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Backed by 4 Red Sox HRs, Bryan Bello baffles Pirates

Wilyer Abreu went 3-for-5 and was one of three players to hit their first home runs of the season for the Boston Red Sox in an 8-1 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

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Booser's comeback story hits peak with Red Sox

Red Sox LHP Cam Booser, who walked away from the game in 2017, made his long-awaited debut Friday night, later calling it "something I'll always remember."

Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / 1 hour ago

Boston bolstered by Brayan Bello’s beauty and a PITiful Performance

The Pirates probably should have called up Paul Skenes, but as well as Brayan Bello pitched tonight, it might not have mattered. When Marco Gonzales went on the IL with a forearm strain following his last start for the Pirates on Saturday, tonight’s game should have turned into one of the most electrifying on the entire baseball calendar!

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / 34 minutes ago

Red Sox bats wake up to beat the Pirates 8-1

Boston hit four home runs on Friday to start the series with a win.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / 12 minutes ago

Former member of Red Sox’s 2004 World Series team dies at 54

A former member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox’s World Series-winning team has died.

Boston Red Sox News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Red Sox 2004 World Series champion Dave McCarty dies at 54

The Boston Red Sox celebrated the 20th anniversary of their World Series championship team during their most recently completed homestand. Dave McCarty, a member of that championship team, died Friday after a cardiac event at the age of 54.

Boston Red Sox News / Bleacher Report / 2 hours ago

Former MLB Player Dave McCarty Dies At 54, Won 2004 World Series with Red Sox

Former MLB first baseman and outfielder Dave McCarthy died at the age of 54, the Boston Red Sox announced Friday. McCarty had an 11-year MLB career, playing…

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / 2 hours ago

Former MLB player Dave McCarty dies at 54 years old

Former MLB first baseman/outfielder Dave McCarty has died at age 54.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / 1 hour ago

Game 21: Red Sox at Pirates

Batten the hatches The Red Sox are back on the road hope that, uh, road cooking is just what they need to get going again. Back at .500 you again wonder if only they tried to patch the roster in the offseason would this team be really in the thick of it instead of just on the outside?

Masataka Yoshida News / Sporting News / 2 hours ago

Masataka Yoshida returns to Red Sox lineup for Game 1 vs. Pirates

Boston gets their DH back after multiple games off.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / 0 minutes ago

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 4/19

The Boston Red Sox are about to start a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight, it will be Brayan Bello getting the ball for the Red Sox while the Pirates haven’t announced a starter for tonight’s game.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

Boston Red Sox Provide Updates On Injured Starting Players

The Boston Red Sox cannot shake the injury bug in the early going of the 2024 MLB season. They already lost starting shortstop Trevor Story for the season to a shoulder injury that will require surgery.

Tim Wakefield News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Kevin Millar’s powerful message after Tim, Stacy Wakefield’s tragic passing

The 2004 Boston Red Sox reunited on Tuesday, April 9th at the 2024 team’s home opener, but they were missing one of their core members in Tim Wakefield, who tragically passed away due to brain cancer in October of 2023.

Alex Cora News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Alex Cora calls out major culprit behind Red Sox struggles this season

Following a 6-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday – the third defeat in a four-game series against the AL Central leaders – Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora emphasized the need for his team to improve defensively.

Boston Red Sox News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Error-prone Red Sox lead 5 worst MLB teams to watch

As a fan, there’s nothing worse than trying to work up enthusiasm for a team that has nothing going for it. Baseball, by nature of being an everyday sport, has some of the most dedicated fans in all of sport.

Tyler ONeill News / MLB Trade Rumors / 17 hours ago

Red Sox place two-time Gold Glove winner on injured list

The Red Sox will be down a Gold Glove defender who has also been scorching hot at the plate.

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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 17

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 4/17

The Boston Red Sox are in the third game of their four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. They currently lead 2-0 after dropping the first two games of the series.

Garrett Whitlock News / Field Level Media / April 17

Red Sox P Garrett Whitlock (oblique) on 15-day IL

Already deeling with multiple pitching injuries already this spring, the Boston Red Sox placed another hurler on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, a day after right-hander Garrett Whitlock (strained left oblique) left his start after four innings.

Marcelo Mayer News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 15

Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer off to strong start with Double-A Portland

After a winter full of skepticism, shortstop Marcelo Mayer is using the early stages of the minor-league season to show why he should still be considered the top prospect in the Red Sox organization.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Red Sox manager offers update on Tyler O’Neill following nasty collision

O’Neill and Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers ran into one another in shallow left field during the seventh inning of their team’s 6-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

Watch: Rob Gronkowski delivers epic first pitch ahead of Red Sox-Guardians game

SP Kutter Crawford makes impressive Red Sox history

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

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Kutter Crawford News / Yardbarker / April 15

Pitcher makes impressive Red Sox history

SP Kutter Crawford makes impressive Red Sox history

The 28-year-old's performance on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians also continued what has been a stellar beginning of the campaign for Red Sox starters.

Watch: Rob Gronkowski delivers epic first pitch ahead of Red Sox-Guardians game

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

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Rob Gronkowski News / Yardbarker / April 15

Watch: Gronk delivers epic first pitch ahead of Red Sox game

Watch: Rob Gronkowski delivers epic first pitch ahead of Red Sox-Guardians game

Gronk's opening delivery from the mound was anything but traditional.

Which players have the most hits in MLB postseason history?

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Kenley Jansen News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen frustrated with one issue after shaky outing

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen has really struggled with his command to start the 2024 season, and he is pinning at least some of the blame on what he sees as a big MLB-related issue.

Red Sox hold off Angels to take rubber match

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Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

The Boston Red Sox Need More Starting Pitchers

It’s the second week of April, and the Boston Red Sox have just four starting pitchers in their rotation. Injuries to veterans like Lucas Giolito and Nick Pivetta have depleted an already thin and unproven unit.