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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 3

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 04/03/2026

The Boston Red Sox have their home opener today against the San Diego Padres. Sonny Gray will get the ball. Today they placed right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo on the injured list with a right elbow strain.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 3

Where will the Red Sox leadership come from?

Happy Home Opening Day, everybody. If you feel like approaching today as the true Opening Day, no one would blame you. After nearly 48 hours of mild rage, I’m ready to turn the page.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 3

Red Sox vs. Padres: Series Preview, Injuries, Bold Prediction

One of the best things about baseball is the fact that there are so many games each season. It's a 162-game marathon each regular season. That doesn't include Spring Training, which has its fair share of games, and the playoffs, of course.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 3

What’s the best Red Sox batting order?

Through the first week of this new season, Alex Cora has already started to shuffle the lineup, swapping both personnel and positioning. It’s not entirely surprising—this team simply hasn’t found its footing and this is the easiest lever for Cora to pull.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 2

Top 6 Hottest Red Sox to Begin 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox are 1-5 to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season, but there are pieces within the organization who have gotten off to good starts to begin the campaign.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 2

Red Sox Doomers Need to Lighten Up After Boston's 1-5 Start

A lot has gone wrong for the Boston Red Sox in the week since the regular season began, and it's understandable that people aren't happy. Rocking a five-game losing streak as they enter the home opener on Friday, the Red Sox are tied with the Athletics and Chicago White Sox for the worst record in Major League Baseball at 1-5.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 2

Red Sox $18M Arm Nearing Return for Boston

It certainly sounds like the Boston Red Sox could have another reinforcement in the near future. Boston's starting rotation is loaded right now with Garrett Crochet, Connelly Early, Brayan Bello, Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Red Sox OF Roman Anthony still petty about MLB Draft snub that changed his life

Roman Anthony has emerged as a potential superstar for the Boston Red Sox as he begins just his second MLB season. While he furthers his development in the majors, it sounds like Anthony is using his MLB Draft snub as fuel for his professional career.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 2

Red Sox Need to Pay Attention to 6-foot-9 Local Boy Before MLB Draft

Boston Red Sox fans haven't had a local product to root for in quite some time. The Manny Delcarmens, Rich Hills, and Luis Guerreros of the world couldn't quite scratch the itch.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Red Sox Start off 1-5: Is It Time To Hit the Panic Button?

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, 6-4, dropping their fifth straight and starting the season with an abysmal record of 1-5. This is odd because on paper, this roster is projected to succeed.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 2

Yes, you should freak out about the Red Sox’ bad start… but not because it’s rational

If I were to say the words “October baseball” to you, you would instantly be able to picture it in your imagination. You know exactly how October baseball looks, feels, and sounds.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 2

4 Red Sox Trade Candidates Fans Should Already Be Watching Closely

The Boston Red Sox have done a lot of adding in the trade market over the last few months, but who could be pieces to monitor in the near future who could be on their way out of town?

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 2

Red Sox Minor Lines: An improbable comeback for the WooSox

While the Red Sox were losing to the Astros, the WooSox were in St. Paul for a 2:10 PM first pitch following Tuesday’s 19-3 rout of the Saints (Twins AAA).

Trevor Story News / Yardbarker / April 2

Trevor Story blasts Red Sox amid 'unacceptable' start to season

With a 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox have fallen to 1-5, their worst start to a season in the past seven years.

Kevin Gausman had a message for Blue Jays reliever after his wasted gem

Sandy Alcantara adds to impressive feat with latest dominant outing

Phillies' Bryce Harper loses an out on rarely enforced rule

Umpire gets laughed at by Brewers, Rays for missing 'easiest call of all time'

MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 2

Red Sox's Triston Casas Suffers Injury 'Setback:' Full Breakdown

The Boston Red Sox got a bit of bad news on Wednesday around young slugger Triston Casas. Casas, who has been working his way back after rupturing his

Alex Bregman News / Over The Monster / April 2

The toxic fallout from the Alex Bregman debacle has the potential to contaminate the entire Red Sox season

On the night of February 13th, 2025, John Henry lit up a victory cigar to celebrate what would ultimately turn into one year of Alex Bregman’s services.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 2

Garrett Crochet's 'Unacceptable' Start Came With Red Flags for Red Sox

Handing the ball to Garrett Crochet was supposed to help save the series for the Boston Red Sox. Instead, it deepened their woes. Crochet gave up two runs in the bottom of the first inning to the Houston Astros on a lot of loud contact.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1

Red Sox fall short late as Astros sweep series

Carlos Correa's two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning changed the game, helping the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep against the visiting Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 win on Wednesday afternoon.