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The Boston Red Sox did not have a very good offseason. If it weren’t for the fact that they finally managed to sign Rafael Devers to a long-term extension, it would have been a complete wash. But Devers is sticking around for the foreseeable future, and it looks like Red Sox legend David Ortiz wants […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton came into Spring Training hoping for a resurgent 2023 season after dealing with injury trouble over the past few years. Since 2020, Paxton has pitched in a total of six games. He joined the Red Sox in 2022, but has yet to appear in a regular season game […]

The Boston Red Sox had a season to forget in 2015, as they capped off the year in last place in the American League East standings with a 78-84 record. The Red Sox would soon turn it around, stringing together three straight playoff appearances, including a World Series-winning run in 2018. Boston is just coming […]

Joey Gallo thought it was over. The Minnesota Twins’ powerful left-handed slugger has been shifted against in most of his at-bats during his career. But with the new MLB rules taking effect in 2023, Gallo and other pull-heavy hitters were expected to not be shifted against. However, the Boston Red Sox found a way around […]

In the heat of a rugged postseason battle where everything is on the line and teams play for all the marbles, the emotions brought forth by pressure can manifest itself in different, sometimes odd ways. However, some ways of releasing emotions are flat out embarrassing that some athletes only manage to admit that they happened […]

The Boston Red Sox didn’t exactly have the campaign they were hoping to have in 2022. After making it all the way to the ALCS in 2021, the Sox completely fell apart in 2022. They struggled with injuries, regression to the mean, and a front office that had seemingly no desire to build off of […]

The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox Spring Training game on Saturday finished in a 6-6 tie after a batter was called out for a pitch clock violation. The call was made during a 3-2 count with the bases loaded in the 9th inning. Fans were left stunned by the ruling, while Braves’ manager Brian […]

Baseball fans were treated to quite a contest on Saturday as the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves battled it out in a spring training matchup. The bases were loaded in the ninth inning with the game tied at 6-6. The general expectation was that there was going to be a big moment from either […]

The Boston Red Sox seem likely to be last in the AL East in the 2023 season. Team chairman Tom Werner recently named Chris Sale directly as someone who will need to step up in order to make sure that they bounce back from a rough season. The callout means something to Sale, according to […]

Multiple players from the Boston Red Sox’s 2018 World Series-winning run left the team last year, including Christian Vazquez and Xander Bogaerts. The Red Sox traded Vazquez to the Houston Astros ahead of last season’s MLB trade deadline, and they watched as Bogaerts signed off on an 11-year, $280 million deal with the San Diego […]

New Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen is known as one of the slowest-working pitchers in baseball, and he voiced his opinion on the implementation of a 30-second pitch clock for the 2023 season, via Andy McCullough and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. “If you ask me honestly, I think it should never be […]

While he is now 36-years-old, Corey Kluber is expected to fill a major role on the Boston Red Sox pitching staff this season. As he steps into his new role atop the Red Sox rotation, Boston couldn’t be happier to have Kluber on board. Red Sox General Manager Chaim Bloom has expressed the importance of […]

Not many people are high on the Boston Red Sox in 2023, but that does not mean that team president and CEO Sam Kennedy and manager Alex Cora agree with the outside perception of the team. “Pressure is definitely on the 2023 Boston Red Sox,” Sam Kennedy said, via ESPN. The team president addressed the […]

The Houston Astros are known for their sign-stealing scandal. However, the Boston Red Sox also stole signs and Los Angeles Dodgers’ star and former Red Sox 2018 MVP Mookie Betts recently dropped a truth bomb on the situation, per The Los Angeles Times’ Dylan Hernandez, via Yahoo. “Yeah,” Betts responded to whether or not he was aware […]

It can’t be denied that not a few Boston Red Sox fans did not like the way the team handled the Xander Bogaerts situation. The four-time All-Star infielder is now with the San Diego Padres after he decided to bring his talents to the West Coast, signing an 11-year $280 million contract last December with […]

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a season in which they finished in last place in the American League East, and their fortunes did not appear to get much better in the offseason as All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts signed a lucrative free-agent deal with the San Diego Padres. But don’t tell former Red Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox come into the 2023 season with hope — but not much else. The Red Sox finished in last place in the American League East a year ago as they lacked power, depth and were hit by a number of injuries to both pitchers and position players. The offseason did not appear […]

After a disappointing regular season and heartbreaking offseason for Boston Red Sox fans, the organization was hoping for some much-needed good optics at the start of Spring Training. Their plans have hit a snag once again, with two starting pitchers already dealing with health concerns. Nick Pivetta felt discomfort during workouts and left with a […]

Corbin Burnes has been one of the best pitchers in the MLB over the past few seasons. But after a disagreement with the Milwaukee Brewers, there’s a chance Burnes is traded this offseason. The Brewers defeated Burnes in arbitration, paying the star pitcher $10.5 million rather than his requested $10.75 request. Burnes said that the […]

Not much went the Boston Red Sox’s way over the course of the 2022 regular season. From the multitude of injury woes to the sluggish production from the bottom half of its lineup, Boston had a season to forget last year. In the end, Boston finished in last place in the American League East standings […]

