The 44-year-old spent his summer coaching Little League, then showed he was ready for another stint at Fenway Park.
Joe Grant
Blue Jays sweep two games from faltering Red Sox
The Red Sox run their losing streak to five games as Toronto wins the completion of a suspended game, 4-1, and the nightcap, 7-3.
CeeDee Lamb agrees to four-year, $136M deal with Cowboys
The Dallas All-Pro receiver ends a lengthy holdout by agreeing to a new contract 13 days before Dallas opens its season at Cleveland.
Jerod Mayo explains factors that will decide Patriots’ QB competition
New England’s first-year coach says rookie Drake Maye has outplayed Jacoby Brissett, but will factor in ‘the whole body of work.’
Patriots should keep Drake Maye on bench for Week 1 and beyond
Commentary: Jacoby Brissett is here to withstand the punishment, and the Patriots can’t drop the future of their franchise behind an offensive line that can’t even line up correctly.
Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen – with the Blue Jays in June – makes a bit of history
Jansen started for Toronto when a game against the Red Sox began in June. After a trade, he played for Boston when it resumed on Monday afternoon.
Birding: As migration rolls forward, not all journeys are created equal
Take the semipalmated sandpiper, for example, which hits New England and heads out to sea for a four-day flight to South America.
Hiking in Maine … and beyond: Time to tackle final state on Continental Divide Trail
Carey Kish comes across reminders of Maine as he meanders north on his epic hike from Mexico to Canada.
Hunting: Avoid falling into a rut and find a new target this season
Ditch the same old hunting routine and try something else: Bears, sea ducks, moose, or maybe even a snipe.
Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks shut down Red Sox, 4-1
Arizona starter Zac Gallen allows two hits in six innings and Boston avoids a shutout with a run in the ninth inning.