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Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Red Sox Share New Garrett Crochet Injury Update Before Astros Game

Garrett Crochet was supposed to be the one constant for the Boston Red Sox in 2026. Coming off an 18-5 record, a 2.59 ERA and a league-leading 255 strikeouts

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

New Details Surface From Red Sox's Surprise Alex Cora Firing

When you make a decision as big as the Boston Red Sox did last weekend by firing manager Alex Cora and a handful of other coaches, you're going to see the fallout extend a bit because there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that leads to organizational shakeups, as Boston made.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Red Sox Call Up Another Left-Handed Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut

In the wake of Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet being placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the team is turning to one of its top pitching prospects to make his big league debut.

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MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Red Sox make huge pitcher roster move ahead of Astros series

The Boston Red Sox’s struggles have been difficult to ignore in 2026. Boston was most recently defeated 8-1 by the Toronto Blue Jays, and the team is now 12-19 and in last place in the American League East standings.

Jake Bennett News / Field Level Media / May 1

Red Sox recall LHP Jake Bennett to make MLB debut vs. Astros

Left-hander Jake Bennett was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to make his major league debut on Friday when the Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros.

Franklin Arias News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Red Sox's Franklin Arias Rounds Out Incredible First Month of 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox have struggled so far in 2026, starting the season at the bottom of the American League East with a 12-19 record. But, down on the farm, one of the franchise's top prospects has been absolutely tearing the cover off the ball.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Red Sox Recall Jake Bennett For MLB Debut

For the past several days, it’s looked likely that Red Sox lefty Jake Bennett would be called up for his major league debut at some point this weekend.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Might Be Sitting on Next Payton Tolle Already

If you need a bit of positive news around the Boston Red Sox right now, look no further than No. 9 prospect Anthony Eyanson down in High-A Greenville. Eyanson was a third-round pick by Boston in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft but didn't make his professional debut until 2026.

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Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Former Red Sox Star Unmasks Himself As Man Behind Viral Craig Breslow Diss

One of the most viral moments that resulted from the Boston Red Sox firing manager Alex Cora came in the form of an anonymous quote from a former player, as shared by WEEI's Rob Bradford on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Notes: Alex Cora Fallout, Marcelo Mayer Breakout, How to Fix Roman Anthony?

The first full month of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is now over and it certainly wasn't great for the Boston Red Sox. The calendar has now turned to May and the Red Sox currently sit in last place in the American League East at 12-19.

MLB News / Over The Monster / May 1

Which team has been the bigger disappointment, the Astros or Red Sox?

The last time we took a broad look at the “upside down” standings was two weeks ago, when the MLB season was at the 1/8th mark. This weekend marks the 1/5th mark, 20 percent of the way through the season.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Red Sox rumors: Rivals point to 1 rule that’s behind Boston’s struggles

It’s been a poor start in Beantown, which has led the Boston Red Sox to fire Alex Cora. Now, rivals are pointing to one rule that may be behind the Red Sox’s struggles and the offense’s poor performance, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.

Jake Bennett News / Over The Monster / May 1

Red Sox likely to promote pitcher Jake Bennett to start against Astros

Ed. note: A version of this article originally ran on February 2, 2026. He’s Jake Bennett, the former Oklahoma Sooner and 2022 second-round draft pick who the Red Sox acquired for Luis Perales this past offseason.

Garrett Crochet News / Field Level Media / May 1

Without Garrett Crochet, Red Sox gear up to open series vs. Astros

The Houston Astros might have caught a break in advance of their Friday night road game against the Boston Red Sox. Houston was scheduled to face Boston ace Garrett Crochet in the opener of a three-game series but is expected to see rookie left-hander Jake Bennett instead.

Brayan Bello News / Total Pro Sports / May 1

'Obviously, I Was Upset' – Bryan Bello Didn’t Hide His Anger With Red Sox Interim Manager Chad Tracy

Brayan Bello delivered the best season of his five-year MLB career in 2025. But the 26-year-old is off to a dreadful start with the Boston Red Sox, also in a massive early-season slump.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Why Jarren Duran is most to blame for Red Sox’s brutal start to 2026 season

There is no question that the Boston Red Sox would like to go to the top right corner of the screen and click restart on the 2026 season. At 12-19, the Sox have the worst record in the AL East division and second-worst in the American League, just one game better than the Houston Astros, who swept the Sox early in the season.

Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Tommy Kahnle Has Upward Mobility Clause In Red Sox Deal

Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle, currently pitching with the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate, has an upward mobility clause in his deal that he can trigger tomorrow, writes Christopher Smith of MassLive.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Ball Exclusives / April 30

The Boston Red Sox are hitting the panic button

As the early stage of the MLB regular season rolls on, the Boston Red Sox have been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball. Coming into opening day, they were viewed as a top 10 team.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Red Sox Announce Roster Decision on Thursday

Trevor Story and the Boston Red Sox are off to a tough start early in the 2026 MLB season. At 12-19, Boston is sitting in last place in the American League East.