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The MLB Draft is an opportunity for prospects to find their future homes. For some, those locations may be far away and unlike anything they have ever experienced before. But for the Boston Red Sox’s 19th-round draft choice, those words couldn’t be further from the truth. Boston looked from within and drafted the son of a Red Sox legend toward the end of the 2024 MLB Draft. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Draft Franchise Legend’s Son In 2024 MLB Draft

As the 2024 MLB Draft continues to chug along, organizations continue to decide their futures. For the Boston Red Sox, that began on Sunday with the first two rounds. The Red Sox selected Braden Montgomery (No. 12, OF, Texas A&M) and Payton Tolle (No. 50, LHP, Texas Christian University) to front their draft efforts. And on Monday, Boston kept taking collegiate prospects. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Continue Draft With Three Picks To Start Day Two

The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis

After snagging Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery in the first round, the Boston Red Sox selected Payton Tolle, a two-way player from Texas Christian University, with the 50th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. Tolle is the highest-drafted pitcher that Boston has taken since Tanner Houck, who went in the first round in 2017. The 21-year-old stands at a massive 6’6” and weighs … [Read more...] about Red Sox Draft Lefty Two-Way Athlete in Second Round

Things haven’t always been pretty for the Boston Red Sox this season. The same could be said for some of their players. Injuries and struggles plagued Boston earlier in the year. As the club began turning things around in the last month, so did some of the Red Sox most important pieces. Designated hitter Masataka Yoshida had a less-than-ideal start to 2024. Lately, things have … [Read more...] about Red Sox Have Playoff-Caliber DH Back

In 2018, right-handed pitcher Bryan Mata was ranked as the fourth-best prospect in the Boston Red Sox system. His high-graded fastball, strong off-speed arsenal, and starting-caliber build made him one of Boston’s most intriguing assets. But since then, it’s been a grueling and unexpected journey for Mata. And now, the Red Sox have under three days to act. Will Boston continue … [Read more...] about Pressing Decision On Former Red Sox Top Prospect Looming

The Boston Red Sox have played themselves into the thick of playoff contention over the last month. After sitting at 33-34 on June 11, Boston is 50-41 just 30 days later. Few expected the Red Sox to be buyers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline back then. Now, it feels like that is the only thing the club can do. The organization has been undecided on whether to bring players in by … [Read more...] about Top Players Red Sox Should Target Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Tuesday that star third baseman Rafael Devers is set to miss the All-Star Game due to lingering shoulder soreness. Devers was named to the third All-Star game of his career on Sunday, joining teammates Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck. Despite the news, Devers is still playing in Tuesday night’s contest against the Oakland … [Read more...] about Red Sox Slugger To Miss All-Star Game Due To Injury

The Boston Red Sox officially demoted left-handed pitcher Cam Booser to Triple-A Worcester today. Boston does not have to make a corresponding move until tomorrow, when the club kicks off a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics. Despite that transaction being unconfirmed, multiple sources, including MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, are pointing to right-hander Trey Wingenter as … [Read more...] about Red Sox Demote Reliever, Rumored To Call Up Acquisition