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On YouTubeAlex Cora News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
The 2 unique ways the Red Sox-Alex Cora firing made MLB history
With the Boston Red Sox firing Alex Cora, there is no denying that the news brought a shock to the baseball world, even despite the team struggling to start the 2026 season.
Greg Weissert News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 8
Red Sox Have a Reliever Who Must Go—And It's Not Greg Weissert
Boston Red Sox fans are fed up with right-handed reliever Greg Weissert, and rightfully so. Weissert's latest blow-up outing put the Red Sox behind the 8-ball on Thursday night in a painful 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 8
These 4 Red Sox Will Be Gone By the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
The Boston Red Sox are starting to show some signs of life, but they aren't all the way back quite yet. Since Boston fired former manager Alex Cora, the Red Sox have gone 6-5 in 11 games under interim manager Chad Tracy.
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?
Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8
Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 05/08/2026
The Boston Red Sox dropped their series opener to the Tampa Bay Rays last night, 8-4. The Red Sox went down 3-0 in the second but tied the game in the bottom half before Tampa Bay regained the lead in the sixth.
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 / May 8
What bullpen moves are incoming for the Red Sox? 
We learned after the game on Thursday that Jake Bennett has been sent down to Triple-A. Jack Anderson, who allowed three runs in 8 1/3 innings in his first stint in the majors, will be the corresponding promotion.
Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 8
Red Sox's Messaging on Roman Anthony Injury Becoming Hard to Trust
The Boston Red Sox's messaging on outfielder Roman Anthony's hand/wrist injury has generally been optimistic, but a lot of that went out the window on Thursday.
Allan Castro News / Over The Monster / May 8
Red Sox Minor Lines: Allan Castro walks it off in the 12th
The Woo Sox got a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 12th inning, which gave a position player the win as a pitcher on Thursday night over the RailRiders (NYY).
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 8
Three way-too-early Red Sox All-Star contenders
The playoff-bound Red Sox posted three All-Star selections in 2025 with Alex Bregman, Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman. The trio of offseason additions
Jake Bennett News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 8
Red Sox Rotation Crunch Leaves Jake Bennett on Outside Looking In
The Boston Red Sox have already made one decision for the starting rotation. Boston's depth has been seriously tested this season already. Sonny Gray just returned to the mound after a stint on the Injured List.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Red Sox reliever admits to ‘pitching like s**t’ after loss to Rays
The Boston Red Sox fell 8-4 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night in the series opener at Fenway Park, ending their three-game winning streak and dropping to 16-22, last in the American League East.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Red Sox option rookie pitcher almost immediately after Rays game
The Boston Red Sox (16-22) opted to become a pitching-first franchise after failing to re-sign Alex Bregman and bringing in Ranger Suarez, but injuries have forced them to do more mixing and matching than they expected by early May.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 7
Rays 8, Red Sox 4; Can they just keep playing the Tigers?
I had a feeling this game wasn’t going to go the Sox way before it even started. To be fair, that isn’t saying much— most games haven’t gone the Sox way this year!
Roman Anthony News / Field Level Media / May 7
Red Sox place OF Roman Anthony on IL with hand sprain
Red Sox left fielder Roman Anthony was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hand sprain on Thursday, retroactive to Tuesday. Anthony sustained the injury, which the team initially called a wrist sprain, on Monday in Detroit.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 7
Red Sox May Need to Make Brayan Bello Move When Garrett Crochet Returns
The Boston Red Sox's starting pitching depth has taken hit after hit this season due to injuries, but things are starting to trend in the right direction.
Roman Anthony News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7
Red Sox To Place Roman Anthony On Injured List
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy announced to reporters that outfielder Roman Anthony will be placed on the 10-day injured list. Utility player Mickey Gasper will be recalled in a corresponding move.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7
Red Sox strive to ride momentum into matchup vs. red-hot Rays
It has been a good week for both the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. The American League East rivals will look to build on recent sweeps as they collide for the first time this season, opening a four-game series on Thursday night in Boston.
Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / May 6
Healthy Sonny Gray pitches Red Sox to sweep of Tigers
Sonny Gray pitched five scoreless innings in his return to action and the visiting Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 victory on Wednesday night.
Juan Valera News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 6
Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera undergoes Tommy John surgery
Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to senior director of player development Brian Abraham. “Juan Valera underwent successful reconstruction of the right elbow ulnar collateral ligament yesterday,” Abraham told The Boston Globe.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
MLB announces punishment for Framber Valdez
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez will have to sit for a while after Major League Baseball determined that he intentionally threw at a batter in Tuesday’s game.
Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 6
Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 05/06/2026
The Boston Red Sox wrap up their three-game series with the Detroit Tigers tonight. They’re looking to complete their first sweep of the 2026 season. The Red Sox took the first game, 5-4, with a five-run seventh.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Mets, Phillies, Astros linked to Alex Cora
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Boston Red Sox chose to part ways with manager Alex Cora early in the season. It sounds like Cora won't have much difficulty landing a new job.
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / May 6
Framber Valdez risking severe punishment after wild decision vs. Red Sox
To say that Valdez had a rough outing vs. the Red Sox wouldn't tell half of the story.
Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 6
Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias named Eastern League Player of the Month for April
Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias has been named the Eastern League Player of the Month for April, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Arias put together a monster April with Double-A Portland to open his 2026 season.
Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 5
Red Sox promote pitching prospect Dylan Brown to High-A Greenville
The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Dylan Brown from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, as was first reported by Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5
Tarik Skubal's injury leaves Tigers with two potential trade targets
The two-time American League Cy Young award winner will miss some time after undergoing surgery, leaving a massive hole in the Tigers' rotation.
Alec Gamboa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4
Red Sox Select Alec Gamboa
The Red Sox announced they have selected the contract of left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com first reported that Gamboa was on a flight to Detroit and likely to be added after exercising an upward mobility clause.
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