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Red Sox Don’t Need Outside Help to Add Offense, Bullpen Depth

The Boston Red Sox are 7-11 on the season so far, but that's not a reason for fans to panic yet. Boston has enough starting pitching to get through pretty much any injury, unless something crazy happens like four or five guys going down at the same time.

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Red Sox News & Links: Did the Sox put too much pressure on Roman Anthony?

The Red Sox are officially “not worried” about Garrett Crochet after the worst start of his career earlier this week. “The greatest pitchers in baseball have tough days, and that’s OK,” said pitching coach Andrew Bailey.

Juan Valera News / Over The Monster / April 17

Red Sox Minor Lines: Juan Valera leaves early with elbow injury

Unfortunately, the story of the day in this one was Juan Valera’s elbow. After beginning to pop up on top-100 MLB prospect lists, Valera left the game after one inning with inflammation in his pitching elbow.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 17

Red Sox Aren't Panicking Amid Slow Start and Neither Should Fans

The Boston Red Sox won 89 games in 2025. While this is the case, they struggled to kick off the season. In fact, the Red Sox had an 8-10 record through 18 games to go along with all sorts of drama.

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How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Over The Monster / April 17

Four Garrett Crochet-Tarik Skubal thoughts before Red Sox-Tigers four-game clash

Good news: Red Sox fans get to watch the two best starting pitchers in the American League this weekend when the Detroit Tigers come to town. Bad news: The pitchers miss each other by one game and Boston must find a way to beat the two-time defending Cy Young Award winner. Garrett Crochet and Tarik Skubal will each take the mound.

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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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 17

Top 3 Red Sox Prospects Who Could Push for Spots in Boston Soon

It's time for a Boston Red Sox pipeline update, and this one has everything to do with the big-league club. The Red Sox have already seen four players make their major league debuts this season -- all pitchers, and all out of the bullpen.

Ranger Suarez News / Field Level Media / April 17

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox aim to halt Tigers' win streak

It is not about how you start, right? The Boston Red Sox are hoping that is the case for the first month of the long and winding Major League Baseball season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 16

This Red Sox Pitching Trend Is Starting to Feel Impossible to Ignore

The Boston Red Sox have the talent on the roster to be much better than the 7-11 record that they currently have. The offense hasn't been great to kick off the season.

Juan Valera News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 16

Red Sox Suffer MiLB Scare as No. 5 Prospect Juan Valera Exits

The Boston Red Sox have a lot of exciting arms down in the minors, but had a scare on Thursday. Flamethrower Juan Valera has gotten a lot of buzz so far this season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 16

Red Sox Suddenly Have Carlos Narváez Offensive Problem

The Boston Red Sox need some more offense. The Red Sox have a much-needed off day on Thursday after taking down the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, 9-5. Boston has started to show signs of life.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Boston Red Sox News & Notes 04/16/2026

The Boston Red Sox avoided a series sweep yesterday with a 9-5 win over the Twins after they dropped the first two games of the series. Things got a little hairy in the ninth as the Red Sox took a 9-1 lead into the inning before allowing four runs.

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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.

Gage Ziehl News / Over The Monster / April 16

Red Sox Minor Lines: Gage Ziehl saves the day

This game may have had a totally different outcome if the WooSox simply left fewer men on base, especially later on. A total of 14 were left stranded in the midst of 11 walks by Sounds (Brewers AAA) pitchers.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 16

Roman Anthony Says Red Sox’s Connelly Early Looks 'Different'

The Boston Red Sox got just what they needed from Connelly Early on Wednesday afternoon. Boston faced off against the Minnesota Twins in a series finale after dropping the first two contests, despite the fact that Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray took the mound.

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Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 15

Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias stays hot, homers in second straight game

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias continued his scorching hot start to the season in Double-A Portland’s 8-6 win over Altoona on Wednesday night. Arias,

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Trevor Story homers, drives in five as Red Sox knock off Twins

Trevor Story hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs to help the visiting Boston Red Sox avoid a three-game sweep by defeating the Minnesota Twins, 9-5, Wednesday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Red Sox’s Alex Cora shares statement after Jarren Duran-fan incident

During yesterday’s Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox contest, Boston star Jarren Duran flipped the bird to a fan who was being disrespectful about Duran’s past.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Alex Cora Announces Willson Contreras Update After Removal From Red Sox Lineup

As the Boston Red Sox come off a crushing 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins, the defeat underscored an overall rough night for the club. Adding to the concern, first baseman Wilson Contreras exited Tuesday’s game with lower back tightness.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 15

Jarren Duran reveals what heckling fan told him before flipping him off

Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran starred in yet another controversial incident on Tuesday night.

Willson Contreras News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Red Sox Announce Willson Contreras News After Leaving Twins Game

The Boston Red Sox have not had many bright spots this season as they have stumbled to a 6-10 record through their first 16 games. One of the few consistent performers has been first baseman Willson Contreras.

Juan Valera News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 14

Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera cracks Baseball America’s top 100 rankings

Coming off a dominant outing for High-A Greenville last week, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera has entered Baseball America’s top 100 list for the very first time.

Lucas Giolito News / Yardbarker / April 14

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

Giolito may be the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency. He may find a home for the 2026 season soon.

Paul Skenes reaches career milestone at historic pace

Aaron Judge offers high praise of Mike Trout following slugfest at Yankee Stadium

David Peterson gets honest on Mets' early-season struggles

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Boston Red Sox News / Stadium Rant / April 14

Big Papi Isn’t Walking Through That Door For The Boston Red Sox

Coming off a hard, cold winter, the Boston Red Sox faithful want wholesale changes made, especially to ownership, after a clunky start to the 2026 MLB season.

Jack Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Red Sox To Promote Jack Anderson

The Red Sox are promoting right-hander Jack Anderson, according to Ari Alexander of 7News. Anderson is not yet on the 40-man roster, so the Red Sox will need to clear a spot for him before the move can be made official.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Shocking Garrett Crochet outing another step back for Red Sox

Just as the Boston Red Sox appeared to turn a corner, ace Garrett Crochet delivered the worst start of his MLB career.

Willson Contreras gets revenge on former team as Red Sox beat Cardinals

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Devin Futrell News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 13

Red Sox’ Devin Futrell named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect Devin Futrell has been named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 6-12, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.