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Red Sox Shut Down 35-Year-Old Fighting for MLB Roster Spot

The Boston Red Sox got some tough news on Wednesday. We are just about three weeks away from Opening Day. It's crunch time now for guys looking to make big league rosters all across the league.

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Red Sox News & Links: The Isaac Paredes trade rumors aren’t quite dead yet

It’s looking increasingly likely that the deal that sent Christian Vazquez to the Houston Astros for Wilyer Abreu will be remembered not only as Chaim Bloom’s best trade during his tenure at the helm of the Red Sox, but as one of the best trade’s in recent baseball memory.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Star Under Pressure to Deliver After Jeff Passan's New Prediction

Everywhere Roman Anthony looks this year, he's bound to find lofty expectations. The Boston Red Sox are counting on Anthony to carry their offense in his first full major league season.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4

Alex Cora’s pivotal 2026 Red Sox revelation includes Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox want to compete in 2026. They feature a balanced roster and could make another competitive run. Lineup construction will be crucial, and manager Alex Cora recently revealed the top hitters in the batting order, via MLB Network.

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

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Roster Crunch Reignites Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu Buzz

The Boston Red Sox have the best outfield in baseball. Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela both have Gold Glove Awards under their belt. There's a real argument that Abreu is the best defensive right fielder in baseball and Rafaela is the best defensive center fielder in baseball.

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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.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Jarren Duran Has High Praise for Red Sox 'Father Figure'

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has had a career of ups and downs. To become one of the stars of the team, he needed to lean on those around him.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Makes Astros Trade Rumor Look Absurd

If the Boston Red Sox want to make one more addition before Opening Day, it should be for a left-handed reliever. Arguably, the club is covered everywhere else at this point.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 4

There is no battle for the final spot in the Red Sox rotation, as Connelly Early, Payton Tolle seem destined for Worcester

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Yankees Emerging Prospect Breaks Silence on Trade From Red Sox

On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox not only faced off against Team Puerto Rico in an exhibition tune-up for the World Baseball Classic, but they ran into a familiar face.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran reveals throwback mindset for 2026 MLB season

Veteran leadership shapes Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran’s renewed focus as he enters the 2026 MLB season. As the club continues preparations during spring training, Duran credits teammate Trevor Story for helping instill the throwback mindset he plans to carry into the upcoming campaign.

Boston Red Sox News / ESPN / March 3

Red Sox's Rodgers likely needs shoulder surgery

Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers likely needs surgery for a shoulder injury he suffered Feb. 25.

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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.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox 10-Year Veteran Predicted to Join Phillies Ahead of Opening Day

After making a series of splashy upgrades to their rotation, the Boston Red Sox have watched with amazement as Lucas Giolito has struggled to find work in free agency.

Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox Insider Blasts New Isaac Paredes Blockbuster Trade Buzz

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan following the team closely, you've likely saw a bit of an odd rumor around the team on Tuesday. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal shared a column centered around Houston Astros slugger Isaac Paredes.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox .296 Utility Man in Danger of Missing Opening Day Cut

With March now here, it means that we are under one month away from regular season baseball finally returning. It felt like an excruciatingly long offseason for the Boston Red Sox before Spring Training kicked off, likely because of all of the turnover.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Brendan Rodgers Likely To Require Shoulder Surgery

Brendan Rodgers is in big league camp with the Red Sox this spring, hoping to win a spot in Boston’s infield alongside former Rockies teammate Trevor Story.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox's Most Viral Prospect Knows How He Can Get Himself to MLB

Spring training is one of the best times of year for prospects to gain visibility, and that's exactly what Boston Red Sox farmhand Justin Gonzales has done this year.

Carlos Narvaez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Red Sox catcher dealing with back injury, but there’s a Yankees twist

The Boston Red Sox are set to begin the 2026 season with Carlos Narvaez as the starting catcher. He is looking to bounce back from enduring a knee injury towards the end of last season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 3

Red Sox Get Silver Lining Right After Scratching Carlos Narváez

The Boston Red Sox will face off against Team Puerto Rico on Tuesday night, but won't have catcher Carlos Narváez in the starting lineup. When Boston initially announced its starting lineup, Narváez was on it, batting sixth as the team's designated hitter.

Triston Casas News / Over The Monster / March 3

A Red Sox love story turned tragedy, featuring Triston Casas

When you think about the Red Sox as a team, as a collection players, as a drama, you have to think about Triston Casas. In the story of Tristan and Iseult, the knight, Tristan, is on a quest to bring the princess, Iseult, from Ireland to England to marry the king of Cornwall, his uncle.

Trevor Story News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3