Morning Sports Update: Craig Kimbrel ‘feels great’ in return to Red Sox bullpen
The trade deadline passes, the Red Sox pull off another late-inning win, and Kevin Faulk is honored by the Patriots. That news and more to start your Tuesday.
Red Sox to call up top prospect Andrew Benintendi: Benintendi is expected to arrive before Boston’s game Tuesday night at Seattle, Red Sox President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski said after a 2-1 win over the Mariners on Monday night. (Boston.com)
Kimbrel ‘happy to get out there’ after being activated by Red Sox: Exactly three weeks after he underwent surgery on his knee, Craig Kimbrel rejoined the Red Sox Monday and was activated for the first game of their four-game series with the Seattle Mariners. (CSNNE.com)
NBA union chief optimistic two sides will avoid lockout: The NBPA and NBA each has the option to conclude their 10-year deal signed in 2011 following the 2016-17 season, adding urgency to the two sides negotiating a new contract. Roberts told the Globe in a telephone interview that the two sides are talking and making progress. (Boston Globe)
Betts homers in 9th, Red Sox beat Mariners 2-1: Mookie Betts homered to lead off the ninth inning, Kimbrel got his 18th save in his return from the disabled list and the Red Sox beat James Paxton and the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night. (Boston.com)
Red Sox trade for reliever Fernando Abad: Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced Monday that the team sent minor league pitcher Pat Light to Minnesota in exchange for reliever Fernando Abad. (Boston.com)
Watch Tom Brady speak at Kevin Faulk’s Hall of Fame ceremony: Tom Brady showed some respect for a player who caught more than 300 of his passes. (Boston.com)
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