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The Boston Red Sox brought Alex Bregman in as a last-second free-agency addition. After a Hall-of-Fame-caliber nine years with the Houston Astros, he signed a three-year deal full of opt-outs with Boston. But he has always played third base in the majors, a position manned by Rafael Devers with the Red Sox. ESPN’s Jeff Passan […]

The Boston Red Sox have had quite the off-season. On paper, they went from being a subpar roster to arguably one of the more talented rosters in the American League. Much of that has to do with the Red Sox’s addition of third baseman Alex Bregman. Once Boston landed the former All-Star infielder, questions arose […]

The Boston Red Sox waited until the 11th hour to bring in an impactful addition to their offense. Alex Bregman ended his run with the Houston Astros to sign in Beantown for three years, $120 million. But Bregman’s run in Houston was entirely at third base and Rafael Devers mans that position for the Red […]

There is plenty of excitement around the Boston Red Sox heading into the new season. Part of that excitement, though, has caused some drama. The Red Sox recently agreed to a contract with Alex Bregman, who primarily played third base during his time with the Houston Astros. Boston has yet to decide if Bregman or […]

Triston Casas isn’t one to hold back. The Boston Red Sox’ first baseman saw the rumors and speculation around Rafael Devers as a third baseman while Boston pursued and eventually landed Alex Bregman. And, with top infield prospects knocking on the door of the Major Leagues, there’s bound to be some shuffling eventually. Casas, however, […]

The Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract with the plan of playing him at second base, but the move, along with the presence of top prospect Kristian Campbell, has many asking what the long-term plan is for Rafael Devers at third base. As he reports to Spring Training, Devers […]

The Boston Red Sox and Alex Bregman recently agreed to a contract. However, the Red Sox already have an All-Star third baseman in Rafael Devers, so will Bregman play the hot corner or elsewhere? “We’ll talk about that later on,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said in response to whether or not Bregman will play […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora wants his third baseman to stay right where he is. Cora is dismissing the idea of moving Rafael Devers away from playing third base, per The Athletic. Cora and the Red Sox’s front office are trying to manage a roster that will lead the club back to the World […]

Alex Bregman remains one of the few free agents left and he’s generating interest from a ton of ball clubs. One of them is the Boston Red Sox, who could use a player of Bregman’s experience on their roster. New addition Walker Buehler has even tried to recruit Bregman to sign with the historic franchise. […]

As the Major League Baseball free agent market works its way down to the final few star players, the Chicago Cubs have emerged as a possible landing spot for Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros. MLB insider Jon Heyman says the Cubs have cleared salary space and clearly could use a player with Bregman’s skills. […]

The Boston Red Sox have shown interest in a few third basemen this offseason, sparking rumors about a potential position change for Rafael Devers. However, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and the team remain steadfast in their stance that Devers will stay at third base. The Boston Red Sox staying committed to Rafael Devers “Rafael […]

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was removed from the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, but an injury update ends his 2024 season. Devers was placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. With just over a week left in the regular season and the Red Sox not close to playoff contention, […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox were embroiled in some controversy this weekend. On Saturday, the Red Sox appeared to throw at Yankees slugger Aaron Judge in retaliation for Yankees starter Gerrit Cole hitting and intentionally walking Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers in consecutive at bats. After the game, Cora made some […]

Red Sox manager Alex Cora will not face suspension for comments he made on Sunday regarding Boston potentially throwing at Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, Boston beat writer Chris Cotillo first reported. Speaking to reporters before the Yankees and Red Sox met for their weekend series finale at Yankee Stadium, Cora was asked if the drama […]

The Boston Red Sox’s 7-1 win against their longtime division rival, the New York Yankees, brewed many interesting moments. Following a hit-by-pitch in the first inning, Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole intentionally walked Rafael Devers in the fourth inning. As a result, the Red Sox scored three straight runs and turned the game on its head. […]

The New York Yankees continue their Jekyll-and-Hyde act. Less than 24 hours after a thrilling comeback victory over the Boston Red Sox, ace hurler Gerrit Cole got shelled after intentionally walking Rafael Devers in the fourth inning. Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the ill-fated walk, via YES Network. Aaron Boone dissects Gerrit Cole's outing vs. […]

Most were surprised when New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole intentionally walked Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers in the top of the fourth inning with one out and no one on base. The pair has a one-sided history: Across 40 at-bats, Devers is hitting .350 with eight home runs, 20 RBI and five walks. […]

Everything was going fine for Gerrit Cole until one fateful decision. The New York Yankees ace intentionally walked Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers with one out and nobody on base in the fourth inning, and it all went downhill from there. The Red Sox, who had no hits until that point, put up three […]

The Boston Red Sox came into the 2024 season knowing they would have a tough time competing in the American League East. But the reality is starting to settle in as the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles separate themselves from the pack and leave the Sox in a crowded race for the Wild Card. […]

