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Here are the Red Sox 2026 Top 30 prospects

9:33 AM EST

The Red Sox system looks much different than it did 12 months ago when it rated as the third-best in baseball. Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer, who all ranked among the game's top 12 prospects, have since graduated to Boston. So did Carlos Narváez, Hunter Dobbins and Richard

Suiting up for Venezuela a dream for the Contreras brothers and a first for the country

March 1, 2026

Four years ago, Willson and William Contreras thought they had reached the professional pinnacle of brotherhood, representing the National League as teammates at the All-Star Game. It turns out that was just a prelude to what will take place starting this week, when they join forces for Team Venezuela in

New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27

12:01 PM EST

Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the

These Red Sox have a chance to show off their stuff with camp emptied for Classic

March 1, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Thirteen players from Boston’s Spring Training roster are vacating camp temporarily to join their World Baseball Classic squads, including the entire quartet (Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu) from the loaded outfield. First baseman Willson Contreras and DH/OF Masataka Yoshida will also be

Wilyer so confident of his challenge, he didn't wait for the answer

9:47 AM EST

It looked like strike three, but Wilyer Abreu never had a doubt it was ball four. Called out on strikes in the third inning of Sunday’s Spring Training matchup against the Orioles, Abreu immediately tapped his helmet to initiate an ABS challenge, removed his gear and was standing on first

1 prospect making some noise in each spring camp

March 1, 2026

Spring Training is the perfect time for prospects to show what they can do, and a number of players have taken that opportunity and run with it so far in 2026. From elite prospects to unheralded young players, there's always someone putting on a show with the bat or the

Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

March 1, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.

Chance to honor his father has Duran excited to play for Mexico again in Classic

February 28, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran left Spring Training to join Team Mexico for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, it was a decision that came with some confusion outside the walls of the Red Sox.

Coming off wrist surgery, Mayer goes yard in Spring Training debut

February 27, 2026

NORTH PORT, Fla. – If Marcelo Mayer needs to earn his spot on the Opening Day roster, or take the baton and run with it, as manager Alex Cora continues to put it, the 23-year-old got off to a running start on Friday. Playing his first game since undergoing right

Exhale, Red Sox Nation: Anthony, Rafaela OK after collision

February 27, 2026

NORTH PORT, Fla. – Of all the things Red Sox Nation didn’t wish to see on Friday, stud outfielders Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela on the ground for multiple minutes at the same time would have topped the list. Fortunately, a mishap in communication that led to a collision between

Pedro breaks down stacked Sox rotation, with 'a true ace' at the top

February 26, 2026

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

Tolle gives Red Sox wild, shirtless US history lesson, assisted by Joey Chestnut

February 26, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Every now and then, you need to lighten things up to break up the monotony of Spring Training. In lefty Payton Tolle, who is probably the most fun-loving person on the Red Sox’s Spring Training roster, manager Alex Cora found the perfect person to do so.

Golden bond: Defensive stalwarts Rafaela, Abreu brothers on and off the field

February 25, 2026

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.

Mic'd up Roman Anthony takes you behind the scenes at Red Sox camp

February 25, 2026

Roman Anthony doesn’t seem like the type to shy away from the spotlight. The 21-year-old looked right at home when the Red Sox mic'd him up at spring camp, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look as he prepares for his first full season in the big leagues.

Explain how this bat broke because we have no idea. Neither does the guy who swung it

February 25, 2026

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

Here is each team's best power-hitting prospect

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February 25, 2026

Power wins games. As MLB Network insider Tom Verducci has noted, the last six World Series champions have ranked first, third, fourth, third, third and second in regular-season home runs.

A zen 'bulldog,' Ranger impressing new teammates, coaches already

February 24, 2026

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

Debuting Friday, Mayer can help bring clarity to infield intrigue

February 24, 2026

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.

Red Sox go all-in early on ABS challenges

February 23, 2026

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Bello's best pitch is back ... and it brought a friend

February 22, 2026

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

February 22, 2026

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

1 dark horse candidate for each team's Opening Day roster

February 24, 2026

Spring Training is not just a time for players to get back into game shape. It's also a time of opportunity. Though teams already have a good idea about their Opening Day lineups, the full rosters usually aren't completely set when players report to camp in Florida or Arizona. That

The key for Tolle to win Boston's 5th starter spot? Secondary command

February 21, 2026

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.