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Marcelo Mayer's Spring Debut Date Revealed for Red Sox

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan waiting to see Marcelo Mayer in action for a Spring Training game, you won't have to wait much longer. MassLive.com's Christopher Smith reported on Tuesday that Mayer will start for the club on Friday against the Atlanta Braves at second base.

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Red Sox 23-Year-Old Just Showcased Tools to Become MLB Ace

Boston Red Sox fans have already seen plenty of left-handed pitcher Connelly Early, so it's easy to forget that he's technically still a prospect. After

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Payton Tolle’s Breakout Sparks Comparisons to Red Sox Legend

It's hard not to be excited about the top pitching prospects in the Boston Red Sox's farm system right now. Boston has quickly gone from being a team that struggled to develop pitching talent to seemingly a pitching factory in a short time.

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Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Lucas Giolito-Braves Update Justifies Red Sox's QO Decision

It certainly seems like the Boston Red Sox made the right decision not tendering the qualifying offer to Lucas Giolito. It was a real question after the season ended.

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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.

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Red Sox Star Turned Down Extension, Probably Made Himself Millions

Boston Red Sox standout outfielder Wilyer Abreu would be a smart extension candidate on most teams. Some credit should go to the Red Sox, then, for trying even earlier than many would have expected.

Brendan Rodgers News / Over The Monster / February 24

Meet new Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers

He’s Brendan Rodgers. He was an everyday starter for the lowly Rockies in 2024, leading some to believe he was heading our way at that year’s trade deadline, before we learned that Craig Breslow only makes deals for winning players in the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Left Handed Bullpen Arms: Options for the Red Sox to Explore

Per Sean McAdam of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox are currently in the market for left-handed bullpen help. Looking at the projected Opening Day roster, there are a lot of right-handers to provide help, including Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / February 24

MLB Spring Training Recap: Red Sox Suffer First Grapefruit League Loss

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays met for the first time this spring today. RF – Nate Eaton 1B – Nick Sogard 3B – Andruw Monasterio CF – Kristian Campbell

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Marcelo Mayer’s Spring Game Absence Explained for Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have three big league Spring Training games under their belt so far, but Marcelo Mayer has not made his first appearance of the spring yet.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Red Sox Still Have Path to Solve $90 Million Logjam

Just because Spring Training is here doesn't mean that moves are done being made around the league. There are still a handful of intriguing free agents still available, including Lucas Giolito, Max Scherzer and Zack Littell, among others.

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The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Ken Rosenthal Is Half-Right About Red Sox's Roman Anthony Gamble

Are the Boston Red Sox putting too much on Roman Anthony's plate? Just over eight months have passed since Anthony made his major league debut, and already, he's carried the team for several weeks, sustained an injury that put him out of action for the playoffs, and been named the Red Sox's leadoff hitter.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Isaac Paredes Trade Talk Resurfaces for Red Sox

Could the Boston Red Sox make another big trade before Opening Day? Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic certainly left the door open to the possibility in a column about the organization on Monday.

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Andruw Monasterio News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Red Sox May Have Landed Two Opening Day Big-Leaguers in Brewers Trade

It's early in spring training, but Andruw Monasterio already appears to be emerging as one of the camp standouts for the Boston Red Sox. Monasterio, the 28-year-old utility infielder who came over two weeks ago in the six-player trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, was seen as a nice depth piece at the time of the deal.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Red Sox Bullpen Solution Could Be One Cardinals Trade Away

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals already have swung two separate trades since old friend Chaim Bloom took over as St. Louis' president of baseball operations.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Takes Firm Stance on MLB's 'Robot Umps' Debate

Some of Major League Baseball's youngest stars are going to have a bit of a competitive advantage this year. As the automated ball-strike system arrives at the sport's highest level, it will be unfamiliar to the longtime veterans of the game, but those who have played Triple-A in the last few seasons have all become somewhat accustomed to it.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Red Sox's Forgotten 1st-Rounder Could Shake Up Opening Day Roster

Who is going to be in the infield for the Boston Red Sox in 2026? Willson Contreras and Trevor Story are guarantees at first base and shortstop. Caleb Durbin and Marcelo Mayer are the most obvious options for third base and second base, even though Red Sox manager Alex Cora acknowledged that Mayer still needs to win a job out of camp.

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Craig Breslow Reveals Why Red Sox's Offense Will Beat Projections

Pessimistic preseason projections -- try saying that five times fast -- have provided all sorts of bulletin board material for the Boston Red Sox. The commonly cited ZiPS projection system currently has no Red Sox batter reaching the 20-homer threshold with their median result this year.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 23

Alex Cora Signals Big Things Coming for Red Sox's Jarren Duran

The trade rumors were seemingly endless around the Boston Red Sox this past offseason when it came to the outfield. It seemed like right when the 2025 season came to an end, people wanted to talk about the possibility of flipping an outfielder for someone like Joe Ryan.

Wilyer Abreu News / Just Baseball / February 23

Why the Red Sox Are Expanding Wilyer Abreu’s Role

It’s rare for a player to stop platooning more than two years into his career. More often, platoon roles harden into labels — shorthand for a structural weakness that teams plan around rather than try to fix.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22

Red Sox Interested In Left-Handed Bullpen Depth

The Red Sox may not yet be completely done with their offseason, as Sean McAdam of MassLive reports that the club remains interested in improving their left-handed bullpen depth before the season begins.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

This Lineup Change Could Benefit Red Sox Young Superstar For 2026

The Red Sox had a successful season last year, making it to the Wild Card round despite several injuries and call-ups. With the amount of players that came up and down the Red Sox system over the course of last season, there were plenty of different lineups.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Red Sox name their leadoff hitter for 2026

The Boston Red Sox will have a new-look offense of sorts in 2026, but they have already tabbed one particular hitter to lead the charge. B

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Boston Red Sox News / Total Apex Sports / February 21

Boston Red Sox Pitching Prospect Chosen As 2026 Breakout Candidate By MLB Analyst

As the Boston Red Sox gear up for the 2026 MLB season, much of the conversation has centered on their starting rotation. While big-name acquisitions like Ranger Suárez and Sonny Gray have grabbed the headlines, one analyst believes the real story of the season could be a young left-hander already in the system.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 19

Red Sox potential Achilles' heel showing in 2026 projections

The Boston Red Sox may have a problem in 2026. The Red Sox have lost a significant amount of power from their lineup over the past few months.

Red Sox walk back on statement shading Fanatics for botched uniform design

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Roman Anthony News / Yardbarker / February 16

Team USA adds youth to WBC lineup as injury replacement

With the World Baseball Classic less than a month away, Team USA was already forced to make a change to its roster.

Red Sox front office continues to deflect blame amid growing criticism

Red Sox hoping better health can lead to breakout season for Carlos Narvaez

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 16

Red Sox front office continues to deflect blame amid growing criticism

Decisions made by the Red Sox regarding Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman have brought criticism, but the front office doesn't appear ready to accept blame for the missteps.

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