Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts drove in four runs Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored. It's Bogaerts' 22nd long ball of the season. Since being activated off the COVID list, Bogaerts is slashing .367/.441/.667 in 34 plate appearances across eight games. He's peaking at the right time to help advance fantasy managers through the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit his 21st home run of the season Monday night, going deep off Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald in the eighth inning of a 5-4 loss. Bogaerts went 2-for-4 in the game, adding a double in addition to the solo shot. Bogaerts now has two multi-hit games out of four since returning from the COVID list, though this is his first homer since going deep in back-to-back games on August 18 and 20. He's primed for a big finish to another strong year for fantasy managers.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts returned from the COVID list for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox, and he went 2-for-3 with a walk from the fourth spot in the lineup. Bogaerts showed no signs of rust despite not playing since August 31, and he should be right back in lineups as soon as fantasy managers can slot him in. He carries a .301/.369/.502 slash line with 20 homers, 77 runs, 70 RBI, and five steals into the final weeks of the year.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (COVID) was officially placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. Bogaerts was removed during Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a positive COVID test. The 28-year-old is now the eighth Red Sox player to be placed on the COVID reserve list over the last few days, which includes Yairo Munoz who filled in for Bogaerts during Tuesday's game. Bogaerts could be quarantined for 10 days, so fantasy managers can keep a lookout for his return. Utility player Jonathan Arauz will fill in at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after testing positive for COVID-19. He went 1-for-1 with an RBI before exiting. The 28-year-old becomes the seventh Red Sox player to test positive within the past few days. Bogaerts is expected to be placed on the COVID injured list and could be out for 10 days. Red Sox infielders Enrique Hernandez and Christian Arroyo are currently on the COVID IL, leaving Boston short-handed in the infield. Yairo Munoz replaced Bogaerts on Tuesday and would see an uptick in playing time while he's out. Munoz is hitting just .100 (1-for-10) over five games in 2021.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts has had a rough time at the plate this past week. In Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians, Bogaerts went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Over four games this week, he has gone 1-for-17 with two walks and five strikeouts. The 28-year-old is in the midst of one of the best years of his career. Over 120 games, he's slashing .299/.368/.506 with 20 home runs, five stolen bases, 69 RBI and 76 runs. He ranks in the 91st percentile of the league in max exit velocity (113.6 mph). Look for him to shake off this brief slump soon.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts homered for the second consecutive day Friday night, knocking his 20th long ball of the year against the Texas Rangers. He went 2-for-4 with two RBI in the game. Bogaerts now has hits in 10 of his last 12 games, with five of those being multi-hit affairs. He's hearing up at just the right time for fantasy managers pushing to make the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit his 19th home run of the season Wednesday night, and opposite-field fly ball that may have benefited from the short right-field porch in Yankee Stadium. It was his only hit in three at-bats, and he also added a walk. The home run came off starter Andrew Heaney. After a slower July, Bogaerts is slashing .293/.391/.500 in August with three homers, 12 RBI, and 12 runs scored. He's a must in fantasy lineups, even with the Red Sox offense scuffling a bit.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts reached in all four plate appearances Saturday, going 3-for-3 with a double and a hit-by-pitch. He drove in two runs and scored two more. Bogaerts has been showing signs at the plate of late, with a .393/.452/.679 slash line in 28 at-bats over the last week. After getting hit on the hand, it would not be surprising to see Boagerts get a day off Sunday, but it did not appear to be serious. With the Boston offense picking up on the whole, Bogaerts is in position to continue delivering first-round production for the rest of the year.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts managed just one hit on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, but he made it count with a solo home run, his 18th of the season. He came close to homering in two of his other at-bats, with 755 feet worth of fly-outs, though they don't count in the box score. It's a good sign for fantasy managers that Bogaerts is driving the ball again after only two home runs in his previous 23 games.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had the only home run in a 20-8 blowout win over the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday night. He went 2-for-4 with the three-run home run, a double, two walks, four RBI, and three runs scored. In stuffing the stat sheet, Bogaerts broke out of a mini-slump, with just his second extra-base hit and first home run of August, his 17th on the year. With an .889 OPS, 17 homers, and five steals for the season, Bogaerts is the top fantasy shortstop option not named Turner or Tatis Jr.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-5 against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday with two runs scored. Bogaerts has just six hits in 27 at-bats in August, and he's struggled to a .241/.320/.380 with three home runs in his last 30 games and 120 plate appearances. Even so, Bogaerts remains a top fantasy option at shortstop with his .874 OPS, 16 homers, 65 runs, and 56 RBI in 389 at-bats on the year.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday. The homer was his 16th of the year, and was his first since July 11. It's also only his third since June 15, when his power production began to slow. Despite not living up to early-season heights, he still is a tip-top fantasy asset with an .896 OPS, 55 RBI, 62 runs, and five steals on the season. He's bound to be selected in the first two rounds of 2022 fantasy drafts.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts scored two of Boston's three runs against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, going 2-for-5 with two singles. Bogaerts has not enjoyed a very strong July, slashing just .227/.294/.373 with two home runs in 75 at-bats. His OPS has slipped to .884, the lowest it's been since April 13. In fact, the whole offense has sputtered of late, but fantasy managers should have confidence that Bogaerts is in excellent position to bounce back, and he remains a top option.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays. Bogaerts was held out of Monday's lineup with a wrist issue, and was not in the lineup Tuesday prior to the postponement of that game. Manager Alex Cora said on Tuesday that the injury was nothing serious and that he expected Bogaerts to return to the lineup on Wednesday. It's possible that Bogaerts will get the start in Game 2 of this doubleheader, but managers should keep an eye out for further updates on his condition. In the meantime, Kike Hernandez is getting the start at shortstop again and will lead off against Toronto.

