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The Boston Red Sox likely couldn't have prediced how the first month of the season was going to go for young slugger Kristian Campbell. They obviously likely hoped it would be good, but no one could really see coming what Campbell has been able to do for this organization so far in 2025.

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Electric Boston Red Sox Youngster Scratched From Lineup With Problematic Issue

According to Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston, the Boston Red Sox scratched superstar youngster Kristian Campbell from Thursday's lineup because of right rib discomfort.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox May Soon Cut Ties With $90 Million Fan Favorite, 'Eat A Lot Of Cash'

At some point this season, the Boston Red Sox are going to have to make an uncomfortable decision. It's only been two years and change since the Red Sox gave Masataka Yoshida a five-year, $90 million contract.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Shut Down Wild Speculation About $90 Million Man

The Boston Red Sox have a very solid offensive piece not currently with the big league roster. Boston outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida hasn't appeared in a game with the Red Sox so far this season.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Yankees Might Look To Acquire Recent Red Sox All-Star 'On The Move'

A recent Boston Red Sox All-Star could be wearing New York Yankees pinstripes soon in a bitter turn of events for Red Sox fans. If you’ve been living under a rock, the Yankees have somewhat of a crisis at the closer position.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Craig Breslow Hints At Whether Or Not Red Sox Will Replace Struggling 25-Year-Old

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas hasn't gotten off to the start he would have hoped for in 2025, and that's putting things mildly. Casas is slashing .181/.280/.309 so far this season, good for just a 67 OPS+.

Jarren Duran News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Yankees Star Sends Strong Message to Red Sox OF Jarren Duran

In no way, shape, or form, was what the Cleveland Guardians fan did to Jarren Duran over the weekend against the Boston Red Sox something that should ever happen.

Yasmani Grandal News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Veteran Catcher Yasmani Grandal Decides to Remain in Boston Red Sox Organization

Yasmani Grandal has been a member of the Boston Red Sox organization for all of three weeks, but he was still left with a major decision regarding his future on Thursday.

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Rafael Devers' Latest Comments Show Where Things Stand With His Future With Red Sox

There are some benefits to having Rafael Devers be a designated hitter. Frankly, outside of upsetting the Boston Red Sox's best player, there isn't much of a problem with him being a long-term designated hitter.

Kenley Jansen News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Ex-Red Sox 4-Time All-Star Called 8th-Best 'Trade Chip' Of 2025 MLB Season

He's not a member of the Boston Red Sox anymore, but Kenley Jansen looks poised to play a major role in the Major League Baseball season. Jansen signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels after an unceremonious exit from Boston at the end of last season.

Marcelo Mayer News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Red Sox Predicted to Trade Highly Rated Prospect Amid Marcelo Mayer News

The Boston Red Sox have a wealth of depth in the organization at the middle infield positions. Trevor Story is the club's starting shortstop, and Boston's No.

Connor Wong News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Reveal Surprisingly Soon Return Timeline For Key Starter

The Boston Red Sox have been missing a key piece over the last few weeks but it sounds like the team is hoping for a return in the very near future. Catcher Connor Wong suffered a fracture in his catching hand in the team's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 7th.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / May 1

ESPN Insider Suggests Boston Red Sox Could Trade Breakout Star Wilyer Abreu

The Boston Red Sox could have an interesting roster dilemma on their hands this summer. In ESPN's updated power rankings, the Red Sox moved up one spot from No.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Red Sox Executive Reveals Why Top Prospect Duo Remain at Triple-A

Everybody in the Boston Red Sox organization knows that outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Marcelo Mayer are ready to make a difference at the Major League level.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox 22-Year-Old Continues Meteoric Rise With 'April All-Star' Recognition

Remember when second base was a point of contention during spring training for the Boston Red Sox? David Hamilton had a shot to win the job, some said.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox's Lucas Giolito Laments 'Crucial Mistakes' In First MLB Start Since 2023

The Boston Red Sox's game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday was one big party through five innings, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. After taking a 6-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth inning in Lucas Giolito's first start in Major League Baseball since October of 2023, the Red Sox imploded.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Red Sox news: Guardians fan punishment for Jarren Duran treatment revealed

The Cleveland Guardians have taken decisive action after a disturbing moment during the Red Sox’s dominant 13-3 win on Sunday, when Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was berated by a fan referencing his past mental health struggles.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras, complete comeback

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras to complete epic comeback

The Toronto Blue Jays trailed 6-0 in the sixth inning and appeared to be down and out in Wednesday night's affair with the Boston Red Sox. That changed quickly.

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

Royals pitcher excels in MLB debut, continues team's recent surge

Watch: Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age vs. Orioles

Watch: Benches clear in Yankees game

'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda sets sights on baseball movie

Alex Cora News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Alex Cora drops 5-word assessment sure to excite Red Sox fans

After the first 31 games of the 2025 season, the Boston Red Sox are 1.5 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East with a 17-14 record.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 30

Red Sox sign former Seton Hall righty Jay Allmer to minor-league deal

The Red Sox purchased the contract of right-hander Jay Allmer from the Lake Country DockHounds of the independent American Association on Wednesday, per the league’s transactions log.

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.

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