The Boston Red Sox's starting pitching has been a disaster lately, and the problem lies in the very first inning. On the season, the Red Sox have a 7.04 team ERA in the first frame, which is second-worst in Major League Baseball behind only the Colorado Rockies.

Walker Buehler got lit up for five runs in the first, raising the club's first-inning ERA to 7.06. That ranks 29th in the majors.

Yankees and Red Sox are all set to kick off their series on Friday in New York, with pitching matchups already confirmed.

Bregman said earlier this week that he is recovering from his right quad strain at “warp speed.” The post Alex Cora says Alex Bregman has begun running progression as he works toward Red Sox return appeared first on Boston.

The post Alex Bregman takes major step towards injury return for Red Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Red Sox have not had much to feel good about this season, as the team that was expected to fight for a playoff spot and possibly contend for the American League East title has fallen to fourth place in the division.