Latest Justin Turner News

Turner turns down option with Red Sox, Boston declines option with Kluber; both become free agents

Nov. 04, 2023 16:58 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Justin Turner declined his $13.4 million player option with Boston, and the Red Sox turned down their $11 million option on right-hander Corey Kluber. Both players became free agents. Turner gets a $6.7 million buyout, completing a contract he agreed to...

Umpire Baker leaves Blue Jays-Red Sox game after being struck by multiple foul tips

Sep. 16, 2023 20:56 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Plate umpire Jordan Baker left Saturday’s Boston Red Sox-Toronto Blue Jays game after eight innings because of the impact of being struck by multiple foul tips and entered Major League Baseball's concussion protocol. The 41-year-old Baker, a member of MLB's staff...

The Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom as they stumble toward a third last-place finish in 4 seasons

Sep. 14, 2023 18:01 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox fired Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday as the team stumbled toward a third last-place finish in four seasons. The team made the announcement before the start of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, who took the first two games...

Brandon Lowe hits three-run homer in the 11th inning, Rays beat Red Sox 8-6

Sep. 06, 2023 14:43 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBUG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Tuesday night. Lowe won it with his 18th homer off Kenley Jansen (3-6), who had his streak of converting 20 consecutive chances end....

Casas homers and knocks in 4 as Red Sox beat Rays 7-3 to end 13-game skid at Tropicana Field

Sep. 04, 2023 20:02 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Triston Casas homered and drove in a career-high four runs, Brayan Bello earned his team-leading 11th win and the Boston Red Sox stopped a 13-game losing streak at Tropicana Field by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday. Boston's slide at the dome...

Sale dominates, Yoshida’s three run homer lifts Red Sox over Royals 7-3

Sep. 03, 2023 18:43 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Masataka Yoshida hit a three-run homer and Adam Duvall had a solo shot to back Chris Sale as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Sunday. Sale (6-3) didn’t allow a run over five innings, gave up two hits and struck out five while walking...