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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.

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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.

Jarren Duran News / Over The Monster / May 20

Will the Red Sox get back to .500 this year?

Good morning! Did Jarren Duran’s three-run shot in the ninth last night feel surreal to anyone else or was that just me? I had forgotten that teams were allowed to score late-inning insurance runs.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Over The Monster / May 20

Red Sox 7, Royals 1: Boston receives a mountain of gifts in the flat countryside of Kansas City

Every once in a while, you get a night where you have to tip your cap to the opponent. It might stem from a stellar pitching performance, a buttoned down operation in all phases of the game, or a bunch of clutch hits piled together.

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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.

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.

Ranger Suarez News / Over The Monster / May 19

Game 48: Red Sox at Royals — Will Ranger Suarez get any run support?

There’s a pair of ghastly statistics relevant to the Red Sox offense and this matchup that are so absurd, they almost sound fake. Tonight’s starter, Ranger Suarez, has allowed ZERO Earned Runs in five of his last six outings, and the Red Sox are just 3-3 in those games.

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Ball Exclusives / May 19

Wife of Red Sox legend throws shade at front office after fall out of major firings

It hasn’t been a pleasent spring season for the Boston Red Sox. The fanbase is letting themselves be heard loud and clear every home game with “sell the team” chants echoing throughout Fenway Park.

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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.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 19

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Sure Looks Untouchable in Boston

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan looking for a bit of optimism in a down season, look no further than the club's starting rotation. Right now, the Red Sox have the 12th-best starting rotation ERA in baseball for the season at 4.24.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker

Movies and TV shows involving Americans in soccer

Soccer is the beautiful game, but it isn’t America’s pastime. That doesn’t mean soccer hasn’t made its way into American pop culture, though. There have been movies and TV shows involving Americans in the world of soccer in one way or another.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

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

Red Sox Seemingly Hit Jackpot With Unheralded 2025 Draft Pick

Pop quiz. How many Boston Red Sox fans, without looking it up, could name the club's top five draft picks last year? Oddly enough, the first four are pretty memorable.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Latest Roman Anthony injury update will concern Red Sox fans

The Boston Red Sox placed Roman Anthony on the 10-day IL on May 7 (retroactive to May 5). While the club was initially hopeful he could return soon after, finally, at least swinging the bat, the latest update for Anthony does not appear to be a good one.

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

Red Sox May Be MLB’s Biggest Wild Card at the 2026 Trade Deadline

One thing that Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has shown is that he's not afraid to make a splash in the trade market. We've seen Breslow trade big-name guys away like, for example, Rafael Devers.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 19

Sonny Gray Will Force Red Sox Into Difficult Trade Deadline Decision

Sonny Gray was supposed to be a surefire playoff starter for the Boston Red Sox this year. Now, he's putting the team in a pickle. At long last, the Red Sox recorded their 20th win of the season on Monday, and it was Gray's brilliance that got them there.

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.

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

Red Sox Might Have Already Soft-Launched Third Base Change

The Boston Red Sox have the worst qualified hitter in Major League Baseball on their roster, and they may have found a viable replacement. For the last two games, Triple-A call-up Nick Sogard has started at third base over Caleb Durbin, whose .492 OPS is down over 200 points from his strong rookie season with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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.

Louis Andujar News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 19

Red Sox’ Louis Andujar named Florida Complex League Player of the Week

Red Sox infield prospect Louis Andujar has been named the Florida Complex League Player of the Week for the week of May 11-17, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 19

Red Sox’ Enddy Azocar named Carolina League Player of the Week

Red Sox outfield prospect Enddy Azocar has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for the week of May 11-17, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 18

Red Sox’ Patrick Halligan named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox minor leaguer Patrick Halligan has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 11-17, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 17

Payton Tolle has been silver lining in Red Sox's disappointing start

While the Boston Red Sox are struggling through a tough start to their season, starting pitcher Payton Tolle has been a huge silver lining for them.

Report: Red Sox SS Trevor Story headed to IL

Aroldis Chapman had a troubling mistake on his uniform during game

Yankees' David Bednar fizzles in Subway Series finale against Mets

Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Aroldis Chapman News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17

Aroldis Chapman had a troubling mistake on his uniform during game

Aroldis Chapman had an extremely unfortunate error on his uniform during Friday’s game. Chapman and the Boston Red Sox played Friday against the Atlanta Braves.

Trevor Story News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Red Sox Place Trevor Story On 10-Day Injured List

The Red Sox are placing Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list prior to tonight’s game with the Braves, MassLive.com’s Christopher Smith reports. Infielder Nick Sogard will be called up to replace Story on the active roster, as Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette first reported earlier today.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 15