BOSTON (AP) — Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs and stormed past the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Verdugo opened the eighth with a long double for Boston’s first hit. Later, Kiké Hernández slid home headfirst on Xander Bogaerts’ sacrifice fly with the go-ahead run to cap the rally. The Red Sox won for the 10th time in 13 games against the Yankees and reclaimed first place in the AL East, a game ahead of Tampa Bay. New York fell nine games behind Boston. Boston trailed 4-0 when Verdugo doubled to deep right, and Germán was lifted after the hit. Jonathan Loaisiga (7-4) relieved, and Boston broke loose with four straight hits. Hunter Renfroe had an RBI double, Christian Vázquez singled home a run and Hernández followed with an RBI double, cutting it to 4-3. Zack Britton relieved and pinch-hitter Kevin Plawecki’s groundout plated the tying run. Hernández hustled hard and beat right fielder... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs and stormed past the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Verdugo opened the eighth with a long double for Boston’s first hit. Later, Kiké Hernández slid home headfirst on Xander Bogaerts’ sacrifice fly with the go-ahead run to cap the rally. The Red Sox won for the 10th time in 13 games against the Yankees and reclaimed first place in the AL East, a game ahead of Tampa Bay. New York fell nine games behind Boston. Boston trailed 4-0 when Verdugo doubled to deep right, and Germán was lifted after the hit. Jonathan Loaisiga (7-4) relieved, and Boston broke loose with four straight hits. Hunter Renfroe had an RBI double, Christian Vázquez singled home a run and Hernández followed with an RBI double, cutting it to 4-3. Zack Britton relieved and pinch-hitter Kevin Plawecki’s groundout plated the tying run. Hernández hustled hard and beat right fielder... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minnesota. Meadows’ one-out liner off Bryan Shaw (3-4) brought home Randy Arozarena, who began the 10th at second base. Down 4-2 in the ninth, the Rays rallied to tie it against closer James Karinchak on a leadoff homer by Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe’s two-out RBI double. Pete Fairbanks (3-3) pitched the ninth and Diego Castillo struck out Franmil Reyes and Bobby Bradley with the potential tying run at third in the 10th for his 14th save. The Rays announced their acquisition of Cruz just before the first pitch. Needing a big bat for the playoff push, Tampa Bay got a potent one from the disappointing Twins. Cruz has 436 career homers, and his presence alone will re-shape Tampa Bay’s lineup. Indians starter Cal Quantrill allowed just one run in six strong innings before turning it... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minnesota. Meadows’ one-out liner off Bryan Shaw (3-4) brought home Randy Arozarena, who began the 10th at second base. Down 4-2 in the ninth, the Rays rallied to tie it against closer James Karinchak on a leadoff homer by Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe’s two-out RBI double. Pete Fairbanks (3-3) pitched the ninth and Diego Castillo struck out Franmil Reyes and Bobby Bradley with the potential tying run at third in the 10th for his 14th save. The Rays announced their acquisition of Cruz just before the first pitch. Needing a big bat for the playoff push, Tampa Bay got a potent one from the disappointing Twins. Cruz has 436 career homers, and his presence alone will re-shape Tampa Bay’s lineup. Indians starter Cal Quantrill allowed just one run in six strong innings before turning it... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minnesota. Meadows’ one-out liner off Bryan Shaw (3-4) brought home Randy Arozarena, who began the 10th at second base. Down 4-2 in the ninth, the Rays rallied to tie it against closer James Karinchak on a leadoff homer by Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe’s two-out RBI double. Pete Fairbanks (3-3) pitched the ninth and Diego Castillo struck out Franmil Reyes and Bobby Bradley with the potential tying run at third in the 10th for his 14th save. The Rays announced their acquisition of Cruz just before the first pitch. Needing a big bat for the playoff push, Tampa Bay got a potent one from the disappointing Twins. Cruz has 436 career homers, and his presence alone will re-shape Tampa Bay’s lineup. Indians starter Cal Quantrill allowed just one run in six strong innings before turning it... [More]