No defined role? No problem for IKF, Red Sox's newest utility specialist
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Just moments after his one-year, $6 million contract to play for the Red Sox became official on Tuesday, Isiah Kiner-Falefa made his feelings known about a role that is unglamorous to many, but right up his alley. Super-utility guy? That’s exactly what Kiner-Falefa wants to do
No beating around the bush when it comes to Red Sox Opening Day starter
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Dating back to the Terry Francona years, the Red Sox were always notoriously coy about naming an Opening Day starter, even if the choice was as obvious as Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling, Jon Lester or Chris Sale. But in the most casual way possible, and on
Red Sox finalize 1-year deal with Kiner-Falefa
BOSTON -- Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow continued to revamp his infield by agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the team announced on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source told MLB.com that the contract is for $6 million. Right-hander Tanner
How the Red Sox landed on a whole new offseason plan
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For the Red Sox, an offseason that started with a focus on signing a pure power bat like Pete Alonso, retaining a clear veteran leader in Alex Bregman or perhaps making a sizable splash on the trade market for a stud position player (Ketel Marte) or
Red Sox get '25 ROY finalist Durbin from Crew in 6-player trade
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The remaking of the Red Sox’s infield continued on Monday, the eve of the club’s official opening of Spring Training, as chief baseball officer Craig Breslow acquired 2025 NL Rookie of the Year finalist Caleb Durbin as part of a six-player swap in which Boston also
An early look at who could make Boston's Opening Day roster
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It is going to be an interesting Spring Training in Fort Myers, Fla., as manager Alex Cora will have plenty of evaluating to do in the infield and a deep starting rotation. There’s also the matter of how to keep everyone happy in a loaded outfield.
Spring Training is almost here! Here's all you need to know
As enthused as the Red Sox were to return to postseason play last year, everyone in the organization acknowledged the run was far too short. Manager Alex Cora’s squad lost a winner-take-all Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. For the fourth consecutive October, Fenway Park
Here are 3 compelling storylines for Red Sox as camp nears
BOSTON -- While mammoth snowbanks still lined every street corner of Boston, an annual rite of spring took place earlier this week as the Red Sox’s equipment truck exited Fenway Park and headed to Fort Myers, Fla., where the team’s 2026 squad will begin to take shape next week. After
Big Papi's signature moments: Every one of his 23 walk-off hits
BOSTON – After a game in 2005, just moments after David Ortiz hit one of his patented majestic walk-off home runs, Red Sox owner John Henry presented his big slugger with a plaque declaring him the “Greatest Clutch Hitter in the History of the Boston Red Sox.” It was a
With new starters in tow, Red Sox changing up speeds
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Are the Red Sox done making moves? Who do they have their eyes on?
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Red Sox land 4 prospects -- 3 pitchers! -- on Top 100 list
BOSTON -- After years of position players stealing most of the accolades in the Red Sox’s farm system, the tables have turned to the pitching side. And never was that more apparent than when MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 100 prospect list in an MLB Network special on Friday night.
Ranger realizes dream with Boston -- he chose Sox over Yanks as a kid
BOSTON -- Like many impressionable kids in Venezuela, Ranger Suárez was baseball-obsessed as he started learning about the game in the early to mid 2000s. The two teams that were always on television in his native country in those days? The Red Sox and Yankees, participating in baseball’s most storied
Red Sox pull off big pivot with 5-year deal for Ranger Suárez
BOSTON – Well, this was certainly a pivot that Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow pulled off. Reeling from the loss of Alex Bregman, who declined an offer to return to Boston and instead signed with the Cubs, the Sox re-allocated much of the investment they were prepared to
Mayer to play key role for Red Sox, but at which position?
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Pedroia takes big step in Hall voting, but Manny falls short in final year
BOSTON – Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia got a sizable bump in votes in his second year on the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot, results of which were announced Tuesday. Though the diminutive sparkplug who was a key member of two World Series-winning teams fell well short of the
Contreras to bring fire, winning energy to Boston
BOSTON -- The Red Sox didn’t just get a run producer and a new first baseman in Willson Contreras. As everyone will see first-hand in a matter of weeks, the club has landed a fireball of energy and emotion. That is his way. Always has been. And don’t expect Contreras
Watson hopes to be Red Sox's latest Rule 5 success
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Breslow acknowledges Bregman disappointment, but keeps focus on Plan B
BOSTON -- After learning that Alex Bregman accepted a five-year, $175 million contract from the Cubs instead of an aggressive offer the Red Sox had made recently, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow processed his disappointment and then got ready to pivot to acquiring that one final impact bat to round
Where do Red Sox go from here after Bregman's Cubs deal?
BOSTON -- For the second consecutive winter, Alex Bregman was a hot topic at Fenway Fest without actually being there. Hours after Saturday’s annual feel-good event was over, it became apparent that the next time Bregman is at Fenway it will be for the final series of the ‘26 regular
Will Bregman return to Red Sox? 'The ball is in his court'
BOSTON -- For the second consecutive winter, Alex Bregman was a hot topic at Fenway Fest without actually being there. As Red Sox players and coaches scattered around Fenway Park and surrounding locations and interacted with fans at the annual feel-good event on Saturday, one topic couldn’t be avoided.
Lester, Damon, Timlin newest members of Red Sox Hall of Fame
BOSTON -- As part of the festivities to kick off their annual Fenway Fest event on Saturday morning, the Red Sox announced the team’s newest Hall of Fame class, which includes a trio of players who guided the club to World Series championships earlier this century. The “ace” of the
Red Sox reach agreements with 4 to avoid arbitration
BOSTON -- The Red Sox reached one-year agreements with their four remaining arbitration-eligible players before Thursday’s deadline for teams and players to exchange figures. Right-hander Tanner Houck will earn $4.15 million, first baseman Triston Casas $1.61 million and infielder Romy Gonzalez and righty Johan Oviedo $1.55 million, a source told
Opportunity for Abreu opens up in Red Sox outfield
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Crawford inks 1-year deal with Red Sox to avoid arbitration
BOSTON -- With Thursday’s deadline looming for clubs to exchange figures with all arbitration-eligible players, the Red Sox avoided that process with Kutter Crawford on Tuesday by agreeing on a new one-year contract with the righty starter. A source told MLB.com Crawford will earn a base salary of $2.75 million
