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Double-A Notebook: Scouting Reports From a Week With Franklin Arias

Double-A Notebook: Scouting Reports From a Week With Franklin Arias

Throughout the past two seasons, I’ve been doing a series of stories breaking down the top players and most interesting prospects I saw come face the Altoona Curve, my hometown minor league affiliate.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 23

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 04/23/2026

The Boston Red Sox wrap up their three-game series against the New York Yankees tonight. The Boston Red Sox scored only one run while giving up eight in the first two games.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 23

Are the Red Sox soft? Their pitiful play in poor weather sure seems to suggest so

Before Tuesday’s game against the Yankees, Sam Kennedy joined Tom Caron on the NESN pregame show and gave us the following answer when asked about the team’s lack of power: “We gotta start hitting the ball out of the ballpark.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 23

What is your level of concern with the 2026 Red Sox?

With the Red Sox off to a dreadful 9-15 start, it’s time to pause and assess the level of concern among the fanbase. So on a scale of 1 to 10, with one being not concerned at all and ten being “this is going full Bobby Valentine season,” where do you reside?

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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?

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The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz
MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 23
Game Recap: Red Sox Snap 17 Inning Scoreless Streak; Lose Middle Game to Yankees

Game Recap: Red Sox Snap 17 Inning Scoreless Streak; Lose Middle Game to Yankees

The Red Sox suffered a 4-1 loss to the Yankees 4-1 tonight. The Yankees opened the scoring early with a three-run home run from Amed Rosario in the first inning.

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

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22
Max Fried's dominance against Red Sox continues in latest gem

Yankees ace Max Fried's dominance against Red Sox continues in latest gem

Fried once again had Boston's number.

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar
Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition
Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team
Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
MLB News / Over The Monster / April 22

Yankees 4, Red Sox 1; Offense no-shows once again

The Red Sox feel absolutely hopeless offensively. Absolutely hopeless.  Was a slow start expected given the personnel at the plate? Yes. But this is borderline unwatchable.  Boston narrowly avoided another shutout in a 4-1 loss and dropped its first series of the year against the Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Red Sox Announce Three Roster Moves After Loss to Yankees

Red Sox Announce Three Roster Moves After Loss to Yankees

Manager Alex Cora's Boston Red Sox continue to struggle this 2026 MLB season. They are currently at the bottom of the American League East with a 9-14 record, most recently suffering a shutout loss to the New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 22
What does Red Sox prospect Dorian Soto have in store for 2026?

What does Red Sox prospect Dorian Soto have in store for 2026?

Like other members of Major League Baseball’s 2025 international signing class, Red Sox infield prospect Dorian Soto is expected to make his stateside debut when the 2026 rookie-level Florida Complex Season begins on May 2.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 22
Red Sox-Yankees Series Now Points to Payton Tolle Twist

Red Sox-Yankees Series Now Points to Payton Tolle Twist

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan going to the ballpark on Thursday to catch some action between Boston and the New York Yankees, you may be in for a treat.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 22
Red Sox Promote Pitching Prospect to Majors Before Triple-A Debut

Red Sox Promote Pitching Prospect to Majors Before Triple-A Debut

On Tuesday, Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera made the jump from the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.

MLB News / Over The Monster / April 22

Game 24: Yankees at Red Sox; Ranger Suárez enters rivalry start

TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox should believe in Ranger Suárez after a pair of improved starts. Ultimately, that won’t matter unless they can score for him.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
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 The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
 The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Alex Cora Announces Roman Anthony News After Removal From Red Sox Lineup

Alex Cora Announces Roman Anthony News After Removal From Red Sox Lineup

The Boston Red Sox have stumbled to a 9-14 record entering Wednesday, sitting in last place in the American League East. While it is still only April, the Red Sox have already built themselves a sizable early hole.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 22
Red Sox Lineup vs Yankees: Roman Anthony, Masataka Yoshida Out

Red Sox Lineup vs Yankees: Roman Anthony, Masataka Yoshida Out

The Boston Red Sox will try to get back in the win column on Wednesday night in a very difficult matchup against the New York Yankees and ace Max Fried.

Franklin Arias News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 22
Franklin Arias Forcing Red Sox to Pay Attention With 5-HR Stretch

Franklin Arias Forcing Red Sox to Pay Attention With 5-HR Stretch

While the Boston Red Sox's offense isn't clicking at the big league level, there is a lot for fans to be excited about down in the minors right now. In fact, No.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22
Red Sox rumors: How infield struggles could have Jarren Duran back on trade market

Red Sox rumors: How infield struggles could have Jarren Duran back on trade market

Currently last in the AL East at 9-14, this season has not gone the way that the Boston Red Sox expected. A series split with the Detroit Tigers over the weekend gave way to the New York Yankees, Boston’s top rival, coming to Fenway Park for their first clash of the campaign.

Lucas Giolito News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Former All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito has a new home for 2026. Giolito is signing with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports. The one-year contract is worth a base value of $3 million, but could rise to as much as $8 million.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 22

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 04/22/2026

The Boston Red Sox will play the second game of their three-game series tonight against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox suffered a 4-0 loss to their American League East rival last night to start the series.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 22
Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A

Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation hasn't been great this season, even though they have 2025 American League Cy Young runner-up, left-hander Garrett Crochet, on the staff.

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami makes MLB history with latest HR 
MLB check-in: Shohei Ohtani nears history, Mets hit rock-bottom, Astros unravel
Blue Jays' Louis Varland ranks second in key statistic among MLB relievers
Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22
Red Sox To Select Eduardo Rivera

Red Sox To Select Eduardo Rivera

The Red Sox are promoting left-hander Eduardo Rivera, as first reported by Javier Sabath. The Sox will option righty Jack Anderson to Triple-A Worcester, according to Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News.

Masataka Yoshida News / Fastball on SI / April 21
3 Masataka Yoshida Fits If Red Sox Break Up Crowded Outfield

3 Masataka Yoshida Fits If Red Sox Break Up Crowded Outfield

If you're a Major League Baseball team out there in need of a new outfielder, look no further than the Boston Red Sox. Boston entered the day on Tuesday sporting a 9-13 record.

Eduardo Rivera News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 21
Red Sox promote pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, according to the club’s MiLB.com transactions log.

John Holobetz News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 20
Red Sox’ John Holobetz named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox’ John Holobetz named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect John Holobetz has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 13-19, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 20
Red Sox could avoid significant blow with Sonny Gray injury

Red Sox could avoid significant blow with Sonny Gray injury

The Boston Red Sox's pitching depth may face its first challenge soon.

Red Sox's late inning surge gets job done over Tigers
Garrett Crochet has a playoff message for Red Sox fans amid troubling start
Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
Boston Red Sox News / The Spun / April 20
Nike Forced To Remove 'Offensive' Ad Before Boston Marathon

Nike Forced To Remove 'Offensive' Ad Before Boston Marathon

Nike was reportedly forced to remove an "offensive" ad before the Boston Marathon on Monday. Monday, April 20 is Patriots' Day in Boston. The Red Sox will be playing an afternoon game and the 2026 Boston Marathon will be taking place.

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