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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Red Sox’s Roman Anthony Joins Elite Club With Ken Griffey Jr., Mickey Mantle

Boston Red Sox baseball officially is back and the club didn't waste any time getting in the win column. Boston faced off against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday on the road for Opening Day and came out on top, 3-0.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 26

Garrett Crochet, Red Sox begin season with shutout of Reds

Garrett Crochet pitched six scoreless innings and Ceddanne Rafaela broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with an RBI single to lead the visiting Boston Red Sox past the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Thursday in the season opener for both clubs.

MLB News / Sport Relay / March 26

Red Sox Win Opening Day Matchup Over Reds

The Boston Red Sox took the win over the Cincinnati Reds 3–0 to take the first game of the season at Great American Ballpark Thursday. The Red Sox notched their third straight opening day victory, as Garrett Crochet earned the win.

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How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / March 26

MLB Game Recap: Red Sox Win Pitchers Duel on Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds kicked off their 2026 seasons this afternoon at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH. Garrett Crochet got the ball for the Red Sox, while Andrew Abbott got the ball for the Reds.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Red Sox’s Alex Cora explains Marcelo Mayer Opening Day benching

Marcelo Mayer is expected to be the Boston Red Sox’s starting second baseman throughout the 2026 season. But on Opening Day, it was Isiah Kiner-Falefa manning the position.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Alex Cora Addresses Red Sox Outfield Logjam on Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox's first lineup of the 2026 Major League Baseball season didn't surprise from an outfield perspective. One of the stories of the offseason for Boston was the club's surplus of outfielders.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Red Sox Release 23-Year-Old Outfield Prospect Just Before Opening Day

It's been a busy week for the Boston Red Sox in transactional terms, including some unfortunate news for several prospects. As the Red Sox's farm system affiliates get set to begin their seasons on Friday, the organization has to move on from a player if they feel their presence is impacting more important prospects in terms of playing time.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Red Sox Fifth Starter Battle 2026: Johan Oviedo vs Connelly Early Fantasy Outlook

The Boston Red Sox spent the winter rebuilding and strengthening their starting pitcher depth. They signed free agent Ranger Suarez and traded for Sonny Gray, which created a strong front four with Brayan Bello and staff ace Garrett Crochet.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Three Bold Predictions for the Red Sox in 2026

Today is Opening Day, and while the Boston Red Sox open in Cincinnati, this is a long season. A lot can happen; some things are expected, while some instances can surprise people, especially when expectations are all over the place.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

3 Red Sox Players Who Need Strong Starts to Retain Roster Spots

Opening Day is a magical time to be a Boston Red Sox fan, but it also means the clock is ticking on some of the players at the fringes of the roster. Many of the 26 players who joined the Red Sox in Cincinnati this week have nothing to worry about if they get off to slow starts.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Masataka Yoshida Gets Ominous 'Bold Prediction' From Red Sox Insider

If there's any offseason storyline lingering over the Boston Red Sox as games begin, it's the awkward roster fit of Masataka Yoshida. At this point, we can acknowledge that the Red Sox would have liked to trade Yoshida over the last year or so.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

What We Got Right — and Wrong — About the Red Sox in Spring Training

It was a long — and transformative — offseason for the Boston Red Sox and now, the club is finally set to begin the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Boston will face off against the Cincinnati Reds with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m ET from Great American Ball Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26

Four rookies poised to have breakout MLB seasons

These four players hope to be well-known names by the time October baseball rolls around.

MLB's No. 2 prospect makes Tigers' roster for Opening Day

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Top 5 Bold Red Sox Season Predictions in Honor of Opening Day

Opening Day is a celebratory occasion, so there's no better time than to put some predictions on paper. The Boston Red Sox have high expectations, but in a brutally competitive American League East, they also have plenty of questions to answer.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 26

This Red Sox season could be the beginning of something special

I suppose you could plaster the headline of this piece on pretty much any Opening Day post from any given year and you wouldn’t be completely wrong. But I can’t help but feel a little bit different about the 2026 Red Sox as the sun rises on a new season.