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Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler didn’t get the comeback he hoped for. In his first start since returning from shoulder bursitis, he lasted only 2 1/3 innings before an ejection cut his outing short during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over the New York Mets at Fenway Park. The incident began in the third inning. […]

Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers is feeling good. Devers blasted a walk-off home run on Saturday, to lift his team to a win over the Atlanta Braves. Boston nipped Atlanta, 7-6. After the game, Devers opened up about what that moment meant to him. “Obviously, very excited because of the type of game,” Devers […]

The Boston Red Sox didn’t just win a baseball game Saturday night — they made a statement. And Jarren Duran had the perfect words for it. “We have a come-from-behind spirit,” Duran told Ken Rosenthal after the game. “We like to fight, and today it worked out for us.” “We have a come-from-behind spirit. We […]

The Boston Red Sox finally got the monkey off their back Saturday night, and Rafael Devers made sure the Fenway faithful got a memory to remember. Trailing 5-0 early and losers of four straight, Boston clawed all the way back to stun the Atlanta Braves 7-6, capped off by Devers’ first career walk-off home run […]

Finding a suitable first baseman has become quite the chore for the Boston Red Sox this season. Much of the drama at first base has centered on Rafael Devers, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora insists Devers is not involved in the latest development. Before Friday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Red Sox had […]

The Boston Red Sox debuted their yellow City Connect jerseys in 2021. Four years later, the Red Sox and ace pitcher Garrett Crochet revealed the team’s new City Connect uniforms that pay homage to the Green Monster. Crochet, Rafael Devers, and the rest of Boston’s roster debut the jerseys on Friday night against the Atlanta […]

As the Rafael Devers saga continues in Boston, Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has weighed in on the Red Sox slugger’s predicament. The Red Sox bumped Devers from third base to DH this season when the team acquired Alex Bregman, something their star wasn’t thrilled about as he entered year two of a […]

The Boston Red Sox are marred by controversy at the moment as Rafael Devers has refused to move over to first base in the wake of Triston Casas’ season-ending injury. But the slugger is certainly proving his worth offensively, and his latest accomplishment is a testament to that. Devers was just named the AL Player […]

The Boston Red Sox grabbed a huge 3-1 victory on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, with slugger Rafael Devers going deep for the seventh time this season — a projected 440-foot bomb to straightaway center field at Kauffman Stadium. Devers has been in the middle of controversy lately as the Red Sox explore a […]

The Boston Red Sox managed to cool off the red-hot Kansas City Royals over the weekend, winning two games in their three-game set to push their record to 22-20 on the season. However, there was quite a bit of drama taking place in Boston’s clubhouse, as the debate about Rafael Devers’ fit in the field […]

Conversation around the Boston Red Sox this week has been about their franchise player’s defensive position, or lack thereof. Rafael Devers was asked by the Red Sox brass to be the DH in spring training, but they asked him to move to first base before this weekend’s series with the Royals. With Tristan Casas out […]

The Chicago Cubs, who are atop the National League Central standings, have been one of the best teams in baseball this season. However, they haven’t been able to figure out third base. Matt Shaw, the team’s top prospect, struggled at the hot corner to begin his young major league career, and he has since been […]

Currently two games behind their hated rivals from New York in the standings, the Boston Red Sox are looking to finally get to the top of the AL East. Unfortunately, injuries have been in a thorn in the team’s side, and they lost another player when first baseman Romy Gonzalez was sent to the IL. […]

More position drama has ensued between Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox. The team signed Alex Bregman to take over at third base during the offseason. Devers is one of the best players in baseball because of his bat, but it made too much sense to play Bregman, a player who has won the […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a fairly mediocre start to the 2025 campaign, and making matters even worse, they have found themselves continually bickering with their franchise player Rafael Devers about where he plays in the field. As a result, some folks have wondered whether he could eventually get traded, but those rumors were […]

The Boston Red Sox fanbase is up in arms after Rafael Devers expressed his disappointment with the team. News broke that Devers doesn’t want to play any position other than first base. However, Alex Cora and the Red Sox asked if he would play at first base for an injured Triston Casas. Boston’s newest addition, […]

