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Red Sox’s Alex Cora explains Marcelo Mayer Opening Day benching

<a href="/mlb/players/marcelo_mayer/902546">Marcelo Mayer</a> is expected to be the Boston Red Sox’s starting second baseman throughout the 2026 season. But on Opening Day, it was <a href="/mlb/players/isiah_kiner_falefa/319841">Isiah Kiner-Falefa</a> manning the position.

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Alex Cora Addresses Red Sox Outfield Logjam on Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox's first lineup of the 2026 Major League Baseball season didn't surprise from an outfield perspective. One of the stories of the offseason for Boston was the club's surplus of outfielders.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / March 26

Game 1: Red Sox at Reds — Crochet vs Abbott

Welcome back to baseball that matters! It truly is the first day of spring when you can toss the red exhibition jerseys aside and play baseball for real.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Red Sox Release 23-Year-Old Outfield Prospect Just Before Opening Day

It's been a busy week for the Boston Red Sox in transactional terms, including some unfortunate news for several prospects. As the Red Sox's farm system affiliates get set to begin their seasons on Friday, the organization has to move on from a player if they feel their presence is impacting more important prospects in terms of playing time.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Red Sox Fifth Starter Battle 2026: Johan Oviedo vs Connelly Early Fantasy Outlook

The Boston Red Sox spent the winter rebuilding and strengthening their starting pitcher depth. They signed free agent Ranger Suarez and traded for Sonny Gray, which created a strong front four with Brayan Bello and staff ace Garrett Crochet.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Three Bold Predictions for the Red Sox in 2026

Today is Opening Day, and while the Boston Red Sox open in Cincinnati, this is a long season. A lot can happen; some things are expected, while some instances can surprise people, especially when expectations are all over the place.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

3 Red Sox Players Who Need Strong Starts to Retain Roster Spots

Opening Day is a magical time to be a Boston Red Sox fan, but it also means the clock is ticking on some of the players at the fringes of the roster. Many of the 26 players who joined the Red Sox in Cincinnati this week have nothing to worry about if they get off to slow starts.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Masataka Yoshida Gets Ominous 'Bold Prediction' From Red Sox Insider

If there's any offseason storyline lingering over the Boston Red Sox as games begin, it's the awkward roster fit of Masataka Yoshida. At this point, we can acknowledge that the Red Sox would have liked to trade Yoshida over the last year or so.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

What We Got Right — and Wrong — About the Red Sox in Spring Training

It was a long — and transformative — offseason for the Boston Red Sox and now, the club is finally set to begin the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Boston will face off against the Cincinnati Reds with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m ET from Great American Ball Park.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26

Four rookies poised to have breakout MLB seasons

These four players hope to be well-known names by the time October baseball rolls around.

MLB's No. 2 prospect makes Tigers' roster for Opening Day

Five prospects set to make MLB debuts on Opening Day

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Top 5 Bold Red Sox Season Predictions in Honor of Opening Day

Opening Day is a celebratory occasion, so there's no better time than to put some predictions on paper. The Boston Red Sox have high expectations, but in a brutally competitive American League East, they also have plenty of questions to answer.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 26

This Red Sox season could be the beginning of something special

I suppose you could plaster the headline of this piece on pretty much any Opening Day post from any given year and you wouldn’t be completely wrong. But I can’t help but feel a little bit different about the 2026 Red Sox as the sun rises on a new season.

Brendan Rodgers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 26

Red Sox Could Reverse Course on Brendan Rodgers After Cut

The Boston Red Sox have certainly been busy in the lead up to Opening Day. First and foremost, the Red Sox had to finalize their official roster to kick off the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 26

Predicting the 2026 Red Sox season

95-67, first place in the AL East: The time is now! It’s not a perfect Red Sox team, but it’s the best Red Sox team they’ve fielded so far this decade, and its time for them to start making serious waves in the American League.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 26

What is your favorite Opening Day memory?

Well folks, we made it! The offseason is over and Red Sox baseball is about to begin anew this afternoon in Cincinnati. While we wait through the final few hours between the last Red Sox out of 2025 and the first pitch of 2026, let’s take a few moments to talk about our favorite Opening Day memories.

Roberto Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Roberto Perez Announces Retirement

Catcher Roberto Perez is calling it quits. The 10-year MLB veteran announced his retirement in an Instagram post with a caption in both English and Spanish.

Brendan Rodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Red Sox Release Brendan Rodgers

The Red Sox have released infielder Brendan Rodgers, according to his MLB transactions page. The veteran is facing shoulder surgery after a hard fall in late February.

Juan Chacon News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 25

Red Sox release another top international signing after five seasons

The Red Sox have released another former top international signing in 23-year-old outfielder Juan Chacon, according to Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster.

Triston Casas News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Red Sox Receive Triston Casas Injury Update at Spring Training

Once thought of as the future of the Red Sox lineup, former top prospect Triston Casas' major league career has been too plagued by injuries to properly evaluate.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 23

Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson named to All-Spring Breakout Second Team after dazzling performance

It may have just been one inning of relief. Still, Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson was unquestionably one of the standout performers in Friday night’s Spring Breakout showcase against the Orioles.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Red Sox Option Payton Tolle; Connelly Early To Break Camp

The Red Sox will carry one of their two top left-handed pitching prospects on the Opening Day roster. Boston optioned Payton Tolle to minor league camp this evening, alongside righties Tyler Uberstine and Zack Kelly.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 21

Red Sox release another notable international signing after two seasons

The Red Sox parted ways with another notable international signing on Friday by releasing 19-year-old outfielder Edwin Brito. As noted by SoxProspects.