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Red Sox Breakout: 101.7 MPH Arm Is for Real

Red Sox Breakout: 101.7 MPH Arm Is for Real

The Boston Red Sox have yet another young starter breaking out down in the minors right now. This has been a trend over the last few years. With Craig Breslow leading the charge as the team's chief baseball officer and Andrew Bailey as the team's pitching coach, Boston has been a pitching factory.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 15

Red Sox 9, Twins 5; Boston swings to salvage finale

The Red Sox broke out the bats in need of a response from Tuesday’s shutout loss.  A big day for Trevor Story (5 RBIs) helped Boston earn a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins.

Jarren Duran News / Ball Exclusives / April 15
MLB investigation underway after Jarren Duran gives fan middle finger

MLB investigation underway after Jarren Duran gives fan middle finger

The Minnesota Twins and the MLB have now opened an investigation after Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said he gave a fan the middle finger on Tuesday after the fan told him to kill himself.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
Trevor Story News / Field Level Media / April 15
Trevor Story homers, drives in five as Red Sox knock off Twins

Trevor Story homers, drives in five as Red Sox knock off Twins

Trevor Story hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs to help the visiting Boston Red Sox avoid a three-game sweep by defeating the Minnesota Twins, 9-5, Wednesday afternoon.

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

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.

Roman Anthony News / Stadium Rant / April 15
Roman Anthony’s 2026 Struggles: Is It Time to Panic?

Roman Anthony’s 2026 Struggles: Is It Time to Panic?

Following a lethargic 6–10 start for Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox, the 2026 team has already left fans doubting the direction and commitment of the front office and ownership early in the season.

Tommy Kahnle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 15
Red Sox Fireballer in Trouble as Tommy Kahnle Looms in Triple-A

Red Sox Fireballer in Trouble as Tommy Kahnle Looms in Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox have a veteran reliever down in Triple-A just waiting for his opportunity to help this club out in the big leagues. That is 11-year big league veteran Tommy Kahnle.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 15
Red Sox Dodged a Bullet With Star Slugger Willson Contreras

Red Sox Dodged a Bullet With Star Slugger Willson Contreras

The Boston Red Sox had a serious scare on Tuesday night, but it sounds like the club avoided the worst-case scenario. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left the club's loss against the Minnesota Twins early due to lower back tightness.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15
Red Sox’s Alex Cora shares statement after Jarren Duran-fan incident

Red Sox’s Alex Cora shares statement after Jarren Duran-fan incident

During yesterday’s Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox contest, Boston star Jarren Duran flipped the bird to a fan who was being disrespectful about Duran’s past.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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 / Over The Monster / April 15

Game 18: Red Sox at Twins; Boston shuffles lineup, looks to avoid sweep

TV: NESN First Pitch: 1:40 p.m. ET Well, this series couldn’t have started any worse. Red Sox starters gave up 15 earned runs in the first two games, thanks to disastrous starts from Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / April 15
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
Lucas Giolito News / Fastball on SI / April 15
2 NL Contenders Emerging in Lucas Giolito Free Agency Sweepstakes

2 NL Contenders Emerging in Lucas Giolito Free Agency Sweepstakes

The Lucas Giolito sweepstakes is heating up this season. He hasn't signed a deal, despite interest from multiple teams, because he hasn't gotten the money that he seemingly wants.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 15
Connelly Early’s Recent Run Suggests Red Sox Struck Gold

Connelly Early’s Recent Run Suggests Red Sox Struck Gold

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan, it's hard not to be excited about the potential of starter, Connelly Early. The 24-year-old lefty will take the mound on Wednesday afternoon looking to get the Red Sox back in the win column after two straight losses against the Minnesota Twins.

Patrick Sandoval News / Over The Monster / April 15

Red Sox Minor Lines: Patrick Sandoval struggles again

“Struggling” out of the gate seems relative now with consecutive poor performances by Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray, but Patrick Sandoval doesn’t quite

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 15
4 Early-Season Hot Takes (And How Much We Actually Believe Them)

4 Early-Season Hot Takes (And How Much We Actually Believe Them)

There’s an art to crafting a good take. Part narrative. Part data. Part ball knowledge. The balance depends on how hot you want to go. There’s also no better time for a good take than after a tiny sample in a sport played over 162 games.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 15
Jarren Duran reveals what heckling fan told him before flipping him off

Jarren Duran reveals what heckling fan told him before flipping him off

Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran starred in yet another controversial incident on Tuesday night.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / April 15

MLB trends: Garrett Crochet's missing velocity, Munetaka Murakami's weak spot and a weird reliever fluke

Here's how the league is looking three weeks into the regular season

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 15

What’s one move you want the Red Sox to make right now?

Good morning! After another ugly loss last night, the Red Sox once again find themselves as the worst team in baseball. It’s still April, and no one is getting fired yet, nor do I think anyone is getting demoted.

Sonny Gray News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15
Game Recap: Gray Strugges; Red Sox Shut Out

Game Recap: Gray Strugges; Red Sox Shut Out

The Boston Red Sox had trouble keeping up with the Minnesota Twins in a 6-0 loss tonight. The Twins got on the board in the first inning after Luke Keaschall singled, scoring one run.

Willson Contreras News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Red Sox Announce Willson Contreras News After Leaving Twins Game

Red Sox Announce Willson Contreras News After Leaving Twins Game

The Boston Red Sox have not had many bright spots this season as they have stumbled to a 6-10 record through their first 16 games. One of the few consistent performers has been first baseman Willson Contreras.

Juan Valera News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 14
Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera cracks Baseball America’s top 100 rankings

Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera cracks Baseball America’s top 100 rankings

Coming off a dominant outing for High-A Greenville last week, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera has entered Baseball America’s top 100 list for the very first time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14
Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Giolito may be the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency. He may find a home for the 2026 season soon.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace
Aaron Judge offers high praise of Mike Trout following slugfest at Yankee Stadium
David Peterson gets honest on Mets' early-season struggles
The 'Active MLB complete games' quiz
Garrett Crochet News / Fastball on SI / April 14
Garrett Crochet's Nightmare Outing Shakes Up Early AL Cy Young Race

Garrett Crochet's Nightmare Outing Shakes Up Early AL Cy Young Race

The American League Cy Young award has gone to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in each of the last two seasons. Last season, Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet put up a solid fight, but the award still went to Skubal without much friction.

Jack Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14
Red Sox To Promote Jack Anderson

Red Sox To Promote Jack Anderson

The Red Sox are promoting right-hander Jack Anderson, according to Ari Alexander of 7News. Anderson is not yet on the 40-man roster, so the Red Sox will need to clear a spot for him before the move can be made official.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Shocking Garrett Crochet outing another step back for Red Sox

Shocking Garrett Crochet outing another step back for Red Sox

Just as the Boston Red Sox appeared to turn a corner, ace Garrett Crochet delivered the worst start of his MLB career.

Willson Contreras gets revenge on former team as Red Sox beat Cardinals
Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles
Four surprise players to open the MLB season
The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz
Devin Futrell News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 13
Red Sox’ Devin Futrell named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox’ Devin Futrell named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect Devin Futrell has been named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 6-12, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

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