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Red Sox Setting Fans Up for More Marcelo Mayer Playing Time Gripes

Very early in the new year, Marcelo Mayer's role with the Boston Red Sox has become arguably the hottest topic surrounding the team. Mayer won the starting second base job against right-handed pitchers in spring training, but manager Alex Cora was deliberate about making it clear he had to earn it.

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Red Sox's Kristian Campbell Has Confident Message On Returning to Triple-A

At first glance, it seems like Kristian Campbell's last year has thrust his Boston Red Sox future into uncertainty. Last year's opening day second baseman, Campbell now ranks somewhere between fifth and seventh on the outfield depth chart, and was optioned to Triple-A to begin the season without much debate.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 28

Red Sox's Payton Tolle Called Player to Watch After Meteoric 2025

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan, there's a lot to be excited about with the 2026 Major League Baseball season here. Boston is loaded at the big league level, of course.

Sonny Gray News / Over The Monster / March 28

Game 2: Red Sox at Reds; Sonny Gray’s Debut

Red Sox Nation got a little taste of baseball on Opening Day, immediately followed by an oddly scheduled off-day. Due to the severe weather in Cincinnati, the game likely would have been postponed anyway so the Red Sox come out ahead with no disruptions to the schedule.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 28

Red Sox Radio Host Drops Absurd Roman Anthony-Marcelo Mayer Take

Sometimes, it only takes one game's worth of regular-season baseball to make Boston Red Sox debates spiral out of control. It's a big season for 23-year-old infielder Marcelo Mayer, and the youngster got off to a great start with a 2-for-2 performance off the bench in the Red Sox's season opener on Thursday.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Red Sox Re-Sign Brendan Rodgers To Two-Year Minor League Pact

The Red Sox have re-signed infielder Brendan Rodgers to a two-year minor league deal, according to Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com. The deal allows him to rehab from shoulder surgery and hopefully return in 2027.

Jake Bennett News / Over The Monster / March 28

Red Sox Minor Lines 3/28: Jake Bennett throws in the opener

The Boston Red Sox did not play baseball last night, or even yesterday afternoon. But, never fear! About 60 miles west, in New England’s second biggest city and home of the gravesite of the guy who invented the smiley face, several players with MLB service time and some with some more service time certain to come in 2026, played baseball.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 28

Red Sox hit jackpot with reported Brendan Rodgers deal

When it comes to Rodgers, he's a 29-year-old Gold Glove Award winner and is a career .261 hitter in 495 games played in the big leagues.

Yankees reportedly don't want to wait to land Pirates' Paul Skenes

Winners, losers from Opening Day: Paul Skenes has nightmare start, Jacob Misiorowski dominates

The 'Active 20-homer MLB season leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 28

Red Sox Quietly Cut 21-Year-Old Infield Prospect

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is here and in the lead-up to the new season, the Boston Red Sox had to make a handful of tough decisions. Most involved

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 28

Roger Clemens on the 2026 Red Sox, ABS system, and his MLB legacy

WORCESTER, Mass. – Roger Clemens arrived as the Guest of Honor for WooSox Opening Day with core memories of the 40th anniversary of a special season. The 1986 campaign started a run of over two decades in the majors as one of the best starting pitchers in the sport.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Former Red Sox Champion Makes Roman Anthony Prediction for 2026 MLB Season

The Boston Red Sox potentially have their next young superstar heading into his second MLB season. Roman Anthony figures to be a key contributor in 2026 for Boston who will try to get back into the playoffs after a Wild Card defeat to the New York Yankees.

Angel Bastardo News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 27

Red Sox Could Gain Pitching Depth Thanks to Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox could have some more more bullpen depth coming to the organization in the very near future. Right-handed pitcher Angel Bastardo was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, but didn't make the club out of camp this spring after missing the entire 2025 season due to injury.

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Brendan Rodgers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 27

Red Sox 'Likely' to Re-Acquire 29-Year-Old Gold Glover After Recent Release

When Brendan Rodgers was released by the Boston Red Sox earlier this week, it seemed entirely possible, perhaps even likely, that his time in the organization was over.

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

Red Sox Affiliate Just Became Must-See TV After MiLB Roster Decisions

Surely, there are some Boston Red Sox fans out there who can't get enough of their own favorite team even after watching 162 games a year. This season, there's a minor-league affiliate to help supplement that need.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 27

Red Sox's Payton Tolle Handles Opening Day Roster Miss Perfectly

The Boston Red Sox are in a position in the starting rotation that the vast majority of teams around the league would love to be in. Boston doesn't just have five capable big league starters in the majors right now or on the doorstep in Triple-A.

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

Top 3 Things That Mattered From Red Sox's Opening Day Triumph

For the first time in nearly six months, the Boston Red Sox won a baseball game that counted. Though not everything about it was pretty, the Red Sox took

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 27

Roman Anthony Wastes No Time Making Red Sox Opening Day History

It was a pretty good Opening Day for young Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony on Thursday, to say the least. Anthony went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Boston's 3-0 Opening Day win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / March 27

26 Predictions for the 2026 Boston Red Sox

After a tumultuous and unexpected offseason, Boston Red Sox baseball officially returned on Thursday, with ace Garrett Crochet leading the way to victory against the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 26

Garrett Crochet, Red Sox begin season with shutout of Reds

Garrett Crochet pitched six scoreless innings and Ceddanne Rafaela broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with an RBI single to lead the visiting Boston Red Sox past the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Thursday in the season opener for both clubs.

Marcelo Mayer News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Red Sox Make Marcelo Mayer Decision on Opening Day

Marcelo Mayer made the Boston Red Sox roster. He just won’t be in the lineup to start the season. Mayer’s absence from Thursday’s Opening Day lineup against the Cincinnati Reds isn’t injury or performance-related.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Red Sox Fifth Starter Battle 2026: Johan Oviedo vs Connelly Early Fantasy Outlook

The Boston Red Sox spent the winter rebuilding and strengthening their starting pitcher depth. They signed free agent Ranger Suarez and traded for Sonny Gray, which created a strong front four with Brayan Bello and staff ace Garrett Crochet.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26