“My family and I have talked about it and it’s an easy decision,” said Gray, who mentioned possible retirement last week. “I still want to win a World Series.”

The Emmy-winning actor appeared on “The Joy of Baseball” podcast earlier this week, and lauded Tolle for his mustache and penchant for hugs.

After last season, the free agent market featured several top- or middle-of-the-order threats. That's not the case this year.

Roman Anthony dealt with a recurrence of an injury to his right ring finger as well as other hand issues in the first of the Red Sox’ two postseason games.

In speaking with the Globe before the playoffs began, the Sox CEO discussed long-term continuity at the top baseball job.

Mead suffered a broken left wrist July 27 when he was hit by a pitch in his second at-bat for the Red Sox. He arrived in a trade while enjoying a breakout season with the Nationals.

It's die-or-die for the Red Sox in the Bronx on Wednesday.