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Over the last 19 games, there’s been an unexpected best team in baseball. No – it’s not the Philadelphia Phillies or Baltimore Orioles, who have dominated their respective leagues in 2024. It’s not the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s the Boston Red Sox, who have played hard-nosed, exciting, and fundamental baseball. No one personifies that more than Boston’s … [Read more...] about Star Slugger Powering Red Sox Through Hot Stretch

When the Boston Red Sox drafted Kristian Campbell after the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft, there weren’t direct indications as to the type of player they were getting. Campbell played at Georgia Tech for just one year, batting .376 with four home runs in 45 games. Those are strong statistics but, with just one year under his belt, the jump to the minor leagues seemed large … [Read more...] about Red Sox Prospect Rising With Dominance In 2024

As the MLB trade deadline looms closer, teams must make difficult decisions. Do they want to buy or sell, send off top prospects or take them in, or even stand pat with their current squads? For the Boston Red Sox, that decision is creeping up. Boston has positioned itself to play meaningful baseball once October rolls around. And while the Red Sox may want to add at the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Prospect Becoming Potential Trade Chip

The development of baseball’s top prospects are always increasingly important. They represent the future of all 30 MLB organizations and help fans dream of what could become. For the Boston Red Sox, three youngsters came into 2024 inside MLB Pipeline’s top-50 prospects. Since then, all three have produced at impressive levels. And in the latest rankings by MLB, that’s paid off. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Top Prospects Climb Ladder In Latest MLB Pipeline Rankings

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they have claimed right-hander Alex Speas off waivers from the Houston Astros. Speas was designated for assignment by Houston last week to create a 40-man roster spot for left-hander Bryan King. The #RedSox today claimed RHP Alex Speas off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. — Red Sox (@RedSox) … [Read more...] about Red Sox Claim Right-Hander After Astros DFA

It’s never easy being an MLB organization’s number-one prospect. With that tag comes increased expectations, a close-watching crowd, and a lot of pressure. But for Boston’s top prospect, Marcelo Mayer, none of that seems to be bothering him of late. Mayer is one of three Red Sox talents currently ranked in the top 30 of MLB.com’s prospect rankings, joining outfielder Roman … [Read more...] about Red Sox Top Prospect Excelling

The Boston Red Sox continue to get good news this week. Not only are they playing their best baseball of the season, but they have activated catcher Connor Wong off the Paternity Leave List, according to Chris of MassLive.com. Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman and pitcher Isaiah Campbell were optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Wong missed the maximum three … [Read more...] about Red Sox Activate Catcher, Option Two Players to Worcester

The Boston Red Sox entered June with an even 29-29 record. It was a familiar situation for a club that has played .500 ball for most of the past two seasons. Since then, though, Boston has gone on a run, getting its record to a strong 43-37. If the season ended today, the Red Sox would be in the postseason. But despite that, Boston may still look to move on from some pieces at … [Read more...] about Red Sox May Shop Veteran Reliever Despite Recent Success

On Tuesday, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Triston Casas will begin swinging a bat this week. “There’s a good chance he’ll start swinging this week,” Cora said. “So we’ll get into the details tomorrow.” Casas underwent an MRI and is apparently ready to take the next step. He finally took some swings in the batting cage Wednesday, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. It … [Read more...] about Red Sox May Get One of Their Biggest Bats Back Soon