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Boston Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell is seemingly the favorite to be the team’s second baseman on Opening Day with Rafael Devers seemingly in line to be the DH, but when asked about Marcelo Mayer, manager Alex Cora said he is in play to win the job as well. “Everybody has a shot,” Alex Cora […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a bit of drama on their hands throughout spring training when it comes to superstar slugger Rafael Devers’ position in the field in the wake of the team’s decision to sign Alex Bregman. On Wednesday morning, manager Alex Cora seemed to strongly hint at what spot Devers will find […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried turned in a sparkling outing as he continues to ramp up for the regular season, shutting the Boston Red Sox out over 4.1 innings with three strikeouts. After the game, which ended in a 4-4 tie, Red Sox manager Alex Cora had plenty to say about the Yankees’ […]

Spring training is nearly complete as Opening Day is right around the corner. One team to keep an eye on is the Boston Red Sox, as they’ve created a stellar roster for the 2025 campaign. However, one player that’s making plenty of noise during spring training is Trayce Thompson, whos is the brother of Dallas […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has an ally in an unlikely place — the Boston Red Sox dugout. Red Sox manager Alex Cora heaped praise on the oft-criticized Yankees skipper on Tuesday, almost a month after New York signed Boone to a two-year extension. “They’re a really good team, managed by one of the […]

Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman made headlines at Spring Training with a gesture that caught the attention of players and insiders across Major League Baseball. Top prospect Marcelo Mayer said that Bregman recently bought suits for him, Kristian Campbell, Roman Anthony and several other Boston minor leaguers. Mayer, clearly impressed by the gesture, called […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale’s return to JetBlue Park on Saturday featured more than just a solid outing on the mound — it included a heartfelt tribute to Boston Red Sox great Luis Tiant. Starting for the Braves against his former team, Sale opened the bottom of the first inning with a deliberate hesitation and […]

Wilyer Abreu established himself with the Boston Red Sox last season. He won a Gold Glove as the best defensive right fielder in the American League and he made a solid offensive contribution as well. In addition to his defensive prowess, Abreu belted 15 home runs and drove in 58 runs while slashing .253/.322/.459. Abreu […]

The Boston Red Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a $120 million contract this offseason. While the move was met with resistance from veteran Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, Boston appears to have avoided a contentious situation as Devers ultimately agreed to change positions. Despite the awkward start to his Red Sox career, […]

The Boston Red Sox wanted to add pitching help this past offseason. As a result, the Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. Not only is Crochet set to help the ball club, but he will reportedly lead the team into the regular season, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. […]

Rafael Devers was originally unhappy when questioned about his position in the field after the Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman as a free agent last month. He said at the time that he was the Red Sox 3rd baseman and he intended to play that position in the upcoming season. Rafael Devers was angry […]

The future of the Boston Red Sox was on full display Thursday night as the team’s top three prospects—Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell—delivered a dominant performance in a Spring Breakout showcase against the Tampa Bay Rays. Under the lights at Charlotte Sports Park, the trio made their presence known with a series of […]

The Red Sox felt they significantly upgraded the roster when they signed Gold Glove-winning third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract this offseason. Then they encountered a problem. Boston’s current third baseman, Rafael Devers, didn’t want to leave third base. The situation was shaping up to be a major headache for Red […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito will start the season on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, and he is the second pitcher in the projected rotation to catch an injury, joining Brayan Bello, who is starting on the IL with a shoulder injury. Red Sox manager Alex Cora got real on […]

The Boston Red Sox put together a strong body of work over the offseason, and they could emerge as a playoff contender when all is said and done. However, their additions pale in comparison to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who followed up their World Series victory by making their roster even more dangerous. In Alex […]

The Boston Red Sox enter the 2025 MLB season with a renewed sense of optimism, bolstered by key acquisitions and a mix of promising young talent and established veterans. While the team has struggled to return to playoff contention since 2021, there is a growing belief that this could be the year they break through. […]

With spring training at its halfway point, the Boston Red Sox are aiming to turn the page heading into the 2025 season. They are looking to get back to competing and hope their group of top prospects can help usher in a new era of winning baseball at Fenway Park. Among this group is outfielder Roman […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello will not be on the team’s active roster to begin the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury, according to Sean McAdam of masslive.com. “Red Sox announce that RHP Brayan Bello (shoulder) will not be on Opening Day roster. Needs to continue to build arm strength; could be […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito’s long-awaited return to Major League Baseball lasted only one inning before the team was forced to pull him from his first spring training game with left hamstring tightness. Giolito started Boston’s contest on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up two runs on one hit and two walks before […]

The oft-injured Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is dealing with another ailment, but this one doesn’t appear to be serious. The Red Sox scratched him from the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with “mild upper back tightness,” according to MLB.com’s Ian Browne. The move is precautionary. Story, 32, has been with the […]

