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Red Sox's Willson Contreras Draws Fast Comparisons to Boston Legend

Willson Contreras could make a lot of fast friends if he carries over the momentum of his first home run swing for the Boston Red Sox. Contreras sent an opposite-field blast into the bullpen at JetBlue Park on Tuesday, signaling that he could hit some rare right-center gap home runs at Fenway Park this year.

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Red Sox’s 2025 breakout star makes Opening Day injury confession

While the Boston Red Sox are preparing for the 2026 season, a breakout star from the 2025 campaign is dealing with an injury. On Wednesday, that individual made a confession about his chances of playing on Opening Day.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 25

Alex Bregman Delivers Another Brutal Blow to Red Sox Fans

The Boston Red Sox's infield is certainly going to look different on Opening Day than it did in 2025. At this point last year, the debate around Boston was whether the Red Sox actually would roll with Alex Bregman at third base and move Rafael Devers to designated hitter in the process.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 25

Red Sox News & Links: Injury updates on Marcelo Mayer, Romy Gonzalez

At this point in the Romy Gonzalez injury story, we don’t so much have updates as we have a slow reckoning with reality. Gonzalez injured his shoulder in late September and has not been able to participate in baseball activities ever since.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Romy Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Romy Gonzalez Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Red Sox utilityman Romy Gonzalez has been behind in camp due to shoulder troubles. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection a couple weeks ago in hopes of being ready for Opening Day, but the righty-swinging infielder now tells Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that he doesn’t think it’s realistic.

Wilyer Abreu News / Over The Monster / February 25

Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu broke his bat on a check swing

Good morning! The Red Sox lost to the Pirates yesterday, with Ranger Suarez giving up a homer to the number one prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin. Luckily, absolutely nothing that happens in a spring training game in February matters one stinking bit.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 25

Red Sox Dark Horse Emerges to Unseat Marcelo Mayer

The Boston Red Sox’s infield alignment isn’t completely sorted out quite yet. Two positions are locks and the other two look like safe bets, but the team hasn't made an announcement as of writing.

Anthony Seigler News / Over The Monster / February 25

Meet new Red Sox utility man Anthony Seigler

He’s Anthony Seigler. Have you not had enough infield depth pieces to read this winter? You’re in luck, because we’ve got more. This particular infield depth piece started 25 games at third base for the playoff-bound Brewers in 2025 after making his MLB debut in July.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 25

Red Sox's Tightest Spring Roster Battle Down to Just 3 Candidates

Exactly one month from Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox will open their regular season against the Cincinnati Reds. Roster decisions are coming soon, and the rotation remains the biggest question mark.

Masataka Yoshida News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

What’s in Store For Masataka Yoshida with Red Sox Outfield Jam?

The Red Sox Spring Training is fully underway, and naturally, there are some questions that pop up throughout the organization. Some of these may be pitching related, some may be who’s playing second, but the Red Sox have a more complicated issue (in a good way).

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Red Sox's Next Breakout Star Has Already Played Two Years in Boston

Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela has had a very solid start to his major league career. But after 2026, "solid" won't be a word people are using about him anymore.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Red Sox Share What’s Next for Kutter Crawford, Patrick Sandoval

It sounds like the Boston Red Sox's competition for the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation could heat up a bit in the near future. As Spring Training approached, the guys mentioned as possibilities for the No.

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Wilyer Abreu News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Red Sox player somehow broke his bat on a check swing

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-7 on Tuesday in their latest spring training game. However, the game made for aviral moment. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu tried to check his swing, and in a bizarre sequence, the bat broke with the barrel flying just a few feet in front of home plate.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Willson Contreras Already Showing One Reason Red Sox Made Cardinals Trade

There's no such thing as a hitter who is truly ballpark proof, but Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras isn't too far off. One of the trademarks of a good right-handed power hitter is being able to hit the ball out of the park to right-center field, and that's a feat that's particularly tough at Fenway Park.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Ranger Suárez Reveals Why Red Sox Deal Was an ‘Easy Decision’

When the Boston Red Sox lost Alex Bregman in free agency to the Chicago Cubs, there was a lot of pessimism about the organization. Boston quickly responded, though.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 24

MLB's No. 1 Prospect Crushes First Spring Training Home Run Off Red Sox's New Arm

One of the most interesting storylines developing in spring training this year involves the top prospect in baseball and his chances of already being called up to the big leagues.

Ranger Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Why signing with Red Sox was ‘easy decision’ for Ranger Suarez

After spending the first eight years of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, Ranger Suarez decided to join the Boston Red Sox in free agency. For the former All-Star, it wasn’t the hardest decision he’ll have to make.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Marcelo Mayer's Spring Debut Date Revealed for Red Sox

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan waiting to see Marcelo Mayer in action for a Spring Training game, you won't have to wait much longer. MassLive.com's Christopher Smith reported on Tuesday that Mayer will start for the club on Friday against the Atlanta Braves at second base.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24

Red Sox 23-Year-Old Just Showcased Tools to Become MLB Ace

Boston Red Sox fans have already seen plenty of left-handed pitcher Connelly Early, so it's easy to forget that he's technically still a prospect. After

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Left Handed Bullpen Arms: Options for the Red Sox to Explore

Per Sean McAdam of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox are currently in the market for left-handed bullpen help. Looking at the projected Opening Day roster, there are a lot of right-handers to provide help, including Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten.

Wilyer Abreu News / Just Baseball / February 23

Why the Red Sox Are Expanding Wilyer Abreu’s Role

It’s rare for a player to stop platooning more than two years into his career. More often, platoon roles harden into labels — shorthand for a structural weakness that teams plan around rather than try to fix.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22

Red Sox Interested In Left-Handed Bullpen Depth

The Red Sox may not yet be completely done with their offseason, as Sean McAdam of MassLive reports that the club remains interested in improving their left-handed bullpen depth before the season begins.