Toro at third. Bad cut and paste.

Roman Anthony enters the rivalry tonight: Refsnyder LF, Devers DH, Gonzalez 1B, Narváez C, Anthony RF, Story SS, Toro 1B, Rafaela CF, Campbell 2B, Crochet P

Tuesday versus Tampa Bay: Duran LF, Devers DH, Toro 1B, Narváez C, Anthony RF, Story SS, Mayer 3B, Campbell 2B, Rafaela CF, Giolito P

Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx: Duran LF, Devers DH, Refsnyder RF, Narváez C, Gonzalez 1B, Toro 3B, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Campbell 2B, Dobbins P

A Saturday night in the Bronx: Duran LF, Devers DH, Refsnyder RF, Narváez C, Gonzalez 1B, Toro 3B, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Campbell 2B, Crochet P

A few days after Alex Bregman told @alexspeier.bsky.social his recovery was going at "warp speed", Alex Cora said that Bregman has started running. Bregman has a date in mind to come back, but Cora wouldn't divulge what it is.

First of three at NYY: Duran LF, Devers DH, Abreu RF, Narváez C, Toro 1B, Mayer 3B, Story SS, Hamilton 2B, Rafaela CF, Buehler P

Red Sox try to avoid a sweep against the Angels: Duran LF, Devers DH, Abreu RF, Narváez C, Mayer 3B, Toro 1B, Rafaela CF, Hamilton SS, Campbell 2B, Giolito P

Roster moves today. Fitts optioned. Burdi to the IL. Criswell and Kelly called up. Dobbins the fifth starter for now.

I think Dana Kiecker pitched Game 2 of the 1990 ALCS, which is another story altogether.

With Romy Gonzalez activated and Abraham Toro hitting so well, Alex Cora basically said the Kristian Campbell to 1B experiment is being put on hold, though he'll still take some grounders there.

Monday against the Angels: Duran LF, Devers DH, Refsnyder RF, Narváez C, Gonzalez 1B, Toro 3B, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Campbell 2B, Fitts P

Crochet's 23 swings and misses today were one short of a career high. He had 24 twice last season with the White Sox.

Nate Eaton and Luis Guerrero are here from Worcester. Slaten (shoulder inflammation ) to the IL. Sogard optioned. Sabol DFA'd.

Craig Breslow spoke about several topics today, including Roman Anthony, Rafael Devers, the underrated value of Rafaela, the possibility of a trade and the team's overall underperformance. www.mlb.com/news/craig-b...

J.D. Drew catching up with Alex Cora.

Saturday lineup, same as in the 5 to 1 win last night: Duran LF, Devers DH, Abreu RF, Narváez C, Mayer 3B, Toro 1B, Story SS, Campbell 2B, Rafaela CF, Buehler P

David Ross hadn't been at a MLB regular season game since his departure from the Cubs. "I can't stop smiling," Ross said on the Apple TV broadcast.

Giolito comes out after 85 pitches, one out shy of being eligible for a win. But Olson is due up and his ownership of Giolito has been well-documented. Plus, pitching wins have gone the way of the dinosaur in terms or relevance. Here comes Justin Wilson.

Kristian Campbell believes he will make his debut at first base on Sunday.

The Red Sox today placed right-handed pitcher Liam Hendriks on the 15-Day Injured List (retroactive to May 28) with right hip inflammation. To fill his spot, the club recalled right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester.

The Red Sox will try to snap a five game losing streak in Atlanta with this lineup. Duran LF, Devers DH, Abreu RF, Narváez C, Mayer 3B, Toro 1B, Story SS, Campbell 2B, Rafaela CF, Giolito P

You are in good hands with Casey. I'll be back with you all Friday from Atlanta.