{
  "id": 10847041,
  "title": "Sonny Gray was booed out of the Bronx. He’s back and trying to save the season for the rival Red Sox",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/sonny-gray-was-booed-out-of-the-bronx-hes-back-and-trying-to-save-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T03:39:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/29/sonny-gray-was-booed-out-of-the-bronx-hes-back-and-trying-to-save-the-season-for-the-rival-red-sox"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray faces the Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, aiming to steer the Red Sox to victory after his controversial departure from the Bronx in 2018. Gray, who has had a successful comeback since, faces a challenge as the Red Sox trail 9-0 after the opener against the Yankees. Despite a recent surge in performance, tying for the league lead with 18 wins this season, Gray acknowledges past struggles and his decision to leave New York for a better environment. With his 37th birthday approaching, Gray is determined to use his experience and newfound strength to help the Red Sox turn the tide in the high-stakes series.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Sonny Gray booed out of the Bronx in 2018.",
    "Red Sox trailing 9-0 after Wild Card opener.",
    "Gray aims to save season with 18 wins this year."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sonny Gray's return to the Bronx as a Red Sox pitcher presents a chance for redemption and a strong finish to the season, fueled by his recent surge in performance and determination.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}