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Red Sox Considering Playing Marcelo Mayer at Different Position

The Boston Red Sox have a huge decision to make that could significantly impact the future of the franchise. With veteran shortstop Trevor Story landing on the IL, the club has a vacancy at one of the most important positions on the field.

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Red Sox Trade Starter, Keep Jarren Duran, Plus 2 More 2026 Hot Takes

Over the next few months, it's going to be interesting to see how the Boston Red Sox try to fix this roster on the fly and get back into contention in the American League.

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Miguel Bleis News / Over The Monster / May 18

Red Sox Minor Lines: Miguel Bleis reintroduces himself

In yet another bullpen game, the WooSox kept Buffalo (Blue Jays AAA) off the scoreboard despite using six pitchers. Everyone was in lockstep, and the Bison managed just three hits on the night.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 18

Red Sox Need to Give These 3 Triple-A Pitchers Serious MLB Consideration

The Boston Red Sox's bullpen has elite talent at the back end, but the overall depth has to be considered worrisome. For that reason, we're dipping into the Triple-A ranks today to explore some of the options the Worcester Red Sox currently present.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 18

Red Sox Rotation Crunch Coming With Garrett Crochet Almost Back

The Boston Red Sox are hurdling towards a very difficult decision in the starting rotation. First and foremost, the Red Sox's pitching has been very good overall throughout the month of May.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / May 18

Red Sox eager to regroup around Sonny Gray in visit to Royals

While the Boston Red Sox continue to struggle, they have played well with Sonny Gray on the mound this season. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals haven't enjoyed much success of late when Seth Lugo has pitched.

Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / May 18

What do the Red Sox do with Brayan Bello now?

Hello and happy Monday, folks. A new week begins, but that means we’re closer to a long weekend. So we’ve got that going for us, which is nice. What we don’t have going for us at the moment, though, is quality outings from Brayan Bello.

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

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

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Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 17

Red Sox Get Good Carlos Narváez News After Early Exit

Injuries, injuries and more injuries. That has been the story of the season so far for the Boston Red Sox. It seems like each time one person returns, another leaves a game early.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 17

Roman Anthony Giving Red Sox Fans Reason for Hope Amid Slide

The Boston Red Sox suffered a series loss over the weekend against the Atlanta Braves, but there is one significant silver lining for the franchise. Overall, it was a brutal day for the Red Sox as they fell against the Braves in the rubber match, 8-1.

Brayan Bello News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Brayan Bello’s disastrous Red Sox season continues with nightmare start vs. Braves

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello got battered yet again on Sunday. In a start against the Atlanta Braves, Bello was immediately hounded by Atlanta’s batters.

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Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 17

Red Sox Skipper Gives Take on Caleb Durbin After Sunday Benching

Among all the Boston Red Sox's struggling players, Caleb Durbin might be under the most scrutiny. Coming to Boston in a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers is a tough task in terms of media and fan base pressure.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 17

Game 46: Red Sox @ Braves

It’s another Sunday series finale, this time in Atlanta against the Braves. Brayan Bello starts for the Red Sox without an opener, a strategy that has seemingly helped get him back on track.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 17

Red Sox Quickly Answer Marcelo Mayer Shortstop Question

The most compelling question, once the Boston Red Sox placed Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia on Saturday, was whether Marcelo Mayer would get some playing time at shortstop.

Aroldis Chapman News / Total Pro Sports / May 17

Aroldis Chapman Makes Spectacular Play After Getting Hit On Foot To Complete Red Sox Victory Over Braves

Aroldis Chapman delivered an outstanding 2025 campaign for the Boston Red Sox to help the franchise end a four-year playoff drought. However, the Red Sox have a massive challenge to reach the postseason this year.

Franklin Arias News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 17

What’s Behind Red Sox No. 1 Prospect Franklin Arias’ Strange Exit?

The Boston Red Sox earned a much-needed win on Saturday over the No. 1 team in baseball. Boston faced off against the Atlanta Braves and were able to come out on top, 3-2, thanks to a lights-out performance from Payton Tolle and a homer from Willson Contreras.

Willson Contreras News / Field Level Media / May 16

Willson Contreras' 9th-inning blast leads Red Sox past Braves

Willson Contreras crushed a go-ahead, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

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.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Roman Anthony gets injury update for Red Sox before Braves clash

The Boston Red Sox and their slumbering offense need some good news. They may have gotten it Friday as young slugger Roman Anthony was no longer wearing a splint on his wrist.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15

Boston Red Sox News & Notes 05/15/2026

The Boston Red Sox dropped to 18-25 last night. They’re 10.5 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East. They’re three games back of the Seattle Mariners for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 15