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Red Sox Veteran Duo Still Not Ruled Out for Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox's bullpen arguably is the area of the club most up in the air with Opening Day fast approaching. Some may point to Marcelo Mayer and second base.

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Isaac Paredes Isn’t Move Red Sox Need Now or the Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox's infield arguably is going to be a strength for the organization in 2026, despite all of the trade speculation that continues to linger.

Johan Oviedo News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 11

Red Sox 'Jazzed Up' About Johan Oviedo Amid Rotation Battle

While the Boston Red Sox have not officially announced who their No. 5 starter is going to be early on to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the answer appears to be pretty obvious at this point.

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

Red Sox's Mickey Gasper Enters WBC Spotlight After Kyle Teel Injury

The World Baseball Classic is becoming the height of intrigue for Boston Red Sox fans, as current and former Boston players are making an impact all over the tournament.

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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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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 11

Three reasons to be optimistic about an underrated Red Sox lineup

The Boston Red Sox definitely made upgrades this offseason, though those moves mostly came in the starting rotation with additions in Sonny Gray, Johan

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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.

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

Red Sox's Alex Cora Addresses Possibility of Masataka Yoshida Trade

Trade rumors are inevitable when a team has as many capable position players as the Boston Red Sox. Heading into the final two weeks of spring training, the Red Sox have four immensely talented outfielders, and it seems that on most days, Roman Anthony or Jarren Duran could serve as the designated hitter.

Ryan Watson News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 11

Red Sox's Ryan Watson in Tricky Spot Before Opening Day

It's starting to be crunch time across Major League Baseball with Opening Day just about two weeks away. It's been a long time coming. The offseason felt excruciatingly long leading up to Spring Training kicking off in February.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 11

Red Sox News & Links: Is there a catcher battle between Connor Wong and Matt Thaiss?

What’s been the story of Spring Training so far? If we’re talking big picture stuff, then it’s probably either the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation or the questions about Marcelo Mayer’s role on the team.

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

Red Sox Continue WBC Dominance in Italy's Shocking Upset of Team USA

Eventually, a team wearing a country's flag will take home the championship trophy from this World Baseball Classic. But somehow, the Boston Red Sox have won the pool play round.

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

Red Sox Catcher Battle Heating Up in Spring Training

We are a point in Spring Training when you typically start to see a bit of movement across the league. First and foremost, clubs start to trim down their Spring Training rosters to really start to get ready for Opening Day.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 11

Jarren Duran or Masataka Yoshida — Who will be the Red Sox DH on Opening Day?

Good morning! The Red Sox are winning the World Baseball Classic… which is actually exactly what happened last time. In the 2023 tournament, Masataka Yoshida

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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.

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

Red Sox Hurler Tabbed for Breakout Season After Trade From Pirates

A lot of new faces joined the Boston Red Sox in spring training this year, and some of them will need to step up in a major way to get this team back to the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 11

5 Greatest Boston Red Sox Hitters of All Time

For fans of a certain generation, the Boston Red Sox have always been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. The team has won three World Series championships in the last 22 years and has made the postseason in 11 of the last 23.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 11

5 Greatest Boston Red Sox Pitchers of All Time

The Boston Red Sox are American League originals. They entered Major League Baseball in the AL in 1901 alongside the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and now-Cleveland Guardians.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 10

Red Sox Slugger Prospect Reportedly Undergoes Hamate Surgery

The Boston Red Sox's organizational depth took a hit on Tuesday. Over the next few weeks, all eyes are going to be on the Red Sox's big league club as they cut down the roster and get ready for Opening Day.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 10

Red Sox’s Roman Anthony Earns Alex Bregman’s Stamp of Approval

The Boston Red Sox have a star on their hands, to say the least, in Roman Anthony. Anthony is just 21 years old and already has taken the baseball world by storm.

Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Why Red Sox fans must not panic over Sonny Gray’s rough start to spring training

Boston Red Sox fans scanning early spring training box scores may feel uneasy seeing Sonny Gray’s first Grapefruit League outings. The numbers, at first glance, look messy.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10

Matt Thaiss Has Upward Mobility Clause In Red Sox Deal

The Red Sox may have to make a decision on catcher Matt Thaiss soon. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that several players in camp on minor league deals have upward mobility clauses or opt-outs in their contracts.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 10

Alex Cora Hints Red Sox's Hidden Gem From Pirates Trade Will Arrive Soon

At first glance, it looks like the Boston Red Sox turned a surplus of left-handed relievers from last season into a borderline shortage. Gone are Steven Matz, Brennan Bernardino, Justin Wilson, and Chris Murphy.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 10

Red Sox $60 Million Man 'Almost Certainly' Going to Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox are a team that just scratched the surface in 2025. After a few down seasons, Boston went 89-73 and made it back to the playoffs. While the Red Sox lost Alex Bregman in free agency, this is a team that arguably will be better in 2026.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 10

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Has Perfect 2-Word Response to Teammates' WBC Clash

Monday night's World Baseball Classic showdown between Team USA and Team Mexico quickly became a showcase for the Boston Red Sox. Outfielder Roman Anthony's three-run home run proved to be the difference in the U.S.' 5-3 win.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / March 10

Red Sox's Alex Cora all but declares Caleb Durbin as Opening Day third baseman

It's been an offseason of questions in the infield for the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox’s Vinny Nittoli Facing Elbow Surgery

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Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Red Sox Rotation Depth: Where Will These Three Starters End Up?

Over the course of the offseason, Boston Red Sox GM Craig Breslow mentioned that he’s confident in the pitching depth that this team has. And in a way, he’s upgraded it via trades and free agency.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8

Shohei Ohtani is doing something even Babe Ruth never had to do

The game Ruth played and the one Ohtani walks into every night are barely recognizable as the same sport.

Ohtani crushes grand slam in second WBC at-bat

Ohtani stars in WBC, but should Dodgers worry about World Series MVP?

Mike Trout's position change raises big question for Angels

Eloy Jimenez deserves a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster

Tarik Skubal says Tigers never made a long-term offer

Freddy Peralta has a major ask in free agency

Isaac Stebens News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 6

Red Sox pitching prospect Isaac Stebens undergoes Tommy John surgery

Red Sox pitching prospect Isaac Stebens underwent Tommy John surgery last week, according to SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker. As a result, he will miss the entire 2026 season and possibly the start of 2027 as well.

Vinny Nittoli News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6

Red Sox’s Vinny Nittoli Facing Elbow Surgery

Red Sox reliever Vinny Nittoli is weighing Tommy John or internal brace surgery, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The righty has been diagnosed with ligament damage in his elbow and is seemingly headed for a season-ending operation.