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Red Sox place LHP Garrett Crochet (shoulder) on 15-day IL

The Boston Red Sox placed ace left-hander Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. The move is retroactive to Sunday, one day after he scattered three hits over six shutout innings in Boston's 17-1 romp over the Baltimore Orioles.

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Game 31: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays; Can Brayan Bello seal series win?

TV: NESN First Pitch: 3:07 p.m. ET The Red Sox need a complete 180 from Brayan Bello when he takes the mound Wednesday afternoon at Rogers Centre. His

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 29

Red Sox season continues to get worse with Garrett Crochet news

The Boston Red Sox's season continues to trend downward, as their ace, left-hander Garrett Crochet, is headed to the injured list. According to an announcement

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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?

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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.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Red Sox Place Garrett Crochet On Injured List

The Red Sox have placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left shoulder, per a club announcement. Utilityman Nate Eaton has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester to fill Crochet’s spot on the roster for the time being.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 04/29/2026

The Boston Red Sox go for their second straight series win this afternoon as they wrap up their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox shut out Toronto in game one, 5-0, while the Blue Jays returned the favor with a 3-0 shutout last night.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 29

Red Sox Minor Lines: Kristian Campbell provides rare bright spot

It’s notable that Seth Martinez, who struggled out of the gate, was not meant to be the starter in this game. That slot belonged to Jake Bennett, who was scratched earlier in the day.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Unbelievable Red Sox Stat Shows Hitters, Pitchers Share Blame

If you're wondering whether the Boston Red Sox's offense or pitching staff is to blame for the team's horrible start, the answer is "Yes." After losing their three-game winning streak with a 3-0 defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, the Red Sox fell to 12-18.

Alex Cora News / HITC / April 29

Alex Cora makes decision on Phillies job after being sacked by Red Sox

Alex Cora’s next move was expected to come quickly after his sudden exit from the Boston Red Sox, but that is not how things have unfolded. In situations like this, experienced managers rarely stay on the sidelines for long.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Kristian Campbell’s Struggles Factored Into Red Sox Coaching Overhaul

With each passing day, more and more details have surfaced about the dynamics behind the scenes with the Boston Red Sox that led the housecleaning that shocked the baseball world.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 29

Pete Fatse had to go — now the Red Sox offense needs to get going

I tried to be patient. I really did. It’s late April, and I know better than to overreact to a month of baseball from a team that was 43-45 last June before going on a tear.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 29

The lefties are coming to the Red Sox rotation

Across the human population, right-handedness is the norm. Somewhere around 90% of the general population is right-handed. In Major League Baseball, the numbers are different.

Alex Cora News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Alex Cora Not Expected To Pursue Another Managerial Opportunity This Season

It doesn’t appear as if Alex Cora will be in another major league dugout in 2026. Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe writes that the former Red Sox skipper plans to spend time with his young sons in his native Puerto Rico rather than jump directly back into managing.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

1 Red Sox player who must be traded to fix underperforming roster

The Boston Red Sox are clearly at a critical point in the 2026 season. There may be some apologists who look at the team’s 12-18 record and will say “it’s still early” and the team will rebound to its past form.

MLB News / Over The Monster / April 28

Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 0: The offense no shows again

Every once in a while you get a picture (like that one up there of Jarren Duran) that so perfectly encapsulates how the night went for the offense, you just have to use it.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 28

Drew Ehrhard joins Red Sox as bullpen catcher

Red Sox minor leaguer Drew Ehrhard has retired from playing and joined the big league club as a bullpen catcher, as was first reported by Alex Speier of The Boston Globe.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 28

Red Sox Considering Rotation Shakeup After Alex Cora Firing

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation could look different as soon as this upcoming weekend. Boston sent Payton Tolle to the mound on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays and he allowed three earned runs across 4 2/3 innings pitched.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Dave Roberts' value to Dodgers magnified by high-profile firings

As the Mets and Phillies are showing, talent alone cannot lead to success. It takes the right manager to guide the players and navigate the locker room.

Phillies make expected Rob Thomson decision

Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts to Rob Thomson firing

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 28

Craig Breslow’s Future With Red Sox in Question After Alex Cora Firing

The Boston Red Sox already made one significant change. Could another be coming for the organization? Boston's firing of manager Alex Cora and a handful of coaches clearly was a seismic move.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 28

Red Sox pitching prospect Dylan Brown off to promising start with Low-A Salem

From Boston on down, several Red Sox pitching prospects have stood out in the early stages of the 2026 season. One name that may be flying under the radar, though, is Dylan Brown.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

Reported reasoning for Red Sox firing Alex Cora questionable at best

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Red Sox’s Craig Breslow breaks silence on Trevor Story’s harsh criticism over Alex Cora firing

The Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, is speaking out after facing a firestorm of criticism over how he handled the stunning mid-season firing of manager Alex Cora and the uncomfortable clubhouse fallout that followed.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28