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Red Sox Suffer MiLB Scare as No. 5 Prospect Juan Valera Exits

The Boston Red Sox have a lot of exciting arms down in the minors, but had a scare on Thursday. Flamethrower Juan Valera has gotten a lot of buzz so far this season.

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Red Sox Suddenly Have Carlos Narváez Offensive Problem

The Boston Red Sox need some more offense. The Red Sox have a much-needed off day on Thursday after taking down the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, 9-5. Boston has started to show signs of life.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Boston Red Sox News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Boston Red Sox avoided a series sweep yesterday with a 9-5 win over the Twins after they dropped the first two games of the series. Things got a little hairy in the ninth as the Red Sox took a 9-1 lead into the inning before allowing four runs.

Gage Ziehl News / Over The Monster / April 16

Red Sox Minor Lines: Gage Ziehl saves the day

This game may have had a totally different outcome if the WooSox simply left fewer men on base, especially later on. A total of 14 were left stranded in the midst of 11 walks by Sounds (Brewers AAA) pitchers.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 16

Roman Anthony Says Red Sox’s Connelly Early Looks 'Different'

The Boston Red Sox got just what they needed from Connelly Early on Wednesday afternoon. Boston faced off against the Minnesota Twins in a series finale after dropping the first two contests, despite the fact that Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray took the mound.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 16

There’s a shortstop battle brewing for the Red Sox between Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story

If there’s one recent play that sums up Trevor Story’s slow slide defensively at shortstop, I’d argue it’s this one from Monday night: View Link He doesn’t have the range he once did.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 16

How does the outfield logjam play out inside the Red Sox clubhouse?

One of my favorite things in life as I age in this overly automated, data-driven world is watching how differently things turn out when human beings enter a situation after it was projected to go a certain way on paper.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 16

Red Sox Fans Still Lamenting Rafael Devers Trade Need Reality Check

Boston Red Sox fans are unhappy with their team's slow start -- understandably, of course. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is taking the brunt of the criticism, and it's not hard to see why.

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 15

Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias stays hot, homers in second straight game

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias continued his scorching hot start to the season in Double-A Portland’s 8-6 win over Altoona on Wednesday night. Arias,

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 15

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0: Red Sox Star Drops

It's still far too early to expect to see any big trades get done around Major League Baseball, but with all of the serious injuries that have popped up around the league, it's important to at least take a look at the guys out there who could end up being on the move.

Trevor Story News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Red Sox’s Trevor Story reveals plan to ‘dominate’ at Fenway Park

The Boston Red Sox just wrapped up a six-game road trip after defeating the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on Wednesday. With the club heading back home for its next series, shortstop Trevor Story reveals his plan to play extremely well at Fenway Park.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 15

Red Sox Land 6’5” Power Arm in Early 2026 Mock Draft

The Boston Red Sox's farm system certainly looks a bit different than it did at this point last year. At this point in 2025, Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer all still had prospect status.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 15

Red Sox Breakout: 101.7 MPH Arm Is for Real

The Boston Red Sox have yet another young starter breaking out down in the minors right now. This has been a trend over the last few years. With Craig Breslow leading the charge as the team's chief baseball officer and Andrew Bailey as the team's pitching coach, Boston has been a pitching factory.

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Jarren Duran News / Ball Exclusives / April 15

MLB investigation underway after Jarren Duran gives fan middle finger

The Minnesota Twins and the MLB have now opened an investigation after Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said he gave a fan the middle finger on Tuesday after the fan told him to kill himself.

Trevor Story News / Field Level Media / April 15

Trevor Story homers, drives in five as Red Sox knock off Twins

Trevor Story hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs to help the visiting Boston Red Sox avoid a three-game sweep by defeating the Minnesota Twins, 9-5, Wednesday afternoon.

Roman Anthony News / Stadium Rant / April 15

Roman Anthony’s 2026 Struggles: Is It Time to Panic?

Following a lethargic 6–10 start for Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox, the 2026 team has already left fans doubting the direction and commitment of the front office and ownership early in the season.

Tommy Kahnle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 15

Red Sox Fireballer in Trouble as Tommy Kahnle Looms in Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox have a veteran reliever down in Triple-A just waiting for his opportunity to help this club out in the big leagues. That is 11-year big league veteran Tommy Kahnle.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 15

Red Sox Dodged a Bullet With Star Slugger Willson Contreras

The Boston Red Sox had a serious scare on Tuesday night, but it sounds like the club avoided the worst-case scenario. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left the club's loss against the Minnesota Twins early due to lower back tightness.

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 15

4 Early-Season Hot Takes (And How Much We Actually Believe Them)

There’s an art to crafting a good take. Part narrative. Part data. Part ball knowledge. The balance depends on how hot you want to go. There’s also no better time for a good take than after a tiny sample in a sport played over 162 games.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 15

Jarren Duran reveals what heckling fan told him before flipping him off

Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran starred in yet another controversial incident on Tuesday night.

Juan Valera News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 14

Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera cracks Baseball America’s top 100 rankings

Coming off a dominant outing for High-A Greenville last week, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera has entered Baseball America’s top 100 list for the very first time.

Lucas Giolito News / Yardbarker / April 14

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Giolito may be the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency. He may find a home for the 2026 season soon.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Aaron Judge offers high praise of Mike Trout following slugfest at Yankee Stadium

David Peterson gets honest on Mets' early-season struggles

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Boston Red Sox News / Stadium Rant / April 14

Big Papi Isn’t Walking Through That Door For The Boston Red Sox

Coming off a hard, cold winter, the Boston Red Sox faithful want wholesale changes made, especially to ownership, after a clunky start to the 2026 MLB season.

Jack Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Red Sox To Promote Jack Anderson

The Red Sox are promoting right-hander Jack Anderson, according to Ari Alexander of 7News. Anderson is not yet on the 40-man roster, so the Red Sox will need to clear a spot for him before the move can be made official.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Shocking Garrett Crochet outing another step back for Red Sox

Just as the Boston Red Sox appeared to turn a corner, ace Garrett Crochet delivered the worst start of his MLB career.

Willson Contreras gets revenge on former team as Red Sox beat Cardinals

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Devin Futrell News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 13

Red Sox’ Devin Futrell named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect Devin Futrell has been named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 6-12, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.