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Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

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July 1, 2026

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Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.

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CBS Sports

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· Jul 8, 2026

Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin

We could see a motivated White Sox ace Davis Martin tonight vs. the Red Sox

The Week

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· Jun 30, 2026

Pride Night: When baseball players object

Pride Night: When baseball players object

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tales From Azteca: Before Mexico vs. England, U.S. Alums Reflect On Historic Mexico City Stadium

Hear what it's like to play at Mexico City Stadium from three veterans of the USA national team.

Boston.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight

Cavalli shouted at Contreras after striking him out looking on a full-count pitch. Contreras then threw his helmet at Cavalli and approached him on the mound. They began jawing at each other and both dugouts emptied. The post Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight appeared first on Boston.com.

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 5, 2026

Sonny Gray, Red Sox hand Angels fifth straight loss

Sonny Gray allowed a run and four hits in six innings and Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez hit home runs as the Boston Red Sox routed the Los Angel...

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· Jun 27, 2026

NHL’s first overall pick Gavin McKenna performs ceremonial first pitch

See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Baseball’s ceremonial first pitch had a different feel Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays were about to play host to the Texas Rangers. Fresh off his big night in Buffalo where Gavin McKenna went first overall in the NHL entry draft []

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Related coverage for "Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl": CBS Sports — Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin . The Week — Pride Night: When baseball players object . FOX Sports Digital — Tales From Azteca: Before Mexico vs. England, U.S. Alums Reflect On Historic Mexico City Stadium . Boston.com — Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight. KMJNow – Fresno — Sonny Gray, Red Sox hand Angels fifth straight loss. Toronto Sun — NHL’s first overall pick Gavin McKenna performs ceremonial first pitch