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Red Sox's late inning surge gets job done over Tigers

Ceddanne Rafaela's pinch-hit, two-run single with two outs and two strikes in the seventh inning lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 8-6 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers in their annual Patriots' Day game Monday.

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Garrett Crochet has a playoff message for Red Sox fans amid troubling start

It's only April, but the sky is falling for the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox hope offense wakes up early on Patriots' Day vs. Tigers

Dillon Dingler, Tigers overwhelm Red Sox

Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction

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Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / April 20

Red Sox RHP Sonny Gray (hamstring) exits in 3rd inning

Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray left Monday's game in Boston against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning due to right hamstring tightness. Gray was in visible discomfort after issuing a two-out walk to put two runners on base.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 20

Red Sox All-Star Quickly Labeled Boston's Top Midseason Trade Candidate

It's not just that the Boston Red Sox are off to a rough start in 2026, but their roster flaws have seemingly been exposed over and over. Entering the season, the Red Sox told the public that they weren't concerned about having four outfielders, plus designated hitter Masataka Yoshida, to fit into four spots in the lineup each day.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 20

These Red Sox Could Lose Roster Spots If Struggles Continue

The story of the 2026 Major League Baseball season for the Boston Red Sox has been one step forward and two steps back. Boston should be among the top contenders in the American League.

Boston Red Sox News / The Spun / April 20

Nike Forced To Remove 'Offensive' Ad Before Boston Marathon

Nike was reportedly forced to remove an "offensive" ad before the Boston Marathon on Monday. Monday, April 20 is Patriots' Day in Boston. The Red Sox will be playing an afternoon game and the 2026 Boston Marathon will be taking place.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 20

Red Sox Minor Lines: Pitching wins the day

The Red Sox farm, unlike the Major League team, actually enjoyed solid pitching all the way around on Sunday. Worcester’s shutout performance in Nashville (Brewers AAA) was courtesy of Michael Sansone.

Juan Valera News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 20

Red Sox Catch Break as Juan Valera Avoids Serious Elbow Injury

The Boston Red Sox seemingly avoided the worst-case scenario when it came to injured hurler, Juan Valera. Boston's No. 5 prospect was forced to exit a game for High-A Greenville on April 16 with an apparent arm injury.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Red Sox hope offense wakes up early on Patriots' Day vs. Tigers

The Boston Red Sox have endured a subpar start to the 2026 season, but a joyous Monday is on tap in the city as they close a four-game home series against the Detroit Tigers in the annual 11:10 a.m.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet pinpoints costly issue behind struggles

The Boston Red Sox have gotten off to a brutal start this season as they are tied for last place in the American League East. While Red Sox apologists may use the hackneyed defense “that it’s still early,” there’s little else for the Red Sox to grasp at this point.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Red Sox Announce Change for Tigers Game

The Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers have split the first two contests of their four-game series. Now, the two teams head to their third showdown at Fenway Park on Sunday.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Red Sox Announce Garrett Crochet Move Amid MLB Season

The Boston Red Sox are off to a rough start in the 2026 MLB season. They won only twice in their first 10 games of the season, and while they have improved in the past three weeks, they still have a lot to work on.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18

Minor leaguer throws his bat at pitcher after getting hit in head

A Boston Red Sox minor leaguer decided to fight fire with fire after he was drilled in the helmet by an errant pitch during Friday’s game. Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward was struck in the helmet by Nashville Sounds pitcher Tate Kuehner during Friday’s game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17