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The New York Yankees hosted their rival, the Boston Red Sox, on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium Friday. Despite trailing for much of the game, the Yankees pulled out a comeback victory. A large part of that is thanks to the newest member of the team, Josh Donaldson. With the game tied at 5 in […]

It’s Opening Day as the Boston Red Sox head to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to take on the New York Yankees. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Yankees prediction and pick.   The Red Sox went 92-70 in 2021, finishing in a second-place tie with the Yankees but won […]

Rafael Devers isn’t the only one currently at an impasse when it comes to contract negotiations with the Boston Red Sox. Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts told Bob Nightengale Thursday that he won’t be signing a new contract with the Red Sox before Opening Day. This is worrisome for the Red Sox considering the shortstop is […]

During the offseason, the Boston Red Sox made a rather important acquisition, signing infielder Trevor Story to a six-year contract. Story previously made his name playing at Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies. As Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is finally here, Story shared a message for the fans of both his former club and […]

The Boston Red Sox are hoping to lock down Rafael Devers on a long-term contract extension, but it appears their early efforts in doing so have come up short. According to Hector Gomez, Boston’s latest offer to Devers was considered by the third baseman’s camp to be beneath his value, prompting them to reject the […]

The Boston Red Sox have the odds stacked against them for the 2022 season. The Blue Jays strengthened their team, and the Yankees and Rays are always ready to compete. Last year, Boston snuck into the postseason as a Wild Card team and made it all the way to the ALCS before losing to the […]

With MLB Opening Day just a day away, excitement is building among baseball fans, who were beginning to think they wouldn’t receive the enjoyment of America’s Pastime this year with the dreaded lockout that droned on for days and days. However, the lockout is mercifully a thing of the past and Opening Day is just […]

The MLB has been plagued by sign-stealing in recent years, most notably by the Houston Astros, who went on to win the World Series back in 2017, while they were in the midst of a scandal. Other teams, such as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, have been accused, though neither team seemed […]

The Boston Red Sox were heading into the 2022 MLB season prepared to start their journey for a title without the services of ace starting pitcher Chris Sale, who is dealing with a broken rib. However, Boston received some news on Monday that was perhaps worse than even they imagined, as Sale was placed on […]

Rob Manfred and MLB handed down some disciplinary action against a trio of veteran players on Monday. According to Mark Feinsand, Richard Rodriguez, Jose Rondon, and Danny Santana were all issued 80-game suspensions after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. All three players are currently free agents, and figure to remain that way after the news […]

It was already known that Boston Red Sox lefty Chris Sale would miss the start of the 2022 MLB season because of a broken rib, but the latest news on the Sale front is even more dire. The Red Sox just put Sale on the 60-day IL with the injury, meaning he’ll miss at least […]

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is just the latest player to offer his two cents regarding the infamous 2017 Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, and he didn’t hold back with his take. After a Carlos Beltran interview brought the cheating saga back to the limelight, Sale was asked his stance on the matter during an […]

Audacy’s Inside the Monster Podcast with hosts Steve Perrault and Joey Capponi recently caught up with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Cora talked about his life during his 2020 suspension and the recruitment process of Trevor Story.   Cora began by discussing what his future might have looked like had he not been rehired […]

Trevor Story made his highly-anticipated Boston Red Sox debut on Wednesday and did not disappoint. The star middle infielder signed with Boston over the offseason and picked up an RBI hit in his first Spring Training game with his new club. He was slotted in the six spot in the lineup which is where he […]

Rafael Devers faces uncertainty regarding his long-term future with the Boston Red Sox, as he is under team control for a mere one more season. If it were up to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Devers would stay put in Boston for years to come. “I would love to manage him for as long as […]

The Boston Red Sox resolved a notable dilemma earlier in the week, as chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom avoided arbitration with third baseman Rafael Devers after the two sides agreed to an $11.2 million deal for the 2022 season. For Devers, as he told WEEI, the entire matter was a complicated one. “It was tough, […]

The Boston Red Sox bolstered their middle infield when they signed free agent shortstop Trevor Story to a six-year deal worth $140 million. Story figures to slide over to second base, with incumbent shortstop Xander Bogaerts having established himself at the position. It’s a potential problem that Boston won’t have to worry about, as Bogaerts […]

The Boston Red Sox took a big swing in free agency this offseason, signing free agent shortstop Trevor Story to a six-year deal worth $140 million. Story, who is an All-Star caliber shortstop, arrived in Boston with some question marks alongside him, as the club already has a more-than-capable shortstop in Xander Bogaerts. Story spoke […]

The New York Yankees face a tall task in the AL East in 2022, as all of their rivals (with the exception of the Orioles) have loaded up during the offseason in order to push for a Division title. With Opening Day around two weeks away, manager Aaron Boone spoke on the improvements made by […]

