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Garrett Crochet's Minor Change Could Be Red Sox's Ace in the Hole

No sane Boston Red Sox fan had any complaints with Garrett Crochet's performance last year, but that doesn't mean the ace can't get any better. In his age-26 season, Crochet led the majors in innings pitched and strikeouts while finishing second behind Tarik Skubal in the Cy Young race.

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Red Sox Just 2.41 ERA Lefty Away From Dominant Offseason

The Boston Red Sox arguably are in a great place heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles have gotten the most buzz of any of the American League East teams this offseason.

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Red Sox $18M Trade Candidate Could Be Option for Rockies: Insider

Ah, the second luxury tax threshold. As the Boston Red Sox have scrambled to assemble a roster ahead of spring training, the projected collective bargaining tax payroll has hovered right around that $264 million mark, which comes with steeper penalties than Boston already incurred last year as a first-time offender.

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Red Sox's Outfield Trade Stance is Clear as Spring Training Begins

Spring Training is officially here for the new-look Boston Red Sox. Pitchers and catchers were scheduled to report by Tuesday and soon enough, the full squad will be down in Florida getting ready for Opening Day.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Red Sox Waste No Time Addressing Kristian Cambell's Role

At this point last year, the hype around Boston Red Sox utility man Kristian Campbell was endless. Boston landed Alex Bregman around the time Spring Training kicked off and there was buzz out there about him moving over to second base.

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Red Sox Roster News: $6M Signing Announced, All-Star Heads to IL

Tuesday was a celebratory day for the Boston Red Sox and their fans, as the pursuit of a deep playoff run kicked off in official fashion. As Red Sox pitchers

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Red Sox Won Caleb Durbin-Brewers Trade With Overlooked Decision

The Boston Red Sox didn’t just land years of an intriguing infielder on Monday in the team’s deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for Caleb Durbin on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 10

How would you grade the Red Sox offseason?

Good morning and welcome to one of the best days of the year. Say it with me: pitchers and catchers. Red Sox spring training officially opens today and, with yesterday’s Caleb Durbin trade, Craig Breslow is probably done making any significant transactions.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Red Sox Expected to Option 28-Year-Old From Brewers Trade to Triple-A

The fallout is still slowly unraveling after the Boston Red Sox's out-of-nowhere trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. For Boston, the obvious headliner was the acquisition of infielder Caleb Durbin.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Red Sox Fans Will Love Connelly Early, Payton Tolle Updates

If you’re a Boston Red Sox fan, you should be excited about the team’s addition of Caleb Durbin for multiple reasons. First and foremost, Durbin is a gamer.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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Dodgers Sign 5-Year Veteran Catcher Away From Red Sox

There was a little bit of attrition at the catching position for the Boston Red Sox last season, but somehow, the five-year big-leaguer they had in Triple-A never got involved.

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Insider shares intriguing Red Sox infield outlook after Caleb Durbin trade

The Boston Red Sox reshaped their roster with the Caleb Durbin trade, but the move has not delivered immediate clarity. As spring training approaches, uncertainty continues to surround how Boston’s infield will take shape when the regular season begins.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / February 9

Which prospect did Red Sox send to Brewers in six-player trade for Caleb Durbin?

The Red Sox continued to bolster their infield mix on Monday morning by swinging a six-player trade with the Brewers. In exchange for left-handers Shane Drohan and Kyle Harrison and infielder David Hamilton, Boston acquired infielders Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio and infielder/catcher Anthony Seigler from Milwaukee, the club announced.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 9

Why Red Sox Acquired Caleb Durbin Over Isaac Paredes, Cubs Infielders

The Boston Red Sox plugged their hole in the infield on Monday, but not in the way many expected them to. Rumors have swirled left and right in the trade market for Boston, but Caleb Durbin's name was not mentioned much.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 9

Red Sox Give Masataka Yoshida Update After Caleb Durbin Deal

The Boston Red Sox solved the club's hole in the infield on Monday. Boston pulled off a swap with the Milwaukee Brewers to bring young infielder Caleb Durbin to town.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 9

Red Sox Key Role Player Announces Unexpected Injury News

Every year, the start of spring training brings unexpected, and highly unwelcome injury updates across Major League Baseball. Last spring, it was the Boston Red Sox's starting rotation that came into camp with a bunch of players behind schedule.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 9

Red Sox Quietly Avoided Jarren Duran-Cubs Mistake

The Boston Red Sox pulled off yet another deal on Monday without having to include any of the team's prized outfielders. The loss of Alex Bregman triggered a need within the Red Sox to go out and acquire infield talent.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Caleb Durbin to Boston: Trade Details and How He Fits

The Boston Red Sox finally managed to “replace” Alex Bregman, although no one could really capture the production he provided. However, they did physically fill his spot this morning.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 9

Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade

In theory, the Boston Red Sox received more than salary relief by trading corner infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

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Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in Caleb Durbin

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin

A move for a productive glove with offensive upside makes a lot of sense for Boston.

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Kutter Crawford News / Just Baseball / February 9

Kutter Crawford Positioned to be Red Sox Unsung Hero in 2026

Lost in the Boston Red Sox offseason pitching overhaul is 29-year-old right-hander Kutter Crawford. The former 16th-round pick missed all of the 2025 campaign with various injuries, making him something of the forgotten child.

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