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Red Sox Polarizing Star Called ‘Likely’ Trade Candidate

The Boston Red Sox have been at the center of a lot of surprising trade chatter already this season. Boston is 17-14 on the season so far and seem to be in a solid position right now just behind the New York Yankees in the American League East standings.

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Red Sox Exec Explains Why Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer Haven't Earned MLB Promotion

Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer are itching to get to the big leagues, and most Boston Red Sox fans are on the same page. Anthony, a 20-year-old outfielder, and Mayer, a 22-year-old shortstop, have been crushing the ball at Triple-A.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Alex Bregman Joins Manny Ramirez In Red Sox History Books After 3-Hit Night

Every Major League Baseball free agent wants to get off to a good start with their next team, but the pressure undoubtedly ramps up if you're suddenly being paid $40 million per year.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 30

Red Sox P Lucas Giolito looks to put pieces together vs. Jays in debut

Lucas Giolito finally will make his season debut on Wednesday night in a bid to help the Boston Red Sox clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 30

Red Sox Lost Star Doesn’t Sound Anywhere Near Return

The Boston Red Sox still have one big question to answer. What is going on with Masataka Yoshida? Yoshida notably had a shoulder injury that required offseason surgery after the 2024 Major League Baseball season ended.

MLB News / FirstSportz / April 30

Watch: Daulton Varsho’s INCREDIBLE back-handed catch leaves Jarren Duran stunned in Blue Jays-Red Sox game

Toronto Blue Jays star Daulton Varsho stole all the headlines on Tuesday night with an incredible back-handed catch. His play during the game against the Boston Red Sox left 2024 All-Star Game MVP Jarren Duran stunned at the Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Watch: Blue Jays' Varsho makes potential catch of the year

Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year

If things do not work out for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho in MLB, he might have a future with the Savannah Bananas, at least based on the improbable and unbelievable catch he made against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

Varsho made 2025 debut on Tuesday

Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees' Max Fried, six other pitchers get the nod

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

When Will Red Sox Call Up Star Prospects

The Red Sox have acquired many star talent these past offseasons, including Trevor Story, Masataka Yoshida, Alex Bregman, Garrett Crochet, and Walker Buehler.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox Have Two Questions Lingering Over Next Few Days

The Boston Red Sox will return to the field on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays after a day off on Monday. Boston will take on the Blue Jays on the road and begin a three-game series with Garrett Crochet on the mound on Tuesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 29

Boston Red Sox Promote Trio of Top Prospects From Single-A to High-A

The Boston Red Sox have promoted infielder Franklin Arias, left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke and right-handed pitcher Matt McShane from Single-A Salem to Double-A Greenville, the teams announced Tuesday.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Rafael Devers Must 'Embrace' New Role With Red Sox, Says Legendary Mariners DH

Rafael Devers is still learning to be a designated hitter. Why not listen to one of the best to ever do it? Devers may already have all the mentorship he needs within the Boston Red Sox organization, as David Ortiz has long been a mentor to his fellow Dominican slugger.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox's Kristian Campbell Has Made Boston History Again

The Boston Red Sox clearly made the right decision in Spring Training. Boston moved Rafael Devers to designated hitter to keep Alex Bregman at third base and open the door for 22-year-old Kristian Campbell.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox 34-Year-Old Fan Favorite Gives Secret To Success In Platoon Role

Part of what makes Major League Baseball so great is that it's not always the stars who win over the hearts of a team's fan base. The Boston Red Sox have plenty of stars: Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers, and Alex Bregman, just to name a few.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox's Alex Cora Reveals Guardians' Punishment For Fan Who Berated Jarren Duran

The fallout from Jarren Duran's dust-up with a fan at Progressive Field on Sunday has been an outpouring of support from across the Major League Baseball community.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Gets Pretty Shocking Prediction

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony has more buzz around him than any other prospect in recent memory for the team. Anthony has been great so far this season for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox slashing .313/.451/.588 with five homers, 14 RBIs, two stolen bases, five doubles, and one triple in 23 games played.

Masataka Yoshida News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Insider Reveals Massive Update on Red Sox's $90 Million Outfielder

What's going on with Masataka Yoshida? The Boston Red Sox haven't made any of the right decisions with the left-handed hitting outfielder after giving him a $90 million contract.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox 'Most Impactful Signing' Might Surprisingly Opt Out After 2025

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best infielders in Major League Baseball, but they might need to give him another payday after the season to keep him around.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Yankees' Aaron Judge Sends Message to Red Sox Star Jarren Duran

During Sunday’s game at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Guardians, a fan hurled inappropriate and unwarranted remarks at Boston Red Sox outfielder

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox 'Future Star' Shockingly Ranked No. 2 Player At Position In MLB

The Boston Red Sox have a young star excelling in 2025, but is he already a top two player at his position in all of Major League Baseball? It seems a tad premature to bestow such a lofty honor on a 22-year-old with less than 100 big-league at-bats to his name, but that’s just what Bleacher Report’s Zachary D.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Has Something In Common With Aaron Judge

One thing that is certain is that there is a lot more excitement around the Boston Red Sox right now than at any time over the last few years. This isn’t too shocking.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox Might Trade $140M All-Star To Make Room For No. 3 Prospect, Per Insider

The Boston Red Sox are already jam-packed with position player talent, but they've still got to find room for two future stars. Number-one prospect Roman Anthony and number-three prospect Marcelo Mayer are both very close to the big leagues.

Marcelo Mayer News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 28

Red Sox’ Marcelo Mayer named International League Player of the Week

Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer has been named the International League Player of the Week for the week of April 21-27, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / April 28

Guardians fan ejected after 'inappropriate' comment to Red Sox's Jarren Duran

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran's encounter with a heckler on Sunday in Cleveland led to the fan's ejection and an apology from the Guardians. Duran described the fan's comments as "inappropriate" and indicated they were about his mental health struggles.