The sports world was rocked in June of 2019 when Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz was shot in his native Dominican Republic. He survived the attack and has made a full recovery, but the incident is still no less scary. After an investigation into the incident, former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis shared his […]

The Boston Red Sox have upped the stakes in the AL East following their acquisition of Trevor Story in free agency on Sunday. The addition of Story will certainly give the Red Sox a better chance in what figures to be the most competitive division in baseball. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge wasn’t too […]

The Boston Red Sox made a huge splash on Sunday, landing star shortstop Trevor Story in MLB free agency. Story was one of the last big-named infielders still on the market after Carlos Correa agreed to his contract with the Minnesota Twins. According to reports, Correa landing with Minnesota actually helped Story get a better […]

The Boston Red Sox just made a big splash in free agency, agreeing to a six-year, $140 million deal with shortstop Trevor Story, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. There are some unique terms to the contract: The 6-year, $140 million contract includes an opt out after the fourth year. The Redsox could […]

The Boston Red Sox struck out on a big splash when Freddie Freeman signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Sox had been in pursuit for a while but ultimately lost the star first baseman to the flashy team in his home state. Now that Freeman is heading to the West Coast, the Red Sox […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the hottest names left in MLB Free Agency and after the Atlanta Braves traded for Matt Olson, that means Freeman will most certainly be signing elsewhere. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Boston Red Sox appear to be the last teams in the mix for the 2021 World […]

The Boston Red Sox went from the Wild Card Game to the ALCS last season, making a triumphant return to the postseason after a disappointing 2020 campaign. Unfortunately, one of their best players won’t be available right away to help them get back to the doorstep of the World Series. When addressing reporters at spring […]

Now that the Major League Baseball lockout has ended, it’s time to look ahead to the 2022 season. The Boston Red Sox, who reached the American League Championship Series last season, figure to be a title contender. Boston plays in the loaded AL East, which features projected heavyweights clubs, including the reigning division champion Tampa […]

Free agent Trevor Story is one of the most talented shortstops in all of baseball. He has a lethal combination of power and speed while playing a premium position. According to MLB Marathon on Twitter, the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox have all displayed interest in the all-star shortstop. It should be noted that he […]

2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler, who came over to the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline, is one of the more intriguing bats left on the free-agent market. After his impressive postseason, the slugger is garnering a ton of interest, with the Los Angeles Dodgers considered one of his potential suitors. Via Fox Sports […]

The Red Sox and Yankees rivalry never gets old. Ever since Boston traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees 100 years ago and the Curse of the Bambino was born there is always something stoking the fire between these two. This time it was Boston’s Christian Vasquez talking trash on Instagram Live. His message was directed […]

Baseball fans rejoice! It appears as though baseball is back. Earlier Thursday, it was reported that the MLB owners and the MLBPA have reached a tentative deal, ending the lockout. 🥳BASEBALL IS BACK🥳https://t.co/D6ksAz4Jpw — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 10, 2022 With baseball back in business, that means it’s time for free agency again. The Boston Red […]

The Boston Red Sox may have had their supposed spring training cancelled due to the lockout, but a minor league affiliate of their made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Brett Netzer, a minor leaguer for the team, was released after an absurd series of racist, homophobic, and anti-Semitic tweets. Brett Netzer’s Twitter meltdown […]

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz has just booked a spot in Cooperstown after getting elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in just his first year of eligibility. That speaks a lot about how special of a player Ortiz was during his time in the big leagues. And for Red Sox president Sam Kennedy, […]

The MLB Hall of Fame voting results have arrived and with them comes the polarizing decision to permanently leave out a few icons of the game, including legendary pitcher Roger Clemens. The former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankee star made his voice heard on the decision. Roger Clemens took to Twitter to let […]

On Tuesday, the Baseball Writer’s Association of America announced the voting results for the Baseball Hall of Fame induction. Boston Red Sox and MLB legend David Ortiz was the only player, out of the 30 nominations, to receive the required 75 percent of the vote. This was the final ballot that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, […]

On Tuesday, only one new member was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Ortiz was elected in his first year eligible. He received 77.9 percent of the vote (307 votes), which was just enough to get in. You need 75 percent of the vote to be elected. He helped […]

While the MLB lockout finally ends and teams are able to conduct roster moves freely again, teams will be fighting for the signature of Japanese third baseman Seiya Suzuki, who intends to join MLB in 2022. According to the latest update on Suzuki’s move to America, Yahoo Sports Japan reports that the Boston Red Sox […]

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2022, and based on the latest reports, it looks as if he’ll be inducted into Cooperstown on his first go. The Dominican Republic native is one of the most iconic players in franchise history and is beloved […]

38-year-old Jon Lester has announced his retirement to cap off a legendary 16-year MLB career that saw him win three World Series and 200 games. The veteran explained to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers why he’s hanging up the cleats: “It’s kind of run its course,” Lester said. “It’s getting harder for me physically. The little things […]