Former American League MVP and three-time AL All-Star Mo Vaughn has admitted to using human growth hormone to help recover from a knee injury late in his career. Vaughn played 12 years in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox from 1991 to 1998. After two years with the Anaheim Angels, Vaughn sat […]

Spring training has been underway for a few weeks now and the Boston Red Sox are preparing for what they hope is a bounce back season. Star third baseman Rafael Devers has not seen any action yet, but manager Alex Cora believes he could take the field soon. Devers hasn’t gotten in a game yet. […]

For the last three seasons, Trevor Story has battled injuries, but as he enters the 2025 campaign, the Boston Red Sox shortstop focuses on staying on the field and playing at an elite level. Story is determined to make an impact after appearing in just 163 games over the past three years due to various […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering the 2025 season with a renewed sense of confidence, and manager Alex Cora believes he knows why. In a recent interview, Cora highlighted the stark difference between last year’s roster and the current team, saying, “Last year we had a lot of kids in the clubhouse that didn’t know […]

Boston Red Sox newcomer Garrett Crochet acknowledged being impressed by the support his team received at spring training. Crochet landed with Boston after the Chicago White Sox traded him this offseason. While the Red Sox were just a .500 team in 2024, Crochet endured a record-breaking 121-loss season with Chicago last year. So the change […]

With spring training underway, the Boston Red Sox are looking to have a bounce back season after not accomplishing much over the last three. Outfielder Wilyer Abreu’s preparation has been slowed due to a GI issue, however. Despite dealing with the illness, Abreu anticipates being ready to go on Opening Day, per Ian Browne of […]

The future is unquestionably bright for the Boston Red Sox. The team boasts three exciting prospects right on the cusp of their MLB debuts. And Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer aren’t just the Red Sox’s best minor leaguers. They’re considered among the best young players in all of baseball, ranking second, seventh and […]

Boston Red Sox All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers has dominated news surrounding the team before even taking the field for a spring training game. Devers has been defiant about retaining his role as the Red Sox’s third baseman after the team acquired former Houston Astros’ third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency. Now Boston will […]

Entering his 10th season in the majors, two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman understands a bit about building chemistry on a team. When the Boston Red Sox landed the longtime Astros infielder on a three-year, $120 million contract this offseason, they were getting more than just Bregman’s on-field abilities. Breaking with the longstanding baseball tradition […]

There is a feeling of optimism around the Red Sox this spring, as the team appears to be quite a bit stronger than the unit that finished with an 81-81 record a year. Last year’s team was not bad, and the Red Sox were inside the American League playoff structure through the All-Star break. Mistakes […]

2025 feels like a season of increased expectations for the Boston Red Sox. After making a number of moves to improve the team, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has also done a good job rebuilding the Red Sox farm system. A number of prospects rose throughout their ranks, most notably outfielder Roman Anthony. When asked […]

After Tanner Houck gave an eye-opening take on his 2024 breakout season, the Boston Red Sox pitcher had a nice season. He went 9-10 with a 3.14 ERA in 30 games. He also led the league with one complete game shutout. The potential is there with his tall, athletic build. Not to mention, his 154 […]

The start of the MLB season is just a few weeks away. Spring Training is in full swing and the Boston Red Sox are a team to pay attention to in 2025. With the acquisition of both Alex Bregman and Garrett Crochet, the Sox feel they can contend in the competitive AL East Division. It’s […]

The Boston Red Sox continue to add veteran arms to their pitching depth, signing right-handed reliever Nick Burdi to a minor league contract. While Burdi won’t be joining major league camp as a non-roster invitee, he will report to minor league camp, where he hopes to prove he can stay healthy and contribute at some […]

It took more than a year, but the Boston Red Sox finally validated the infamous “full throttle” comments that chairman Tom Werner made in November of 2023. He and the rest of the team’s higher-ups infused false hope into the soul of the passionate fan base. Consequently, people entered this offseason with genuine trepidation. But […]

Despite signing with the Boston Red Sox last spring, Liam Hendriks has still yet to pitch for the ball club in a regular season game. He was working back from Tommy John in 2024, made some minor league appearances, but elbow inflammation resulted in the Red Sox shutting him down for good as they weren’t […]

The Boston Red Sox have had some drama brewing early in spring training with the arrival of Alex Bregman via free agency. When the Sox signed Bregman, the expectation was that he’d fill in at second base, with the team’s star player, Rafael Devers, holding down the fort at third base. Instead, Bregman has continued […]

The Boston Red Sox needed to make a splash this offseason, and they finally did when they signed Alex Bregman to a three-year deal earlier this month. But Boston went 81-81 last year and the American League East continues to improve around them. Red Sox fans could be forgiven for needing another reason to get […]

The Boston Red Sox made notable pitching staff improvements over the offseason. The Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet in one of the biggest trades of the offseason, and the Red Sox also signed Walker Buehler, who is looking to rebound after a rough 2024 season. A returning cast member of Boston’s starting rotation is […]