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Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Given Own Signature Sam Adams Beer

The Boston Red Sox have one of the very best pitchers in baseball in Garrett Crochet. It's pretty difficult to deny that fact. Crochet made 32 starts in his first season with Boston and logged a 2.59 ERA while finishing second in the American League Cy Young Award race behind Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

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Marcelo Mayer Makes Bold Statement Amid Red Sox Roster Fight

One guy Boston Red Sox fans should have their eyes on closely over the next few weeks is young infielder Marcelo Mayer. First and foremost, he arguably should be on the club's Opening Day roster.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Ex-Red Sox Jonathan Araúz Causes Chaos in Viral WBC Incident

There were plenty of current Boston Red Sox players in action during Monday's World Baseball Classic games, but it was a guy who hadn't appeared in a game for the Sox since 2022 who stole the show.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Triston Casas Not Quite Ready for Red Sox Return

The Boston Red Sox got a Triston Casas update on Monday, but it wasn't the type that the fanbase has been waiting for. Casas has been working his way back throughout Spring Training after rupturing his left patellar tendon in 2025.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox-Astros Trade Talks 'Shifted a Bit' Around Isaac Paredes

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan, don't expect to see a big trade get done in the coming weeks when it comes to the infield. Infield trade targets were the story of the offseason.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Brayan Bello News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox Fans Should Be Pumped About Brayan Bello's WBC Performance

If Boston Red Sox had the time to watch a World Baseball Classic game early on a Monday afternoon, they were rewarded. Red Sox starter Brayan Bello took the ball for Team Dominican Republic to face Team Israel in a pool play game at Marlins Park, and outside of one bad pitch, he was nails.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox 24-Year-Old Could Be First Man Out of Boston This Season: Insider

The reality of Major League Baseball is that every player on the 40-man roster is constantly being ranked against the other 39. Someone has to be the first man out if an addition is made, and the Boston Red Sox are always liable to make one of those additions.

Brendan Rodgers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox's Brendan Rodgers Facing Lost 2026 Season Before Even Beginning

The Boston Red Sox's infield depth took an unfortunate turn as Brendan Rodgers injured his shoulder towards the end of February. Red Sox manager Alex Cora shared on March 3 that Rodgers would likely need surgery, although it wasn't confirmed exactly what type, as transcribed by Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald.

Jake Bennett News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox Send Down Jake Bennett in 8-Move Roster Shakeup

The Boston Red Sox have made their first official roster cuts of Spring Training. On Monday, the Red Sox announced eight moves. Left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett was optioned to minor league camp.

Masataka Yoshida News / Over The Monster / March 9

Red Sox’s Masataka Yoshida shines on international stage

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is well underway. Early mornings, extra innings, slaughter rules, ludicrous dingers from Kyle Schwarber, and walkoffs—so far, this tourney has had it all.

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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.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox's Caleb Durbin Drops Message Boston Pitchers Will Love

The Boston Red Sox struggled there for a bit there during the offseason in the infield. Even before the Red Sox lost Alex Bregman, there were rumors about various options around the league, including Ketel Marte.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 9

OTM Question of the Day: Is Anybody Here a Doctor?

Hello and happy Monday, folks. It’s amazing that we can finally see grass again. I was going to make “How happy are you that the snow is melting?” my question of the day, but there are more pressing matters for the Boston Red Sox to attend to.

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Andruw Monasterio News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox 29-Year-Old Projected to Swipe Roster Spot From Andruw Monasterio

Subjectively speaking, the battle for the last right-handed hitter job on the Boston Red Sox's bench is the most interesting thing brewing in spring training.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 9

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Sends Clear Message on Future in Boston

Boston Red Sox fans have known Marcelo Mayer's name for a long time, but this season, they're going to find out what he's made of. After an injury-shortened 44-game rookie campaign last year, Mayer is trying to win a starting job for opening day and establish himself as a franchise cornerstone.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Red Sox’s First Round of 2026 Roster Cuts Looms

The Boston Red Sox have a big day coming on Monday. Spring Training has been going on for weeks at this point and the club is expected to make its first round of roster cuts on Monday as the organization starts to reach the final stages of preparation for Opening Day, as shared by Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Alex Cora Has Pointed Message on Masataka Yoshida's Red Sox Role

There's been a ton of justifiable debate about Masataka Yoshida's standing with the Boston Red Sox this winter, but the 32-year-old has sent a message during the World Baseball Classic.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Red Sox's Alex Cora Reveals Where Marcelo Mayer Stands for Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox have high hopes for Marcelo Mayer this season, but there's still some prevailing uncertainty about his role as of opening day. Coming off a 44-game rookie season in which he struggled at the plate and suffered a year-ending wrist injury, Mayer had plenty to prove early in camp -- and manager Alex Cora made that clear.

Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Red Sox-Astros News: Odd Isaac Paredes Trade Rumors Squashed

The Boston Red Sox don't need to make another move in the infield and fortunately, it doesn't sound like one is coming in the near future. Boston acquired Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers, which arguably should've ended all debate for the infield.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Red Sox Have $60M Dark Horse With Romy González Injured

The Boston Red Sox were hit with some unfortunate news this weekend. Red Sox utility man Romy González, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury, will meet with Dr.

Roman Anthony News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Unpacking the Roman Anthony Phenomenon: Overhype or the Real Deal?

Few up-and-coming names have generated as much hype in recent seasons as Roman Anthony. The 21-year-old outfielder, drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round (79th overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft, ascended prospect lists incredibly fast on the way to No.