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Red Sox, Jarren Duran Seemingly Nearing Breaking Point

The thought of Jarren Duran being benched against a right-handed pitcher would have been unfathomable last year, let alone in 2024. Now, it's becoming a somewhat regular occurrence.

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Game 23: Yankees at Red Sox, Luis Gil vs. Connelly Early

Anytime the Yankees show up on the schedule, regardless of the standings, it presents an opportunity for either a dramatic shift in mood, or a dramatic amplification of whatever mood is already in place.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / April 21

Red Sox place RHP Sonny Gray (hamstring) on IL

The Red Sox placed right-hander Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain. Boston recalled left-hander Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding transaction.

Kutter Crawford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Red Sox dealt troubling starting pitching injury update amid poor start

The Boston Red Sox have had to wait patiently while starting pitcher Kutter Crawford has been on the mend from an injury. It now appears that Crawford is facing yet another setback.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Eduardo Rivera News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 21

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, according to the club’s MiLB.com transactions log.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Boston Red Sox News / The Spun / April 21

Congratulations Pouring In For U.S. Marathoner Jess McClain

U.S. women's distance runner Jess McClain made history at the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. Monday, April 20 was Patriots' Day in Boston. The iconic Boston Marathon was held in the morning while the Red Sox hosted a day game at Fenway Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

The MLB season is a marathon, and in April, the marathon has truly just begun. Still, these games count just as much as the ones in August, and there are managers around the game who have landed on the hot seat on the backs of poor starts.

MLB check-in: Mets hit rock-bottom, Astros are unravelling

Joe Espada staying positive despite the Astros' injury woes

What will the Yankees do at shortstop once Anthony Volpe returns?

Slugger Ben Rice has become the Yankees' newest superstar

Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 21

Red Sox Truths and Lies 3.0: What's Real and Fake After 9-13 Start

Boston Red Sox doom and gloom is a popular pastime when the season isn't going as planned, and frankly, a 9-13 start doesn't fully encapsulate how ugly this month has been at times.

Juan Valera News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 21

Red Sox Facing New Concern as Top Prospect Juan Valera Sent for MRI

It has been a roller coaster of a week for Boston Red Sox No. 5 prospect Juan Valera. Valera left his most recent start for High-A Greenville on April 16 with an elbow injury.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 21

Early Red Sox Trade Buzz From Bleacher Report Is Insult to Caleb Durbin

There's no perfect answer for how long a team should give a newcomer to settle in, but the answer is definitely greater than 20 games. Caleb Durbin, the Boston Red Sox's February trade acquisition and new starting third baseman, had about as rough a start to his Red Sox career as one could have imagined.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 21

Red Sox might actually be in good shape entering series against Yankees

The Boston Red Sox are something of a rollercoaster ride… It’s safe to say that watching them has been rather nauseating at points, as the peaks and valleys not only arise with each passing series, but with each game, inning, and pitch.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

Bo Bichette News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 21

Bo Bichette Early Returns Show Red Sox Were Right to Pass

While things may not be perfect for the Boston Red Sox right now, it could always be worse. Boston is 9-13 on the season so far, but has started to turn things around of late.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 21

Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 21

Yankees vs. Red Sox is back, and honestly, baseball feels better when these two are going at it. Fenway Park hosts Game 1 of the latest chapter, with New York bringing momentum and Boston trying to flip its season vibe fast.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 21

Red Sox's 3 Best Options to Replace Sonny Gray in Starting Rotation

As we all should have expected, the thesis that the Boston Red Sox had too many starting pitchers quickly proved false. Boston lost de facto No. 6 starter Johan Oviedo to an elbow injury after his first appearance of the regular season, but it took until Monday for their first member of the rotation to go down.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / April 21

Is it time for the Red Sox to worry about Garrett Crochet?

The 2025 American League Cy Young runner-up, Garrett Crochet, ranks 72nd of 73 qualified pitchers in ERA this season. Through five starts, he’s registered a 7.88 ERA in 24 innings.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Red Sox Make Sonny Gray Move Before Yankees Game: Report

The Boston Red Sox split their four-game series with the Detroit Tigers, securing a hard-fought 8-6 win on Patriots' Day. Ceddanne Rafaela and Isiah Kiner-Falefa both had two-run singles to pave the way for Boston's much-needed win after back-to-back losses to Detroit.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 20

Game Recap: Red Sox Almost Collapse; Take Final Game of Series

The Red Sox, despite seeing their five-run lead whittled down by the end, still held off for an 8-6 victory this morning. The Tigers closed the gap by scoring on an RBI single and a two-RBI double.

Ted Williams News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Quote of the Day: Ted Williams Delivers Ultimate Baseball Lesson

The Boston Red Sox have had several legends, but none more prolific than outfielder Ted Williams. The San Diego native finished his career with a .344 batting average, 521 homers, 1,839 RBIs, and an MLB-record .482 on-base percentage.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / April 20

Yankees Vs Red Sox Preview

For the 2,301st time, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face off in a regular season matchup. While the 2026 season is nascent, in addition to the fact that Boston has had a lethargic start to their campaign, all games in the greatest rivalry in sports matter.

John Holobetz News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 20

Red Sox’ John Holobetz named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect John Holobetz has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 13-19, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 20

Red Sox could avoid significant blow with Sonny Gray injury

The Boston Red Sox's pitching depth may face its first challenge soon.

Red Sox's late inning surge gets job done over Tigers

Garrett Crochet has a playoff message for Red Sox fans amid troubling start

Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Red Sox's late inning surge gets job done over Tigers

Ceddanne Rafaela's pinch-hit, two-run single with two outs and two strikes in the seventh inning lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 8-6 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers in their annual Patriots' Day game Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 20

Garrett Crochet has a playoff message for Red Sox fans amid troubling start

It's only April, but the sky is falling for the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox hope offense wakes up early on Patriots' Day vs. Tigers

Dillon Dingler, Tigers overwhelm Red Sox

Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction

The 'Last complete game shutout by team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18

Minor leaguer throws his bat at pitcher after getting hit in head

A Boston Red Sox minor leaguer decided to fight fire with fire after he was drilled in the helmet by an errant pitch during Friday’s game. Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward was struck in the helmet by Nashville Sounds pitcher Tate Kuehner during Friday’s game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn.

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 15

Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias stays hot, homers in second straight game

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias continued his scorching hot start to the season in Double-A Portland’s 8-6 win over Altoona on Wednesday night. Arias,