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Through the first three innings of the decisive Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series clash between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, with rookie starter Connelly Early holding his own against a very deep Yankees lineup.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / October 2

Why did Alex Cora leave Connelly Early in? Red Sox manager criticized for sticking with rookie starter vs. Yankees

After Connelly Early's Game 3 start went awry, Red Sox manager Alex Cora wasn't quick to make a change.

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Red Sox' Connelly Early Makes History in Game 3 Against Yankees

The Boston Red Sox season comes down to a Thursday night AL wild card matchup against the New York Yankees, with the winner advancing to the ALDS. With Lucas Giolito being ruled out for the season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has decided to go with left-handed rookie Connelly Early to start for the club.

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Connelly Early To Make Red Sox History With Babe Ruth

The Boston Red Sox are sending rookie starting pitcher Connelly Early to the mound on Thursday night to take on the New York Yankees. What a wild turn of events for the Red Sox's starting rotation, huh?

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / October 2

Red Sox ace gives high praise to rookie Connelly Early ahead of Wild Card Game Three start: "Just take the ball and go"

This Sox pitcher has nothing but respect for Early.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Can Connelly Early Save the Red Sox Season vs Yankees? Time for Cam Schlittler to Prove His Worth

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2

Red Sox’s Connelly Early drops ‘fortunate’ take on starting Game 3 vs. Yankees

Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early has only made four regular season appearances over his brief MLB career. And yet, Boston is now trusting him in the team’s most important game of the year.

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Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early will break new ground with Game 3 start vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox are turning to a rookie on one of baseball’s brightest stages. Left-hander Connelly Early, just 23-years-old, has been named the starter for Thursday’s decisive Game 3 of the New York Yankees vs.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early sends message on massive Game 3 start vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox are placing the fate of their 2025 season in the hands of a rookie. With the AL Wild Card Series tied 1-1, they’ll turn to 23-year-old southpaw rookie Connelly Early as their Game 3 starter in Thursday’s elimination clash against the New York Yankees in the Bronx.

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 21

Red Sox rookie Connelly Early gets key start vs. Rays amid tight wild-card race

Boston Red Sox rookie Connelly Early has taken a simple approach in his young career, and it's working. The left-hander is set to make his third career start Sunday night for the Red Sox in their series finale against the host Tampa Bay Rays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

Re-Examining Connelly Early's Explosive Red Sox Debut

The Boston Red Sox are beginning an important three-game series against the Athletics on Tuesday night and will do so with rookie starter Connelly Early on the mound.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 15

Getting late, Red Sox turn back to LHP Connelly Early vs. A's

If the Red Sox were to meet the New York Yankees again in 2025, it would mean that the final two weeks of the regular season went Boston's way. Boston (82-68) is chasing its first postseason spot since 2021 -- and a possible rematch with New York -- with a three-game set with the Athletics (70-80) starting Tuesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / September 10

Top Prospect Connelly Early Shines for Red Sox in MLB Debut

We’re firmly in the prime prospect promotion time of year, and the Boston Red Sox just had one of their top young guns make his MLB debut and utterly dominate the Athletics.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 10

Connelly Early fans 11, beats A's in stellar Red Sox debut

Connelly Early struck out 11 to match the franchise record for a pitcher in his major league debut, tossing five shutout innings as the Boston Red Sox notched a 6-0 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

Red Sox No. 6 Prospect Promoted, Will Start Tonight in Sacramento

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox called up left-handed pitcher Connelly Early from Triple-A Worcester for his major league debut tonight against the Athletics, first reported by Foul Territory TV.

Boston Red Sox News / New Baseball Media / September 9

What to Expect from Red Sox Pitcher Connelly Early

Less than two weeks after Payton Tolle made his Red Sox debut, fellow left-hander Connelly Early will join him. Early was highly effective in Triple-A since he moved to that level in late July 2025.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 9

Report: Red Sox scratch Dustin May, call up Connelly Early

Boston Red Sox prospect Connelly Early will make his major league debut on Tuesday, replacing injured list-bound Dustin May as the starting pitcher against the host Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., the Boston Herald reported.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect for MLB debut

The 23-year-old has thrived in both Double-A and Triple-A this season.

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 28

Red Sox to promote pitching prospects Connelly Early, David Sandlin to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox are promoting pitching prospects Connelly Early and David Sandlin from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.

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

Red Sox’ Connelly Early named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

For the second time in as many weeks, a Red Sox pitching prospect has been recognized as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week. After right-hander David Sandlin took home the honor last week, left-hander Connelly Early was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 23-29 on Monday, Minor League Baseball announced.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 22, 2024

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect Connelly Early to Double-A Portland

In addition to promoting David Sandlin, the Red Sox are also elevating pitching prospect Connelly Early from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, according to Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.

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