Shohei Ohtani did not homer -- for the first time in a week – but Teoscar Hernandez did on Friday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2. Ohtani, who had tied the franchise record by homering in five consecutive games,

Lefty masher Romy Gonzalez will start at second base and bat cleanup for the Red Sox against future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw (4-1, 3.27 ERA) on Saturday.

Marcelo Mayer's trip to the IL means Boston might be in the market for a second baseman, while Connor Wong's struggles could lead to a new backup catcher.

Hundreds of Aramark workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Friday night.

Red Sox backup catcher Connor Wong‘s double to lead off the third inning Friday was his first extra-base hit this season. He said he's faced "challenges" this season beyond adjusting to a new role.

Boston Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to Thursday, as the infielder suffered a right wrist sprain.

The reigning World Series champions have reportedly been scouting the Boston Red Sox' top prospect, anticipating a trade for their own former No. 1.

Shohei Ohtani failed to extend his home run streak but the Los Angeles Dodgers started their road trip with a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Emmet Sheehan labored in the first inning as he threw 32 pitches despite the Red Sox only putting one in play.