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Red Sox vs. Phillies Weather Update: Boston Trying to Play

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies are scheduled to face off on Thursday night with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. While the weather in the area isn't great, to say the least.

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Phillies 3, Red Sox 1; Kyle Schwarber sinks Boston in finale

The Red Sox had another installment of regularly-scheduled programming: the pitching staff gives them a chance to win and the offense offers another lifeless performance.

Ranger Suarez News / Over The Monster / May 14

Game 43: Phillies vs. Red Sox; Ranger Suarez duels with former club

TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox send their main pitching acquisition to the mound in search of a series win (weather permitting) Thursday night.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Roman Anthony's Wrist Is the Most Important Injury in Fantasy Baseball Right Now

Fantasy managers hoping to get Roman Anthony back out on the field may not get their wish just yet. And his unclear status has everyone wondering what to do next.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 14

Red Sox Trades: Ranking Boston's Most Valuable Trade Chips

The Boston Red Sox aren't exactly where they wanted to be at this point, to say the least. Boston 42 games under its belt so far this season and an 18-24 record to show for it.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / May 14

Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet progressing towards return from shoulder injury

Starting pitching has not been the Red Sox problem in 2026. And with Payton Tolle performing well and Brayan Bello possibly bouncing back thanks to the use of an opener, the staff has more than held its own in the absence of Garrett Crochet.

Mike Trout News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 14

Rating Red Sox-Mike Trout Trade Likelihood With Rumors Flying

Mike Trout coming to the Boston Red Sox is a foreign idea to most Major League Baseball fans, but in some corners of the fan base, that idea has percolated in recent days.

Brooks Brannon News / Over The Monster / May 14

Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon shows up with home run

Although the WooSox again had to go to a bullpen game, nearly everyone pitched well and kept the Bison (Blue Jays AAA) off the board. Worcester then subjected Buffalo to death by a thousand cuts, as all nine of their hits were singles, but a good third inning where they nearly batted around the lineup was all they needed to score six runs.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 14

Red Sox’s Biggest Mistake This Season Wasn’t Alex Bregman

Before the 2026 Major League Baseball season kicked off, the biggest story around the organization was the loss of Alex Bregman. Losing Bregman dominated headlines, the radio shows and certainly television talk shows not only just in Boston, but all across the baseball world.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

Boston Red Sox News & Notes 05/14/2026

The Boston Red Sox improved to 18-24 last night. They’re ten games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East. They’re 2.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 14

Despite win, Red Sox strive to overcome home hitting woes in clash vs. Phillies

The Boston Red Sox will look for more from their offense Thursday night when they wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

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Ranger Suarez News / CBSSports.com / May 14

Phillies vs. Red Sox Thursday MLB picks: Ranger Suarez likely motivated vs. former Philadelphia teammates

Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez faces his former Phillies team for the first time

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 14

Red Sox Get Huge Ceddanne Rafaela Moment After Rare Benching

Ceddanne Rafaela's absence from the Boston Red Sox's lineup was the cause of some raised eyebrows on Wednesday. It turned out to be hugely beneficial. Boston's regular starting center fielder was on the bench against Philadelphia Phillies starter Andrew Painter.

MLB News / Over The Monster / May 14

Will The Red Sox and Phillies get rained out?

Below is a loop of this morning’s HRRR weather model simulating conditions over the northeast U.S. between Noon and Midnight: As you can see, there’s going to be a strong southerly fetch of moisture off the Atlantic into eastern New England for several hours during the afternoon and early evening.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 14

Garrett Crochet Injury Timeline: When Red Sox Star Could Return for Boston

Boston Red Sox fans need some hope right now and guy who can give it to them is Garrett Crochet. On Wednesday, Crochet threw a 20-pitch bullpen for the first time since his last start on April 25.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 13

Ceddanne Rafaela's pinch-hit homer powers Red Sox past Phillies

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer and Trevor Story also went deep, propelling the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 13

Red Sox Get Big Win From Garrett Crochet’s Shoulder Rehab

There's no denying the fact that the Boston Red Sox need Garrett Crochet on the mound to be at their best. Crochet is an absolute game-changer. Last year, Crochet logged a 2.59 ERA in 32 starts for the Red Sox in his first season with the organization.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 13

Red Sox Not Sending Cheery Signals on Roman Anthony's Return

Wednesday is Roman Anthony's 22nd birthday, but it's not as easy as Boston Red Sox fans would have liked to celebrate their young star. For the seventh-straight game, Anthony won't be in the Red Sox's starting lineup after spraining his right wrist on May 4 against the Detroit Tigers.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Shares Personal Move on Wednesday

David Ortiz had an incredible career in MLB spent with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox. Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility back in January 2022, and it was well deserved.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13

Boston Red Sox News & Notes 05/13/2026

The Boston Red Sox dropped to 17-24 last night. They’re 11 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East. They’re three games back of the Chicago White Sox for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Red Sox legend David Ortiz’s ‘ugliest’ story comes to light, will have fans in stitches

The Boston Red Sox created countless memorable moments during David Ortiz’s legendary career, but a recently resurfaced story involving longtime umpire Joe West may be among the funniest tales ever shared about the Hall of Fame slugger.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Phillies and Red Sox experiencing different results after early managerial changes

The American League East and National League East both have several disappointing teams this season, but chief among them seem to be the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. As a result, each made early managerial changes, but only one team has gotten favorable results so far.

The Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

Concern levels for MLB's slumping stars

Watch: Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration vs. Dodgers

Can Alek Thomas become the Dodgers' latest reclamation project?

Luke Heyman News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 11

Red Sox catching prospect Luke Heyman off to strong start with Low-A Salem

Six weeks into his first full professional season, it appears as though Red Sox catching prospect Luke Heyman may be ready for a new challenge. Heyman, whom the Red Sox acquired from the Mariners for reliever Alex Hoppe in November, has been on an offensive tear as of late for Low-A Salem.

Brooks Brannon News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 11

Red Sox’ Brooks Brannon named Eastern League Player of the Week

Red Sox power-hitting prospect Brooks Brannon has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of May 4-10, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Jarren Duran News / Yardbarker / May 11

Jarren Duran deletes Instagram amid dispute with reporter

It's been a long season for the Boston Red Sox, and it's only the middle of May. That includes a very slow start for former All-Star Game MVP Jarren Duran.

Payton Tolle’s emotional reaction to SO while Red Sox were losing has been explained

Red Sox’ All-Star Emerges as Leading Trade Candidate

Red Sox Have Trevor Story Problem Growing Bigger By the Day

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Sonny Gray News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

Red Sox Rumors: Sonny Gray Emerges As Top Trade Candidate For Boston

The Boston Red Sox made several high-profile signings this winter to push the team forward after ending a four-year playoff drought last season. Sonny Gray was the chief addition to their pitching staff.