It is no secret that Chris Sale has dealt with injury trouble over the past few years. It’s something that has held him and the Boston Red Sox back. Sale, who’s aiming to rebound in 2023, issued an exciting two-word health update as the Red Sox Spring Training gets underway, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne. “Full […]

The Boston Red Sox didn’t have the 2022 season they were hoping for, and they compounded that by putting together one of the worst offseasons in the MLB. Now they head into the 2023 MLB season hoping that they will miraculously find their way into the postseason, despite playing in arguably the strongest division in […]

The Boston Red Sox are hoping for a turnaround in the 2023 MLB season after a letdown 2022 campaign in which they did not just miss the postseason cut but also finished at the bottom of the American League East division. With Rafael Devers back and Japanese superstar Masataka Yoshida coming over to Beantown, Red […]

Kike Hernandez said he recruited his former Los Angeles Dodgers teammates 3B Justin Turner and CP Kenley Jansen to the Boston Red Sox during the offseason, per Talkin’ Baseball, via The Chris Rose Rotation. “Couple texts and calls everyday for about a month,” Kike Hernandez said of recruiting Justin Turner. “Calls to Puerto Rico, calls […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Justin Turner signed with the Boston Red Sox this past offseason. However, Red Sox manager Alex Cora previously played a role in the Houston Astros’ 2017 cheating scandal, which of course became a primary talking point in reference to their World Series win over the Dodgers. Turner recently addressed how […]

The rivalry between Duke and UNC is being mentioned in the same breath as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox ahead of Saturday’s much-anticipated college basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.  Saturday’s game is the first Duke vs. UNC matchup since the ACC teams met in last year’s Final Four. ESPN’s Seth Greenberg […]

The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox have agreed to a deal involving two young pitchers. The White Sox will be receiving Franklin German, who was the Red Sox minor league relief pitcher of the year in 2022. Chicago traded away fellow right-handed pitcher Theo Denlinger to land German. To make room on the […]

It’s been a long time since the Houston Astros cheating scandal first came out. At the time, the news rocked the entire baseball world. It’s not often that a World Series-winning team would be outed for using illegal means of stealing signs. Everyone involved publicly denied this statement… but that doesn’t apply in private, apparently. […]

The Boston Red Sox are several days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training. Once that happens, young pitcher Brayan Bello will attempt to win a spot in the team’s starting rotation. He is working on a new pitch in order to help him reach his goal. Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello […]

It looks like Justin Turner is going to fit in just fine with the Boston Red Sox. The ex-Los Angeles Dodger posted a photograph to his Instagram on Wednesday of him wearing a shirt with former Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra on it.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Justin […]

The Miami Marlins are finalizing a deal that will send Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes and cash considerations to Florida, sources told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Monday. Left-handed relief pitcher Richard Bleier is heading back to Massachusetts in the deal, per MLB Network’s Craig Mish. Barnes was designated for assignment by the Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox have seen major ups and major downs throughout their offseason. Still, the Red Sox will enter the upcoming year with postseason aspirations. Boston saw Xander Bogaerts leave town by signing an 11-year, $280 million contract with the San Diego Padres. The Red Sox countered, signing Rafael Devers to a 11-year, $331 […]

It has been quite a roller-coaster offseason for Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. A total of 14 players who featured for the Red Sox last year hit free agency in November, and the team has not re-signed a single such talent. At the least, Boston has been active in the ongoing free […]

MLB Hall of Famer and Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz recently expressed concern about Rafael Devers and the 2023 ball club, per masslive.com’s Sophie Weller. “If I’m facing him I’m pitching around him, regardless,” Ortiz said, per WEEI. “No doubt about it. You’re talking about one of the most feared hitters in baseball right […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to remain a competitive team after locking down Rafael Devers to a huge contract extension but losing Xander Bogaerts this offseason. One area they are still looking to nail down is the pitching staff. After already signing several new pitchers, Matt Moore could be the latest one to join […]

The Boston Red Sox have made the decision to designate former All-Star pitcher Matt Barnes for assignment, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. This move by the Red Sox was made to open up a spot on the team’s 40-man active roster for outfielder Adam Duvall, who has just been signed by Boston to […]

Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees and Marcelo Mayer of the Boston Red Sox headline the 2023 MLB top shortstop prospects, per MLB.com’s Sam Dykstra and MLB Pipeline. Volpe is the 2023 No. 1 overall SS prospect while Mayer checks in at No. 2. Anthony Volpe was listed as having the best chance of […]

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring infielder Adalberto Mondesi from the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Passan. Mondesi was once regarded as a future star in the big leagues. But injuries have limited his overall production. However, the Red Sox are trading for him to replace an injured player of their own in Trevor Story. […]

Justin Turner signed with the Boston Red Sox in MLB free agency following a memorable tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a fan-favorite during his time in LA and will be missed without question. The star third baseman recently broke his silence on leaving the Dodgers, per Matthew Moreno. “Regardless of anyone’s opinions […]