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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

The Boston Red Sox have been red hot at the plate in recent games. If Ceddanne Rafaela continues to develop offensively, he could end up as one of the best players in the American League one day. The rookie went 4-for-4 in Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and recorded a home run, a stolen base, seven RBI, three runs, and two doubles. What a wild performance for the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Rookie is Standing Tall At the Plate

Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes roughly a week after the team lost Triston Casas for an extended period with a rib injury. It’s a done deal. Red Sox get Garrett Cooper from the Cubs for cash. With colleagues @SmittyOnMLB and … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Former All-Star Infielder from Cubs

One thing the Boston Red Sox roster has built is outfield depth. The problem for the Red Sox defense and their offense hasn’t been on the players patrolling the outfield. The Red Sox outfield is solid with the likes of Tyler O’Neill, Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, and Rob Refsnyder. When he’s not in the infield, Ceddanne Rafaela provides another young option for the outfield, with … [Read more...] about Red Sox Rookie Sets Record for RBI in Consecutive Games

The Chicago Cubs were scheduled to start Jordan Wicks in Sunday’s rubber match against the Boston Red Sox. However, Chicago will now have to pivot. The Cubs scratched Wicks due to left forearm tightness. Righty Hayden Wesneski will start in his place. Jordan Wicks is experiencing left forearm tightness, Hayden Wesneski will start in his place tomorrow night against the Red … [Read more...] about Cubs Scratch Sunday’s Scheduled Starter With Potential Injury

Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford has established a dominant presence by leading the AL in WAR and recording an impressive ERA. He has put up a 0.66 ERA through five starts. Two qualities that have stood out for him are tenacity and his raw talent on the mound. The fact that he has also been able to bounce back from setbacks is also encouraging for the 28-year-old from … [Read more...] about Boston Red Sox Pitcher Leading AL in WAR