Richard Fitts of the Boston Red Sox has made history by becoming only the second pitcher in Major League Baseball to start his career with three consecutive scoreless outings of five or more innings. The 24-year-old right-hander achieved this milestone on Friday against the Minnesota Twins, throwing five shutout innings with three strikeouts.

Fitts' journey began with an impressive 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his debut versus the Chicago White Sox and continued with another stellar five-inning performance against the New York Yankees, a team that originally drafted him in 2021.

Rich Hill, at 44, returns to the majors with the Boston Red Sox, aiming to make history as the only active player in his 20th season.

Manager Alex Cora praises Hill's physical condition and dedication as the team navigates pitching injuries.

As Hill dons No. 44, he could join Tim Wakefield as the oldest pitcher for Boston.

Rich Hill returns to Major League Baseball at 44, looking to make history by playing in his 20th consecutive season. The Boston Red Sox brought him up from Triple-A Worcester due to a depleted pitching staff.

Manager Alex Cora praises Hill's physical condition and dedication to his craft. Hill's aim is to fill in wherever needed as he wears the number 44, potentially becoming one of the oldest pitchers to play for the Red Sox.

With a career spanning 13 teams and impressive stats, including 90 wins and a 4.01 ERA, Hill’s journey began with the Chicago Cubs in 2005. There are further injury updates for the Red Sox pitching staff as well.

Jarren Duran's homer and Masataka Yoshida's two-run single propelled the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, ending Boston's four-game skid.

The win also halted Toronto's five-game streak, despite contributions from Will Wagner and Daulton Varsho.

The Boston Red Sox ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Jarren Duran hit a home run, and Masataka Yoshida contributed with a two-run single in a strong first inning.

Other notable contributions came from David Hamilton, Triston Casas, and Wilyer Abreu. Toronto's efforts included home runs from Will Wagner and Daulton Varsho, but it wasn't enough to overcome Boston's lead.

Cooper Criswell pitched well for the Red Sox, while Greg Weissert earned the win in relief. The game also saw some historical moments and roster changes for Boston.