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Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras, complete comeback

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras to complete epic comeback

The Toronto Blue Jays trailed 6-0 in the sixth inning and appeared to be down and out in Wednesday night's affair with the Boston Red Sox. That changed quickly.

Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year

Royals pitcher excels in MLB debut, continues team's recent surge

Watch: Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age vs. Orioles

Watch: Benches clear in Yankees game

'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda sets sights on baseball movie

Alex Cora News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Alex Cora drops 5-word assessment sure to excite Red Sox fans

After the first 31 games of the 2025 season, the Boston Red Sox are 1.5 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East with a 17-14 record.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Ex-Red Sox Fan-Favorite Called 'Breakout Ace' After Boston Exit

The Boston Red Sox made a surprising decision this past offseason but it's starting to make the team look even better. When teams had to make decisions about the qualifying offer, the Red Sox made a then-shocking decision to offer it to Nick Pivetta.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Speculation About Red Sox Replacing Triston Casas At 1B Has Gotten Out Of Hand

There's no doubt that the 2025 season has been a disappointment for Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas so far. But based on some of the things written about him these days, you'd think he's been going up to the plate without a bat.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 30

Red Sox sign former Seton Hall righty Jay Allmer to minor-league deal

The Red Sox purchased the contract of right-hander Jay Allmer from the Lake Country DockHounds of the independent American Association on Wednesday, per the league’s transactions log.

Alex Verdugo News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Ex-Red Sox Polarizing Outfielder Off To Scorching Start With Braves

One former member of the Boston Red Sox is a man on a mission right now. Boston traded outfielder Alex Verdugo to the New York Yankees ahead of the 2024 season and he had the toughest season of his career so far.

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Alex Cora Breaks Silence on $120 Million Red Sox Slugger

In MLB, dozens of players across the league always seem to have trouble finding their swing at the plate early on in the season. The same could be said about Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, who, despite having an 11-game hitting streak in April last season with the Houston Astros, has a March/April career OPS of .767.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Red Sox's Rafael Devers Hints At Career First After Controversial Position Change

The dust has settled on Rafael Devers' move to designated hitter, even if a few lazy trade rumors are still prone to circulation. Devers, the long-time Red Sox third baseman, was moved off his preferred position to make room for Gold Glover Alex Bregman to take over the hot corner.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Red Sox First Baseman Listed as Likely Trade Candidate

The Boston Red Sox are going to have quite the dilemma once top prospects like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer are called up. It’s not that their inevitable debuts should not excite Boston fans, but a complicated path to playing time means some everyday starters could be on the way out.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Red Sox Predicted To Avoid Cutting Ties With Gold Glove Winner

The Boston Red Sox are pretty loaded with talent on paper right now. Boston is tied for the second-most wins in the American League right now at 17 behind the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers at 18.

Lucas Giolito News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Red Sox Get Final Boost as Giolito Makes Long-Awaited Season Debut

When the Boston Red Sox signed right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito last season, it was to strengthen their starting rotation. However, an elbow injury requiring surgery ended his season before it truly began.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Red Sox's Alex Bregman Makes History During Blue Jays Game

The Boston Red Sox delivered a commanding performance against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night, securing a 10-2 victory at Rogers Centre. The game was highlighted by an offensive explosion, with the Red Sox launching five home runs in the first three innings—a feat achieved only once before in franchise history.

Matt McShane News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 30

Red Sox promote relief prospect Matt McShane (acquired in offseason trade) to High-A Greenville

In addition to shortstop Franklin Arias and left-hander Brandon Clarke, the Red Sox promoted pitching prospect Matt McShane from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville on Tuesday.

Roman Anthony News / CBSSports.com / April 30

When will Roman Anthony make his MLB debut? Top prospect still has boxes to check, says Red Sox executive

CBS Sports ranked Anthony the best prospect heading into the 2025 MLB season

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Red Sox Polarizing Star Called ‘Likely’ Trade Candidate

The Boston Red Sox have been at the center of a lot of surprising trade chatter already this season. Boston is 17-14 on the season so far and seem to be in a solid position right now just behind the New York Yankees in the American League East standings.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Red Sox Exec Explains Why Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer Haven't Earned MLB Promotion

Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer are itching to get to the big leagues, and most Boston Red Sox fans are on the same page. Anthony, a 20-year-old outfielder, and Mayer, a 22-year-old shortstop, have been crushing the ball at Triple-A.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Alex Bregman Joins Manny Ramirez In Red Sox History Books After 3-Hit Night

Every Major League Baseball free agent wants to get off to a good start with their next team, but the pressure undoubtedly ramps up if you're suddenly being paid $40 million per year.

Lucas Giolito News / Field Level Media / April 30

Red Sox P Lucas Giolito looks to put pieces together vs. Jays in debut

Lucas Giolito finally will make his season debut on Wednesday night in a bid to help the Boston Red Sox clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Red Sox Lost Star Doesn’t Sound Anywhere Near Return

The Boston Red Sox still have one big question to answer. What is going on with Masataka Yoshida? Yoshida notably had a shoulder injury that required offseason surgery after the 2024 Major League Baseball season ended.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Watch: Blue Jays' Varsho makes potential catch of the year

Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year

If things do not work out for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho in MLB, he might have a future with the Savannah Bananas, at least based on the improbable and unbelievable catch he made against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

Varsho made 2025 debut on Tuesday

Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees' Max Fried, six other pitchers get the nod

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / April 29