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Red Sox-Mets Trade Prediction Sees $7.7M All-Star Leave Boston

Just as the trade rumor mill for the offseason has shut down for the Boston Red Sox, it appears some are already looking ahead to midseason. We do have to concede, though, that the Red Sox's roster is still awkward.

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How good is the 2026 Red Sox starting pitching depth?

Welcome back to our preview of 2026 Red Sox starting pitching. If you missed the bulk of the preview last week, check it out below. Today, we turn our attention to the back of the back of the rotation: the depth starters.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 27

Who’s the most exciting player on the 2026 Red Sox?

With Garrett Crochet taking the mound yesterday, I was reminded of how exciting it was to have two new stars on the 2025 Red Sox. Getting to know a new star — particularly an ace pitcher — is one of the most exciting things baseball fans get to do over the course of 162 games.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

Red Sox's Infield Battle About to Take Marcelo Mayer Turn

The discourse around the Boston Red Sox’s infield has been a bit surprising. Willson Contreras and Trevor Story are locks at first base and shortstop. Caleb Durbin appears to have the inside track to third base, although second base is an option as well.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

Red Sox $1.9M Journeyman Emerging As Dark Horse for MLB Roster

Parsing who does and does not have a chance to make the opening day roster can be a challenge, especially when it comes to pitchers. This year, the Boston Red Sox focused their offseason attention on adding to virtually every part of the roster but the bullpen.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Over The Monster / February 27

2026 Red Sox Spring Training Approval Polling: Predict the season and tell us how they’re doing

With the offseason behind us, it’s once again time to check in with the Over the Monster community and gauge fan opinion on how the Red Sox organization is doing.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Pedro Martinez's Comments on Garrett Crochet Make White Sox Trade Look Even Better

There are uneven trades, and then there's the Garrett Crochet deal between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox in 2024. In December of that year, the White Sox sent Crochet to the Red Sox for catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, shortstop Chase Meidroth, and reliever Wikelman Gonzalez.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox Legend Pedro Martinez Has Eye-Opening Thoughts on New Boston Ace

Garrett Crochet was phenomenal in year one as the Boston Red Sox's ace, but can he repeat last year's performance? Perhaps even improve upon it? If anyone knows what that sort of consistency requires, it's Pedro Martinez.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Red Sox legend David Ortiz makes hilarious admission about modern MLB players

Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz recently offered a candid and humorous perspective on how today’s MLB players compare to those from his era. During a spring training appearance on MLB Network Radio, the Hall of Famer praised the size, strength, and athleticism of the modern game while reflecting on how dramatically the sport has evolved.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox Boss Identifies Clear Alex Bregman Successor

Alex Bregman was great on the field in 2025 when he was healthy for the Boston Red Sox. While this is the case, he was arguably even better in the clubhouse.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Red Sox’ Alex Cora gives his completely honest thoughts on Garrett Crochet

The Boston Red Sox are hoping to climb the standings in the American League East this year. If they can get past the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays, the powerhouse New York Yankees and the resurgent Baltimore Orioles, Alex Cora and the Red Sox will likely have one of the best pitching staffs in the Major Leagues.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Red Sox star Roman Anthony reveals Alex Bregman’s Team USA recruiting pitch for WBC

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was named the replacement for Corbin Carroll on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. With the tournament set to begin on March 5, Anthony revealed the recruiting pitch former teammate Alex Bregman gave him to join Team USA.

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MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / February 26

MLB Spring Training Recap: Seven Run Fourth Propels Red Sox to Win

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet for the second time this spring. The Rays won the first meeting 2-1. Boston had their ace, Garrett Crochet, making his first start of the spring as he faced Steven Matz for Tampa Bay, also making his first start of the spring.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Lucas Giolito’s Odd Offseason Takes Another Turn After Red Sox Exit

Opening Day is another day closer and yet veteran starting pitcher Lucas Giolito is still sitting there in free agency, despite a bounce-back season with the Boston Red Sox in 2025.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox Insiders Make Conflicting Marcelo Mayer Roster Predictions

Is Marcelo Mayer's spot on the Boston Red Sox's opening day roster truly in jeopardy, or was manager Alex Cora's message last week more of a symbolic wake-up call?

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Cedanne Rafaela's Ranking in ESPN List Shows Result of Red Sox's Rafael Devers Trade

The Boston Red Sox made one of MLB's most head-scratching trades in recent memory last season, dealing star first baseman/designated hitterRafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants for right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks, left-hander Kyle Harrison, right-handed prospect Jose Bello, and outfield prospect James Tibbs III.

Brendan Rodgers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox Lose Gold Glover to Shoulder Injury With MRI Coming

The Boston Red Sox's infield position battle took a bit of a hit on Wednesday. Boston faced off against the Minnesota Twins and infielder Brendan Rodgers was forced to exit the contest early.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Overlooked Red Sox Trade Pickup Will Soon Become Fan Favorite

Brennan Bernardino was a fan favorite out of the bullpen for the last few seasons with the Boston Red Sox, so it's only fitting that the player he was traded for should eventually follow in his footsteps.

Justin Slaten News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox's Most Slept-On Pitcher Just Added New Weapon to Arsenal

The Boston Red Sox can afford to come into the season with high expectations for righty hurler Justin Slaten. Predicting which pitchers will have successful seasons, especially out of the bullpen, is a lot more complex than simply looking at last year's statistics.

Patrick Sandoval News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox Can Unlock Patrick Sandoval in Once-Unexpected Way

The Boston Red Sox are in a place that the vast majority of teams around baseball would lke to be in. Boston is going to have difficult decisions to make before Opening Day because of the fact that the club doesn't have enough starting rotation spots to go around for the volume of talented hurlers the team has.

Romy Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Romy Gonzalez Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Red Sox utilityman Romy Gonzalez has been behind in camp due to shoulder troubles. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection a couple weeks ago in hopes of being ready for Opening Day, but the righty-swinging infielder now tells Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that he doesn’t think it’s realistic.

Masataka Yoshida News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

What’s in Store For Masataka Yoshida with Red Sox Outfield Jam?

The Red Sox Spring Training is fully underway, and naturally, there are some questions that pop up throughout the organization. Some of these may be pitching related, some may be who’s playing second, but the Red Sox have a more complicated issue (in a good way).

Wilyer Abreu News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Red Sox player somehow broke his bat on a check swing

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-7 on Tuesday in their latest spring training game. However, the game made for aviral moment. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu tried to check his swing, and in a bizarre sequence, the bat broke with the barrel flying just a few feet in front of home plate.