TAMPA — Nick Burdi has always thrown smoke on the mound. He has another sport to thank for that. “I attribute a lot of that to playing quarterback,” the reliever told the Daily News.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Burdi (foot) could begin a rehab assignment before the end of the week, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

TAMPA — It is an exclusive club, and not one that Nick Burdi particularly wanted to be a part of. Almost 50 pitchers have undergone two Tommy John surgeries. Another 50-plus have had surgery to ...

In many ways, Nick Burdi’s first appearance with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night meant more to the reliever than his big-league debut. “This one was definitely earned,” a smiling Burdi ...

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right hip.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Acquired UTL Andrew Vaughn from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for RHP Aaron Civale and cash considerations. Optioned UTL Andrew Vaughn to Nashville (IL). Placed RF Daz Cameron ...

The Red Sox placed Burdi on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a foot contusion, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. He will be eligible to return June 18 and would seem to have a good ...