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I made a major oversight. Taking stock of how sad the Orioles are and all of their needs, I didn’t give enough thought to the catching situation next season.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 8

Handling of Carlos Narvaez proves Red Sox didn’t learn from Rafael Devers disaster

Mistakes made during the handling of Rafael Devers' situation seem to be repeating themselves in Boston.

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 8

Red Sox decreased Carlos Narvaez's playing time without telling him

The Boston Red Sox are one of a handful of teams carrying three catchers on the roster, with one player in the trio usually seeing little to no playing time. Catcher Carlos Narvaez has become that player, as he has started four of the last 12 games for the Red Sox.

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Boston Red Sox News / Dose.ca / April 1

Carlos Narvaez benched: it reeks of punishment

The Red Sox are off to a rough start this season. The team is 1-4, which isn't great… but more than anything, it feels like things just aren't clicking.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Red Sox catcher dealing with back injury, but there’s a Yankees twist

The Boston Red Sox are set to begin the 2026 season with Carlos Narvaez as the starting catcher. He is looking to bounce back from enduring a knee injury towards the end of last season.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 15

Red Sox hoping better health can lead to breakout season for Narvaez

Red Sox hoping better health can lead to breakout season for Carlos Narvaez

Narvaez was a solid catcher in virtually every facet during his rookie campaign.

Red Sox exec angers fans with comment about Alex Bregman

These are MLB’s three most improved teams

The 'MLB MVP vote-getters from the 2022 season' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6, 2025

Red Sox catcher to undergo knee surgery in offseason

He played through much of the second half with pain in his knee. He missed four straight games in early August due to the injury.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1, 2025

Carlos Narvaez hits his teammate with a flying bat in scary moment

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez produced a very frightening scene during Wednesday’s playoff game. The Red Sox met the rival New York Yankees on Wednesday for Game 2 of their AL Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23, 2025

Red Sox bolster playoff hopes with crucial win over Blue Jays

Nathaniel Lowe and Carlos Narvaez had two RBIs apiece and the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night. Both had key hits in Boston's three-run sixth inning that broke a 1-1 tie in the opener of the three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2, 2025

Red Sox aim to continue clutch hitting vs. Guardians

Timely hitting hasn't been a problem for the Boston Red Sox in their past two games, and they will aim for their third straight victory on Tuesday when they battle the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1, 2025

Balanced Red Sox offense leads way to win over Guardians

Carlos Narvaez came through with a pinch-hit, two-run single and Trevor Story hit a solo home run to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 22, 2025

Red Sox Lose Four-Year MLB Veteran To Mets After Recent DFA

If you remember the Ali Sánchez era with the Boston Red Sox in a few years, consider yourself a true diehard. Sánchez was a desperation waiver claim for the Red Sox on Aug.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2025

Red Sox get another walk-off win while wearing 'Green Monster' uniforms

This time, it was rookie outfielder and former top prospect Roman Anthony who delivered the first walk-off of his young career.

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals

Pirates' Oneil Cruz shows off versatility vs. Rockies

What Carlos Correa brings in return to Astros

Braves, Reds schedule sets up unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic

Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 23, 2025

Carlos Narvaez's 11th-inning homer blasts Red Sox past Phillies

Carlos Narvaez hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning to lift the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 9-8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 22, 2025

Red Sox Linked to Deal for Former Fan Favorite to Help Carlos Narvaez

Sneakily, the Boston Red Sox could use some help behind the plate. It isn't that Carlos Narvaez hasn't been excellent this season, but asking him to catch

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22, 2025

Phillies beat Red Sox on unusual walk-off interference call

The Philadelphia Phillies found a very creative way to win a game on Monday.

This incredible fact adds to Philadelphia's wild walk-off win

Miserable fifth inning shows where Yankees are most vulnerable

Cubs star hits a bump in his breakout season with knee injury

Cardinals POBO staying 'open-minded' and 'fluid' as trade deadline looms

The Tigers need to find a way to keep this free-agent bargain

Mets' willingness to trade from infield depth could produce win-win scenarios

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 18, 2025

Red Sox Open to Reunion With Fan-Favorite World Series Champion

Boston Red Sox breakout star Carlos Narvaez has ascended towards the top of the best catchers in baseball after a tremendous first half. In 67 games, he is hitting .273 (11th among qualified catchers) with eight home runs and 31 RBIs.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 15, 2025

Red Sox Predicted to Replace Carlos Narvaez With 19 Home Run Young Slugger

After trading Kyle Teel in a deal for Garrett Crochet during the offseason, which was clearly the right decision, as Crochet has arguably been a top-three starter in Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox had some question marks at the catcher position.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 14, 2025

How has ex-Red Sox pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez fared since being traded to Yankees?

In light of Carlos Narvaez’s late-game heroics against his former team at Fenway Park on Friday night, it feels like an appropriate time to check in on how the prospect the Red Sox dealt to the Yankees for their breakout catcher in what looked like a minor trade six months ago is faring in his new organization so far.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 12, 2025

Carlos Narvaez Has Been the Breakout Star the Red Sox Needed

Ahead of the 2025 MLB season, the Boston Red Sox were gaining a lot of attention as legitimate contenders in the American League East and for the World Series title.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 8, 2025

Ex-Yankee Carlos Narvaez's 3-run HR sparks Red Sox

Carlos Narvaez hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning for the visiting Boston Red Sox, who earned an 11-7 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22, 2025

MLB rookie class being dominated by catchers

Through Wednesday's games, four of the top five qualified rookie hitters by OPS are all catchers.

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

The '2004 Boston Red Sox (aka The Idiots)' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / December 30, 2024

Red Sox’ Craig Breslow on trade addition Carlos Narvaez: ‘He’s a guy that we’re really excited about’

The Red Sox did not pluck a player from the Yankees organization in the major- or minor-league phase of the Rule 5 Draft earlier this month, but they did swing a rare trade with their division rivals on the final day of the Winter Meetings in Dallas, Texas.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / December 12, 2024

Red Sox trade pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez to Yankees to bolster catching depth

The Red Sox traded an intriguing pitching prospect to the Yankees for catcher Carlos Narvaez on Wednesday night. In exchange for Narvaez — a 26-year-old who made his major-league debut this past season — Boston sent right-hander Elmer Rodriguez and $250,000 in international bonus pool space to New York.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11, 2024

Red Sox acquire catcher Carlos Narvaez in rare trade with Yankees

The Red Sox acquired catcher Carlos Narváez from the Yankees for minor league pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international bonus pool space. Boston designated infielder Enmanuel Valdez for assignment to open the necessary 40-man roster spot.