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On YouTubeBoston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
3 reasons why Red Sox won’t win 2026 World Series
The Boston Red Sox showed quite a bit of improvement last year and returned to the postseason for the first time since the 2021 season. Manager Alex Cora’s team was not an offensive dynamo, but it did enough at the plate to avoid losing streaks and come through when the game was the line in the final three innings.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 18
Team USA pretended the WBC mattered, but its actions told different story
Instead of hiring a qualified manager, USA went with Mark DeRosa who consistently exposed himself for being completely out of his element as a leader and decision-maker.
Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
Wilyer Abreu loses his helmet celebrating huge home run vs. U.S. in WBC final
Wilyer Abreu had his moment during this week’s World Baseball Classic final.
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 17
Payton Tolle Dazzles Again in Bid to Crack Red Sox's Opening Day Roster
The Boston Red Sox are widely expected to have one of the most potent starting pitching staffs in the majors this year. But one uncertainty surrounding that rotation is whether it will feature the team's top prospect on Opening Day.
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 17
Red Sox acquire pitcher with 221 appearances for the Yankees
With the 2026 regular season quickly approaching, the Boston Red Sox are still looking for ways to improve their roster. An aggressive offseason led to multiple new additions.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Red Sox's Alex Cora Teases Marcelo Mayer Opening Day Decision
The Boston Red Sox still have a decision to make in the infield. When Opening Day rolls around, Willson Contreras will be at first base, Trevor Story will be at shortstop and Caleb Durbin is significantly more likely than not to be at third base.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 17
Roman Anthony and Team USA face Wilyer Abreu and Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic Final 
The WBC has arrived. It probably arrived in 2023, to be honest — that Shohei-Trout at-bat feels like one of the most significant baseball moments of this century.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Where Red Sox's Bullpen Battle Stands After Latest Spring Training Cuts
Though it might not be the most headline-rich part of a typical Major League Baseball team's roster, the bullpen has become a spring training storyline for the Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Red Sox's Roman Anthony Turns Heads, Including Bryce Harper
When it is all said and done, one of the biggest bright spots from the 2026 World Baseball Classic is going to be the fact that Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was able to show the baseball world what he can do on the world stage.
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.
Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
Another red flag emerges for Red Sox SP Sonny Gray at spring training
An AL Wild Card berth and subsequent series loss to the New York Yankees led to a busy offseason for the Boston Red Sox. President of baseball operations Craig Breslow made a flurry of acquisitions, fronted by a massive free agent deal for starter Ranger Suarez.
Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / March 17
World Baseball Classic: How Red Sox Dominance Translates to 2026
The World Baseball Classic championship match is tonight, between the USA and Venezuela. There’s plenty of big names taking the stage tonight, from Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr.
Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Team USA Coach Heaps Praise on Red Sox's $130M Roman Anthony 'Steal'
The entire World Baseball Classic has been enjoyable for Boston Red Sox fans, but Roman Anthony's performance has to take the cake for the majority. Anthony
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Red Sox Reportedly Have Ranger Suárez 'Concerns' for Opening Day
The Boston Red Sox are just over one week away from kicking off what should be a very exciting 2026 Major League Baseball season. Boston went 89-73 in 2025 after three straight seasons going .500 or worse.
Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Red Sox Free Agent Lucas Giolito Projected to Sign With NL Contender
While it's been apparent for months that Lucas Giolito wouldn't be re-signing with the Boston Red Sox, it's flummoxed many how long he's remained on the market.
Noah Song News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Red Sox Announce 4 More Roster Cuts, Including Noah Song
The Boston Red Sox are just nine days away from Opening Day, as of writing. How about that? It felt like an extremely long offseason and Spring Training has also felt long, in part because of the World Baseball Classic.
Garrett Whitlock News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
Garrett Whitlock’s status for Team USA World Baseball Classic final vs. Venezuela
With Mason Miller’s status uncertain for Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic championship game, Team USA received an encouraging update on Garrett Whitlock.
Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Still Not Earning Proper Recognition Among Peers
Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu has had a very good first two years in Major League Baseball. But those who have watched him daily know there's more in the tank.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17
What Alex Cora Said About Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox's 'Luxury'
One of the biggest marks hanging over the Boston Red Sox heading into the 2026 season is how they are going to get enough at-bats for all of their outfielders.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 15
Venezuela eliminates defending WBC champion Japan with stunning bullpen effort
There will be a new champion in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Connelly Early News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 14
Red Sox Haven’t Discussed Extension With Connelly Early
Connelly Early burst into the Red Sox rotation with a 2.33 ERA over his first 19 1/3 innings in the majors last September, enhancing his status as a key
Braiden Ward News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 12
Red Sox’ Braiden Ward sets spring training stolen base record
Since Major League Baseball began tracking spring training stats in 2006, no player had stolen more than 16 bases in a single spring. Until now. In the second inning of Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Red Sox minor league outfielder Braiden Ward set a new record by swiping his 17th bag of the spring.
Marcelo Mayer News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12
Red Sox Have Not Discussed Long-Term Deal With Marcelo Mayer
The Red Sox have done a few extensions in recent years but it doesn’t seem like there’s anything imminent with infielder Marcelo Mayer. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that the club has not approached Mayer to discuss a long-term deal to this point in time.
Brooks Brannon News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 11
Red Sox’ Brooks Brannon undergoes surgery for broken hamate bone
Red Sox catching/first base prospect Brooks Brannon recently underwent surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand, as noted by WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / March 10
Red Sox's Alex Cora all but declares Caleb Durbin as Opening Day third baseman
It's been an offseason of questions in the infield for the Boston Red Sox.
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