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Red Sox .296 Utility Man in Danger of Missing Opening Day Cut

With March now here, it means that we are under one month away from regular season baseball finally returning. It felt like an excruciatingly long offseason for the Boston Red Sox before Spring Training kicked off, likely because of all of the turnover.

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Brendan Rodgers Likely To Require Shoulder Surgery

Brendan Rodgers is in big league camp with the Red Sox this spring, hoping to win a spot in Boston’s infield alongside former Rockies teammate Trevor Story.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox's Most Viral Prospect Knows How He Can Get Himself to MLB

Spring training is one of the best times of year for prospects to gain visibility, and that's exactly what Boston Red Sox farmhand Justin Gonzales has done this year.

Carlos Narvaez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Red Sox catcher dealing with back injury, but there’s a Yankees twist

The Boston Red Sox are set to begin the 2026 season with Carlos Narvaez as the starting catcher. He is looking to bounce back from enduring a knee injury towards the end of last season.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox Get Silver Lining Right After Scratching Carlos Narváez

The Boston Red Sox will face off against Team Puerto Rico on Tuesday night, but won't have catcher Carlos Narváez in the starting lineup. When Boston initially announced its starting lineup, Narváez was on it, batting sixth as the team's designated hitter.

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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.

Triston Casas News / Over The Monster / March 3

A Red Sox love story turned tragedy, featuring Triston Casas

When you think about the Red Sox as a team, as a collection players, as a drama, you have to think about Triston Casas. In the story of Tristan and Iseult, the knight, Tristan, is on a quest to bring the princess, Iseult, from Ireland to England to marry the king of Cornwall, his uncle.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

MLB's Newest Hall of Famer Takes Dig at Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela Treatment

Two years into his Boston Red Sox career, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela is still something of an enigma. After winning his first Gold Glove Award and putting up almost five bWAR last year, Rafaela is clearly a valuable commodity already.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Connelly Early's Spring Surge Signals Big Things for Red Sox

It's hard not to be excited about the young starters at the top of the Boston Red Sox's farm system. MLB.com updated its ranking of the top prospects in the Red Sox organization and it's loaded with hurlers.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox-Astros Trade Buzz Reignited Ahead of Opening Day

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes looked like he might be the Boston Red Sox's eventual solution for much of the offseason, but that talk mostly died down in February.

Trevor Story News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Red Sox’s Trevor Story gets brutally honest on 2025 season

After making two All-Star teams and spending the first six years of his MLB career with the Colorado Rockies, Trevor Story joined the Boston Red Sox in 2022.

Willson Contreras News / Over The Monster / March 3

Can Willson Contreras bring first base stability to the Red Sox?

Boston acquired Willson “Don’t Forget The Second L” Contreras in late December from the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for SP Hunter Dobbins and pitching prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita.

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.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Caught in Trade Frenzy But Doesn't Want Out

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan, it's hard not to like young flamethrower Payton Tolle. The 6'6'' lefty made his big league debut in 2025 as the Red Sox were struggling to keep guys healthy with his blistering fastball and even more electric mustache.

Braiden Ward News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox Speedster Can Arrive in Boston Sooner Than Expected With Big Week

It's a surprisingly important week for some of the players left in Boston Red Sox camp. With so much of the roster off to participate in the World Baseball Classic, there will be players left behind who get to play bigger roles than anyone usually does in a spring game.