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On YouTubeBraiden 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.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
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.
Danny Coulombe News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12
Red Sox Sign Danny Coulombe
The Red Sox announced the signing of lefty reliever Danny Coulombe to a one-year deal. Boston placed utilityman Romy Gonzalez on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
Red Sox Get Update on Potential Marcelo Mayer Extension
One trend that has emerged over the last few years with the Boston Red Sox is that they have gotten significantly better at handing out long-term extensions early.
Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / March 12
Boston Red Sox Prospect Breaks Spring Training Stolen Base Record
The Boston Red Sox today suffered an 8-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Grapefruit League play. The loss dropped them 9-11 this spring. In the top of the second inning, outfielder Braiden Ward was hit by a pitch, and he would then steal second base, which was his 17th stolen base of the spring, breaking the record previously held by Eugenio Velez.
Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
Connelly Early Opens Up on Tricky Red Sox Roster Situation
Trying to crack the Boston Red Sox's rotation this season is going to be a difficult task. The offseason additions of Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, and Johan Oviedo gave the Red Sox one of the most stacked rotations, if not the most stacked, in all of Major League Baseball.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
Red Sox’s Most Problematic Contract Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone
The Boston Red Sox have hit a few home runs over the last few years from a contract perspective. If you look at the organization right now, Boston was able to get early extensions done with Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, Brayan Bello, Garrett Crochet, Garrett Whitlock and Kristian Campbell.
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.
Boston Red Sox 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.
Boston Red Sox News / Sport Relay / March 12
Red Sox Players Making Statements in 2026 WBC 
Amongst a ton of great performances in the 2026 World Baseball Classic pool round, there seems to be a recurring theme throughout. Many of the players performing well in the 2026 WBC will suit up for the Boston Red Sox in 2026.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
Red Sox's Braiden Ward Makes Good on 'Rickey Henderson' Stolen Base Promise
Braiden Ward is fast, and that speed applies to his abilities on the basepaths as well as his ability to win over Boston Red Sox fans. In the middle of a great showing in spring training, Ward had tied the major league high since at least 2006 with 16 stolen bases (via Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald).
Johan Oviedo News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
Red Sox's Minor Adjustment May Have Just Unlocked Another Star Pitcher
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Johan Oviedo has a chance to be a real X-factor this year. After arriving in a December trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Oviedo always looked like the most likely candidate for the No.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
The Quiet Roster Decision That Will Shape Red Sox's First Month
In terms of fan and media intrigue, the Boston Red Sox have had a few other roster battles overshadowing the backup catcher role. While we've spent a lot of time focusing on Marcelo Mayer's possible starting job, or Johan Oviedo vs.
Kutter Crawford News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
Kutter Crawford to Take Next Step for Red Sox Return
The Boston Red Sox got a bit of a positive update on Thursday. The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey reported on X that the expectation is that right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford will take the mound and throw two innings of live BP.
Lucas Giolito News / Fastball on SI / March 12
These 2 Teams Should Target Lucas Giolito with Opening Day Close
Right-hander Lucas Giolito is the last big-name free agent still available. Opening day is now just two weeks away, and the veteran right-hander still does not have a new home for the 2026 season.
Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12
Red Sox Coach Jump-Starts Jarren Duran Hype Train for 2026
We've seen a different Jarren Duran this spring than the player who had a good, not great season in 2025. Duran had a streak of three home runs in two games in spring training before leaving to play for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.
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 / Athlon Sports / March 11
5 Greatest Boston Red Sox Pitchers of All Time
The Boston Red Sox are American League originals. They entered Major League Baseball in the AL in 1901 alongside the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and now-Cleveland Guardians.
Matt Thaiss 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.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / March 10
Red Sox's Alex Cora all but declares Caleb Durbin as Opening Day third baseman
It's been an offseason of questions in the infield for the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8
Shohei Ohtani is doing something even Babe Ruth never had to do
The game Ruth played and the one Ohtani walks into every night are barely recognizable as the same sport.
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