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Could Red Sox Make Inter-Division Trade For Reunion With Fan Favorite Slugger?

The Boston Red Sox have surpassed expectations with an 18-14 record, good for third place in the American League East. The team currently stands just a 1/2 game out of the AL Wild Card picture and could quite reasonably make up ground when some of their significant pieces return to action off of the injured list.

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New Red Sox 2B makes debut in lineup vs. Twins

Boston will get their first look at their new second baseman on Friday.

Kristian Campbell News / Blogging the Red Sox / 2 hours ago

Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell homers in third straight game for High-A Greenville

Versatile Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell nearly hit for the cycle in High-A Greenville’s 8-2 win over the Asheville Tourists on Thursday night. Batting second and starting at second base for the Drive at hitter-friendly McCormick Field, Campbell went 4-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBIs, two runs scored, and a walk.

MLB News / FanNation Inside The Red Sox / 2 hours ago

Angels Reportedly Could Shop Middle Infielder, Could Red Sox Be Perfect Match?

The Boston Red Sox have surpassed expectations through one full month of the season despite sustaining 16 injury list stints through 32 games. The pitching staff, led by pitching coach Andrew Bailey, has been remarkable and the bats have been up and down -- which was the best-case scenario given the time missed by star players.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / 1 hour ago

Minor Lines 5/2/24 - Nick Pivetta Struggles, Kristian Campbell Shines

Nick Pivetta lacked control in his rehab start for Worcester and hates the ABS system. Kristian Campbell homered for the third consecutive game for Greenville.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

Announcer describes 'Field of Dreams' moment from Red Sox game

Announcer describes 'Field of Dreams' moment from Giants-Red Sox game

Hey Dad, wanna have a catch?

Watch: Grandson of Red Sox legend homers at Fenway Park

Rays first baseman opts out of deal to sign with AL East rival

Giants face tough Phillies rotation, starting with Aaron Nola

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '1986 Boston Red Sox roster' quiz

Masataka Yoshida News / FanNation Inside The Red Sox / 3 hours ago

Red Sox Not Ruling Out Surgery For Important Piece In More Tough News

The Boston Red Sox somehow have found ways to win games despite a laundry list of important injuries. Boston can't seem to catch a break injury-wise and continues to rack up more and more high-impact injuries seemingly every series.

Zack Short News / Over The Monster / 2 hours ago

Meet the New Guy: Zack Short

The Red Sox have a new utility infielder He’s Zack Short, and he comes to us from the scenic Hudson River Valley by way of Sacred Heart University. With a career total of -0.3 bWAR, Short is the most successful baseball player in the history of the Sacred Heart Pioneers program, which is a pretty cool thing to be, IMO.

Boston Red Sox News / FanNation Inside The Red Sox / 3 hours ago

Red Sox Star Might Stay In Boston Despite Speculation According To Insider

The Boston Red Sox certainly have been a pleasant surprise so far this season. Boston hasn't been at full strength by any stretch of the imagination and yet the club currently is four games above .500 with an 18-14 record.

Nick Pivetta News / FanNation Fastball / 42 minutes ago

Boston Red Sox' Key Hurler Makes Uneven Rehab Start as He Works His Way Back From Injury

Boston Red Sox' hurler Nick Pivetta, who is working his way back from an elbow injury, made an uneven rehab start at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday. The following comes from the Worcester Telegram: The right-handed pitcher tossed three-plus innings, allowing three hits, four runs and four walks while striking out five across 62 pitches.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Red Sox aim to subdue red-hot Twins

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora took a moment to praise his team for a successful homestand in what has become a promising start to the season. It was just a moment, though.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / 1 hour ago

The Red Seat: It’s The Pie Pod!

To celebrate the Pi Episode (314), Keaton and Bob hand out an assortment of pie slices regarding the first month of the 2024 Red Sox season. Welcome back to The Red Seat Podcast, episode number 314.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 hours ago

Red Sox Outright Joely Rodriguez

The Red Sox have sent reliever Joely Rodríguez outright to Triple-A Worcester, tweets MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. Boston had designated the left-hander for assignment over the weekend.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

Watch: Grandson of Red Sox legend homers at Fenway Park

How can you not be romantic about baseball?

Tigers ace explains why he wanted catcher to let foul ball drop during gem

Gunnar Henderson, Orioles get early season love from ESPN

Brewers' Willy Adames is putting his dreadful 2023 behind him

Mets to promote pitching prospect with huge strikeout potential

Insider addresses controversial end to the Mets-Cubs game

Masataka Yoshida News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Surgery an option for Red Sox LF Masataka Yoshida

Boston Red Sox left fielder Masataka Yoshida might require surgery on his injured left thumb, manager Alex Cora said Thursday. Per Cora, the team's medical staff is gathering information on Yoshida's injury but noted that surgery remains one of the possibilities.

Boston Red Sox News / FanNation Fastball / 17 hours ago

Boston Red Sox' Highly-Paid Slugger Could Require Surgery According to Alex Cora

In what's been a frustrating season for him, Boston Red Sox' designated hitter Masataka Yoshida could now require surgery on his injured hand, according to manager Alex Cora.

Masataka Yoshida News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Red Sox LF Masataka Yoshida (thumb) lands on 10-day IL

The Boston Red Sox placed left fielder Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left thumb strain. The move is retroactive to Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 1

Red Sox pitching prospect Ryan Zeferjahn (0.00 ERA in April) off to strong start for Double-A Portland

Red Sox pitching prospect Ryan Zeferjahn put the finishing touches on a stellar month of April for Double-A Portland on Tuesday night. Zeferjahn was the second reliever used by Sea Dogs manager Chad Epperson in Tuesday’s series opener against the Reading Fightin Phils at Hadlock Field.

MLB News / ClutchPoints / May 1

Red Sox sign former Mets first baseman amid injury woes

Every MLB team is bound to go through injuries during the season. No team has quite had to deal with what the Boston Red Sox have had to go through in 2024.

Dominic Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / 3 hours ago

Rays first baseman opts out to sign with AL East rival

Rays first baseman opts out of deal to sign with AL East rival

Veteran first baseman Dominic Smith is moving to a new AL East address after opting out of his minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rays place RHP Chris Devenski (knee) on 15-day IL

Watch: Brewers, Rays clear benches as wild brawl breaks out

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The '1986 Boston Red Sox roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 5/1

The Boston Red Sox enter today riding a three-game winning streak having won two against the Chicago Cubs to end their series and then last night they picked up a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants to start their three-game series behind five shutout innings from Cooper Criswell and three-hit games from Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu.

Boston Red Sox News / FanNation Fastball / May 1

Boston Red Sox Do Something They Haven't Done in More Than 100 Years of Team History

The Boston Red Sox shut out the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night, 4-0, at Fenway Park. With the win, the Red Sox moved to 17-13 on the year, which is a major uptick from where prognosticators had them before the season.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Red Sox Roster Adds Left Handed Reliever in Trade with White Sox

The Boston Red Sox have moved to add pitching depth, which they lack in the upper minors. Under Chaim Bloom, the Red Sox saw their depth tested plenty of times, and they didn’t have the options to withstand injuries.

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

Red Sox promote relief prospect Caleb Bolden to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted relief prospect Caleb Bolden from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, according to the club’s MiLB.com transactions log. Bolden has enjoyed a strong start to the 2024 season with Greenville.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29