The Boston Red Sox hired John Farrell as their pitching coach Monday after the staff finished with the fifth-worst ERA in the majors last season.
Farrell spent the past five seasons as Cleveland’s director of player development. He succeeds Dave Wallace, whose contract was not renewed in Boston.
Elsewhere
New York Mets RHP Orlando Hernandez threw 72 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday and could be back in time for the Fall Classic if New York gets past the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS. . . . If it appears that Albert Pujols jogs to first base on occasion, there’s a good reason. The St. Louis Cardinals star has been nursing a right hamstring injury for several weeks and is under orders to run under control. . . . Dominican Republic authorities were seeking Juan Uribe after issuing an arrest warrant for the Chicago White Sox shortstop in connection with the shooting of two men. . . . San Francisco Giants trainer Stan Conte has stepped down after 15 seasons with the team. Conte, who spent the last seven years in the head trainer role, had a challenging tenure surrounding Barry Bonds. . . . Former major-league managers Art Howe, Davey Lopes and Jimy Williams each signed a one-year contract to join Charlie Manuel’s staff with the Philadelphia Phillies.
