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Mookie Betts is slashing .324/.405/.622 since May began, meaning he is getting right back to where he was in 2016. (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)
Craig Kimbrel pitched 1 2⁄3 innings on Thursday and struck out five batters. John Farrell’s aggressive usage of his top reliever was no accident. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)
John Farrell and Milwaukee’s Eric Thames, he of the 13 home runs and mammoth start to the season, have a history, as Farrell was Thames’ first MLB manager. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)
Blake Swihart is continuing to battle, this time as he comes back from injuries in the minor leagues. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
David Ortiz does not have any kind words for former Bobby Valentine in his new book. (Kevin Spain; USA Today)
Its only a matter of time before Carson Smith returns for the Red Sox. Tyler Thornburg’s return is a bit further off. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
The Red Sox have been wearing shirts and offering support for minor league pitcher Kevin Steen, who was severely injured in a car crash last month. (Chad Jennings; Boston Herald)
Are the Red Sox a legit playoff team or nah? Bleacher Report says they are legit. (Jacob Shafer; Bleacher Report)