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Red Sox Make Garrett Crochet Announcement After Scary Incident on Sunday

Garrett Crochet was on the hill for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, May 4, closing out a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins. And he managed five innings of 1-run ball despite a scary line drive that deflected off his cheek and nose during inning number four.

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Red Sox Might Make Strong Trade Push For 'Gold That Every Front Office Wants'

Are the Boston Red Sox completely happy with their late-inning bullpen situation? There’s arguably room for improvement in that area, even with Aroldis Chapman looking sharp at 37 years old and Justin Slaten showing some impressive flashes.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Red Sox-Angels Trade Would Send $63 Million All-Star To Boston

The Boston Red Sox got some tough injury news this week. The big story of the week for Boston was the loss of Triston Casas very likely for the season as he deals with a left patellar tendon rupture.

Triston Casas News / Field Level Media / May 4

Red Sox 1B Triston Casas undergoes patellar tendon surgery

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas underwent a successful procedure to repair his left patellar tendon Sunday. The team said Casas was seen by Dr.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Bobby Dalbec News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

End Could Be Near For Ex-Red Sox Fan Favorite After White Sox DFA

Major League Baseball is a very tough way to make a living, and one player who was infamous among Boston Red Sox fans has found that out the hard way over the past half-decade.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Ex-Yankees Star Slugger Could Give Red Sox Easy Solution

There's a clear hole on the Boston Red Sox right now. Boston's infield recently took a massive hit with Triston Casas knocked out likely for the entire season.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Red Sox's Alex Cora Makes Jarren Duran Announcement

The Boston Red Sox have a dynamic outfielder in Jarren Duran, who has been a massive part of their recent success. In 2024, Durran played 160 games, missing just two for a suspension.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Red Sox, Blue Jays Could Make Surprising Trade Involving 'Sparkling' All-Star

The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays might soon become an exception to the rule about not trading players within your division. It’s difficult to compare Boston and Toronto as American League East contenders at the moment.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 4

Boston Red Sox Continue to Work Former Trade Acquisition at First Base, Could Lead to Call-Up

The Boston Red Sox suffered some devastating news on Saturday, when it was learned that first baseman Triston Casas is likely to miss the rest of the season (and possibly into next year) with a torn left patellar tendon.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Red Sox Expected To Get Big-Time Reinforcement Back For Offense

The Boston Red Sox have lost some pieces over the last few days. The biggest and most obvious is the loss of first baseman Triston Casas. He is going to be out for a long time.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Cubs Could Trade For Former Red Sox Right-Hander To Prepare For Playoffs

The Chicago Cubs’s late-inning bullpen arsenal might soon feature two former Boston Red Sox relievers. Technically, Chicago’s 36-year-old closer Ryan Pressly never played for the Red Sox’s big-league team, but he was drafted by Boston in 2007 and spent half a decade in its minor league system.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Red Sox's Alex Cora Makes Opinion Of Rafael Devers Move Extremely Clear

Will the Boston Red Sox end up making a club-altering change in the organization? Boston has a hole at first base and there really is no end in sight for the position.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Red Sox Could Weaken Yankees, Strengthen Bullpen With This Huge Trade

The Boston Red Sox could have the chance to snag a big-name reliever this summer, and in doing so, weaken their bitter division rival. Boston’s late-inning bullpen options are good, but not great.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 4

Red Sox 'Didn't Rule Out' Club-Altering Position Change

The Boston Red Sox have a massive hole right now. The 2025 Major League Baseball season has been treated differently than seasons of the last few years.

Garrett Crochet News / Field Level Media / May 3

Red Sox turn to Garrett Crochet to be stopper again vs. Twins

The Boston Red Sox look to avoid their second consecutive series loss when Garrett Crochet takes the mound for a Sunday afternoon rubber game against the Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 3

Yankees Predicted To Go After Former NL Cy Young; Should Red Sox, Too?

Could the Boston Red Sox surprisingly add another ace-level starting pitcher to their rotation before July’s trade deadline? On Thursday, Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly speculated on potential landing spots for Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcántara, a two-time All-Star and recent National League Cy Young Award winner (2022).

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

Former Dodgers All-Star Could End Up On Red Sox Before Trade Deadline

How are the Boston Red Sox going to strengthen their starting pitching depth before July’s trade deadline? Garrett Crochet has been great for Boston in 2025, but Crochet has also been the only starting hurler on the team to avoid the Injured List.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 3

Red Sox’s Alex Cora Addresses Recent Polarizing Decision

The Boston Red Sox didn’t have the series they wanted to have against the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston dropped the last two games of the series against Toronto in disappointing fashion.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Watch: Kody Clemens hits HR in first game at Fenway Park

Watch: Kody Clemens hits home run in first game at Fenway Park

Roger Clemens spent 13 years dominating on the mound at Fenway Park as a starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. On Saturday afternoon, he had a chance to watch his son, Minnesota Twins outfielder Kody Clemens, make an impact of his own at the storied ballpark by clubbing a two-run home run in his first Fenway Park start.

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