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On YouTubePayton Tolle News / Over The Monster / May 10
Game No. 40: Rays at Red Sox — Payton Tolle takes the mound in emotional Mother’s Day outing 
Sometimes the universe — and especially the baseball universe — just lines things up in beautiful, unexpected ways. Today, Payton Tolle is starting on Mother’s Day because the most powerful mother of all — Mother Nature — decided the Red Sox and Rays weren’t going to play their game yesterday when Tolle was originally schedule to pitch.
Tarik Skubal News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 10
Why Red Sox Should Monitor Tigers Superstar Tarik Skubal Closely
While the first month of the 2026 Major League Baseball season was a disaster for the Boston Red Sox, there have been positive signs since the club transitioned from former manager Alex Cora to interim skipper Chad Tracy.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
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?
Justin Slaten News / Over The Monster / May 10
Red Sox News & Links: Justin Slaten returns, hopes to steady bullpen
With all of the consternation about Greg Weissert’s performance lately, it’s worth remembering that he’s not supposed to be a high-leverage reliever. But the mercurial nature of bullpens means that the Red Sox frequently have no choice but to use pitchers who don’t inspire the utmost confidence.
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 / May 10
Red Sox See Light at End of Tunnel With Injured Romy González
The Boston Red Sox's offense has been missing an important piece from the 2025 season, but it sounds like the club could get a reinforcement back in the not-so-distant future.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10
On upswing, Red Sox try to crack Rays' tough pitching staff
Following a sluggish start to their season, the Boston Red Sox will enter Sunday's rubber game with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays seeking their fifth victory in their last six games.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 9
Boston Red Sox Still Get a Boost, Despite Saturday's Rainout
The Boston Red Sox may not have played their contest against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday due to bad weather, but the club did actually get better throughout the day.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9
Why Red Sox-Rays game was postponed on Saturday
After the Boston Red Sox lost to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, 8-4, the team came back with a vengeance and earned a 2-0 win on Friday. With the current series between the Red Sox and the Rays at one game apiece, the teams were preparing for Saturday’s game to get the advantage, but the contest has been postponed.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9
Why Pedro Martinez isn’t giving up on Red Sox despite brutal start to season
The Boston Red Sox have had an eventful start to the season, and most of the news has been of the brutal variety. They are tied for last place in the American League East with the Baltimore Orioles and they have struggled badly at home with a 7-11 record.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 9
Why Red Sox-Rays Rainout Won’t Be Made Up Until July
The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays were scheduled to face off at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon, but the contest was postponed before it even began due to inclement weather in the area.
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.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 9
Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game Postponed on Saturday
The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays were scheduled to take the field on Saturday afternoon, but that will not be happening. Boston and Tampa Bay were scheduled to face off with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m.
MLB News / Over The Monster / May 9
Rays at Red Sox: Tolle on the mound, rain in the forecast
This may be stating the obvious, but weather will be a factor in this game, folks. (It’s sunny here in Seattle!) The Sox and Rays will either play through some serious bouts of rain this afternoon and into the evening, or deal with a postponement.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 9
Pedro Martinez Gives Take on Jason Varitek, Alex Cora After Red Sox Exit
When Pedro Martinez returned to Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox's 125th anniversary celebration on Friday, he wasn't able to throw out the first pitch to his former catcher, Jason Varitek.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 9
Rain threatens today’s game at Fenway between the Rays and Red Sox
Weather will play a factor this afternoon at Fenway Park as the Rays and Red Sox try to play game three of a four game game set at 4:10pm. As of 12:30pm, the game is still on per Chris Cotillo: However, the outlook does not look promising.
Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 9
Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 05/09/2026
The Boston Red Sox play the third game of their four-game series this afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox won yesterday 2-0 behind home runs from Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 9
Red Sox Can Breathe Easier Now With Ranger Suárez
The Boston Red Sox certainly avoided a scare with lefty starter Ranger Suárez. The 30-year-old was excellent in his last start on May 3 against the Houston Astros and didn't allow a run, but was forced to exit after four innings due to a hamstring injury.
Payton Tolle News / Field Level Media / May 9
Red Sox turn to Payton Tolle vs. Rays in rematch of hot teams
The Boston Red Sox have plenty of work to do to climb in the American League standings, but strong pitching will go a long way in that goal. Payton Tolle (1-1, 2.04 ERA) will look to author another sparkling performance when the Red Sox continue a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.
Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 9
Red Sox Just Saw Connelly Early Make 126-Year MLB History
It certainly looks like the Boston Red Sox have found a long-term piece for the starting rotation in Connelly Early. Early's path to the majors has been anything but typical.
Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 8
Connelly Early hurls a gem as Red Sox defeat Rays
A pair of solo home runs stood up as Connelly Early pitched a career-high seven shutout innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Alex Cora News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
The 2 unique ways the Red Sox-Alex Cora firing made MLB history
With the Boston Red Sox firing Alex Cora, there is no denying that the news brought a shock to the baseball world, even despite the team struggling to start the 2026 season.
Roman Anthony News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7
Red Sox To Place Roman Anthony On Injured List
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy announced to reporters that outfielder Roman Anthony will be placed on the 10-day injured list. Utility player Mickey Gasper will be recalled in a corresponding move.
Juan Valera News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 6
Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera undergoes Tommy John surgery
Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to senior director of player development Brian Abraham. “Juan Valera underwent successful reconstruction of the right elbow ulnar collateral ligament yesterday,” Abraham told The Boston Globe.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
MLB announces punishment for Framber Valdez
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez will have to sit for a while after Major League Baseball determined that he intentionally threw at a batter in Tuesday’s game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Mets, Phillies, Astros linked to Alex Cora
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Boston Red Sox chose to part ways with manager Alex Cora early in the season. It sounds like Cora won't have much difficulty landing a new job.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Framber Valdez risking severe punishment after wild decision vs. Red Sox
To say that Valdez had a rough outing vs. the Red Sox wouldn't tell half of the story.
Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 6
Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias named Eastern League Player of the Month for April
Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias has been named the Eastern League Player of the Month for April, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Arias put together a monster April with Double-A Portland to open his 2026 season.
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