Pedro breaks down stacked Sox rotation, with 'a true ace' at the top
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- In the opinion of many, Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez is the most dominant pitcher in Red Sox history. So who better to talk to about the club’s re-stacked rotation that has ace Garrett Crochet entering his second season, solid veterans Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez
Golden bond: Defensive stalwarts Rafaela, Abreu brothers on and off the field
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- They are brothers in Gold Glove, and the reason is evident in just about every game they play together with the Red Sox.
Explain how this bat broke because we have no idea. Neither does the guy who swung it
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A day later, the man who broke his bat in about the most mysterious way possible still wasn’t sure exactly what happened. But Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu tried to explain how a check-swing in the bottom of the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game against
Debuting Friday, Mayer can help bring clarity to infield intrigue
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The precise alignment of the way Red Sox manager Alex Cora will organize his infield is not quite finalized, but that day is getting closer.
A zen 'bulldog,' Ranger impressing new teammates, coaches already
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The most lucrative offseason addition for a team usually comes in with a lot to process. A new team, new faces and pressure to live up to the contract. But in the case of Ranger Suárez, the Red Sox have the perfect player to deal with
Red Sox go all-in early on ABS challenges
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Bello's best pitch is back ... and it brought a friend
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- As Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello produced career bests last season in ERA (3.35) and innings pitched (166 2/3) while serving as the club’s No. 2 starter behind Garrett Crochet, he was able to mask the fact that something wasn’t quite right. What had long been
Story aiming to ‘gain a foot’ by sharpening this key skill
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Trevor Story takes his role seriously as the captain of the infield for the Red Sox. And even though he had a nice re-entry season in 2025 after several years of injury mishaps, Story expects more of himself defensively now that he’s had time to reacclimate
The key for Tolle to win Boston's 5th starter spot? Secondary command
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- What did lefty fireballer Payton Tolle's offseason development look like? “Actually, nothing. I just threw fastballs the entire offseason,” quipped Tolle. The always-entertaining Tolle was just trying to keep things light.
Anthony looking forward to challenge of being Boston's leadoff man
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When the Red Sox open their season in Cincinnati on March 26, the first player to step into the batter’s box is all but certain to be Roman Anthony. The emerging star outfielder, all of 21 years old, figures to be a focal point of the
Everyday opportunity is there for Mayer, but he'll have to earn it
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Once the top prospect whose arrival was anticipated for years by Red Sox Nation, Marcelo Mayer has seen the narrative shift this spring. Mayer – the fourth overall pick in the 2021 Draft – is now at the stage where it is no longer about the
Who will be Boston's No. 5 starter? That and more to watch in camp
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The camp portion of Spring Training has officially ended for the Red Sox, and the Grapefruit League game schedule starts in earnest with Saturday’s matchup 6 miles down the road at Hammond Stadium against the Twins. There will be games every day until March 11, when
Who will take the title in a stacked AL East? Let's discuss
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The American League East is loaded this year. The Blue Jays had a huge offseason after falling just short in Game 7 of the World Series. The Yankees are running it back, for better or worse, with a team that won 94
The best baseball players born on Feb. 20
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Feb. 20. 1) Justin Verlander (1983) The hard-throwing righty is one of six pitchers in history to throw at
Rafaela's main reason for playing in Classic? Xander Bogaerts
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Ceddanne Rafaela (Curacao) was raised just an island away from Xander Bogaerts (Aruba). And for five years, they played in the same Red Sox organization, only Bogaerts was a star shortstop in Boston and Rafaela was working his way up through the Minor League system.
Crochet knows former college coach Vitello will thrive in MLB
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Duran shrugs off trade rumors, ready for whatever Sox need
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The logjam the Red Sox have in the outfield could have made a player like Jarren Duran wary of all the trade rumors that surrounded him, not just in the offseason, but dating back to last July’s Trade Deadline. And really, the rumors were no slight
Houck celebrates significant milestone in recovery from Tommy John
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Two days shy of the six-month anniversary of undergoing Tommy John surgery, Tanner Houck experienced joy from the act of picking up a baseball and throwing it 45 feet to a catcher. While teammates Garrett Crochet and Payton Tolle threw live batting practice on the main
From buying a ticket to '23 Classic Final to playing for Team USA in '26
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Roman Anthony, who has already had a meteoric rise from MLB’s top prospect to emerging star for the Red Sox, will now get a chance to perform on the international stage. The 21-year-old outfielder was named as an injury replacement for Team USA on Monday in
A real tearjerker: Red Sox's meeting included powerful messages from family
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- In the quarter century of the current Red Sox ownership group, the club’s annual first full-squad workout has been preceded by an organizational-wide meeting that includes messages from ownership, the front office, the manager, support staff and sometimes a player or two. A new and powerful
Red Sox CEO on 2026 team: 'There's no ceiling'
FORT MYERS, Fla. – After an offseason that was at times a bumpy ride, Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy believes that the landing was just about right for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and his team of executives. Though a true power hitter wasn’t acquired and Alex Bregman’s services weren’t
Contreras recounts helpful hints from the Wizard, embraces fresh start in Boston
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Transitioning from one position (catcher) to another (first base) isn’t as easy as Willson Contreras made it look last season. The respected veteran shed his catching gear and quickly got light on his feet in his new role, making six outs above average to put him
Casas unconcerned about roster logjam: 'When I'm healthy, I fit on any team'
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When the Red Sox participate in their first full-squad workout on Sunday, Triston Casas will be doing his drills independently. There is still catching up to do from the major injury (torn left patellar tendon) the big first baseman suffered in a jarring fall as he
From playoff sting to Team USA thrill, Whitlock recounts emotional winter
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox ace setup man Garrett Whitlock was winding down one night this winter and ready to go to bed when he thought a spam call was coming through on his cellphone. As most people do in that situation, Whitlock quickly declined the call. But when
'Unc' Story ready to build off first healthy season in years
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- At 33 years old, and in prime shape, Trevor Story is hearing playful taunts of “Unc” from his Red Sox teammates these days. If this had been a year or two ago, Story might have taken it personally, considering that he was constantly rehabbing from an