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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 19

Red Sox Lose Veteran Reliever for Entire 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox have had some tough luck from a non-roster invitee standpoint throughout Spring Training. Two different non-roster invitees have undergone surgery to this point.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / March 19

Three new Red Sox who’ll make an immediate impact

The Red Sox brought in many new faces to help get them past the American League wild-card round this season.

Red Sox rework the contract of their free-agent signing due to a physical issue

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Why Red Sox will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series

The Boston Red Sox most recently won the World Series in 2018. Fall Classics have not been rare for the ball club since breaking their 86-year drought in 2004, as the team won four total World Series championships between the 2000’s and 2010’s decades.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 19

Red Sox Skipper Spells Out Dangers of Boston's WBC Dominance

The World Baseball Classic delivered on the hype in every conceivable way, and the Boston Red Sox were collectively the stars of the show. Wilyer Abreu hit monster home runs in the quarterfinals and championship as Team Venezuela took its first WBC crown.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 19

Three Predictions for the Red Sox 2026 pitching staff

Over the last few weeks, I wrote over 10,000 words about 61 pitchers in the American League East. I talked about what they’ve done, how they attack hitters, and where they can improve.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 19

Do any Red Sox performances in the WBC change your outlook on the season?

Not only was the World Baseball Classic a massive success, but it also featured Red Sox players as a main character in what felt like almost every game.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 19

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Makes Opening Day Feelings Perfectly Clear

Opening Day is officially one week away for the Boston Red Sox and there aren't many more roster decisions to sort out. On Wednesday, Caleb Durbin spoke to the media and shared that the club confirmed that he will be the club's Opening Day third baseman.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 18

Why Red Sox catching prospect Gerardo Rodriguez is a name to watch in 2026

The Red Sox undoubtedly placed an emphasis on reinforcing their lower-minors catching depth over the winter. They addressed this area of need by acquiring the likes of Adonys Guzman, Ronny Hernandez, and Luke Heyman in trades with the Pirates, White Sox, and Mariners.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Red Sox rework the contract of their free-agent signing due to a physical issue

The Boston Red Sox are taking some extra steps to protect themselves.

Wilyer Abreu loses his helmet celebrating huge home run vs. U.S. in WBC final

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship

The 'Active 20-homer MLB season leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 18

This Red Sox Pitcher is Forcing a Decision the Team Didn't Expect

The Boston Red Sox have a number of starting rotation candidates this season. The expected outcome is that left-handed pitching prospect Connelly Early will likely begin the new campaign in the minor leagues.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 18

Red Sox's Backup Catcher Competition Sounds All But Wrapped Up

The backup catcher spot became a brief point of intrigue for the Boston Red Sox this spring, but the drama may be over quite soon. With opening day a week from Thursday, the Red Sox have to decide which second backstop is coming to Cincinnati behind starter Carlos Narváez.

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Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 18

Breaking Down Stakes of Red Sox's Final Decision on Caleb Durbin

Just over two months after their offseason took a sharp left turn, Wednesday was the day the Boston Red Sox officially declared Alex Bregman's replacement.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 18

Connelly Early Makes Final Push for Red Sox Roster Spot vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation could end up being the very best in baseball over the course of the 2026 season. If everyone stays healthy, Garrett Crochet is going to lead the way after logging a 2.59 ERA across 32 starts in 2025 in his first season in Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Sports Media Watch / March 18

Leiter, Walker, Ottavino to take part in NBC coverage of Pirates-Mets

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Brendan Rodgers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 18

Red Sox Gold Glover Undergoes Shoulder Surgery Before Opening Day

One Boston Red Sox non-roster invitee has had some unfortunate luck this spring. Brendan Rodgers signed with the Red Sox on Feb. 5 to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp.

Bryce Harper News / Total Pro Sports / March 18

Bryce Harper Drops Specific Message For Boston Red Sox After WBC Final

The Boston Red Sox didn’t win the World Baseball Classic, but they might’ve walked away with something just as valuable. Guess what? Well, confirmation that Roman Anthony is built for the big stage.

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 18

What Red Sox Fans Need to Realize About Wilyer Abreu After WBC Triumph

The World Baseball Classic was a fantastic watch for Boston Red Sox fans. Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida, and even Greg Weissert displayed their heroic capabilities throughout the tournament.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 18

Triston Casas’ Status Heading Into Red Sox Opening Day

One of the storylines to follow around the Boston Red Sox throughout Spring Training to this point has been the status and progress of young slugger Triston Casas.

Garrett Whitlock News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 18

Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock Opens Up on Pitch That Lost Team USA WBC Title

The Boston Red Sox had some big winners and hard-luck losers on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic final. Team Venezuela outfielder Wilyer Abreu hit his second monster home run of the bracket round, helping to propel his country to its first WBC title in a 3-2 thriller.

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.

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship

Team USA's big bats come up small in WBC championship loss to Venezuela

Wilyer Abreu loses his helmet celebrating huge home run vs. U.S. in WBC final

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Wilyer Abreu News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18