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Roman Anthony Gives Red Sox Much-Needed Hope

The Boston Red Sox didn't have the series they wanted to have against the New York Yankees, to say the least. Boston welcomed New York to town for a three-game set and dropped all three games, including a 4-2 loss against Cam Schlittler and the Yankees in general on Thursday night.

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Yankees 4, Red Sox 2: Payton Tolle gives club fleeting spark

The Boston Red Sox have left us collectively feeling like we’re living with a diabetic. If you want some juice, you gotta go elsewhere. Payton Tolle, however,

Braiden Ward News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23

What Happened to Red Sox's Braiden Ward After Dominant Spring?

With the 2026 Major League Baseball season just over one month in and the Boston Red Sox struggling, now is a good time to take a look back at Spring Training and whether the club handled all of the roster decisions well.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Red Sox without Roman Anthony for highly-anticipated Cam Schlittler rematch

The Boston Red Sox’s worst-case scenario amid their struggles played out this week, with their rival, the New York Yankees, taking the first two games of the series.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 23

Game 25: Yankees at Red Sox; Payton Tolle starts, Roman Anthony doesn’t

TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:10 p.m. ET The Red Sox are looking to salvage a series against their most hated rival on Thursday at Fenway Park. The Yankees are looking to bury them.

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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.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23

Red Sox's Alex Cora Gets Hot Seat Evaluation From MLB Insider

Expectations are always high for the Boston Red Sox, so the team failing to deliver on those expectations will typically result in calls for heads to roll.

Jonathan Papelbon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Jonathan Papelbon chimes in amid Red Sox’s dreadful series vs. Yankees

The New York Yankees currently lead their series with the Boston Red Sox 2-0. Boston’s home field advantage at Fenway Park has not made much of a difference in the series, as the Yankees have earned 4-0 and 4-1 wins so far.

Payton Tolle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23

Payton Tolle Takes on Crucial Role as Red Sox Look to Avoid Yankees Sweep

The Boston Red Sox are turning to their top prospect, left-handed pitcher Payton Tolle, ahead of an important early-season game against their heated rival.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Red Sox’ Eduardo Rivera sent back to Worcester after electric MLB debut

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set for an intense series finale on Thursday evening. The Yankees are going for the sweep while the Red Sox are trying to get back on track for the season.

Yordan Alvarez News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23

Red Sox-Yordan Alvarez Trade Speculation Actually Makes Sense

The Boston Red Sox need more pop in the middle of the order, to say the least. Boston currently is in last place in baseball with just 13 homers. That's not all, though.

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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.

Lucas Giolito News / Fastball on SI / April 23

Lucas Giolito Signing Leads 3 Most Impactful Roster Moves Around MLB

Sometimes, there come a day in Major League Baseball where you think to yourself, "Wow, it feels like a lot is happening right now." We're not talking about on-field occurrences, though the action last night was fairly eventful in its own right.

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Payton Tolle News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Red Sox To Recall Payton Tolle

The Red Sox are calling up left-hander Payton Tolle to start Thursday’s series finale against the Yankees, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. It’ll be the touted young lefty’s first major league action of the season and just the fourth big league start of his career.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23

Roman Anthony's Injury Could Be Bigger Problem Than Red Sox Let On

The Boston Red Sox didn't take long to declare that Roman Anthony's back issue was more than a one-day thing. After he sat out Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees, Anthony will once again be out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale.

Jarren Duran News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Red Sox Announce Off-Field Move With Jarren Duran Amid MLB Season

The Boston Red Sox are off to an ugly start to the 2026 season. The team won only twice in their first 10 games, and when things were seemingly getting better for them, their pitching and hitting woes continued to hinder them.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23

Red Sox Won’t Move Ceddanne Rafaela But Something Has to Give

The Boston Red Sox have a lot to think about after 24 games. Boston currently sits at 9-15 on the season, which is tied for the second-worst record in the American League with the Chicago White Sox and ahead of just the 8-17 Kansas City Royals.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 23

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 04/23/2026

The Boston Red Sox wrap up their three-game series against the New York Yankees tonight. The Boston Red Sox scored only one run while giving up eight in the first two games.

Franklin Arias News / Just Baseball / April 23

Double-A Notebook: Scouting Reports From a Week With Franklin Arias

Throughout the past two seasons, I’ve been doing a series of stories breaking down the top players and most interesting prospects I saw come face the Altoona Curve, my hometown minor league affiliate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22

Yankees ace Max Fried's dominance against Red Sox continues in latest gem

Fried once again had Boston's number.

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A

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Dorian Soto News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 22

What does Red Sox prospect Dorian Soto have in store for 2026?

Like other members of Major League Baseball’s 2025 international signing class, Red Sox infield prospect Dorian Soto is expected to make his stateside debut when the 2026 rookie-level Florida Complex Season begins on May 2.

Lucas Giolito News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Former All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito has a new home for 2026. Giolito is signing with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports. The one-year contract is worth a base value of $3 million, but could rise to as much as $8 million.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 22

Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation hasn't been great this season, even though they have 2025 American League Cy Young runner-up, left-hander Garrett Crochet, on the staff.

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