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The story of the 2026 Major League Baseball season for the Boston Red Sox has been one step forward and two steps back. Boston should be among the top contenders in the American League.

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Nike Forced To Remove 'Offensive' Ad Before Boston Marathon

Nike was reportedly forced to remove an "offensive" ad before the Boston Marathon on Monday. Monday, April 20 is Patriots' Day in Boston. The Red Sox will be playing an afternoon game and the 2026 Boston Marathon will be taking place.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Red Sox Ace Garret Crochet Sends Message as Concern Grows

The Boston Red Sox suffered a second straight loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, dropping them to 8-13 on the season. Alex Cora's men won the first of the four-game series 1-0, but Detroit beat them in their second meeting 4-1 before securing a 6-2 victory in their third showdown.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 20

Red Sox Minor Lines: Pitching wins the day

The Red Sox farm, unlike the Major League team, actually enjoyed solid pitching all the way around on Sunday. Worcester’s shutout performance in Nashville (Brewers AAA) was courtesy of Michael Sansone.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

Juan Valera News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 20

Red Sox Catch Break as Juan Valera Avoids Serious Elbow Injury

The Boston Red Sox seemingly avoided the worst-case scenario when it came to injured hurler, Juan Valera. Boston's No. 5 prospect was forced to exit a game for High-A Greenville on April 16 with an apparent arm injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Red Sox hope offense wakes up early on Patriots' Day vs. Tigers

The Boston Red Sox have endured a subpar start to the 2026 season, but a joyous Monday is on tap in the city as they close a four-game home series against the Detroit Tigers in the annual 11:10 a.m.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet pinpoints costly issue behind struggles

The Boston Red Sox have gotten off to a brutal start this season as they are tied for last place in the American League East. While Red Sox apologists may use the hackneyed defense “that it’s still early,” there’s little else for the Red Sox to grasp at this point.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Patrick Sandoval News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 19

Red Sox Take Another Hit With Patrick Sandoval Setback

The Boston Red Sox got some more bad news on Sunday from a pitching depth perspective. Boston has had two veteran hurlers down in the minors on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester in Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 19

Payton Tolle Scratched as Red Sox Leave Door Open for MLB Call-Up

The Boston Red Sox had the first pitch for their contest against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday pushed back due to weather. Initially, the Red Sox were going to face off against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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

Anthony Eyanson Is Emerging as Red Sox’s Next Breakout Arm

It's just April 19, but Boston Red Sox fans should already be paying attention to what No. 10 prospect Anthony Eyanson is doing down with High-A Greenville right now.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 19

Redemption on mind of Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet in clash vs. Tigers

Sunday will provide bounce-back opportunities for Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox will turn to Crochet (2-2, 7.58 ERA) for the first time since his career-worst outing last week when their four-game home series against the Detroit Tigers -- tied at a game apiece -- continues on Sunday afternoon.

Brayan Bello News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 19

Red Sox's Brayan Bello Offers Hope Amid Rough Early-Season Struggles

There are plenty of underperformers to scrutinize for the Boston Red Sox early in the season, but Brayan Bello's fourth start on Saturday thrust him under the microscope.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 19

The Red Sox season is early, but disappointment already runs deep

“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” — Alexander Pope Red Sox Nation expected quite a bit from the 2026 season, so this funk we’re in feels particularly brutal.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Red Sox Announce Change for Tigers Game

The Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers have split the first two contests of their four-game series. Now, the two teams head to their third showdown at Fenway Park on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18

Minor leaguer throws his bat at pitcher after getting hit in head

A Boston Red Sox minor leaguer decided to fight fire with fire after he was drilled in the helmet by an errant pitch during Friday’s game. Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward was struck in the helmet by Nashville Sounds pitcher Tate Kuehner during Friday’s game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17

Red Sox halt Tigers' win streak on walk-off hit in 10th

Masataka Yoshida knocked a pinch-hit, walk-off single in the 10th inning, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.