MLB Notebook: Wilyer Abreu’s huge WBC blast, Paul Skenes set for USA-DR clash, Red Sox buzz
Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu added another highlight on Saturday night. Facing defending champion Japan in the WBC quarterfinals, Abreu crushed a 409-foot, three-run homer off Japan’s Hiromi Itoh on a 2–1 pitch in the sixth inning, giving Venezuela a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.
MLB Notes: Mark DeRosa misspeaks as USA stumbles, Caleb Durbin set for Red Sox hot corner
Hours before Team USA suffered an embarrassing 8–6 loss to Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, manager Mark DeRosa said during an MLB Network interview that he believed his team had already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals.
MLB Notebook: Red Sox spring training roundup and buzz around the league
On Saturday, the infield picture came into focus when Cora named Marcelo Mayer the Red Sox’s starting second baseman. From the start of camp, Cora made it clear Mayer would have to earn his way onto the Opening Day roster — and he did. He’s expected to platoon with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio, primarily avoiding left-handed pitching.
Red Sox announce roster cuts, Noah Song among four reassigned; Danny Coulombe set to pitch soon
Boston re-assigned pitchers Seth Martinez, Wyatt Olds, T.J. Sikkema and Noah Song to minor league camp. It marks the club’s third round of cuts this spring, and all four are expected to begin the season with Triple-A Worcester, which opens play next Friday at Polar Park.
MLB Notebook: Aaron Judge’s blast sets tone for Team USA, Brice Turang shines on WBC stage, Shohei Ohtani grand slam goes viral, a look around the league
Team USA opened pool play Friday night against Brazil in what was expected to be a routine tune-up. The final score suggests exactly that — a 15–5 win — but the game was tighter than it looked. After eight innings, the Americans held just a three-run lead before pulling away late.
Connelly Early makes Red Sox’ Opening Day roster; Payton Tolle optioned to WooSox
Boston will carry both Early and right-hander Johan Oviedo to start the season, providing added depth and the potential for one to serve as a bulk-innings option behind Brayan Bello or Ranger Suárez.
Red Sox bolster bullpen as Danny Coulombe joins club on one-year deal; Romy Gonzalez to 60-day IL
Boston has agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Danny Coulombe, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reported the deal is worth $1 million.
Red Sox Opening Day roster set: Garrett Crochet leads rebuilt rotation, all eyes on Roman Anthony
The Red Sox have set their 2026 Opening Day roster and will open the season Thursday afternoon on the road in Cincinnati against the Reds. Boston will send Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray and Connelly Early to the mound in the opening series before turning to Brayan Bello and Ranger Suárez in Houston.
Red Sox name Marcelo Mayer starting second baseman, Kristian Campbell optioned to Triple-A Worcester
Throughout spring training, Alex Cora made it clear that if Marcelo Mayer was going to make the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster, he’d have to earn it. After weeks of Grapefruit League play, Mayer did just that. Cora made it official, telling him he’s made the roster and will serve as Boston’s second baseman.
Garrett Crochet dominates as Red Sox blank Reds on Opening Day
Making his second straight Opening Day start for Boston, Crochet overpowered the Reds, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing three hits and two walks, and striking out eight.
Red Sox vs Reds Pitching Matchups: Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Connelly Early lead Opening Series
Garrett Crochet will make his second consecutive Opening Day start for the Red Sox after getting the nod against the Rangers last year. The dominant left-hander didn’t have his sharpest spring, posting a 7.36 ERA.
Red Sox MiLB Notes: Tommy Kahnle arrives in Boston; Nick Sogard headlines roster cuts ahead of Opening Day; Kyson Witherspoon headlines Spring Breakout roster
This week, they finally got their guy. Boston agreed to a minor league deal with Kahnle that does not include an opt-out until June 1, according to reports.