Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito experienced discomfort in his right elbow after his most recent throwing session. Manager Alex Cora announced the news Tuesday morning. Giolito has made two starts this spring that saw him throw two scoreless innings in his debut. Then a rocky effort on Friday, allowing four runs and three walks in 2 1/3 innings. Giolito, 29, signed with the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Concerned with Massive Injury Blow to Newly Signed Pitcher
Best Trades Of The MLB Offseason
Believe it or not, the Major League Baseball regular season kicks off later this month. While many players still linger on the free agent market, the slow offseason produced many trades that evaluators have spent weeks analyzing. However, transactions can’t be rightfully graded until seasons play out. Roster construction lacks an exact science, which means guarantees do not … [Read more...] about Best Trades Of The MLB Offseason
The Red Sox Latest Trade Acquisition Is Likely to Miss Opening Day
Vaughn Grissom hasn’t played in a spring training game for the Boston Red Sox. But, he was expected to do so this weekend. The Red Sox will likely be without the second baseman they acquired this offseason to open 2024. Grissom suffered a groin strain that will leave him unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, manager Alex Cora said Saturday. The Red Sox were slow playing him to … [Read more...] about The Red Sox Latest Trade Acquisition Is Likely to Miss Opening Day
Boston Prioritizing Top Free Agent If the Price Comes Down
The Boston Red Sox are pursuing free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery. However, the left-hander isn’t going to knock down his relatively high asking price, and rightfully so. Montgomery is coming off a World Series championship with the Texas Rangers as he and Blake Snell are the top pitchers left in free agency. As both players along with Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman remain … [Read more...] about Boston Prioritizing Top Free Agent If the Price Comes Down
MLB Insider: “The Red Sox Are in Fact Fielding Trade Offers”
The Boston Red Sox are still fielding offers on All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. But, he is not the only player whose name is on floating around on the trade market. Boston has a deep stash of outfield prospects, which has teams inquiring about Jarren Duran. Will the Red Sox trade one of their players before spring training begins? Red Sox Trade Rumors “I was told the Red Sox … [Read more...] about MLB Insider: “The Red Sox Are in Fact Fielding Trade Offers”
Mets Trade Catcher Back to American League East
The New York Mets have traded catcher Tyler Heineman to the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations. The Mets initially acquired Heineman via waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays in December. However, the 33-year-old lost his roster spot when New York signed reliever Adam Ottavino. The Mets had Francisco Alvarez, Omar Narvaez, and Tomas Nido ahead of Heineman on the catching depth … [Read more...] about Mets Trade Catcher Back to American League East
Theo Epstein Returns to Boston as Part Owner, Advisor
Theo Epstein is back in familiar territory. A place where he started his front office career in baseball. As Sportico’s Brendan Coffey reports, the one-time Boston Red Sox general manager is returning to the organization as part owner of the Fenway Sports Group. Epstein will also serve in the role of senior advisor. Theo Epstein is returning to the Boston Red Sox. He’ll join … [Read more...] about Theo Epstein Returns to Boston as Part Owner, Advisor
Red Sox Players Born in Connecticut: Part Two
In part two of this two-part series, the remaining 11 of the total 23 players to ever wear a Red Sox uniform who were born in Connecticut are discussed. Without further ado, here are the 11 remaining Red Sox players born in the New England state of Connecticut. Connecticut-Born Red Sox Players: Part Two Dick McAuliffe The Hartford-born Dick McAuliffe played for the Red Sox … [Read more...] about Red Sox Players Born in Connecticut: Part Two
Red Sox Players Born in Connecticut: Part 1
23 players from the New England state of Connecticut have donned a Boston Red Sox uniform during their Major League careers. Connecticut is unique, in that depending on where one lives in the state, one could live physically closer to New York and not surprisingly, (but agonizingly), root for the Red Sox’s arch nemesis, the New York Yankees, despite being a New England state. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Players Born in Connecticut: Part 1