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Theo Epstein Gives Red Sox Fans Hope About Craig Breslow, Offense

The Boston Red Sox have started to show some signs of life and will look for a series sweep over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Boston has won two straight and three of its last four games.

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Game 49: Red Sox vs. Royals, Boston hunts for sweep

TV: NESN First Pitch: 7:40 p.m. ET The Red Sox are officially out of last place in the American League East and search for their second sweep of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Will Red Sox Fans Join MLB's 'Tarps Off' Craze This Weekend?

Will the Boston Red Sox take part in Major League Baseball's latest viral craze? To think that the St. Louis Cardinals would start a national movement

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 20

What Bobby Witt Jr. Had to Say About Red Sox's Roman Anthony

There are few players that can stack up next to Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. One of the league's best and brightest stars, Witt Jr. has established himself as a true 5-tool, MVP-caliber player.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Sport Relay / May 20

Red Sox Prevail Over Royals in Battle of the Bullpens

The Boston Red Sox took game two of the series with a 7–1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. In a matchup that leaned heavily on both bullpens, the Red Sox scored four runs in the ninth to put the game out of reach.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Caleb Durbin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Caleb Durbin and 2 players Red Sox fans are already fed up with in 2026

It has been a disastrous season for the Boston Red Sox and it has shown no signs of abating. The Red Sox were a playoff team a year ago, but they got rid of slugger Rafael Devers and received very little in return.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

‘Watch Out’: Red Sox Think They’re Finally Turning a Corner in 2026

The Boston Red Sox may not be near the top of the standings right now, but they have won three of their last four games, including back-to-back wins over the Kansas City Royals.

Payton Tolle News / Just Baseball / May 20

Breaking Down Payton Tolle’s Dominant Rookie Season

In what has been a Boston Red Sox season defined by offensive underachievement, two rookie left-handers have emerged as long-term rotation building blocks.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Provide Update on 'Frustrated' Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox know Roman Anthony wants to be in there, and they can only hope he will be soon. Anthony's last game action came on May 4, when an awkward swing caused soreness at the base of his right wrist.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Have Non-Jarren Duran Trade Chip Everyone Should Want

The Boston Red Sox have two straight wins under their belt and now are back over .500 with interim manager Chad Tracy leading the charge. Boston was 10-17 when Alex Cora was fired.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 20

Red Sox Minor Lines: Anthony Eyanson carries no-hitter five innings

Nate Eaton’s three hits at the top of the order couldn’t overcome how rough Roger Burgos’ four-inning start was, nor a home run allowed by a rehabbing Danny Coulombe.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Trio of Elite Relievers Contributing to One Excellent Stat

Even after back-to-back wins, we can admit it's been a disappointing start to the season for the 21-27 Boston Red Sox. While there are lots of deficiencies for this Red Sox team, many of which can be tied back to offense, the pitching and defense have showed up big, particularly in the month of May.

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Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / May 20

Red Sox turn to Connelly Early in bid to sweep reeling Royals

Following a much-needed offensive breakout, the Boston Red Sox are in position to sweep the Kansas City Royals. With left-hander Connelly Early (3-2, 3.21 ERA) looking to continue his solid start to the season, the visiting Red Sox will try to record a three-game series sweep against the scuffling Royals on Wednesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Have Something Seriously Special Brewing in Double-A

The Boston Red Sox certainly know what they're doing when it comes to pitchers right now. With chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and pitching coach Andrew Bailey leading the charge, the Red Sox have shown over and over that they know what they're doing in the pitching department.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / May 19

Jarren Duran homer helps Red Sox pull away late to extend Royals' skid

Jarren Duran clubbed a late three-run homer and Willson Contreras had two hits with three RBIs, as the Boston Red Sox broke out for a 7-1 victory over the host Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 19

Four Potential Non-Isaac Paredes Trade Options for the Red Sox

If the Boston Red Sox can keep pitching like they have over the last few weeks, their fortunes will change at some point. There is simply too much talent on this team to be as bad as they have been so far this season.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 19

Red Sox-Cardinals Trades Have Produced Totally Unpredictable Results

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals looked to be headed in opposite directions, and the two trades they made this offseason reflected those directions to a T.

Jarren Duran News / Just Baseball / May 19

The Red Sox Need a Whole Lot More From Jarren Duran

The 2026 season has been one of turmoil so far for the Boston Red Sox. With Memorial Day right around the corner and the season nearly two months old, the Sox hold the fourth worst record in MLB at 20-27.

Ranger Suarez News / Field Level Media / May 19

Behind Ranger Suarez, Red Sox eager to continue Royals' woes

Ranger Suarez has been dominant on the mound of late, but he needs some run support from his Boston Red Sox teammates. Having not allowed a run in three straight starts, Suarez will aim to help the Red Sox to a second consecutive victory and a road-series win over the struggling Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.