Contreras was not the only bat the Red Sox pursued in the offseason. They reportedly went after Pete Alonso, who signed with the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million deal. The Red Sox reportedly offered him fewer years and significantly less money.

BALTIMORE — Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso, two of baseball’s biggest free agents last offseason, had a quick conversation at first base Tuesday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Both players are represented by agent Scott Boras, who finalized Alonso ...

Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, a double and a solo home run against the Diamondbacks on Monday.

The Boston Red Sox lost a player to an American League contender on Friday. After a slow start raised questions about the Cubs' decision to give Alex Bregman a five-year, $175 million contract, the veteran third baseman has turned things around in a major way.

Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 11-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park on Monday: 1. The Red Sox (67-58) needed a win to begin their six-game homestand after a tough 2-5 road trip through Toronto and Pittsburgh.