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Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Sends Clear Message on Future in Boston

Boston Red Sox fans have known Marcelo Mayer's name for a long time, but this season, they're going to find out what he's made of. After an injury-shortened 44-game rookie campaign last year, Mayer is trying to win a starting job for opening day and establish himself as a franchise cornerstone.

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Red Sox’s First Round of 2026 Roster Cuts Looms

The Boston Red Sox have a big day coming on Monday. Spring Training has been going on for weeks at this point and the club is expected to make its first round of roster cuts on Monday as the organization starts to reach the final stages of preparation for Opening Day, as shared by Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Alex Cora Has Pointed Message on Masataka Yoshida's Red Sox Role

There's been a ton of justifiable debate about Masataka Yoshida's standing with the Boston Red Sox this winter, but the 32-year-old has sent a message during the World Baseball Classic.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Red Sox's Alex Cora Reveals Where Marcelo Mayer Stands for Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox have high hopes for Marcelo Mayer this season, but there's still some prevailing uncertainty about his role as of opening day. Coming off a 44-game rookie season in which he struggled at the plate and suffered a year-ending wrist injury, Mayer had plenty to prove early in camp -- and manager Alex Cora made that clear.

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Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Red Sox-Astros News: Odd Isaac Paredes Trade Rumors Squashed

The Boston Red Sox don't need to make another move in the infield and fortunately, it doesn't sound like one is coming in the near future. Boston acquired Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers, which arguably should've ended all debate for the infield.

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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 8

Red Sox Have $60M Dark Horse With Romy González Injured

The Boston Red Sox were hit with some unfortunate news this weekend. Red Sox utility man Romy González, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury, will meet with Dr.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Red Sox Fans May Need to Rethink Stance on Masataka Yoshida

What if Masataka Yoshida is closer to the guy the Boston Red Sox are seeing right now than the guy he's been in the regular season? It's a question Red Sox fans likely didn't think they'd need to ponder.

Romy Gonzalez News / Over The Monster / March 8

Red Sox News & Links: The Romy Gonzalez injury updates get worse

I’m not going to pretend I’m a doctor. I’m not to going to act like I know more about Romy Gonzalez’s body than the highly paid and likely excellent medical staff working in Fort Myers and on Ipswitch Street.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 8

Alex Cora's Praise for Red Sox Newcomer Could Spell Trouble for Connor Wong

Did the Boston Red Sox's skipper send a hint about a veteran's job security on Saturday? Catcher Connor Wong had a brutal season in 2025, losing his starting job and putting up a dismal .500 OPS.

Trayce Thompson News / Bleacher Report / March 8

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Roman Anthony News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Unpacking the Roman Anthony Phenomenon: Overhype or the Real Deal?

Few up-and-coming names have generated as much hype in recent seasons as Roman Anthony. The 21-year-old outfielder, drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round (79th overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft, ascended prospect lists incredibly fast on the way to No.

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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 / New Baseball Media / March 8

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Boston Red Sox

This past winter was…an interesting one for the Red Sox. Boston was not active in the free agent market until January and lost one of the team’s best players from 2025.

Trayce Thompson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

Klay Thompson’s brother makes incredible catch in WBC vs. Team USA

The United States is expected to roll in the early stages of the World Baseball Classic. The games in the pool play portion of the tournaments are expected to be one-sided games.

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Tarik Skubal News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 7

Red Sox Player's Homer Off Tarik Skubal Sends Message Amid Roster Battle

Most baseball fans would probably agree that Tarik Skubal is the best pitcher in the world right now. Nate Eaton simply did not care. On the first pitch