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One moment he's in the Minors, the next, he gets to honor late dad in debut

April 8, 2026

BOSTON -- When lefty reliever Tyler Samaniego woke up in his apartment at 7:30 on Wednesday morning to go to Polar Park for Triple-A Worcester’s noon contest, he had no idea the course of his life was going to change in two hours. At 9:30, WooSox manager Chad Tracy had

With gem from Gray, Red Sox flip narrative of homestand

April 8, 2026

BOSTON -- The run prevention the Red Sox envisioned for this season took a while to make an entrance, but it has been out in full force the last two days. And with it came the club’s first two-game winning streak of the season, and what had been an elusive

Red Sox's pitching depth takes hit with Slaten, Oviedo sidelined

April 8, 2026

BOSTON -- The Red Sox will be without Justin Slaten, one of their most dependable setup men, for the next couple of weeks. This comes after Wednesday morning’s news that the righty landed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 5) with a right oblique strain. They will be

'That’s why we call him Beast': Crochet spins gem in much-needed Sox win 

April 7, 2026

BOSTON -- Pitching the 11th game of the season for his heavily slumping Red Sox, ace Garrett Crochet knew what the moment called for on Tuesday night at chilly Fenway Park. He needed to go into Beast mode. And fittingly enough, that’s what all of his teammates call him.

Hit 24 times by Brewers pitches, Willson Contreras is fed up

April 7, 2026

BOSTON – For the Fenway Park faithful, a high-and-tight fastball was an introduction to the longstanding beef between Willson Contreras and the Brewers. For the Brewers, it was a chance to get the last word – at least for a night.

'It’s on me': Anthony's arm falls short again as Boston's early-season skid continues

April 7, 2026

BOSTON -- What an opportunity Roman Anthony had to turn the page on his early-season throwing issues from left field. In a tie game with two outs in the top of the eighth inning, the Brewers teed it up for Anthony to throw Brice Turang out at the plate with

Breaking down Red Sox's early season struggles: What can they do better?

April 6, 2026

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How can Boston's bats move up leaderboards? 'Swing less' could be the key

April 4, 2026

BOSTON -- Trying to get out of an early-season rut offensively, the Red Sox not only had to battle themselves but the elements on a frigid Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. As the wind howled and the temperatures dropped, Boston again couldn’t muster enough offense to win. Instead, the Red

Willson's way on display in home opener with cocksure challenge, and a wallop

April 3, 2026

BOSTON -- Willson Contreras was brought to the Red Sox for his energy, his grit, his defense and ... oh yeah, his pull-side power. Playing his first home game at Fenway Park, Contreras unleashed a towering 423-foot solo homer to left-center that soared over the Green Monster and wound up

With a little sun, and some pregame fun, Fenway vibes revitalize Red Sox

April 3, 2026

BOSTON -- It had been a gloomy first week of baseball on the road for the Red Sox, and it was cloudy and cool outside when Fenway Park opened its gates for a 115th season on Friday. But by the time the pregame ceremonies started, honoring Boston’s pennant-winning squad of

Red Sox place Oviedo (elbow) on IL, call up No. 15 prospect

April 3, 2026

BOSTON -- For the Red Sox, a batch of roster moves made in the hours leading up to the home opener meant different emotions for all the individuals involved.

Watson's big league dreams realized through Rule 5 journey

March 30, 2026

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Abreu again red-hot to open season, eyes more ABs vs. lefties

March 29, 2026

CINCINNATI – Just like in the Opening Series last season at Texas, Wilyer Abreu was the bat that stuck out for the Red Sox this weekend, even as they lost two out of three at Great American Ball Park, capped by Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to the Reds. But there is

Anthony, Sox learn risks of ABS the hard way in loss to Reds

March 28, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Even at 21 years old, Roman Anthony is known for possessing one of the sharpest batting eyes in baseball, which is just one of the many traits that has helped his swift ascent as an emerging star for the Red Sox. Two days after Anthony’s prowess in plate

Mayer's first Opening Day role with Sox? Clutch hitter off the bench

March 27, 2026

CINCINNATI – Stay ready. That is the message for anyone who plays for Alex Cora. Perhaps no manager in the game more deftly utilizes his bench than Cora, and Marcelo Mayer learned firsthand the value of following that motto.

Crochet locks in for 6 scoreless as Sox blank Reds to open '26

March 26, 2026

CINCINNATI – When the Reds put Garrett Crochet in his first truly sticky situation of Opening Day on Thursday afternoon at Great American Ball Park, the ace lefty essentially sneered and did what the Red Sox pay him handsomely to do. With the bases loaded and one out in the

Anthony leads Red Sox with 3 hits, 1 incredible ABS challenge

March 26, 2026

CINCINNATI – It didn’t take long for the Red Sox to witness a firsthand demonstration of how valuable the new ABS system will be, especially with Roman Anthony, who knows the strike zone as well as any player in baseball, on their side. In the top of the ninth inning

What to know about Red Sox-Reds Opening Day (LIVE)

March 26, 2026

Although Opening Day in Cincinnati is treated like a local holiday with a parade among the festivities, the Red Sox and Reds will be getting down to the business of beginning a 2026 season that comes with higher expectations. Both clubs reached the postseason in 2025 only to be eliminated

Red Sox finalize 2026 Opening Day roster

March 25, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Some decisions had been made weeks ago. Others came down to the final days of camp. The way it has all come together, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has a 26-man roster that gives him great enthusiasm going into the ‘26 season, all the while knowing

Goal is clear: Sox primed to make postseason push in 2026

March 23, 2026

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How do things look in uber-competitive AL East ahead of Opening Day?

March 21, 2026

Finally, we can see the finish line. Which is, of course, the starting line. Spring Training has nearly come to an end, and Opening Day is so close we can almost see the bunting. (The decorations, not the small-ball strategy.) There hasn’t been a ton of drama in what figures

Mayer wins second-base job for Boston; Campbell optioned to Minors

March 21, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox manager Alex Cora ended whatever suspense was left on Saturday morning when he named Marcelo Mayer his primary second baseman for the coming season. Once the decision was made over the last couple of weeks that Caleb Durbin was going to be the starting

Before fireworks show, Eyanson creates his own by hitting 100 for first time

March 20, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. – After No. 10 Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson lit up the night with a series of high-voltage offerings – including one that topped 100 mph – in Friday’s 3-1 Spring Breakout loss to the Orioles, he went back to the Ed Smith Stadium bullpen after the game

10 years after Big Papi's last season, Little Papi gets 1st spring hit with Sox

March 20, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The son of a legend, yet one who is trying to forge his own path, D’Angelo Ortiz wasted no time taking advantage of a rare opportunity to take his first career at-bat in Major League Spring Training camp for the Red Sox. Facing a reliever with MLB

As Women's Pro Baseball League ramps up, Red Sox say ‘Why not start here?’

March 20, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Over on Field 6 at the Fenway South complex for a couple of days this week, there were the unmistakable sounds of baseball you hear throughout Spring Training. The crack of the bat. The pop of the baseball hitting the catcher’s mitt. Communication on cutoffs and