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On YouTubeBoston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6
Red Sox Wisely Keep 29-Year-Old Depth Starter From Hitting Free Agency
The Boston Red Sox are diving headfirst into the business portion of the Major League Baseball offseason. Thursday is an important day on many fronts. It's the date by which they have to decide whether to give Lucas Giolito the qualifying offer.
Cooper Criswell News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Red Sox agree to deal with right-hander for 2026
The Red Sox and righty Cooper Criswell have agreed to terms on a contract for the 2026 season.
Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2
Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 7/2/2025
The Boston Red Sox have taken the first two games of their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. They won game one on Monday night, 13-6. The Red Sox led 2-1 when last night’s game was postponed, and today they completed the win, taking the middle game 5-3 behind a clutch double from Trevor Story.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9
Red Sox designate Robert Stock for assignment, select Brian Van Belle
The Red Sox announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brian Van Belle. He will take the roster spot of fellow righty Robert Stock, who has been designated for assignment.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 7
Red Sox Call Up Intriguing 35-Year-Old Righty For First MLB Appearance Since 2021
The Boston Red Sox are tweaking their pitching staff, and a true journeyman within the organization is getting the call to the big leagues. Boston's pitching staff was depleted after Sunday's doubleheader against the St.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 24
Red Sox Hurler Likely Axed From Rotation Could Serve As Multi-Inning Reliever
The Boston Red Sox have a much-improved rotation heading into 2025, which is great news for almost everyone in Boston’s clubhouse. The additions of Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler mean that certain of Boston’s hurlers who served dutifully for the injury-prone 2024 Red Sox will now be pushed out of the rotation.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / December 16
2024 in Review: Cooper Criswell became the Nick Pivetta of middle-inning relief and spot starts 
So what does 2025 have in store? A groundball pitcher who somehow wasn’t negatively impacted by Boston’s infield defense, Cooper Criswell had some decent stretches last year and potentially set himself for an important middle-reliever role in 2025.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19
Red Sox’ Cooper Criswell Eligible For Fourth Option Year
The Red Sox’ pitching depth has more flexibility than might’ve been otherwise apparent at first glance. Right-hander Cooper Criswell exhausted his third and typically final option year in 2024, but Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports that the Red Sox will actually hold a fourth option year on Criswell.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 27, 2024
Game 132: Blue Jays at Red Sox
Here we go again Welcome back! Yesterday was one of the most brutal days of the past few seasons as the Red Sox got swept in a doubleheader against a last-place opponent.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15, 2024
Red Sox zeroing in on 44-year-old Rich Hill amid slump
The Boston Red Sox are currently down two starting pitchers, with James Paxton and Cooper Criswell both currently on the injured list. This injury situation is forcing the Red Sox’s hands, as they are reportedly about to turn towards an old friend in Rich Hill for help.
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 / Field Level Media / August 9, 2024
Red Sox place RHP Cooper Criswell on COVID-related injury list
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Cooper Criswell on the COVID-19-related, 10-day injured listed on Friday. Criswell, 28, last pitched for two-thirds inning in relief in Boston's 9-5 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Monday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2024
Look of the Day for Tue. 7/23: We're over the moon for this Over
Erick Fedde went 6.1 strong innings on Monday night to cash our first Look of the Day this week, and we're looking to kickstart a winning streak. Let's find another winner with our favorite MLB prop for Tuesday's slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2024
It's Dinger Tuesday, weather or not
Tuesday means homers in baseball, but a warning on the weather today. It appears a large bulk of games are currently at risk of either a delay or postponement, which can impact the level of analysis we can truthfully glean.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 15, 2024
The Anatomy of An Inning: Can Cooper Criswell Stick in the Rotation or Do the Sox Need to Trade For an Arm?
The depth starter has been excelling with the WooSox, but is he a big league starter? Welcome back to another edition of The Anatomy of An Inning. My name is Jacob Roy, and I pretend to know pitching better than the pitchers themselves.
Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 12, 2024
Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 7/12
The Boston Red Sox will wrap up the first half of the 2024 season with a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals. The Red Sox hold a one-game lead over the Royals for the third and final Wild Card spot.
MLB News / Just Baseball / May 24, 2024
Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitcher Streaming Options: May 27-June 2
Streaming starting pitchers is a common strategy that often leads to success in fantasy baseball. For those unfamiliar with the concept, the idea is simply to pick up a “lesser” pitcher for an inviting matchup or two that is soon to come.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16, 2024
Red Sox's Cooper Criswell set to face former Rays teammates
The Tampa Bay Rays will look to win the first leg of their season series against the host Boston Red Sox in the conclusion of a four-game series on Thursday.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Sports Journal / May 17, 2024
MLB Notebook: Red Sox offense shows a pulse after flatlining, Criswell stays in the zone, Winckowski demoted & injury updates
Alex Cora’s pleas for his offense to do something, anything over the past week had mostly gone unheeded. Until Saturday, that is. Boston finally showed some life at the plate in a 4-2 win over a surprisingly not-terrible Nationals team to avoid what would have been a demoralizing series lost — at least for one more day.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 9, 2024
The Anatomy of An Inning: Cooper Criswell Takes on the Twins
See why Cooper Criswell is an important part of the Red Sox pitching staff. Welcome back to another edition of The Anatomy of An Inning. My name is Jacob Roy, and I pretend to know pitching better than the pitchers themselves.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2024
2024 Boston Red Sox Q&A: What are their playoff odds, players to watch, biggest questions?
The Boston Bruins and Celtics had best come through or it might be a rough summer for fans of Boston sports teams.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / March 13, 2024
What the loss of frontline Red Sox starter means for club
The Boston Red Sox are already having rotation issues.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12, 2024
Red Sox Newcomer Surprisingly Making Push For Boston's Rotation
The Boston Red Sox chose to prioritize their younger players rather than look for many external options, but one of their few offseason additions continues to show why he was worth bringing in.
Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 5, 2024
Cooper Criswell emerging as candidate for spot in Red Sox’ starting rotation: ‘He’s definitely put himself in the conversation’
With Lucas Giolito facing the possibility of undergoing season-ending elbow surgery, the Red Sox’ starting rotation has taken a massive hit in the weeks leading up to Opening Day.
Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / March 5, 2024
Boston Red Sox News & Notes 3/5
The Boston Red Sox picked up a win over the Tampa Bay Rays today 7-4. The Red Sox trotted out a lineup that looks similar to something they will have on Opening Day when they face the Seattle Mariners.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 13, 2023
Former Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Finds New Home with AL East Rival
After being designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason, pitcher Cooper Criswell has latched on with the division-rival Boston Red Sox.
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