PHILADELPHIA — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (54-48) put up a fight against the Phillies (and ace Zack Wheeler) but ultimately lose in bizarre fashion in extras, 3-2, to open a big series at Citizens Bank Park:

As noted by MLB.com, it was the first walk-off catcher’s interference play since August 1, 1971, when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds. In that game, Dodgers outfielder Willie Crawford drew an interference call against Johnny Bench to end the game.

The Boston Red Sox have one of the most interesting outfielders in baseball on the roster. Jarren Duran is dynamic and has shown that he can be a superstar in

Ever seen a game end on a catcher's interference call? It happened to the Red Sox on Monday and they became the second team since 1920 to lose in that particular way.

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The Red Sox announced the signing of top pick Kyson Witherspoon as well as 15 other draft selections on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer spoke out about a shocking move that shipped a franchise slugger out of town.

The Red Sox would benefit from adding a starter after losing Hunter Dobbins for the year due to a torn ACL and Tanner Houck remaining on the injured list after his rehab assignment. Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello have shown signs of improvement, but starters not named Garrett Crochet have struggled to find a consistent groove.