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Red Sox Can't Ignore Payton Tolle's Dominance, Newfound Weapon

Not that he was a "forgotten man" by any means, but to some degree, Payton Tolle got a bit lost in the shuffle early this spring. Tolle's major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates in August was one of the most electric moments of the Boston Red Sox's season.

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Red Sox Prospects: MLB’s Top 30 and Intriguing Players

Every year, MLB.com releases their top 100 prospects in all of baseball. This occurs around late-January, which is the perfect time right before pitchers and catchers report, and the spring training part of the season begins.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Insider Revives Red Sox–Astros Blockbuster Trade Buzz

The Boston Red Sox don't need another infielder right now. That wasn't the case before when the Red Sox were caught up in the middle of red-hot trade rumors with the Houston Astros centered around Isaac Paredes.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox-Mets Mock Blockbuster Brings Mark Vientos, Sean Manaea to Boston

The Boston Red Sox's roster has a lot of logjams, so the mock trade machine is bound to keep whirring all the way through the end of July. Boston has too many outfielders to guarantee designated hitter Masataka Yoshida much playing time this year, but he's owed $37.3 million over the next two seasons.

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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

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Tease Marcelo Mayer Decision Coming Soon

Over the next few weeks, all eyes are going to be on Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer. He should have an inside path to his first Opening Day in the big leagues, but that isn't guaranteed.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4

Garrett Crochet’s DMs move after Roman Anthony’s Team USA home run

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony replaced Corbin Carroll on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic this year. Anthony made his presence felt early during Tuesday’s exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Announce Eyebrow-Raising Triston Casas Update

The Boston Red Sox aren't at full strength right now with under a month to go until Opening Day. There are a few guys with the organization either dealing with injuries, or the fallout and rehab of injuries suffered back in 2025.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Alex Cora’s Decision on Roman Anthony Makes Perfect Sense

Coming off of a successful 89-73 season, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is confident in his lineup for one significant reason: this year, he gets a full season of Roman Anthony in the lineup.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Predicting Red Sox's Opening Day Lineup After Alex Cora's Announcement

Even with the excitement of the upcoming World Baseball Classic, everyone across Boston Red Sox Nation has one eye on March 26. When the Red Sox face the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day, we know .

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Shut Down 35-Year-Old Fighting for MLB Roster Spot

The Boston Red Sox got some tough news on Wednesday. We are just about three weeks away from Opening Day. It's crunch time now for guys looking to make big league rosters all across the league.

MLB News / Over The Monster / March 4

Red Sox News & Links: The Isaac Paredes trade rumors aren’t quite dead yet

It’s looking increasingly likely that the deal that sent Christian Vazquez to the Houston Astros for Wilyer Abreu will be remembered not only as Chaim Bloom’s best trade during his tenure at the helm of the Red Sox, but as one of the best trade’s in recent baseball memory.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Star Under Pressure to Deliver After Jeff Passan's New Prediction

Everywhere Roman Anthony looks this year, he's bound to find lofty expectations. The Boston Red Sox are counting on Anthony to carry their offense in his first full major league season.

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The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Roster Crunch Reignites Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu Buzz

The Boston Red Sox have the best outfield in baseball. Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela both have Gold Glove Awards under their belt. There's a real argument that Abreu is the best defensive right fielder in baseball and Rafaela is the best defensive center fielder in baseball.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Jarren Duran Has High Praise for Red Sox 'Father Figure'

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has had a career of ups and downs. To become one of the stars of the team, he needed to lean on those around him.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Makes Astros Trade Rumor Look Absurd

If the Boston Red Sox want to make one more addition before Opening Day, it should be for a left-handed reliever. Arguably, the club is covered everywhere else at this point.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 4

There is no battle for the final spot in the Red Sox rotation, as Connelly Early, Payton Tolle seem destined for Worcester

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Yankees Emerging Prospect Breaks Silence on Trade From Red Sox

On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox not only faced off against Team Puerto Rico in an exhibition tune-up for the World Baseball Classic, but they ran into a familiar face.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran reveals throwback mindset for 2026 MLB season

Veteran leadership shapes Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran’s renewed focus as he enters the 2026 MLB season. As the club continues preparations during spring training, Duran credits teammate Trevor Story for helping instill the throwback mindset he plans to carry into the upcoming campaign.