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Red Sox Insider Pumps Brakes on Marcelo Mayer Hype Train

Marcelo Mayer will be under the microscope this season, perhaps more so than any of his Boston Red Sox teammates. Once the fourth overall pick in the draft out of high school, Mayer has performed well whenever he's been on the field over the last four years.

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Roman Anthony details ‘unbelievable’ experience joining Team USA for WBC

The 2026 iteration of the World Baseball Classic is here, and once again, Team USA is fielding a stacked roster. Due to how stacked the roster is, a few players inevitably have to take a backseat.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox-Brewers Trade Keeps Looking Better and Better for Boston

The Boston Red Sox aren't at full strength in the infield right now with Romy González dealing with a shoulder injury. González already made it sound like he will not be ready to roll for Opening Day.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Insider Hints Red Sox Hit Jackpot With 6-Foot-8 Fireballer

Minor-league deals are a dime a dozen leading up to spring training, but at least one or two are likely to pay off for the Boston Red Sox this year. Rob

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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?

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Isaac Stebens News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 6

Red Sox pitching prospect Isaac Stebens undergoes Tommy John surgery

Red Sox pitching prospect Isaac Stebens underwent Tommy John surgery last week, according to SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker. As a result, he will miss the entire 2026 season and possibly the start of 2027 as well.

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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.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Connelly Early Giving Red Sox Impossible Rotation Decision

The Boston Red Sox's rotation is absolutely loaded with Opening Day under three weeks away from kicking off. When it comes to Boston, the top four spots in the rotation are set: Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray and Brayan Bello.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox Trade Pickup Becoming Boston's Top Story of Spring Training

If there's one most exciting element to Major League Baseball's spring training, it's that you rarely can know ahead of time who will wind up in the spotlight.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox 35-Year-Old Righty Needs Elbow Surgery

One candidate for the Boston Red Sox's bullpen got some crushing news with under a month to go until Opening Day. On Wednesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced that Vinny Nittoli was being shut down due to elbow pain that required an MRI.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox Urged to Sign 13-Year Veteran in Unexpected Free Agency Buzz

Some of the popular talking points about the Boston Red Sox in recent offseasons have been that the lineup is too left-handed, and that the infield defense needed to improve.

Noah Song News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox Insider Shares Noah Song Update Fans Have Waited Years For

Boston Red Sox fans have been waiting to see Noah Song in the majors for a long time. It finally could happen in 2026. The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey shared a column pinpointing four "under-the-radar" guys who could make an impact on the 2026 season for Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 6

Who is going to hit 20 home runs for the Red Sox?

Do you know the last time the Red Sox finished a season without a single player hitting at least 20 home runs? If we’re not counting 2020 — which we shouldn’t, pretty much ever, for pretty much anything — then the answer is a loooooong time ago: 1945, to be exact.

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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.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox Insider Takes Firm Stance on Jarren Duran-Astros Rumors

If it ever seems like Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is safe from trade rumors, there's probably one lurking right around the corner. Earlier this

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Reacts to Team USA 'Dream Come True'

The World Baseball Classic has begun and there are a handful of members representing the Boston Red Sox in the tournament, including young outfielder Roman Anthony.

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Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0: Has Marcelo Mayer Locked Up Spot?

As the fervor of the World Baseball Classic approaches, Boston Red Sox fans can also look forward to baseball games that truly count in less than three weeks.

Vinny Nittoli News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6

Red Sox’s Vinny Nittoli Facing Elbow Surgery

Red Sox reliever Vinny Nittoli is weighing Tommy John or internal brace surgery, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The righty has been diagnosed with ligament damage in his elbow and is seemingly headed for a season-ending operation.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 5

Phillies 3-Time All-Star Hints Red Sox Hit Jackpot With Ranger Suárez

When your favorite baseball team signs a free agent, it's music to your ears to hear his former team wax poetic about how much they loved playing with him.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 5

Garrett Crochet Bold Prediction Will Get Red Sox Fans Ready for Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox certainly have shown that they know how to pivot well. Before the 2025 season, the Red Sox were one of the teams interested in superstar slugger Juan Soto.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 5

Red Sox Icon's Son Looking to Shock Team USA in WBC Opener

Manny Ramirez is one of the most accomplished players in Boston Red Sox history, but he never took part in a World Baseball Classic. Ramirez, of course, hails from the Dominican Republic, but his 20-year-old son, Lucas Ramirez, has dual citizenship, with his mother hailing from Brazil.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 5

The Red Sox find their second baseman of the future every 20 years. Is Marcelo Mayer next?

Between 1986 and 2006 15 different Red Sox players made at least 50 appearances at second base in one season: Marty Barrett, Jody Reed, Scott Fletcher, Luis Alicea, Jeff Frye, John Valentin, Donnie Sadler, Mike Benjamin,José Offerman, Lou Merloni, Rey Sánchez, Todd Walker, Mark Bellhorn, Tony Graffanino, and Mark Loretta.