There comes a time in life when we are all confronted with an excruciating choice: take the high road or indulge our pride and speak our minds. Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers took the latter route after Thursday’s 5-0 series-clinching win versus the Texas Rangers. The franchise cornerstone, who moved from third base to […]

The Boston Red Sox and manager Alex Cora made a significant move this offseason that caused a log jam in their infield. Boston signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract, adding him to a roster that featured Rafael Devers. The young slugger was moved into a designated hitter role to make space for […]

The Boston Red Sox will not have the services of first baseman Triston Casas for the rest of the 2025 MLB season, at least. Casas suffered a devastating patellar tendon tear injury while running to first base in last Friday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. With Casas sidelined, Boston has to figure […]

The Cleveland Guardians postponed their series opener Friday with the Boston Red Sox. The American League teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday after inclement weather prevented Friday’s matchup. The small break gives Alex Bregman and Jose Ramirez another day to prepare for a clash between Major League Baseball’s elite third basemen. The two teams […]

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas built his career on the offensive side of the ball. However, even one of the best hitters on the team outside of Rafael Devers isn’t excused for lackluster defense for Boston. After a poor showing against the Chicago White Sox, Alex Cora had one word to describe his […]

Just one week ago, Rafael Devers looked lost at the plate. Now, he’s making history. The Boston Red Sox slugger has flipped the script in a dramatic way, becoming the first player in modern MLB history to go hitless with 15 or more strikeouts across a five-game span — and then collect 10 or more […]

The Boston Red Sox are just treading water to start this season, as they come into Sunday’s doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals with a 4-4 record on the season. However, the Red Sox have been picking up momentum, winning three straight games including a 13-9 victory to start this interleague series. Despite the hot […]

After a sluggish first week of the season, the Boston Red Sox lineup came alive in their home opener on Friday — and manager Alex Cora wasn’t surprised. He knows what this group is capable of. “I think we have that type of offense,” Cora said postgame. “We have those three guys — Duran, Devers, […]

For the first five games of the season, Rafael Devers couldn’t buy a hit. The Boston Red Sox slugger was mired in an 0-for-21 slump with a staggering 15 strikeouts, drawing concern from fans and frustration across the lineup. But on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, Devers finally delivered — and the weight of the […]

The Boston Red Sox are 1-4 to start the 2025 MLB season. They lost three of four to the Texas Rangers to start and lost Monday’s game to the Baltimore Orioles. Designated hitter Rafael Devers has been brutal for the Red Sox, with 15 strikeouts in 23 plate appearances, but Alex Cora is not worried. […]

Expectations were high for the Boston Red Sox this year but the team fell to a 1-4 record after suffering an 8-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. There’s plenty of time to bounce back but it appears the fanbase is growing weary of star designated hitter Rafael Devers. The 28-year-old star has played […]

Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers got off to the worst possible start to begin the 2024 season, going 0 for 16 with 12 strikeouts in a four-game set against the Texas Rangers. He even set an ugly MLB record in the process. Following the Red Sox’s loss to the Rangers on Sunday, former pitcher […]

The Boston Red Sox made the decision to change Rafael Devers’ position this season. With new addition Alex Bregman manning third base, Devers is now Boston’s full-time designated hitter. Unfortunately, the ninth-year veteran hasn’t done much hitting so far this season. Devers did set a major-league record on Saturday, however with 10 strikeouts in the […]

After weeks of speculation, Red Sox manager Alex Cora officially ended the debate on who will play third base this season in Boston. Speaking on WEEI Sports Radio Wednesday, Cora revealed that newcomer Alex Bregman will handle the hot corner while longtime third baseman Rafael Devers shifts to designated hitter. “We made a decision. Alex […]

The Boston Red Sox are ready to go for the 2025 campaign after enjoying a fairly busy offseason for the time in a couple of years. However, some of the moves made over the past few months created some drama for the team and their manager, Alex Cora, to sort out during spring training. And […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Boston Red Sox completed a strong offseason of work when they signed former Houston Astros third baseman to a three-year, $120 million contract in free agency. And yet, while the move completes Boston’s roster on paper, it has created a complicated situation involving their cornerstone player, Rafael Devers. The assumption was that Bregman would […]