Zach Penrod was pitching in the independent leagues a little over a year ago, but now he's knocking on the door for a shot in the Red Sox bullpen. Skip to Article. Set weather.

Zach Penrod struck out two in a hitless eighth inning for the Red Sox in a 7-1 win over the Yankees on Saturday. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II. By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press ...

WORCESTER — Zach Penrod is just trying to live in the moment. From undergoing Tommy John surgery, to spending parts of three seasons in independent baseball, to signing with the Boston Red Sox ...

Zach Penrod spent 3 years in Independent Ball before signing a minor league contract with the Red Sox. On Saturday, he got the call every baseball player dreams of getting.

Zach Penrod was greeted by Red Sox manager Alex Cora (right) and coach Jason Varitek after retiring 3 of 4 batters he faced in his major league debut against the Yankees.

NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Penrod’s circuitous journey to the major leagues ended just in time for daughter Noa Mae to attend his debut, though she’ll have to watch… ...

Zach Penrod didn’t know whether to laugh, cry or smile on Saturday. How about all the above? As the recent Red Sox call-up chatted with media inside the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium ...

Red Sox lefty Zach Penrod underwent an MRI due to an elbow issue recently, and manager Alex Cora provided an update to reporters (including MassLive’s Chris Cotillo) today on Penrod’s status.

Zach Penrod, a 27-year-old pitcher who spent three years in an independent league, was called up by the Red Sox on Saturday and tossed a scoreless inning of relief in his major league debut.

Dodgers' Zach Penrod: Shipped to champs. The Red Sox traded Penrod to the Dodgers on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.. Penrod was designated for assignment by Boston on Sunday, but ...

Zach Penrod’s circuitous journey to the major leagues ended just in time for daughter Noa Mae to attend his debut, though she’ll have to watch the video years from now to learn what she saw ...