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Floundering Red Sox Need More From Garrett Crochet Than Accountability

The Boston Red Sox are a last-place baseball team three weeks into the season, and ace Garrett Crochet has been one of their primary detractors. For the second-straight outing on Sunday, Crochet took the loss.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Red Sox Await Clarity on Kutter Crawford Injury as MRI Results Loom

The Boston Red Sox should have more information about one of their key depth hurlers as soon as on Sunday. Boston has been tested early, to say the least.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 19

Putting the 2026 Red Sox into the Mario Universe

Last Sunday after the Red Sox’s 9–3 win over the Cardinals, Trevor Story gave one of the more entertaining quotes about his new teammate Willson Contreras: “Just look at him.

Boston Red Sox News / ESPN / April 18

With rain likely, Red Sox move to 4:35 p.m. start

The Boston Red Sox, who lost to the Tigers 4-1 on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park, pushed back the start of Sunday's game against Detroit by three hours because of a forecast of rain, with first pitch now scheduled for 4:35 p.m.

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.

Masataka Yoshida News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Red Sox’s Masataka Yoshida walk off Tigers to end 6-game win streak

Masataka Yoshida obtained an incredible game-winning highlight in the Boston Red Sox’s clash with the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Yoshida is going through the fourth season of his MLB career with the Red Sox.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17

Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction

The Mets and Red Sox looked to completely overhaul their rosters during the offseason. Thus far, the results have been disappointing at best.

Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows

Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season

Hitting coach has 'pretty simple' explanation for Mets' offensive woes amid losing streak

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox aim to halt Tigers' win streak

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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Boston Red Sox News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Boston Red Sox avoided a series sweep yesterday with a 9-5 win over the Twins after they dropped the first two games of the series. Things got a little hairy in the ninth as the Red Sox took a 9-1 lead into the inning before allowing four runs.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 15

Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias stays hot, homers in second straight game

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias continued his scorching hot start to the season in Double-A Portland’s 8-6 win over Altoona on Wednesday night. Arias,

Roman Anthony News / Stadium Rant / April 15

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Alex Cora Announces Willson Contreras Update After Removal From Red Sox Lineup

As the Boston Red Sox come off a crushing 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins, the defeat underscored an overall rough night for the club. Adding to the concern, first baseman Wilson Contreras exited Tuesday’s game with lower back tightness.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 15

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.

Juan Valera News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 14

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 13

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

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Devin Futrell News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 13

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.