BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox play the Miami Marlins with a 1-0 series lead. Boston is 40-22 at home and 67-56 overall. Red ...

The Red Sox right-hander threw his first up-and-down bullpen session on Friday, a notable step forward after a series of ...

Miami Marlins (58-63, third in the NL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (66-56, second in the AL East)Boston; Friday, 7:10 p.m.

The Red Sox remain unsure whether rookie Marcelo Mayer will play again this season after suffering a wrist injury in late July.