After the Boston Red Sox stretched their losing streak to four straight, 10 of its last 13 outings, third baseman Rafael Devers stared into space. Boston lost 7-2 to the New York Mets on Tuesday, as New York took the first two of a three-game series at Citi Field. After the game, Devers sat with […]

Boston Red Sox superstar third baseman Rafael Devers is having one of the best seasons of his career. However, the young slugger has recently been hampered with a nagging shoulder injury and has been out of the lineup the last two games. Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an update on how Devers is feeling […]

Boston Red Sox star third baseman Rafael Devers is just 27 years old. Even though he is still very young, especially by baseball standards, he is in his eighth season of Major League Baseball and is one of the veterans on a young and inexperienced Red Sox team. Devers was asked about being a veteran in […]

Rafael Devers continues to be one of the best players in the entire MLB. The Boston Red Sox’s best hitter, Devers is currently slashing .292/.373/.578 — with his current on-base and slugging percentage being career-bests. No professional athlete becomes this good in their field without loving the sport so much, which is why Devers also […]

Rafael Devers has been a source of power throughout his eight seasons in a Red Sox uniform. He came up as a 20-year-old in the 2017 season and he has demonstrated the ability to hit the long ball to all fields. He pounded a three-run homer to centerfield Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, the […]

The Boston Red Sox are on a roll heading into the All-Star break, as they picked up a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals in their final game before the festivities. Once again, Rafael Devers played a big role for the Sox in the win, as he crushed a two-run homer in the first […]

Rafael Devers is more than putting up All-Star numbers in 2024, but you won’t see him in Arlington for the Midsummer Classic next week. On Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed why. “He’s not gonna participate,” Cora said, per Mass Live. “Obviously, he has been grinding through a few things, especially his left shoulder. […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is opening up about his decision to give slack to Gerrit Cole on the mound. Cole was allowed to face off against the Boston Red Sox’s Rafael Devers for a third time, after giving up a home run to him in a July 6 game. Devers is having a […]

Just when it looked like the New York Yankees were on the rise again after snapping a four-game skid with a brilliant 14-4 win on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox at home, they got humbled right after that as they suffered a 3-0 loss at the hands of their biggest rivals Sunday night. The […]

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is giving an honest answer on how it feels to watch someone homer off of him. Cole looked angry when Boston Red Sox hitter Rafael Devers celebrated a home run shot against him on Saturday. Cole stared down the Red Sox slugger as he rounded the bases. Following the […]

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers set a franchise record when he homered for the sixth straight game on Monday night, smashing a two-run blast in the Red Sox’s 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Devers’ teammates are amazed at his dominance, and pitcher Tanner Houck—who got the win on Monday—had a perfect […]

It has been a difficult season for the Boston Red Sox, as their undermanned roster has seen them fall far behind the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. Based on the talent level of these teams, that’s just what was expected of the Red Sox this year. But as […]

Third baseman Rafael Devers was once again absent from the Boston Red Sox’ starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. The red Sox third baseman has been dealing with a knee injury over the past week, initially leaving an April 16 contest against the Guardians with knee discomfort. He started at designated hitter on […]

The Boston Red Sox just completed an uninspiring 3-7 homestand after a surprising season-opening 7-3 road trip. Their losing ways at home dropped the 10-10 Red Sox into last place in the American League East, a position that was expected after an uninspiring offseason. Injuries have marked the first part of the season, but after […]

A Boston Red Sox team already decimated by injuries so far in 2024 received more potentially bad news on Tuesday, as star third baseman Rafael Devers exited the team’s eventual 10-7 loss to the Cleveland Guardians due to knee discomfort. Red Sox manager Alex Cora gave an update on Wednesday regarding Devers’ knee, per Chris […]

This version of the Boston Red Sox (7-7) is the one many fans feared would be taking the field in 2024. The melancholy that is currently permeating Fenway Park was portended by ownership’s quiet offseason and insistence to largely fix the team’s glaring issues in-house rather than in the free agent market. The beam of […]

The Boston Red Sox have improved greatly on last season’s last place finish in a stacked American League East, 12 games into the season so far. The Red Sox have a 7-5 record and are making fans reconsider their feelings on Manager Alex Cora. Now, the health of third baseman Rafael Devers is in focus […]

There is a growing optimism that the Boston Red Sox will be able to see third baseman Rafael Devers back in action before the end of their ongoing series against the Seattle Mariners. Devers missed Friday’s game versus the Mariners in this four-leg series in Seattle. He has also been scratched for the third game […]

The Boston Red Sox opened their 2024 campaign with a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners, and of course, Rafael Devers played a big role in the victory, as he recorded two hits on the night, one of which was a two-run homer that would prove to be the difference in the game. Ahead of […]

Is there a better nickname for any position in sports than “the hot corner?” Third base has long been one of the most fun positions in the game to debate because there’s no hiding from a subpar glove, but you’ve also got to mash to justify your spot. So, let’s take a look at the […]