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Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy shares Willson Contreras’ injury outlook after loss to Phillies

The Boston Red Sox received encouraging injury news Tuesday night despite another frustrating result at Fenway Park, as interim manager Chad Tracy offered a positive update on Willson Contreras following Boston’s loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Phillies 2, Red Sox 1: Brayan Bello’s bounce back squandered by bleak bats

For some reason, I’m not anywhere near as angry as I should be after another loss in which the Red Sox lineup looked like it was reenacting something out of the Deadball Era.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

Red Sox Made Huge Kyle Schwarber Mistake in Free Agency

When the 2025 Major League Baseball season came to a close, it was clear that the Boston Red Sox needed more power in the middle of the lineup. Boston was fortunate to have Alex Bregman with the club in 2025, but even with him as a member of the organization, the offense didn't have enough firepower.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 12

Game Recap: Red Sox Home Woes Continue

Both teams were strong on the mound tonight, but the Phillies were just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 2-1 victory over the Red Sox. Jovani Morán started the game for Boston as the opener, and he allowed a solo home run to Kyle Schwarber, which made it 1-0 Phillies.

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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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Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / May 12

Game No. 41: Phillies at Red Sox — Brayan Bello tries to do it again

One of the old adages in Major League Baseball is that all teams win a third of their games, all teams lose a third of their games, and it’s that middle third that separates pretenders from the contenders.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Roman Anthony News Emerges After 5 Missed Games

The Boston Red Sox are entering Tuesday’s series against the Philadelphia Phillies sitting at 17-23. Boston has not lived up to expectations early in 2026, and to make matters worse they are currently without one of their best players in outfielder Roman Anthony.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

Red Sox Have Reasons for Optimism With Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet

Two of the most prominent members of the Boston Red Sox are currently on the shelf in Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet. Anthony hasn't played in a game since May 4, after he left early with what the club initially called "right wrist discomfort." Over the next few days, the hope was that Anthony wouldn't need an injured list stint.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

Red Sox Post Grim Lineup With Willson Contreras, Roman Anthony Out

The Boston Red Sox announced their lineup without Willson Contreras on Tuesday, and the results were... quite something. Facing longtime Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler in his fourth start back from shoulder surgery, the Red Sox were missing Contreras, who suffered a right-hand contusion on a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's game.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Roman Anthony’s interaction with Bryce Harper provides latest injury update

The Boston Red Sox placed Roman Anthony on the 10-day IL after he sustained a sprained right hand/wrist after hitting a foul ball in the club’s 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on May 4.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 12

Red Sox News & Links: Giving thanks for rookie starters

The Red Sox and Phillies have had similar starts to the season: they’re two big ballclubs with big aspirations who both immediately fell on their faces, prompting two managerial firings.

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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 / Yardbarker / May 12

Phillies and Red Sox experiencing different results after early managerial changes

The American League East and National League East both have several disappointing teams this season, but chief among them seem to be the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. As a result, each made early managerial changes, but only one team has gotten favorable results so far.

The Phillies have made a dramatic shift under Don Mattingly

Concern levels for MLB's slumping stars

Watch: Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration vs. Dodgers

Can Alek Thomas become the Dodgers' latest reclamation project?

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

Sonny Gray Trade Buzz Has Already Begun for Red Sox, Cubs

The Boston Red Sox are going to be an intriguing team to follow over the next few months as we inch closer and closer to the August trade deadline. For Boston, it had a disaster of a start to the campaign and that led to the club hitting reset and firing former manager Alex Cora, among a handful of coaches.

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Red Sox Surging Top Prospect Earns First Top 100 Recognition

Arguably the Boston Red Sox's fastest-rising prospect, 19-year-old Justin Gonzales gained a bit more notoriety in the industry's latest Top 100 list. Baseball

Trevor Story News / Over The Monster / May 12

The Red Sox need to move on from Trevor Story

The Boston Red Sox are mid… I’ll be the first to admit that it’s looking like “mid” might be enough to secure one of the final playoff spots in the American

Ketel Marte News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

Ketel Marte, 2 More Trade Targets Red Sox Should Pursue Right Now

The Boston Red Sox should absolutely be aggressive early on this season. We've already seen a handful of small-scale trades get done around the league, despite the fact that the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline won't be here until August 3.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

One Red Sox Star Already on Trade Block After 40 Games

As the Boston Red Sox look to keep their season from collapsing into ruins, those of us on the outside can start tentatively sketching out plans for the trade deadline.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 12

New Details Surface on Red Sox's Willson Contreras Before Phillies Series

The Boston Red Sox will begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night at Fenway Park and it sounds like there's at least a chance that the club will have one of their most consistent hitters in the lineup.

MLB News / Over The Monster / May 12

Phillies meet Red Sox in battle of struggling teams with new managers

Despite their best efforts — and the effort was there on Sunday by Payton Tolle and others — the Red Sox lost another series. This time to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Luke Heyman News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 11

Red Sox catching prospect Luke Heyman off to strong start with Low-A Salem

Six weeks into his first full professional season, it appears as though Red Sox catching prospect Luke Heyman may be ready for a new challenge. Heyman, whom the Red Sox acquired from the Mariners for reliever Alex Hoppe in November, has been on an offensive tear as of late for Low-A Salem.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 11

Boston Red Sox Have New No. 1 Overall Prospect

There's officially a new No. 1 prospect in the Boston Red Sox's organization. When the 2026 Major League Baseball season kicked off, young flamethrower Payton Tolle was the club's No.

Brooks Brannon News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 11

Red Sox’ Brooks Brannon named Eastern League Player of the Week

Red Sox power-hitting prospect Brooks Brannon has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of May 4-10, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 11

Jarren Duran deletes Instagram amid dispute with reporter

It's been a long season for the Boston Red Sox, and it's only the middle of May. That includes a very slow start for former All-Star Game MVP Jarren Duran.

Payton Tolle’s emotional reaction to SO while Red Sox were losing has been explained

Red Sox’ All-Star Emerges as Leading Trade Candidate

Red Sox Have Trevor Story Problem Growing Bigger By the Day

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Willson Contreras News / Field Level Media / May 10