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Red Sox 6'6'' Slugger Turns Heads With Blistering 117MPH Hit

One of the best parts about Spring Training is the fact that some of the top prospects in the game get to show what they can do. For the Boston Red Sox, one intriguing guy to follow in Spring Training so far has been young slugger Justin Gonzales.

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Red Sox Newcomer Takes Big Step Forward in Quest to Win Rotation Spot

There's only so much one can accomplish in a single spring training start, but Monday was a big one for the Boston Red Sox's Johan Oviedo. Widely considered the favorite to win the No.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 2

Red Sox Fans Get Eyebrow-Raising Masataka Yoshida Update

The Boston Red Sox should be rooting for a massive performance in the World Baseball Classic by one of its representatives. Masataka Yoshida doesn't have a clear path to playing time for the organization right now, to say the least.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Why Red Sox’s Kristian Campbell has a ‘great’ opportunity amid WBC

The World Baseball Classic is set to begin on March 5, but all participants are with their respective teams preparing for the tournament. The Boston Red Sox have a ton of players set to play.

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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?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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Video Games News / Athlon Sports / March 2

MLB The Show 26 ‘New Legends’ List Sparks Debate — Who’s Missing?

It’s March. And that means baseball is almost back. MLB The Show 26 is just weeks away, with early access beginning March 13 and the full release on March 17.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Romy Gonzalez News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 2

Red Sox Frontrunner Emerges in Roster Battle to Replace Romy Gonzalez

Ever since Romy Gonzalez arrived to camp with a shoulder injury, the race has been on for the Boston Red Sox. Gonzalez played a hugely important role against

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 2

Triston Casas Defense Clip Captures Red Sox Nation's Attention

The Boston Red Sox are loaded all over the place to the point where some don't have clear pathways to big league at-bats. Masataka Yoshida has been the poster boy for this idea with four elite outfielders ahead of him in Jarren Duran, Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 2

Red Sox 6'6'' Flamethrower Winning Race to Boston Roster Spot

The Boston Red Sox are going to win a lot of games in 2026 on the back of their elite starting rotation. In 2025, the Red Sox were bitten by the injury bug left and right.

Patrick Sandoval News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 2

Red Sox's Patrick Sandoval Gets Head-Scratching Roster Prediction

The Boston Red Sox have numerous players facing uncertain futures, but left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval's situation might be the most confusing. Sandoval, who signed a two-year, $18.25 million deal with the Red Sox in December 2024, has yet to throw a single pitch in a Boston uniform.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 2

Red Sox's Kristian Campbell Has Golden Opportunity to Win Back MLB Job

With the World Baseball Classic about to kick off, it should give some members of the Boston Red Sox more looks in camp as they try to break through and make the big league club.

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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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 2

Controversial Ex-Red Sox OF Signs With Padres After Series of Setbacks

For as long as he remains on the professional baseball scene, Alex Verdugo will maintain a connection to the Boston Red Sox. Verdugo was one of the headliners of the trade that sent Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and in four years in a Red Sox uniform, he went through countless ups and downs.

Franklin Arias News / Over The Monster / March 2

Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias is set for huge chance to prove himself this spring

The calendar has officially turned to March, which means we get some honest to goodness, legit baseball to talk about. The World Baseball Classic begins this week, and in just a few weeks time the Boston Red Sox will begin their 2026 season in earnest against the Cincinnati Reds.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 2

Who Will be the Red Sox’s best performer in the World Baseball Classic?

Hello and happy Monday, folks. Happy March, too. The World Baseball Classic starts this week! That’s awesome! A total of 14 players within the organization—the baker’s dozen I highlighted a few weeks ago on OTM plus Roman Anthony—will be competing in the international tournament.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Alex Cora Isn't Holding Back on Red Sox's Critics Ahead of Pressure-Packed Year

The Boston Red Sox's offense has become the biggest point of concern for most critics ahead of the 2026 season. Because the Red Sox didn't sign a prototypical power bat this winter, and because All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman followed his predecessor Rafael Devers out the door, the Red Sox's offense has been under fire.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Already Accomplished One Dream

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner. Over the next few days, exhibitions will start to pop up followed by the actually tournament kicking off.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox's Caleb Durbin Stealing the Show With Electric Spring

The Boston Red Sox were linked to a handful of infielders for months before landing on Caleb Durbin formerly of the Milwaukee Brewers. If you followed along with the Red Sox after the organization lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs, you likely heard a lot about guys like Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Ketel Marte, Isaac Paredes and Brendan Donovan.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox 2nd-Rounder Hints He's About to Become Draft Steal

It's possible there are still Boston Red Sox fans out there who don't know Henry Godbout's name, but it sounds like the 22-year-old intends to change that immediately.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox 27-Year-Old Gearing Up for MLB Roster Spot Battle

The Boston Red Sox's bullpen certainly is thin on left-handed hurlers right now. Steven Matz left in free agency and joined the Tampa Bay Rays. Justin Wilson is a free agent after logging a 3.35 ERA in 61 appearances for Boston in 2025.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox 20-Year-Old is About to Become Boston's Most Important Player

The games in spring training may not count, but there are still plenty of things at stake this year for the Boston Red Sox. For some of the organization's young, budding stars, the spring is a time to lay the foundation for a future in the lineup at Fenway Park.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox Insider Admits Harsh Truth About $90M 'Sunken Cost'

With under one month to go until Opening Day, the Boston Red Sox look like a team on paper that can contend in the American League. While this is the case, there is still one glaring question for the roster.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1

Red Sox Snatched Sonny Gray Right Out From Underneath NL Contender

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is going to look significantly different by the time the 2026 season rolls around. Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello will be in the starting rotation on Opening Day, but the rest of the rotation will look different.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / February 28

Eight Boston Red Sox Spring Training Storylines To Watch

Following what was a tumultuous and active offseason, the first few weeks of Boston Red Sox spring training have been fairly uneventful. Save for some

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Red Sox’s Alex Cora drops concerning 4-word admission on Brendan Rodgers’ injury

Boston Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers recently suffered a shoulder injury. According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, Rodgers underwent a CT scan and MRI on his shoulder.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / February 28

Who Will Be the Fifth Starter for the Red Sox?

An offseason spent overhauling the starting pitching corps has resulted in an MLB rotation that appears nearly set in stone. Garrett Crochet was already colorfully declared the Opening Day starter, while veteran additions Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez will likely get the ball in the second and third contests in Cincinnati.

Marcelo Mayer News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Red Sox Opening Day Concerns: Does Marcelo Mayer Fit In?

Many MLB clubs, early on in spring training, start to get a good look at wide open positions and see who the standouts are at their positions, and ican often lead to dilemmas on who to start.