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Trevor Story News / Over The Monster / February 12

How long do the Red Sox plan to keep Trevor Story at shortstop?

Down a rabbit hole of things that didn’t happen, the Red Sox apparently made several attempts to acquire Zach Neto from the Angels before pivoting and trading with the Brewers for Caleb Durbin.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 12

Red Sox’s Biggest Spring X-Factor Isn’t Roman Anthony or Garrett Crochet

One of the most intriguing storylines for the Boston Red Sox this offseason is going to be young infielder Marcelo Mayer. Mayer is someone with all the upside in the world.

Roman Anthony News / Over The Monster / February 12

The Red Sox are relying on Roman Anthony to be their primary power acquisition

The ZiPS projections are out, and they’re not impressed with the thump — or lack thereof — in the Red Sox lineup. If you visit Fangraphs and sort these individual player projections by home runs, you have to go all the way down to a tie for 127th to find the first name in a Red Sox uniform.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 12

Where Red Sox Stand on Extensions for Connelly Early, Payton Tolle

Extensions have been a theme of Craig Breslow's tenure of Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer. In the past two years, Boston has locked up Brayan Bello, Ceddanne Rafaela, Garrett Crochet, Kristian Campbell, and Roman Anthony beyond arbitration, tying each of them to the Red Sox until at least 2029.

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Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Tyler Uberstine News / Blogging the Red Sox / February 11

After recent trades, Red Sox pitching prospect Tyler Uberstine stands alone

In late November, the Red Sox protected three pitching prospects from the 2025 Rule 5 Draft by adding left-hander Shane Drohan and right-handers David Sandlin and Tyler Uberstine to their 40-man roster.

Liam Hendriks News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

All-Star’s Injury-Plagued Chapter With Red Sox Comes to Close

A fiery former member of the Boston Red Sox has found a new home after two injury-plagued seasons with the organization. Boston signed three-time All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks to a two-year deal ahead of the 2024 season.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Kristian Campbell Update Rules Out One Option for Red Sox

While it's not completely clear who will be manning second base and third base for the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day, one option already seems to be off the table.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Finally Admit Where They Went Wrong in Free Agency

The saga barely bears repeating for the Boston Red Sox at this point. Trading away the team's best power bat in Rafael Devers was a real risk for a team that already lacked power.

Tanner Houck News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox All-Star Tanner Houck Gets Return Timeline Update

The Boston Red Sox seemingly have a surplus of starting pitching right now. The rotation currently looks like Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello and Johan Oviedo on paper.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Caleb Durbin Hints He Can Help Fix Red Sox's Biggest Problem

Caleb Durbin was a good ballplayer as a rookie with the Milwaukee Brewers, and he got better as the season went along. But his arrival didn't seem to address the Boston Red Sox's biggest problem.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Southpaw Already Seems Like Near-Lock for Roster Spot

It's day two of spring training for the Boston Red Sox, but because it's fun, let's do some reading of the tea leaves. One of the sneaky subplots of this offseason has been the Red Sox leaving the bullpen untouched.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Where Red Sox Are 'Open' to Adding Before Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox should feel confident heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season. If the club can stay healthy, it should be able to compete at a high level in 2026.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox-Padres Mock Trade is Sure Sign Boston's Big Moves Should Be Done

The time has come for us all to step away from the trade machine. All offseason, the Boston Red Sox took a trade-first approach to improving the team. After landing Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Caleb Durbin via trade, it would be tempting to think more moves could be coming.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Announce Triston Casas Injury Recovery Update

The Boston Red Sox fortunately are set at first base right now with Willson Contreras. Boston brought over the slugger this offseason in a trade with the St.

Aroldis Chapman News / Over The Monster / February 11

Do you trust Aroldis Chapman as the Red Sox closer?

Good morning! MLB Network’s ongoing project to determine the 10 best players at each position continued yesterday, as they finally made it to the bullpen.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Speedster Seemingly Has No Spot on Opening Day Roster

A busy week for the Boston Red Sox seems to have left one player in particular on the outside looking in. Down the stretch last season, Nate Eaton played a shockingly important role for the Red Sox.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Announce Obvious Garrett Crochet Decision to Begin Spring

Spring Training kicked off for the Boston Red Sox and the organization got a pretty obvious decision out of the way. Red Sox manager Alex Cora made it clear right away that big lefty Garrett Crochet will be the team’s Opening Day starting pitcher.

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Alex Cora Makes Simple Red Sox Admission Before New MLB Season

The Boston Red Sox are looking to compete during the upcoming 2026 MLB season. Boston made a number of moves this past offseason, including bringing in players such as Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 9

Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade

In theory, the Boston Red Sox received more than salary relief by trading corner infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 9

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in Caleb Durbin

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin

A move for a productive glove with offensive upside makes a lot of sense for Boston.

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Kutter Crawford News / Just Baseball / February 9

Kutter Crawford Positioned to be Red Sox Unsung Hero in 2026

Lost in the Boston Red Sox offseason pitching overhaul is 29-year-old right-hander Kutter Crawford. The former 16th-round pick missed all of the 2025 campaign with various injuries, making him something of the forgotten child.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 9