Skid hits four as Bello, Boston bats held back in Houston
HOUSTON -- Given a long leash despite struggling with two-out walks, Brayan Bello had a tough start to his 2026 season as the Red Sox suffered their fourth straight loss, bowing 9-2 to the Astros on Tuesday night at Daikin Park.
Suarez's Red Sox tenure gets off to shaky start in Houston
HOUSTON -- This wasn’t what Ranger Suarez had in mind. Making his first Red Sox start after signing a five-year, $130 million offseason deal as a free agent, Suarez allowed four runs and seven hits, including two homers, before departing after 4 1/3 innings in Boston’s 8-1 loss to the
Here's 1 must-visit Minor League spot from every farm system for 2026
Which Minor League ballparks are worth visiting? The answer, of course, is "all of them." Minor League Baseball's 120 teams operate out of a wide variety of locales, within a wide variety of locations, and all of them offer their own unique charms. And every year, there are different reasons
Watson's big league dreams realized through Rule 5 journey
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Abreu again red-hot to open season, eyes more ABs vs. lefties
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
Projecting a season-end All-Rookie Team
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Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.
Anthony, Sox learn risks of ABS the hard way in loss to Reds
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
5 series to watch for season's first full week
It was a thrilling Opening weekend across baseball, but the fun is just getting started. In the first full week of the 2026 season, there are several heavyweight matchups, including a battle between two of the top teams in the American League and a pair of other series on the
Mayer's first Opening Day role with Sox? Clutch hitter off the bench
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.
Watch Tolle on hill at Triple-A for FREE on Saturday afternoon
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The Rocket, former catcher reunite 40 years after MVP 1986 season
The Rocket touched down at Polar Park on Friday. Forty years after authoring a 20-strikeout masterpiece, Roger Clemens reunited with his batterymate, fellow Red Sox Hall of Famer Rich Gedman, to throw out the first pitch for Worcester’s contest vs. Syracuse on Triple-A Opening Day.
Crochet locks in for 6 scoreless as Sox blank Reds to open '26
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
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
Ohtani leads way for most popular jersey. How does rest of list shake out?
After helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second consecutive World Series championship and electrifying crowds in the Tokyo Dome at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani’s global superstar status continues as he opens his third straight MLB season with the most popular player jersey in the Majors.
One prospect to keep tabs on at Triple-A from each team
The Major Leaguers get to have their Opening Day fun on Wednesday and Thursday. Come Friday, it’ll be Triple-A ballplayers’ turn. The International and Pacific Coast League regular seasons both begin on March 27 this year, meaning MLB hopefuls from coast to coast will take their first throws and hacks
Red Sox finalize 2026 Opening Day roster
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
Red Sox give rotation spot to Early following impressive spring
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It came down to the last day of camp, but the race for the fifth spot in the Red Sox's starting rotation has been decided. Between new acquisition Johan Oviedo and left-handed youngsters in Payton Tolle and Connelly Early, it was Early who was given the
MLB.com experts pick 2026 division winners, World Series champ
The 2026 MLB regular season is actually here! It all starts with the MLB Opening Night game between the Yankees and Giants on Netflix at 8:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday. That leads directly into Opening Day on Thursday. That means you only have a handful of hours left to make
ESPN is the New Home of MLB.TV. Learn More
Opening Day marks a new era for the longstanding relationship between MLB and ESPN. Though ESPN is no longer the home for “Sunday Night Baseball” (now on NBC) or the Home Run Derby (now on Netflix), the sports broadcasting network is actually bringing fans more baseball than ever.
Where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the season
Kevin McGonigle (MLB No. 2), JJ Wetherholt (MLB No. 5) and Carson Benge (MLB No. 16) will open the 2026 season as Major Leaguers, along with 17 other members of MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. Baseball's No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin will begin at Triple-A. Those were just some
There's a 'Heated Rivalry' coming to Fenway ... and it's not the Yankees
When you think of the Red Sox and a rivalry, you think of the Yankees. But Boston is bringing a different form of the concept to Fenway Park this summer. The club, in partnership with publisher Harlequin, announced it is planning a unique promotional theme night based on the hit
A 'Lobstah Poutine' boat is shipping up to Boston this season
A tasty new menu item is shipping up to Boston for the 2026 season. The Red Sox will be serving up “Lobstah Poutine” at Fenway Park this year, transforming the traditional Canadian comfort dish into something that’s unmistakably New England.