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These 10 teams have the prospects to swing a big trade at the Winter Meetings

December 2, 2025

The Winter Meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla., and prospects are certain to be on the shopping list for some clubs. Which team will get the best holiday-season deal? Who has the prospect capital to make that kind of deal happen?

John Holobetz highlights

November 25, 2025

Here are 5 Red Sox pitching prospects who could help in the big leagues next season

November 24, 2025

The Red Sox won 89 games in 2025 and made it to the postseason for the first time since 2021. Red Sox Nation undoubtedly would have loved for it to have lasted beyond the Wild Card round, but Boston might not have had playoff baseball at all if it hadn’t

Here's how Red Sox prospects fared in the Arizona Fall League

@JesseABorek
November 21, 2025

There were 43 pitches thrown at 100 mph or harder during the 2025 Arizona Fall League. Luis Perales was responsible for 20 of them. If there were any concerns about how the velocity would bounce back for the Red Sox's No. 9 prospect following Tommy John surgery in June 2024,

Why Brandon Clarke could be a breakout prospect in 2026

@benweinrib
November 16, 2025

A little over a year after the 2024 Draft, the Red Sox have to be pleased with their early returns. First-rounder Braden Montgomery became a key trade piece in the deal that landed ace Garrett Crochet, and second-rounder Payton Tolle has already made his big league debut and ranks as

Explore Portland's Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field

@JoshJacksonMiLB
November 14, 2025

Welcome to Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field, where Red Sox prospects are adored, the New England vibes are off the chart and the Maine Monster looms in left field.

Explore Greenville's Fluor Field

November 14, 2025

Welcome to Fluor Field, where young Red Sox prospects prepare for the jump to Double-A, a Green Monster replica looms in left and Southern charm meets Fenway-inspired environs to produce a unique ballpark experience.

Ingrassia proving to be latest gem from Red Sox '23 well in AFL

November 7, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The 2023 Draft has already been a productive one for the Red Sox, in a variety of ways. Two picks have already hit Boston and even though fourth-round pick Kristian Campbell’s first go-round didn’t go as planned, the fact that he and fifth-rounder Connelly Early have already

Red Sox prospect Taylor overcame cancer as a kid, transformed into a 'super athlete'

@SamDykstraMiLB
October 27, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- An Arizona Fall League coach knew Nelly Taylor's background … or part of it anyway. He knew the Florida native -- a plus runner and impressive defender in center field -- didn't play football growing up in Clearwater. There was a good reason for that. "I said

Red Sox's No. 9 prospect standing out in AFL after long Tommy John recovery

October 22, 2025

This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. BOSTON -- The pitchers are at last catching up to the position players in terms of impact in the Red Sox’s farm system.

Three Red Sox prospects to watch in 2026

October 15, 2025

This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Flamethrowing Red Sox prospect Perales on comeback trail in Fall League

October 9, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Red Sox right-hander Luis Perales features one of the most electric arms in the Arizona Fall League and he wasted little time proving it. In his AFL debut on Tuesday, just his fourth appearance in game action since Tommy John surgery in June 2024, his fastball hit

Pitching prospects Espino, Cunningham, Perales back in spotlight in Fall League

October 8, 2025

MESA, Ariz. -- The Guardians' Daniel Espino, the Yankees' Bryce Cunningham and Luis Perales of the Red Sox are three of the best arms in the Arizona Fall League and looking to get more innings after missing most of the season. They all took the mound on Tuesday for their

Mistake-filled four-run frame derails strong start to Early's playoff debut

October 3, 2025

NEW YORK -- For three innings in the decisive Game 3 of this American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees, Connelly Early exuded calm in his fifth Major League start, matching zeros with fellow rookie, Yankees righty Cam Schlittler. But in the fourth inning, the momentum changed and never

Here's how the 2025 postseason teams were built

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 30, 2025

The road to World Series glory can be paved in a myriad of ways. Each of the 12 teams hoping to be the last ones standing in this year’s postseason have been constructed in very different ways. There are the super-homegrown squads, like the Guardians and Tigers, leading the way

Early ready for any situation in Sox's postseason pitching plans 

September 28, 2025

BOSTON -- A day after clinch day, evaluations became a priority for the Red Sox in terms of how certain players will be deployed in the American League Wild Card round, which starts Tuesday on the road against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. Lefty starter Connelly Early, ranked as Boston’s No. 6

Early's dazzling home debut spoiled as Red Sox drop series opener

September 17, 2025

BOSTON -- In recent seasons for the Red Sox, a pitcher turning in a second consecutive sparkling start like Connelly Early did to open a career would be the story of the game. But this stretch run in Boston is different in that the final score at this late juncture

Red Sox prospect highlights

September 12, 2025

Early success! Sox rookie ties franchise record with electric 11-K debut

@Theo_DeRosa
September 10, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Connelly Early was early. Fitting. By the time the Red Sox left-hander arrived in Sacramento late Monday night, he knew his Major League debut would come Tuesday against the Athletics. It was just a matter of passing the time.

After stellar debut, Tolle experiences growing pains in Arizona

September 6, 2025

PHOENIX -- A week after Payton Tolle’s sparkling debut at Fenway Park, when he went toe-to-toe with the great Paul Skenes, the 22-year-old lefty got a taste of how much of a roller-coaster acclimation to the Major Leagues can be, even for a top prospect.

Boston taking extra care of Tolle, pushing next start back to Arizona

September 2, 2025

BOSTON -- Payton Tolle's celebrated arrival to the Red Sox has created some finagling with the rotation for manager Alex Cora. Boston’s No. 2 prospect (per MLB Pipeline) made a strong Major League debut on Aug. 29, striking out eight while allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings in a

'I couldn't feel my feet': Tolle's emotions, stuff carry stunning debut

August 30, 2025

BOSTON -- A day after tears flowed out of Payton Tolle’s eyes when he was informed of his pending call-up to the Major Leagues for a Friday night debut against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, cheers poured out of a packed Fenway Park as the 22-year-old lefty went to work. Tolle

Red Sox call up top pitching prospect Tolle for MLB debut vs. Skenes

August 29, 2025

BOSTON -- The wait is over for the best starting pitching prospect the Red Sox have had in years. Payton Tolle, Boston’s No. 2 prospect as rated by MLB Pipeline, will start Friday's game against the Pirates. To make room on the roster for Tolle, the Red Sox designated right-hander

What to expect from Red Sox top pitching prospect Tolle in the Majors

@SamDykstraMiLB
August 28, 2025

The Red Sox are calling up their most exciting homegrown left-handed pitcher since Jon Lester. Boston is promoting No. 28 overall prospect Payton Tolle for his Major League debut Friday against the Pirates at Fenway Park, a source told MLB.com's Ian Browne.

Red Sox Reddit AMA: Will Tolle be called up before the end of the season?

August 27, 2025

BALTIMORE -- On Wednesday, Red Sox beat reporter Ian Browne held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/redsox. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity. Do you think we’ll see