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Red Sox·Feb 27, 2026·5 comments

Spring Training Notes: Red Sox' Garrett Crochet goes K-less in debut, Payton Tolle’s patriotic presentation, Kutter Crawford update

Crochet faced division rival the Tampa Bay Rays and tossed two scoreless frames, allowing one hit and no runs while failing to record a strikeout (23 pitches).

Red Sox·Feb 6, 2026·42 comments

Analysis: Red Sox sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa, double down on run prevention

Kiner-Falefa, 30, split the 2025 season between the Pirates and the Blue Jays, appearing in 138 games while logging time at three different infield positions. He saw the bulk of his innings at shortstop (817), while also playing third base (211 2/3 innings) and second base (26 1/3 innings).

Red Sox·Feb 8, 2026·14 comments

MLB Notebook: Four Red Sox storylines to watch as spring training opens

For the Red Sox, this spring carries more weight than most. After another offseason under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, Boston enters camp with a roster that looks markedly different in construction, philosophy, and flexibility. The organization has leaned fully into run prevention, depth, and optionality, creating internal competition at nearly every position — while still leaving open the door for additional moves.

Red Sox·Feb 9, 2026·52 comments

Red Sox acquire Caleb Durbin from Brewers in six-player trade

Boston acquired Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler, and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick in exchange for left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, along with infielder David Hamilton.

Red Sox·Feb 11, 2026·41 comments

A full breakdown of the Red Sox’ infield options heading into spring training

One major storyline that has dominated headlines over the past few weeks has been how the Red Sox would respond after Alex Bregman departed for the Cubs in free agency. The club was linked to several impact sluggers around the league before chief baseball officer Craig Breslow ultimately pivoted on Monday, swinging a six-player trade. Boston acquired Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, and Anthony Seigler, along with a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick from the Brewers, in exchange for left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, plus infielder David Hamilton.

Red Sox·Feb 12, 2026·17 comments

Red Sox bullpen lacks left-handed depth entering camp: Who's in the mix to compete this spring?

Much like the infield picture before the recent additions, there are plenty of names to sift through. Boston entered camp with Aroldis Chapman, Jovani Morán, Patrick Sandoval, Payton Tolle, Tyler Samaniego, Alec Gamboa, T.J. Sikkema, and Jeremy Wu-Yelland among the left-handed options who could factor into the bullpen conversation. Of that group, Sandoval and Tolle are also competing for rotation spots. Only Chapman, Morán, Sandoval, Tolle, and Samaniego currently occupy 40-man roster spots.

Red Sox·Feb 15, 2026·15 comments

MLB Notebook: Masataka Yoshida opens up about disappointing Red Sox tenure; Trevor Story opts in without hesitation; week 1 spring training notes

Masataka Yoshida enters camp healthy but acknowledged he hasn’t lived up to the expectations that came with his five-year, $90 million contract. While he’s expected to serve as the club’s designated hitter this spring, his name has also surfaced in trade rumors. Yoshida admitted his time in Boston hasn’t unfolded the way he envisioned.

Red Sox·Feb 16, 2026·14 comments

Red Sox await Triston Casas’ return this season as power questions linger in lineup

Casas, who has been walking around with a red face mask in the warm Florida heat. Regardless of what he’s wearing and why, the forgotten first baseman is poised to get back to game action and help a team in 2026.

Red Sox·Feb 16, 2026·76 comments

Red Sox chairman Tom Werner revisits Rafael Devers saga as Sam Kennedy defends post-trade spending

When the Red Sox front office or ownership group speaks, it often leaves more questions than answers. Fans have grown accustomed to long explanations about “organizational philosophy” and “long-term vision,” but rarely the kind of direct clarity they’re looking for. On Sunday, chairman Tom Werner spoke and didn't disappoint as he revisited the Rafael Devers saga that dominated the early part of last season.

Red Sox·Feb 17, 2026·3 comments

Red Sox Notes: Roman Anthony joins Team USA for WBC, Jarren Duran to play RF, Angels' Mike Trout out

Anthony will not be teammates with Trout on Team USA — the oft-injured Angels star will not take part in the tournament. Anthony joins a loaded roster that includes Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Cal Raleigh, former Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, back-to-back American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, and fellow Boston teammate Garrett Whitlock, among others.