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Game Recap: Red Sox Drop Finale, Series to Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox dropped the final game of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 this afternoon at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON. The Red Sox got on the board in the first inning after Willson Contreras hit a solo home run to make it 1-0.

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Bello Struggles in Red Sox Loss to Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox fell below .500 in the Chad Tracy era with an 8–1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre Wednesday afternoon. Braydon Fisher got the win, pitching 1 2/3 innings, only allowing one hit in the process.

MLB News / Over The Monster / April 29

Blue Jays 8, Red Sox 1; No run prevention or production

The Red Sox have lost the quick-flash momentum of the managerial change already. Chad Tracy fell to 2-2 as the interim after another poor starting pitching outing and insufficient run production.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox No. 4 Prospect Needs Second Opinion After Elbow MRI

It's been a week full of bad news for the Boston Red Sox and the hits keep on coming. By now, if you're a Red Sox fan, you obviously know that Alex Cora is no longer leading the franchise as the team's manager.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts says he’s staying out of Red Sox-Alex Cora drama

The Boston Red Sox got off to a 10-17 start to the season. This led to the Red Sox firing Alex Cora. One of Cora’s former players reacted in shock that the Red Sox let go of their manager.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / April 29

Game 31: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays; Can Brayan Bello seal series win?

TV: NESN First Pitch: 3:07 p.m. ET The Red Sox need a complete 180 from Brayan Bello when he takes the mound Wednesday afternoon at Rogers Centre. His

Garrett Crochet News / Field Level Media / April 29

Red Sox place LHP Garrett Crochet (shoulder) on 15-day IL

The Boston Red Sox placed ace left-hander Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. The move is retroactive to Sunday, one day after he scattered three hits over six shutout innings in Boston's 17-1 romp over the Baltimore Orioles.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 29

Red Sox season continues to get worse with Garrett Crochet news

The Boston Red Sox's season continues to trend downward, as their ace, left-hander Garrett Crochet, is headed to the injured list. According to an announcement

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Reported reasoning for Red Sox firing Alex Cora questionable at best

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox's Problems Linked to Alex Bregman's Departure Yet Again

Was Alex Bregman the only force keeping the Boston Red Sox from implosion last year? The truth is usually more complicated than we make it seem, but it's hard to dispute the circumstantial evidence in Bregman's case.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox Add Fan Favorite Nate Eaton to Already Crowded Roster

The Boston Red Sox are promoting another right-handed bat to the big leagues on Wednesday. Boston will conclude a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon with the first pitch scheduled for 3:07 p.m.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Red Sox Place Garrett Crochet On Injured List

The Red Sox have placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left shoulder, per a club announcement. Utilityman Nate Eaton has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester to fill Crochet’s spot on the roster for the time being.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 04/29/2026

The Boston Red Sox go for their second straight series win this afternoon as they wrap up their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox shut out Toronto in game one, 5-0, while the Blue Jays returned the favor with a 3-0 shutout last night.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 29

Red Sox Minor Lines: Kristian Campbell provides rare bright spot

It’s notable that Seth Martinez, who struggled out of the gate, was not meant to be the starter in this game. That slot belonged to Jake Bennett, who was scratched earlier in the day.

Entertainment News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Diehard Red Sox fans Matt Damon, Ben Affleck betray Boston by wearing Giants hats in honor of Robin Williams

Bostonians and actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are Red Sox fans, and diehard ones at that, but they wore a San Francisco Giants hat recently in honor of the late Robin Williams.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Unbelievable Red Sox Stat Shows Hitters, Pitchers Share Blame

If you're wondering whether the Boston Red Sox's offense or pitching staff is to blame for the team's horrible start, the answer is "Yes." After losing their three-game winning streak with a 3-0 defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, the Red Sox fell to 12-18.

Alex Cora News / HITC / April 29

Alex Cora makes decision on Phillies job after being sacked by Red Sox

Alex Cora’s next move was expected to come quickly after his sudden exit from the Boston Red Sox, but that is not how things have unfolded. In situations like this, experienced managers rarely stay on the sidelines for long.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Kristian Campbell’s Struggles Factored Into Red Sox Coaching Overhaul

With each passing day, more and more details have surfaced about the dynamics behind the scenes with the Boston Red Sox that led the housecleaning that shocked the baseball world.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 29

Pete Fatse had to go — now the Red Sox offense needs to get going

I tried to be patient. I really did. It’s late April, and I know better than to overreact to a month of baseball from a team that was 43-45 last June before going on a tear.

Alex Cora News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Alex Cora Not Expected To Pursue Another Managerial Opportunity This Season

It doesn’t appear as if Alex Cora will be in another major league dugout in 2026. Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe writes that the former Red Sox skipper plans to spend time with his young sons in his native Puerto Rico rather than jump directly back into managing.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

1 Red Sox player who must be traded to fix underperforming roster

The Boston Red Sox are clearly at a critical point in the 2026 season. There may be some apologists who look at the team’s 12-18 record and will say “it’s still early” and the team will rebound to its past form.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 28

Drew Ehrhard joins Red Sox as bullpen catcher

Red Sox minor leaguer Drew Ehrhard has retired from playing and joined the big league club as a bullpen catcher, as was first reported by Alex Speier of The Boston Globe.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 28

Red Sox pitching prospect Dylan Brown off to promising start with Low-A Salem

From Boston on down, several Red Sox pitching prospects have stood out in the early stages of the 2026 season. One name that may be flying under the radar, though, is Dylan Brown.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

Reported reasoning for Red Sox firing Alex Cora questionable at best

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

There's an obvious candidate to replace Rob Thomson with Phillies

Unsurprisingly, the Philadelphia Phillies have decided to part ways with Thomson.

Phillies eager to end awful April on high note vs. Giants

Reported reasoning for Red Sox firing Alex Cora questionable at best

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Red Sox Add Three Interim Coaches To Staff

The Red Sox announced that they have added three new coaches to their staff today. José David Flores is now the interim bench coach. Pablo Cabrera is the interim first base coach/outfield instructor.

Jason Varitek News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Jason Varitek had a priceless reaction to the Red Sox firings

Jason Varitek is doing is best right now to grin and bear it. The Boston Red Sox decided on the nuclear option on Saturday, firing manager Alex Cora and several other top coaches.