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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 […]

The 2023-24 offseason has largely been a miserable one for the Boston Red Sox and their fans. After limping to a last place finish in the American League East last season, the expectation was that they would make some big moves in free agency to beef up their roster. For the most part, though, they […]

As the AL East grows stronger, the Boston Red Sox have been reluctant to go out and sign a big name star in free agency. Rafael Devers is well aware of the offseason struggles and is encouraging the Red Sox to improve. Devers didn’t go into specifics when discussing Boston’s problems. However, it’s clear that […]

The New York Yankees sure hope that Carlos Rodon is able to correct what’s ailed him in the 2023 season. Carlos Rodon’s win over the Boston Red Sox Tuesday was a step in the right direction. The Yankees’ starter gave up just one run in five innings during New York’s 4-1 victory at Fenway Park. […]

Boston Red Sox fans might not have a whole lot to be happy about these days, but Rafael Devers has been and will continue to be a significant bright spot for this ball club. On Tuesday, the third baseman continued his domination of the New York Yankees, clubbing his 30th home run of the year […]

When Rafael Devers was scratched from the Red Sox lineup on Sunday, Boston Red Sox fans didn’t know what to expect. But those same fans can now breathe a sigh of relief after Devers’ latest injury update. X-rays on Devers’ wrist came back negative, via Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Manager Alex Cora said he […]

On Monday, August 21st, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 6-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, August 21st. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good when […]

The Sunday night game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets featured on ESPN has given Boston’s star 3rd baseman Rafael Devers a chance to show off his personality. The year is 2023 and Rafael Devers is talking about ice cream while recording outs for the Boston Red Sox. Amazing. — Jared Carrabis […]

The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball. With an 11-2 record in their last 13 games, the Red Sox have moved past the New York Yankees to escape last place in the AL East. Boston is 1.5 games out of the final AL wild-card spot. Red Sox General Manager Chaim Bloom sounds […]

On Sunday, we have a full slate of baseball on July 9th and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 16-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Sunday, July 9th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good […]

When a team is below .500 in June, there are bound to be plenty of average and underachieving players on the roster. A lack of star power and sizzle has plagued the Boston Red Sox most of this season. Now, with voting underway for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, this club is going to struggle […]

New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole will give others their due when they have his number. Although he did not tip his cap and call Rafael Devers his daddy, Cole acclaimed the Boston Red Sox star as a truly special talent. “They paid him $300 million dollars for a reason,” he said after Friday’s 3-2 home […]

There are few things that the Red Sox can count on this season, but they can feel good every time Rafael Devers steps to the plate against New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The Red Sox slugging 3rd baseman blasted the 7th home run of his career against Cole, once again showing he can dominate […]

The Boston Red Sox are in San Diego for a 3-game series with the Padres this weekend, and that gives Bogaerts’ former teammates with the Red Sox a chance to renew acquaintances with their former shortstop. Bogaerts is close with many of the Red Sox, but nobody more so than Boston star 3rd baseman Rafael […]

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2023 season, drawing comparisons to the legendary Ted Williams. Devers’ eighth-inning home run against the Toronto Blue Jays marked the 150th of his career, achieved in his 721st game. This impressive feat places him as the third-fastest player to hit 150 […]

When the subject is the powerful American League East, the top teams usually mentioned are the explosive Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Baltimore Orioles are very solid and gaining respect, but little has been expected of the Boston Red Sox. However, even though they finished last in the […]

The Boston Red Sox did not come into the season with high expectations in the highly competitive American League East, but sluggers Rafael Devers and Adam Duvall may be able to help them surprise some of their opponents. Two Scoops for Raffy. pic.twitter.com/6BJsQtQVTF — Red Sox (@RedSox) April 8, 2023 Another day, another Duvy dinger. […]

Baseball has officially entered a brave new world now that the 2023 MLB Opening Day is underway. New rules have been implemented to increase the pace of play and amount of action. Essentially, the goal is to bring new eyes to the television screen and ballparks, specially those from the younger generation. The innovation everyone […]

The Boston Red Sox had a disappointing 2022 season after going to the American League Championship series in 2021. Expectations are not too high for the Red Sox 2023 season, but there are some components that can come together for the team to be a surprise playoff contender. The loss of Xander Bogaerts frustrated many […]

The 2023 season will be different for Rafael Devers. The star third baseman will continue playing with the Boston Red Sox but will have a new infield neighbor after Xander Bogaerts left Boston for the San Diego Padres. Devers is expected to be a leader for the Red Sox and is looking to build on what […]

The World Baseball Classic not only represents an opportunity for players to compete for their countries, but it’s also a chance for youngsters to get noticed by scouts. That’s exactly what happened for Team Nicaragua right-hander Duque Hebbert, who saw his life change within hours on Monday. With the Nicaraguans trailing in the ninth inning, […]

The World Baseball Classic seemed little more than an afterthought in the United States in its first few editions, but for many baseball-loving countries, it has been welcomed with open arms. That is especially true for the Dominican Republic, and this year’s team will be one of the favorites to come away with the championship. […]

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 […]