Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony is only 21 years old and has played less than two months in the major leagues, but already he's a fixture and projected to stay in Beantown for a long time. The rookie on Wednesday signed an 8-year contract extension worth $130 million.

The Boston Red Sox signed Roman Anthony to a historic $130 million contract on Wednesday, and he posted a one-word message on social media afterwards.

The Red Sox's talented 21-year-old becomes a wealthy man, while baseball takes another step away from the purity of a process never meant to influence financial outcomes.

Wilyer Abreu had a two-run home run in a four-run fourth inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the San Diego Padres 10-2.

Lucas Giolito will be on the mound for the Red Sox opposite San Diego's Michael King, a former Boston College standout.

9) Boston and San Diego will play the second game of their three-game series Saturday at 8:40 p.m. Red Sox righty Lucas Giolito (8-2, 3.57 ERA) will start opposite Padres right-hander Michael King (4-2, 2.59 ERA).

A fter losing to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday and failing to win their eighth consecutive game, the Boston Red Sox will travel on the road to take on the San Diego Padres in a three-game weekend series. This will mark the only regular-season matchup between the two teams this season.

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