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Red Sox Get Long-Awaited Johan Oviedo Update

The Boston Red Sox finally have some news on pitcher Johan Oviedo. Oviedo, who has spent the majority of the season on the injured list, had a scheduled check in for his elbow injury which showed he was progressing well through his rehab.

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The Red Sox have sucked… and yet they’re still going to make the playoffs

Here’s a pair of conflicting thoughts I believe to my core: The Red Sox have completely sucked to this point in 2026. They 2026 Red Sox are still going to make the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 21

Red Sox Minor Lines: Jake Bennett strikes out eleven

This game fell apart in extras, namely the eleventh, and to be honest, the WooSox should have had it won earlier than that. The pitching was solid throughout the night, starting with Jake Bennett striking out eleven Red Wings (Nationals AAA) and allowing one run.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 20

Red Sox Secure Sweep Over Royals

The Boston Red Sox swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4–3 win on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Connelly Early got the win pitching 6 1/3 innings while allowing three runs on six hits and one walk.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / May 20

Behind Jarren Duran's home run, Red Sox complete sweep of Royals

Jarren Duran hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game road series sweep of the scuffling Kansas City Royals with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 20

Red Sox 4, Royals 3; Boston earns series sweep in rare late-innings win

The Red Sox earned just their third win of the season when trailing after six innings. The rare clutch comeback helped Boston sweep the Kansas City Royals with a 4-3 victory.

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox's Trevor Story Waiting Game Keeps Getting Worse

The Boston Red Sox still don't know how much time shortstop Trevor Story will miss due to his sports hernia. Story was placed on the 10-Day Injured List on May 16 and it was shared that the veteran shortstop would be looking for multiple opinions to see if he needs to undergo surgery to repair the sports hernia.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Suddenly Seem to Be Reconsidering Caleb Durbin’s Role

The Boston Red Sox went for a series sweep on Wednesday night against Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals. The 6'6'' former Red Sox hurler entered the contest with an impressive 2.83 ERA in nine starts.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 20

Game 49: Red Sox vs. Royals, Boston hunts for sweep

TV: NESN First Pitch: 7:40 p.m. ET The Red Sox are officially out of last place in the American League East and search for their second sweep of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Theo Epstein Gives Red Sox Fans Hope About Craig Breslow, Offense

The Boston Red Sox have started to show some signs of life and will look for a series sweep over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Boston has won two straight and three of its last four games.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Will Red Sox Fans Join MLB's 'Tarps Off' Craze This Weekend?

Will the Boston Red Sox take part in Major League Baseball's latest viral craze? To think that the St. Louis Cardinals would start a national movement

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 20

What Bobby Witt Jr. Had to Say About Red Sox's Roman Anthony

There are few players that can stack up next to Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. One of the league's best and brightest stars, Witt Jr. has established himself as a true 5-tool, MVP-caliber player.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 20

Red Sox Prevail Over Royals in Battle of the Bullpens

The Boston Red Sox took game two of the series with a 7–1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. In a matchup that leaned heavily on both bullpens, the Red Sox scored four runs in the ninth to put the game out of reach.

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Caleb Durbin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Caleb Durbin and 2 players Red Sox fans are already fed up with in 2026

It has been a disastrous season for the Boston Red Sox and it has shown no signs of abating. The Red Sox were a playoff team a year ago, but they got rid of slugger Rafael Devers and received very little in return.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

‘Watch Out’: Red Sox Think They’re Finally Turning a Corner in 2026

The Boston Red Sox may not be near the top of the standings right now, but they have won three of their last four games, including back-to-back wins over the Kansas City Royals.

Payton Tolle News / Just Baseball / May 20

Breaking Down Payton Tolle’s Dominant Rookie Season

In what has been a Boston Red Sox season defined by offensive underachievement, two rookie left-handers have emerged as long-term rotation building blocks.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Provide Update on 'Frustrated' Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox know Roman Anthony wants to be in there, and they can only hope he will be soon. Anthony's last game action came on May 4, when an awkward swing caused soreness at the base of his right wrist.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Have Non-Jarren Duran Trade Chip Everyone Should Want

The Boston Red Sox have two straight wins under their belt and now are back over .500 with interim manager Chad Tracy leading the charge. Boston was 10-17 when Alex Cora was fired.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Trio of Elite Relievers Contributing to One Excellent Stat

Even after back-to-back wins, we can admit it's been a disappointing start to the season for the 21-27 Boston Red Sox. While there are lots of deficiencies for this Red Sox team, many of which can be tied back to offense, the pitching and defense have showed up big, particularly in the month of May.

Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / May 20

Red Sox turn to Connelly Early in bid to sweep reeling Royals

Following a much-needed offensive breakout, the Boston Red Sox are in position to sweep the Kansas City Royals. With left-hander Connelly Early (3-2, 3.21 ERA) looking to continue his solid start to the season, the visiting Red Sox will try to record a three-game series sweep against the scuffling Royals on Wednesday night.