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Red Sox 27-Year-Old Could Have Inside Track to Final Bullpen Spot

Danny Coulombe signing with the Boston Red Sox put a lot of roster hopefuls on notice this week. Coulombe, a respected veteran coming off an excellent season, signed a guaranteed major league contract and expects to be ready to pitch by opening day on March 26.

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What Danny Coulombe Said About Last-Second Red Sox Deal

The Boston Red Sox were in need of one more left-handed reliever and they found a solution on Thursday night by signing veteran lefty Danny Coulombe. Coulombe comes to Boston after logging a 2.30 ERA in 55 total appearances for the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers in 2025 across 43 innings of work.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 13

Alex Cora's Account of Superstar's Departure Will Torment Red Sox Fans

The Boston Red Sox made no secret about their desire to keep superstar Alex Bregman in free agency this winter. Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, which was the biggest gut punch of the offseason for most fans.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Three Biggest Questions for the Red Sox Going Into 2026

The Red Sox had a successful season in 2025, making it to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. This didn’t last long however, as going into the Wild Card series, they suffered multiple major injuries and lost to their rival in the New York Yankees.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 13

Red Sox's Last-Minute Weapon Could Be Ready for Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox found their missing puzzle piece on Thursday. While some may point to the infield as an area to look to add, arguably they're actually in a great position in the infield.

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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.

Payton Tolle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle has ‘velo is king’ admission comes with a twist

As the Boston Red Sox are getting ready in spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, one player that will have a lot of eyes on him is starting pitcher Payton Tolle.

Matt Thaiss News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 13

Why Boston Red Sox Could Lose Matt Thaiss by Opening Day

As opening day approaches, the Boston Red Sox have a bit more intrigue at the catching position than expected. Not only is major league veteran Matt Thaiss playing well after arriving to Boston on a minor-league deal, but it turns out that the deal included an upward mobility clause.

Brayan Bello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Brayan Bello’s Red Sox-World Baseball Classic plan gets key update

Following all the backlash that Detroit Tigers superstar Tarik Skubal is receiving for leaving the World Baseball Classic, another notable pitcher is now prioritizing the MLB season.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 13

Red Sox's Roman Anthony's Outlook Somehow Even Better Now

It's no secret that Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has a lot of fans around the league. Anthony is just 21 years old and entered the big leagues with expectations that should've been impossible to live up to.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

The Aaron Judge reason Alex Cora wanted Roman Anthony to join Team USA

Roman Anthony, who is believed to be the next superstar for the Boston Red Sox, is set to begin his second season in MLB. The stud outfielder is currently playing on Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

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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.

Jarren Duran News / Over The Monster / March 13

Three thrilling Red Sox takeaways from Jarren Duran’s electric WBC performance

Alex Cora was right. The Red Sox should win some sort of award for getting their guys ready to play entering the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Boston’s bats hit .310 during pool play and contributed to some of the tournament’s best performances thus far. The most impactful of all entering 2026?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 13

Red Sox's Potential Romy González Timeline Revealed

The Boston Red Sox got a mixed-bag of updates on Thursday night. On the bright side, Boston landed the best available left-handed reliever and signed Danny Coulombe to a one-year deal worth $1 million.

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Craig Breslow News / Over The Monster / March 13

What’s left for Craig Breslow and the Red Sox to do before Opening Day?

Good morning! The Red Sox did something yesterday they hadn’t done in a few weeks: they signed someone to the big league roster. Left-handed middle relief had been one of the weakest spots on the team — and given Danny Coulombe’s injury history and age, you could say it still is.

Danny Coulombe News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 13

Red Sox's Danny Coulombe Signing Spells Trouble for These 3 Pitchers

Friday evening's news was significant to everyone involved with the Boston Red Sox, but it was the most serious for the last few relief pitchers fighting for an opening day roster spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 13

Red Sox Speedster Admits Playing Time May Be Hard to Come By

It's no secret that the Boston Red Sox are loaded in the outfield right now. At this point, it's a pretty safe argument to say that the Red Sox have the best outfield in baseball on paper.

Danny Coulombe News / ESPN / March 13

Red Sox sign LHP Coulombe to 1-year deal

The Red Sox signed left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe to a one-year contract.

Vinny Nittoli News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12

Red Sox's Vinny Nittoli Has Glass-Half-Full Injury Outlook After Surgery

Vinny Nittoli's stay with the Boston Red Sox, at least on his current contract, will unfortunately not be a memorable one. Nittoli has four partial seasons of major league experience, but this past season, he found himself stuck in Triple-A for all 37 of his appearances.

Braiden Ward News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 12

Red Sox’ Braiden Ward sets spring training stolen base record

Since Major League Baseball began tracking spring training stats in 2006, no player had stolen more than 16 bases in a single spring. Until now. In the second inning of Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Red Sox minor league outfielder Braiden Ward set a new record by swiping his 17th bag of the spring.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Red Sox give bullpen a boost with latest signing

The Boston Red Sox have a daunting task in the American League East in the coming season. They will have to overcome the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays as well as the New York Yankees if they are going to win the division title.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Red Sox Adding 36-Year Old Lefty Reliever

On Thursday evening, the Boston Red Sox signed relief pitcher Danny Coulombe to a one year-contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Romy Gonzalez has been placed on the 60-day injured list.

Marcelo Mayer News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Red Sox Have Not Discussed Long-Term Deal With Marcelo Mayer

The Red Sox have done a few extensions in recent years but it doesn’t seem like there’s anything imminent with infielder Marcelo Mayer. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that the club has not approached Mayer to discuss a long-term deal to this point in time.

Brooks Brannon News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 11

Red Sox’ Brooks Brannon undergoes surgery for broken hamate bone

Red Sox catching/first base prospect Brooks Brannon recently underwent surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand, as noted by WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 11

5 Greatest Boston Red Sox Hitters of All Time

For fans of a certain generation, the Boston Red Sox have always been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. The team has won three World Series championships in the last 22 years and has made the postseason in 11 of the last 23.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10

Matt Thaiss Has Upward Mobility Clause In Red Sox Deal

The Red Sox may have to make a decision on catcher Matt Thaiss soon. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that several players in camp on minor league deals have upward mobility clauses or opt-outs in their contracts.