The Boston Red Sox currently are in second place in the American League just behind the New York Yankees. New York currently is in first place with a 15-10 record and the Red Sox aren't far behind with a 14-13 record.

Those were Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman‘s parting words Tuesday after his career-high five-hit game. He's headed back to Boston for the birth of his second child.

The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman Alex Bregman off the paternity list Friday, while right-hander Michael Fulmer was designated for assignment. In other moves, the Red Sox recalled right-hander Hunter Dobbins,