“It took everybody today,” he said, listing nine names. “Even if we had a long- (expletive) rain delay. Excuse my French. It was a good win.”

The Red Sox lost, 5-4, after Jordan Hicks melted down in the bottom of the ninth inning, the climax of a highly unusual — and very long — final frame.

Boston has a record of 37-26, a 58.7% win rate, when favored by -112 or more by sportsbooks this season.

The Red Sox came from behind for the second straight day to beat the Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday, rallying for three runs in the bottom of the fifth before holding the defending champions at bay late to cl...

Chapman’s departure unsettled both the game and potentially the Red Sox’ trade deadline efforts, since any serious injury would likely make it necessary to reinforce the bullpen.

If Chapman misses any time, Boston will struggle to close out games from the bullpen.