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Red Sox Opening Day Concerns: Does Marcelo Mayer Fit In?

Many MLB clubs, early on in spring training, start to get a good look at wide open positions and see who the standouts are at their positions, and ican often lead to dilemmas on who to start.

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Alex Cora Makes $20,000 Guarantee on Red Sox Beating Projections

Alex Cora is pretty much always in touch with the outside narratives about the Boston Red Sox. Coming into this season, fans and critics were worried about the team's lack of home run potential.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Red Sox’s Roman Anthony only needed 3 words to give teammate his flowers

If If one were to listen to all the chatter surrounding Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer, they might assume that the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft is already a bust.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

Roman Anthony Provides Health Update After Ceddanne Rafaela Collision

Boston Red Sox fans had about 3 1/2 minutes of unwelcome panic on Friday afternoon. On a fly ball to left-center field in the first inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves, outfielders Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela collided and fell to the ground in a heap.

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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.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

David Ortiz Has 1 More Message for Rafael Devers After Red Sox Split

The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers in one of the most surprising in-season trades you’re going to see in 2025. Boston sent Devers to the San Francisco Giants after months of drama stemming from the team’s signing of Alex Bregman and then moving the longtime slugger to the designated hitter spot without much communication.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 27

How good is the 2026 Red Sox starting pitching depth?

Welcome back to our preview of 2026 Red Sox starting pitching. If you missed the bulk of the preview last week, check it out below. Today, we turn our attention to the back of the back of the rotation: the depth starters.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

Red Sox-Mets Trade Prediction Sees $7.7M All-Star Leave Boston

Just as the trade rumor mill for the offseason has shut down for the Boston Red Sox, it appears some are already looking ahead to midseason. We do have to concede, though, that the Red Sox's roster is still awkward.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 27

Who’s the most exciting player on the 2026 Red Sox?

With Garrett Crochet taking the mound yesterday, I was reminded of how exciting it was to have two new stars on the 2025 Red Sox. Getting to know a new star — particularly an ace pitcher — is one of the most exciting things baseball fans get to do over the course of 162 games.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

Red Sox's Infield Battle About to Take Marcelo Mayer Turn

The discourse around the Boston Red Sox’s infield has been a bit surprising. Willson Contreras and Trevor Story are locks at first base and shortstop. Caleb Durbin appears to have the inside track to third base, although second base is an option as well.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 27

Red Sox $1.9M Journeyman Emerging As Dark Horse for MLB Roster

Parsing who does and does not have a chance to make the opening day roster can be a challenge, especially when it comes to pitchers. This year, the Boston Red Sox focused their offseason attention on adding to virtually every part of the roster but the bullpen.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 27

2026 Red Sox Spring Training Approval Polling: Predict the season and tell us how they’re doing

With the offseason behind us, it’s once again time to check in with the Over the Monster community and gauge fan opinion on how the Red Sox organization is doing.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Pedro Martinez's Comments on Garrett Crochet Make White Sox Trade Look Even Better

There are uneven trades, and then there's the Garrett Crochet deal between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox in 2024. In December of that year, the White Sox sent Crochet to the Red Sox for catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, shortstop Chase Meidroth, and reliever Wikelman Gonzalez.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox Legend Pedro Martinez Has Eye-Opening Thoughts on New Boston Ace

Garrett Crochet was phenomenal in year one as the Boston Red Sox's ace, but can he repeat last year's performance? Perhaps even improve upon it? If anyone knows what that sort of consistency requires, it's Pedro Martinez.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Red Sox legend David Ortiz makes hilarious admission about modern MLB players

Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz recently offered a candid and humorous perspective on how today’s MLB players compare to those from his era. During a spring training appearance on MLB Network Radio, the Hall of Famer praised the size, strength, and athleticism of the modern game while reflecting on how dramatically the sport has evolved.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 26

Red Sox Boss Identifies Clear Alex Bregman Successor

Alex Bregman was great on the field in 2025 when he was healthy for the Boston Red Sox. While this is the case, he was arguably even better in the clubhouse.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / February 26

MLB Spring Training Recap: Seven Run Fourth Propels Red Sox to Win

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet for the second time this spring. The Rays won the first meeting 2-1. Boston had their ace, Garrett Crochet, making his first start of the spring as he faced Steven Matz for Tampa Bay, also making his first start of the spring.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Cedanne Rafaela's Ranking in ESPN List Shows Result of Red Sox's Rafael Devers Trade

The Boston Red Sox made one of MLB's most head-scratching trades in recent memory last season, dealing star first baseman/designated hitterRafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants for right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks, left-hander Kyle Harrison, right-handed prospect Jose Bello, and outfield prospect James Tibbs III.

Romy Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Romy Gonzalez Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Red Sox utilityman Romy Gonzalez has been behind in camp due to shoulder troubles. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection a couple weeks ago in hopes of being ready for Opening Day, but the righty-swinging infielder now tells Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that he doesn’t think it’s realistic.

Wilyer Abreu News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Red Sox player somehow broke his bat on a check swing

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-7 on Tuesday in their latest spring training game. However, the game made for aviral moment. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu tried to check his swing, and in a bizarre sequence, the bat broke with the barrel flying just a few feet in front of home plate.