{
  "id": 12431004,
  "title": "MLB Investigated Red Sox Star Pitcher Following Yankees Playoff Loss: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/mlb-investigated-red-sox-star-pitcher-following-yankees-playoff-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:34:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/mlb-investigated-red-sox-star-pitcher-following-yankees-playoff-loss-report-12530487"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Red Sox star pitcher Sonny Gray may have had his final start of his MLB career against the New York Yankees on the night of a crucial AL Wild Card series game. Gray entered the game with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, trailing 1-0. However, Boston's bullpen failed to deliver, resulting in a 9-2 loss for the Red Sox. Sonny Gray, a three-time All-Star, went viral on social media due to a sticky substance appearing on his neck during the game. According to MassLive.com Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo, MLB investigated Gray following the game, but the right-hander is unlikely to face any punishment. Gray allowed two runs on six hits, walked no batters, and struck out five in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the Yankees. The 36-year-old, traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to Boston last November, had an exceptional season, finishing with 18 wins and a career-high 2.72 ERA in 169 innings pitched.",
  "summary": "MassLive.com Boston Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo reported on Tuesday that MLB \"looked into\" starting pitcher Sonny Gray.",
  "key_points": [
    "MLB investigated Sonny Gray after Yankees playoff loss.",
    "Gray allowed 2 runs on 6 hits, struck out 5 in 4.67 innings.",
    "Gray unlikely to face punishment, three-time All-Star."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}