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According to The Athletic, former GM Jim Bowden predicted that former Cy Young pitcher Sandy Alcántara could most likely be traded by the Miami Marlins. This could be to the Boston Red Sox in a package containing Wilyer Abreu, Franklin Arias, Luis Perales, and Juan Valera. In 2024, the Marlins had undergone their fifth rebuild in their franchise’s history since they originated … [Read more...] about Jim Bowden Predicts Midseason Sandy Alcántara Trade to Red Sox

Across Spring Training, few positions have been as in flux as the Boston Red Sox’s starting second baseman spot. But as the preseason’s final week wraps up, rookie Kristian Campbell has seemingly emerged as the frontrunner. The Bregman Solution For a while, Alex Bregman seemed like the top man for the job. Despite winning his first Gold Glove last season at third base, the free … [Read more...] about Evaluating Kristian Campbell’s Potential as the Red Sox’s Starting Second Baseman

Boston Red Sox batters got hit with the injury bug early and often in 2024. But Red Sox pitchers were arguably even more affected. How else to explain turning to elder statesmen James Paxton and Rich Hill in the season’s final months? Heading into 2025, a trio of pitchers who missed most or all of last year are back — sort of. Here’s a rundown of their comeback stories. Behind … [Read more...] about Injury-Plagued Red Sox Pitchers Struggling in Spring Training

The last two times the Boston Red Sox faced ace left-handed pitchers—on Saturday at home against reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale of the Braves and Tuesday on the road against the New York Yankees’ prized free-agent acquisition Max Fried—first baseman Triston Casas has been in the starting lineup. This wasn’t a one-off decision, signaling a clear plan for … [Read more...] about Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Shuts Down First Base Platoon Talk

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Saturday that left-hander Garrett Crochet will be the Opening Day starter. Cora also said Tanner Houck will start Game 2 and Walker Buehler will start the third game. Your 2025 Opening Day starter: Garrett Crochet. pic.twitter.com/kAlwfhOmeb — Red Sox (@RedSox) March 15, 2025 “That’s going to be one through three going into the … [Read more...] about Garrett Crochet Named Red Sox Opening Day Starter

The Red Sox have several men who can be breakout candidates for the 2025 season. However, there are three serious breakout candidates on their roster this year that can make a big difference going deep into the season. These three candidates are not only difference makers, but ones that can make the Red Sox more intimidating. Hopefully, This can increase Boston’s playoff … [Read more...] about Red Sox Top Breakout Candidates

The Boston Red Sox will begin the season without another key member of their rotation. Manager Alex Cora announced Thursday that Right-hander Lucas Giolito has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a low-grade hamstring strain. Giolito exited Tuesday’s start with hamstring tightness, and an MRI later confirmed the injury. “We’re going to be tested right away,” Cora told … [Read more...] about Red Sox Rotation Takes Another Hit as Lucas Giolito Lands on Injured List

Sean McAdam of MassLive reports that Red Sox starter Brayan Bello will be out for the start of the regular season due to shoulder soreness. He’ll be joining Kutter Crawford on the injured list. Crawford is on the IL with soreness in his left knee, and hasn’t returned since. There’s no timeline for his return, but Bello’s expected to return in as soon as early April. Manager … [Read more...] about Red Sox Starter Brayan Bello Confirmed Out for Start of Season

Former Boston Red Sox slugger and 1995 American League MVP Mo Vaughn has admitted to using human growth hormone (HGH) towards the end of his career in 2001, according to an exclusive report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Connecticut native and three-time All-Star played for the Red Sox, the then-Anaheim Angels, and the New York Mets. While he never formally announced … [Read more...] about Mo Vaughn Admits to HGH Use in 2001