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MLB News / Over The Monster / April 4
Game 8: Padres at Red Sox – Winning streak?? 
A couple of weeks ago we didn’t even think he’d make the Opening Day Roster. Now we’re saying “thank god we’ve got Connelly Early going today.” Behind Early, Alex Cora is rolling out the same starting nine batting the same order as yesterday.
Kyson Witherspoon News / Over The Monster / April 4
Red Sox Minor Lines: Kyson Witherspoon makes his 2026 debut
Bob Osgood ended up with upwards of ten double headers that were the result of rain outs of games I was supposed to write about in 2025. When Thursday’s game was met with a storm in St.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4
Feeling at home: Red Sox chase first series win in matchup vs. Padres
A little home cooking was just what the Boston Red Sox needed. After carrying a five-game skid back to Fenway Park, Boston will aim to follow its 5-2 Friday win when a three-game, home-opening series continues against the San Diego Padres on Saturday afternoon.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 4
Aroldis Chapman Adds Another Milestone, Passes Red Sox Hall of Famer
The Boston Red Sox clearly made a good move by bringing Aroldis Chapman to town ahead of the 2025 season. At the time, it wasn't clear what role he would play in Boston.
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.
Mikey Romero News / Over The Monster / April 4
Don’t forget about Red Sox prospect Mikey Romero among the infield carousel
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Red Sox drafted a plethora of blue chip prospects over a four-year stretch, with Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and Kyle Teel among others. But you may forget that Anthony wasn’t the first selection for Boston back in 2022.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 4
Red Sox Provided 3 Key Reasons for Optimism in Victorious Home Opener
The Fenway Park home opener felt like it had a chance to turn ugly for the Boston Red Sox, but the celebratory mood was saved with a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 3
Red Sox Minor Lines: The Salem RidgeYaks have arrived
The Greenville Drive fought back late in their season opener before ultimately falling in extras to the Greensboro Grasshoppers, 9-5 in 11 innings on Thursday.
Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / April 3
Red Sox Roster Moves: Changes Made Ahead of Home Opener
The Boston Red Sox had their home opener against the San Diego Padres this afternoon, winning 5-2. Prior to that, however, they made a couple of changes, specifically in the bullpen.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3
Marcelo Mayer’s hilarious Fernando Tatis Jr. admission after big Red Sox home run
The Boston Red Sox have gotten off to a most disappointing start. After winning their opener in Cincinnati behind the pitching of star left-handed hurler Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox had lost five straight games and fallen in the basement of the American League East cellar.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 3
Homers help Red Sox win Fenway opener vs. Padres
Willson Contreras and Marcelo Mayer both homered in the sixth inning, propelling the Boston Red Sox to a 5-2, home-opening win over the San Diego Padres on Friday afternoon.
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.
MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 3
Game Recap: Red Sox Bats Come Alive, Win Home Opener Over Padres
The San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox played the first game of their three-game series today. Sonny Gray got the ball for the Red Sox, making his Fenway Park debut.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 3
Alex Cora Announces Reason for Wilyer Abreu Decision Before Red Sox Game
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has decided to keep right fielder Wilyer Abreu fifth on the batting order. Abreu, who hit 22 home runs last season, was considered to move up to third in the batting order but ultimately kept right where he's at.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 3
Xander Bogaerts' Joke on Roman Anthony Will Hit Red Sox Fans in the Feels
Roman Anthony is the new early-20s phenom of the Boston Red Sox, but before him, there was once Xander Bogaerts. Bogaerts, now the 33-year-old five-time All-Star shortstop for the San Diego Padres, played the first 10 seasons of his excellent career in Boston.
Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 3
3 Red Sox Players With Interesting Contract Options to Monitor This Season
It's very early to be thinking about contracts and other things of that nature for the Boston Red Sox, but it doesn't hurt to look ahead. Last year, one interesting contract quirk to follow all season was Lucas Giolito.
Lucas Giolito News / Just Baseball / April 3
3 Perfect Fits for Free Agent Starting Pitcher Lucas Giolito
It’s rare that relatively talented free agent pitchers are still available over a week after a season has begun. Yet that’s exactly the case when it comes to currently unemployed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito.
Tyler Uberstine News / New Baseball Media / April 3
2026 Transactions: Red Sox Promote Uberstine, Marlins & Twins Trade
The Red Sox protected Tyler Uberstine for a reason this past winter, and now he has a chance to face Major League hitting for the first time. Uberstine was recalled from the Minors on April 3, one of several notable moves made on April 2 and 3 across the league.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3
Red Sox pitcher’s plan after landing on IL
The Boston Red Sox are back home at Fenway Park for their opening home series of the 2026 season. The team will be taking on a rare opponent, one that fans in New England are not accustomed to seeing.
Connelly Early News / Just Baseball / April 3
Five Early Takeaways About the 2026 Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox built what they felt was a roster destined for October on the basis of run prevention. However, through one week of the Major League Baseball season, it’s a roster that’s 1-5 and tied for the worst record in the league.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3
Red Sox Place Johan Oviedo On Injured List, Recall Tyler Uberstine For MLB Debut
The Red Sox announced a slate of roster moves Friday morning, including an ominous 15-day IL placement for right-hander Johan Oviedo, who’s been diagnosed with a right elbow strain.
Trevor Story News / Yardbarker / April 2
Trevor Story blasts Red Sox amid 'unacceptable' start to season
With a 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox have fallen to 1-5, their worst start to a season in the past seven years.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1
Early Red Sox slump could be cause for greater concern
It's only April Fools' Day, but the Boston Red Sox may already be in serious trouble.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1
Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas' path may be delayed in working back from knee injury
Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is working his way back from last year’s knee injury but his path may be delayed. Tim Healey of The Boston Globe was among those to relay today that Casas has a strained left intercostal muscle.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Alex Cora’s Triston Casas Injury Update Leaves Red Sox With Decision to Make
The latest update on Triston Casas doesn’t just confirm what the Red Sox have feared; it makes things worse. Casas has suffered a setback with sore ribs, with manager Alex Cora saying he is “shut down for a while… we have to slow it down.” (h/t Tim Healey of The Boston Globe).
Connelly Early News / Just Baseball / April 1
Why Connelly Early Could Break Out For the Red Sox in 2026
Projection systems tend to favor clarity. Pitchers with a singular defining trait—elite velocity, a dominant breaking ball, or a clear bat-missing weapon—are easier to model and project forward.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 30
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. turns back the clock in win over Red Sox
It's been a long time since Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. looked this good.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29
Alex Cora Discusses Red Sox’ Outfield Plans
The Red Sox have one of the most crowded outfield mixes in all of baseball. Jarren Duran is an All-Star who has averaged more than 5.0 WAR per season over the last two years.
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