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Alex Cora’s Firing Stunned Chris Sale, Just Like Red Sox Fans

With the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves facing off in a three-game series at Fenway Park, it has brought an old friend back to town. Red Sox fans will have the opportunity to see nine-time All-Star Chris Sale pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday afternoon against Payton Tolle.

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Game 55: Braves at Red Sox; Chris Sale vs. Payton Tolle

TV: NESN First Pitch: 4:10 p.m. ET The Red Sox and Braves will compete in the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday at Fenway Park. Payton Tolle and Chris Sale will be the men tasked with getting the job done.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 28

Red Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet progressing in return from injury

Anyone in the mood for some good injury news? While he still has yet to face living pitching, Roman Anthony is finally swinging a bat without pain the injured hand that has kept him out for most of this month.

Franklin Arias News / Over The Monster / May 28

Red Sox Minor Lines: Yes, Franklin Arias hit another home run

Jake Bennett’s five-inning start proved yet again that he could be a good spot starter, if for no other reason than to gauge future value as this team may find itself firmly in selling territory as 2026 grows older.

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Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 28

Red Sox Struck Gold; Rookie Southpaw Emerging As Rotation Star

If he hadn't already had his coming-out party, Boston Red Sox rookie Connelly Early conducted as many festivities as possible on Wednesday night at Fenway Park.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Over The Monster / May 28

Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela is quietly turning himself into one of the best players in baseball

Before this season, if you threw a paper airplane out of the stands and onto the field [not advised] with Ceddanne Rafaela at the dish, I’m pretty sure he would have swung at it.

Triston Casas News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Red Sox Manager Provides Latest Update on 1B Triston Casas

The Boston Red Sox received another encouraging update on Triston Casas as the first baseman continues working his way back from multiple injuries. Interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Casas has made steady progress and could begin light swinging drills before the end of the week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28

Red Sox, desperate for home success, chase series win vs. Braves

The Boston Red Sox will attempt to earn their first back-to-back home victories since early April when they wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Craig Breslow Discusses Red Sox’ Trade Outlook

Despite a convincing win over the Braves tonight, the Red Sox sit at a disappointing 23-31 that has them at the bottom of the AL East. A scarcity of great teams in the American League means every club is still within six games of a Wild Card spot, so even the slowest starters can talk themselves into the possibility of turning things around.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 27

Red Sox's Trade Deadline Plans Already Becoming Crystal Clear

The Boston Red Sox had the exact type of night that they needed to have on Wednesday. Boston entered the contest riding a four-game losing streak that included a three-game sweep against the Minnesota Twins and a tough loss against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 27

Connelly Early, Red Sox blank Braves to snap four-game skein

Connelly Early pitched seven scoreless innings and Jarren Duran homered for the second straight game to help the Boston Red Sox end a four-game losing streak by beating the visiting Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 27

Red Sox 8, Braves 0; Boston evens series with massive fourth inning

The Red Sox looked like a different team in the best way possible. Boston blanked the Atlanta Braves to even the three-game series by way of the pitching staff’s seventh shutout of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 27

Red Sox's Offense Has a Spark Plug Waiting in Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox need some life in the majors right now and there's someone down in Triple-A who could arguably help with this right now: outfielder Braiden Ward.

Triston Casas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Red Sox manager shares important Triston Casas injury update on Wednesday

Triston Casas has yet to make his 2026 debut as he’s working his way back from a left abdominal strain that forced the Boston Red Sox to shift him to the 60-day IL in April.

Garrett Whitlock News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Red Sox Not Expected to Use Garrett Whitlock After Injury

Ahead of Wednesday night's matchup against the visiting Atlanta Braves, it was reported that Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock is dealing with an injury.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 27

Red Sox Lineup vs. Braves: Caleb Durbin Writing Is on the Wall

The Boston Red Sox will look to get back into the win column on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves and will do so without Caleb Durbin in the lineup once again.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 27

Jarren Duran's Faith in Red Sox Drawing Mixed Reactions From Fans

Tuesday night was encouraging in some facets for the Boston Red Sox, but it also marked a new low point in the season. After falling behind by three runs twice in the late innings, the Red Sox fought back against Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias and scored the first earned runs against the standout righty since Aug.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Craig Breslow states obvious about Alex Cora firing with Red Sox going nowhere

After a slow start to the 2026 season, the Boston Red Sox elected to fire Alex Cora as manager and are finishing the campaign with Chad Tracy as the interim.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Red Sox, trying to snap losing streak, tackle MLB-best Braves

It's a different day, but the same challenge for the Boston Red Sox, who will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they face the visiting Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 26

Red Sox to promote prospects Enddy Azocar, Luke Heyman to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox are promoting prospects Enddy Azocar and Luke Heyman from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, as was first reported by Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 25

Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Top Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 18-24, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Willson Contreras Is Thriving For The Red Sox

The 2025-26 offseason didn’t have a defining blockbuster like the Kyle Tucker trade in 2024-25 or the Juan Soto deal the winter before. However, what the trade market lacked in top-end quality, it made up for in quantity, with no shortage of big names switching teams.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 25

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

After finishing second to Detroit Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal for the American League Cy Young Award voting last season, Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has not been the same player: compiling a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA in six starts before landing on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation (April 29).

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / May 24

Willson Contreras continuing to prove his value to Red Sox

Contreras has been an astonishingly valuable addition to the Boston Red Sox, serving as an offensive catalyst in the lineup as well as providing a fiery clubhouse presence.

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 23

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

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