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Red Sox 2026 Spring Standout Back on Boston's Radar as Playoffs Loom

The Boston Red Sox haven't officially clinched a playoff spot, but that will happen in the very near future. Boston's magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to five.

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Red Sox Weighing Possible Playoff Promotion For Braiden Ward

The Red Sox are considering carrying outfielder Braiden Ward on their playoff roster, writes Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Interim manager Chad Tracy, who briefly managed Ward in the minors, publicly addressed the possibility on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 13

Red Sox Can’t Afford to Leave This Speedster in Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox have just 13 games left in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season before they will very likely kick off a three-game playoff series against the New York Yankees on the road.

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

Red Sox's Offense Has a Spark Plug Waiting in Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox need some life in the majors right now and there's someone down in Triple-A who could arguably help with this right now: outfielder Braiden Ward.

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Red Sox 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.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18

Minor leaguer throws his bat at pitcher after getting hit in head

A Boston Red Sox minor leaguer decided to fight fire with fire after he was drilled in the helmet by an errant pitch during Friday’s game. Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward was struck in the helmet by Nashville Sounds pitcher Tate Kuehner during Friday’s game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 12

Red Sox’ Braiden Ward sets spring training stolen base record

Since Major League Baseball began tracking spring training stats in 2006, no player had stolen more than 16 bases in a single spring. Until now. In the second inning of Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Red Sox minor league outfielder Braiden Ward set a new record by swiping his 17th bag of the spring.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / March 12

Boston Red Sox Prospect Breaks Spring Training Stolen Base Record

The Boston Red Sox today suffered an 8-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Grapefruit League play. The loss dropped them 9-11 this spring. In the top of the second inning, outfielder Braiden Ward was hit by a pitch, and he would then steal second base, which was his 17th stolen base of the spring, breaking the record previously held by Eugenio Velez.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12

Red Sox's Braiden Ward Makes Good on 'Rickey Henderson' Stolen Base Promise

Braiden Ward is fast, and that speed applies to his abilities on the basepaths as well as his ability to win over Boston Red Sox fans. In the middle of a great showing in spring training, Ward had tied the major league high since at least 2006 with 16 stolen bases (via Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald).

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12

Red Sox's Braiden Ward Has Comedic Celly Ready for Record-Breaking Steal

One thing that is true about Spring Training every year is the fact that there are always guys who stand out who you wouldn't expect. For the Boston Red Sox, it's not shocking that Roman Anthony looked good before going to the World Baseball Classic or that Garrett Crochet looks like the star that he is.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox Trade Pickup Becoming Boston's Top Story of Spring Training

If there's one most exciting element to Major League Baseball's spring training, it's that you rarely can know ahead of time who will wind up in the spotlight.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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

Red Sox Speedster Can Arrive in Boston Sooner Than Expected With Big Week

It's a surprisingly important week for some of the players left in Boston Red Sox camp. With so much of the roster off to participate in the World Baseball Classic, there will be players left behind who get to play bigger roles than anyone usually does in a spring game.

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

Red Sox Trade Pickup Quickly Becoming Spring Training Disruptor

Braiden Ward. Remember the name, Boston Red Sox fans. Acquired in a November trade with the Colorado Rockies for lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino, Ward is a 27-year-old outfielder/utility player who has never made it to the major leagues.