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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / March 25, 2024

Red Sox Roster Crunch: Rafaela and Rodriguez In, Cron Out

If you listen closely, you can hear the cheers from one Bobby Dalbec. Happy week of Opening Day, folks! Or is it Opening Day week? Maybe Opening Week? What’s the proper nomenclature here?

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2024

Red Sox release veteran 1B C.J. Cron

The Boston Red Sox released veteran first baseman C.J. Cron on Sunday and informed pitchers Joely Rodriguez and Justin Slaten that they made the Opening Day roster.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22, 2024

Veteran Red Sox outfielder and reliever trigger opt-outs

Veteran Red Sox first baseman C.J. Cron and reliever Joely Rodriguez are triggering opt-out clauses in their contracts.

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / March 3, 2024

Red Sox sign veteran 1B C.J. Cron

The Boston Red Sox signed veteran first baseman C.J. Cron on Sunday to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Cron began working with the team Sunday, and Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the right-handed hitter likely will make his spring training debut on March 11 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1, 2024

Red Sox take flier on former All-Star slugger

Historically, he has hit very well at Fenway Park.

Red Sox reportedly evaluating trade market to add infielder depth

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MLB News / Over The Monster / March 1, 2024

Red Sox News & Links: Sox Sign CJ Cron to Minor League Deal

Plus, Jon Lester is back! When you Google CJ Cron (as I’m sure most of you do frequently, so you no doubt already know what I’m about to tell you) the first suggestion the search engine gives you in the People also ask section is “What happened to CJ Crone?” That makes sense.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 1, 2024

Red Sox add more power to lineup by signing former All-Star

The Boston Red Sox have had a fairly disappointing 2023-24 offseason as Spring Training gets rolling. After finishing in last place in the American League East in 2023, the hope was that they would shell out some cash to upgrade their team.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 1, 2024

Red Sox Reportedly Sign Former All-Star Slugger To Add Organizational Competition

The Boston Red Sox have been looking for a new right-handed slugger and seem to have found one. Boston has been linked to a handful of players but has continued to miss out as players signed elsewhere.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / March 1, 2024

2022 NL All-Star Signs Minor League Deal In Boston

Throughout his ten-year career, first baseman C.J Cron has been known to be a home run threat when he’s at the plate. After dominating throughout the 2022 campaign, so much so that he gained his first all-star nod, his production levels in 2023 dropped off.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26, 2024

A look at the top unsigned designated hitters

There's ample thump still available in MLB free agency. Examining the top available designated hitters as spring training approaches.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 21, 2023

One trade, one signing Rangers should make

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2023

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023

Angels give lineup a boost after trade with Rockies

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10, 2022

Watch: Rockies' C.J. Cron hits longest HR of the year, traveling 504 feet

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Cron turned on a pitch from Arizona reliever Kenyan Middleton for a monstrous home run at Coors Field.

Randal Grichuk's two homers lead Rockies' rally vs. Brewers

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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2020

Tigers 1B C.J. Cron will have season-ending knee surgery

Cron left the Tigers' 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday with a sprained left knee. He was struck by a hard-hit grounder in the fourth inning and eventually walked off the field with assistance.

Tigers place RHP Ivan Nova on injured list with triceps tendinitis

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