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The Boston Red Sox have had issues finding production in the middle infield positions, specifically when it comes to shortstop. And while there may not seem to be any immediate answers, Boston’s top prospect may force its hand. Marcelo Mayer is lighting up the minor leagues with the Portland Sea Dogs, the Red Sox’s Double-A affiliate. The fourth pick of the 2021 MLB Draft is in … [Read more...] about Red Sox Prospect Lighting Up Double-A

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is off to a scorching start this season. It’s become apparent that he’s a much-improved player at the plate. It wasn’t always pretty for the California native in his first three seasons in the majors. Debuting in 2021, Duran played just 33 games and had an abysmal 53 OPS+, ranking towards the bottom of all hitters. The next year, he … [Read more...] about Red Sox Outfielder Proving Value from the Leadoff Position

We are a quarter of the way through the 2024 MLB season. The term “small sample size” is being used less to make up for players’ shortcomings. It is a tough pill to swallow but some superstars are falling short of expectations i.e. Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll, Jackson Holliday; the list goes on. With every player having a down season though, there are players exceeding … [Read more...] about Where Does 2024 Rank For This Former Ace?

Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers had a slow start to 2024. But now, the Red Sox star has found his form. Yet again, Devers is one of the best hitters in baseball. Red Sox Star Finding Form In 2024 Fighting through struggles and injuries, Devers has flipped his season upside down. As of May 19, the infielder has smacked a home run in five consecutive games, the longest streak … [Read more...] about Red Sox Star Finding Form In 2024

Rafael Devers just made Red Sox history. Yes, you read that right. In the 123-year history of the ballclub, no Boston hitter has achieved the slugger’s recent feat.  Red Sox Slugger Makes Team History In the fourth inning of Boston’s 5-0 win over the Rays, Devers smoked a ball to left field for a home run. It was his sixth consecutive game with a bomb, a club record. The homer … [Read more...] about Red Sox Slugger Makes Team History

The Boston Red Sox have moved to add pitching depth, which they lack in the upper minors. Under Chaim Bloom, the Red Sox saw their depth tested plenty of times, and they didn’t have the options to withstand injuries. This iteration of the Red Sox roster under Breslow seems poised to make moves when necessary. One complaint about Bloom was his inability to understand when the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Roster Adds Left Handed Reliever in Trade with White Sox

One thing that’s been a constant for the Boston Red Sox this season is stellar starting pitching performances. Much has been made of pitching coach Andrew Bailey‘s ability to take the entire rotation and elevate their stuff to produce better results. A lot has to do with the pitch mixes each of the Red Sox pitchers is throwing, and one pitcher has done exceptionally well under … [Read more...] about Red Sox Pitcher Joins Elite List With Dominant Sunday Night Baseball Performance

The Chicago Cubs came to play the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, and they left with a trade agreement. The Red Sox traded for recently DFA’d Garrett Cooper to help their first base situation. This is after Triston Casas went down with an injury. Boston needed to make room on their active roster for him by the opening of Tuesday’s series against the San Francisco Giants. Some … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Struggling Utility Player for Assignment to Make Room for Trade Acquisition

The Boston Red Sox are making moves to improve the big league club as their series winds down with the Chicago Cubs. It started with the news that the team acquired Garrett Cooper from the Cubs, giving them a steady option at first base while Triston Casas is out. Now, the Red Sox have made a change in their pitching staff. The team announced today that they’ve designated Joely … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Struggling Reliever for Assignment; Call Up Trade Acquisition