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Red Sox 20-Year-Old is About to Become Boston's Most Important Player

The games in spring training may not count, but there are still plenty of things at stake this year for the Boston Red Sox. For some of the organization's young, budding stars, the spring is a time to lay the foundation for a future in the lineup at Fenway Park.

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Red Sox Insider Admits Harsh Truth About $90M 'Sunken Cost'

With under one month to go until Opening Day, the Boston Red Sox look like a team on paper that can contend in the American League. While this is the case, there is still one glaring question for the roster.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox Snatched Sonny Gray Right Out From Underneath NL Contender

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is going to look significantly different by the time the 2026 season rolls around. Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello will be in the starting rotation on Opening Day, but the rest of the rotation will look different.

Braiden Ward News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox Trade Pickup Quickly Becoming Spring Training Disruptor

Braiden Ward. Remember the name, Boston Red Sox fans. Acquired in a November trade with the Colorado Rockies for lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino, Ward is a 27-year-old outfielder/utility player who has never made it to the major leagues.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 28

Red Sox Hit Jackpot With Latest Triston Casas Update

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has had some very bad luck over the last two seasons. Casas suffered torn cartilage in his ribcage in 2024 that limited him to just 63 games played.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Red Sox’s Roman Anthony gives behind-the-scenes look at World Baseball Classic decision

Roman Anthony wasn’t expecting to be part of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He knew Team USA’s roster was set, and he was focused on preparing for spring training with the Boston Red Sox.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 28

Red Sox Embattled All-Star Stealing the Show in Spring Training

The Boston Red Sox have caught plenty of heat from their fans for not trading outfielder Jarren Duran this offseason, but there was a reason they didn't pull the trigger.

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

Alex Cora Doesn't Sugarcoat Red Sox's Chris Sale Trade Decision

Every time Chris Sale pitches against the Boston Red Sox, it's natural that the subject of the trade from two offseasons ago should come back around. Obviously, the Atlanta Braves made out like bandits in the deal that saw Sale and cash considerations come over from Boston in exchange for already-departed infielder Vaughn Grissom.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 28

Red Sox’s Ceddanne Rafaela Dodges What Could’ve Been Major Disaster

The Boston Red Sox had a very real scare on Friday. In the first inning of Boston's contest against the Atlanta Braves, left fielder Roman Anthony and center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela miscommunicated in the outfield and smashed into one another.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / February 28

Eight Boston Red Sox Spring Training Storylines To Watch

Following what was a tumultuous and active offseason, the first few weeks of Boston Red Sox spring training have been fairly uneventful. Save for some

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Red Sox’s Alex Cora drops concerning 4-word admission on Brendan Rodgers’ injury

Boston Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers recently suffered a shoulder injury. According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, Rodgers underwent a CT scan and MRI on his shoulder.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / February 28

Who Will Be the Fifth Starter for the Red Sox?

An offseason spent overhauling the starting pitching corps has resulted in an MLB rotation that appears nearly set in stone. Garrett Crochet was already colorfully declared the Opening Day starter, while veteran additions Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez will likely get the ball in the second and third contests in Cincinnati.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 28

Red Sox 21-Year-Old Superstar Already Talking World Series

Boston Red Sox fans are starting to feel like it's already been too long since their favorite team last won a World Series. Fortunately, they're not alone.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 28

Which Red Sox player from the past would you put on the 2026 team?

Craig Breslow brought in a lot of new talent this offseason, but he didn’t plug every hole on the Red Sox roster. So for our question of the day today, we’re bending space and time to ask you this: If you could take one player from Red Sox history and put him on the 2026 roster, who would you pick?

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 28

Red Sox Say Quiet Part Out Loud About Marcelo Mayer's Role

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan hoping to see young infielder Marcelo Mayer with the organization on Opening Day, there's a good chance that you're going to be happy.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 28

Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock look to lock things down for the Red Sox

It’s pitching preview time, ladies and gentlemen. Over the next several days, I’ll be writing 10,000 words or so about everyone you might see pitching for the Red Sox to start the season.

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

Who Red Sox Already Know Will Be on 2026 Opening Day Roster

Opening day is a holiday in Boston Red Sox circles, and on March 26, a team with high expectations will take the field for the first time on the road against the Cincinnati Reds.

Marcelo Mayer News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Red Sox Opening Day Concerns: Does Marcelo Mayer Fit In?

Many MLB clubs, early on in spring training, start to get a good look at wide open positions and see who the standouts are at their positions, and ican often lead to dilemmas on who to start.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

Alex Cora Makes $20,000 Guarantee on Red Sox Beating Projections

Alex Cora is pretty much always in touch with the outside narratives about the Boston Red Sox. Coming into this season, fans and critics were worried about the team's lack of home run potential.

Romy Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Romy Gonzalez Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Red Sox utilityman Romy Gonzalez has been behind in camp due to shoulder troubles. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection a couple weeks ago in hopes of being ready for Opening Day, but the righty-swinging infielder now tells Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that he doesn’t think it’s realistic.