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sports9 hours ago•2 min saved

Red Sox’s Surprising Path: Elite Pitching and a Questionable Batting Order

The 2026 Red Sox are 1.5 games out of a wild-card spot heading into the All-Star break, buoyed by a pitching staff that’s among the best and several All-Star selections, but their offense is the main obstacle. A healthy Opening Day–style lineup—Anthony, Rafaela, Contreras, Abreu, Gonzalez, Story, Duran, Durbin, Narvaez—could close the gap, yet Boston likely needs another impactful bat to really contend, potentially via a deadline trade that could trade pitching depth for hitting. With the AL’s current mediocrity, a postseason run isn’t crazy, but success depends on lineup health and whether the team chooses to buy or sell at the deadline.

via Over the Monster|

#lineup #mlb #pitching

sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Red Sox face rotation puzzle as All-Star break approaches

With four games remaining before the All-Star break, Boston’s rotation is in flux: Patrick Sandoval makes his Red Sox debut today, Sonny Gray starts Friday, and Connelly Early is on the IL while Ranger Suarez left his last start with a groin issue and may be shut down for the break. If Suarez can’t go Saturday, the Sox could be short a starter and may dip into Payton Tolle on Sunday, potentially piggybacking bullpen arms or calling up Brayan Bello. The team also wants to protect Tolle’s innings as he’s already exceeded 80 in a season. A decision likely hinges on how deep Sandoval goes today, with the Mets looming next, and further injury timelines after the break.

via Over the Monster|

#baseball #injury #mlb

sports9 days ago•11 min saved

Brawl Fallout: MLB Suspends Nationals and Red Sox Players

MLB handed out suspensions after the Nationals-Red Sox brawl: Cade Cavalli seven games and Miles Mikolas five for the Nationals, Willson Contreras seven and Nate Eaton three for the Red Sox; all four were fined, and suspensions begin tomorrow unless appealed.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #mlb #nationals

baseball13 days ago•3 min saved

Sox Bring Back Romy Gonzalez, Boosting Infield Depth

The Red Sox activated Romy Gonzalez from the 60-day IL, and he will make his season debut as the designated hitter against the Yankees; Mickey Gasper was optioned to Triple-A and Roman Anthony was moved to the 60-day IL. Gonzalez, known for his left-handed power and multi-position versatility, adds depth to Boston’s lineup and bench as interim manager Chad Tracy navigates an infield that currently features Willson Contreras at first base and opportunities for Gonzalez at multiple spots.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #injuries #lefthanded-hitting

sports15 days ago•6 min saved

Red Sox put Mayer on 10-day IL, Cheng to fill in at shortstop

Boston placed rookie shortstop Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list with a bone stress reaction in his left ulna, recalling Tsung-Che Cheng to handle infield duties. Mayer had been getting time at short as Trevor Story was out, but will join Story on the IL. The move tightens Boston’s middle-infield depth as other infielders are also sidelined, with Cheng expected to provide reliable glove work at short while the team contends in a weak AL.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #injury #marcelo-mayer

sports18 days ago•12 min saved

Eight-Hit Finale: Rockies Walk-Off Past Red Sox in Rare MLB Finish

Colorado Rockies capped a historic eight-hit finish to beat the Red Sox 3-2 on Jake McCarthy’s walk-off triple, the finale highlighted by eight straight Rockies hits to end the game. Other notable Monday action included the Dodgers’ 2-1 win to reach 50 victories, the Padres shutting out the Braves, Brandon Woodruff returning with 10 strikeouts in six innings as the Brewers beat the Reds in extras, the White Sox walking off the Guardians to pull into a tie for first in the AL Central, Nolan Arenado returning to the Cardinals with a 3-2 win over Arizona, Xavier Edwards’ attempted inside-the-park homer being cut down in the Marlins’ loss to Texas, and Kyle Bradish tossing eight scoreless innings in Baltimore’s win over the Angels.

via FOX Sports|

#baseball #historic #redsox

sports21 days ago•1 min saved

Red Sox Should Raise the White Flag on 2026 and Focus on 2027

Globe columnist Chad Finn argues the 2026 Red Sox are unrecoverable, noting a 0-32 record when trailing by three or more runs as part of a 29-43 season and a 15.5-game gap in the standings; he says the team should stop manipulating attendance for 2026 and start planning for 2027, with potential moves like trading veteran pieces such as Aroldis Chapman.

via The Boston Globe|

#baseball #mlb #opinion

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Weissert’s meltdown fuels Braves’ 10-2 rout of Red Sox

Braves hammered the Red Sox 10-2 as Greg Weissert faltered—walking in the go-ahead run and yielding a grand slam—while Payton Tolle and Chris Sale worked with many baserunners but limited the damage to four runs; Boston’s bullpen and offense struggled, contributing to the lopsided defeat.

via Over the Monster|

#baseball #braves #mlb

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Rainy-day bullpen gamble costs Red Sox in 6-5 loss to Twins

In a rain-soaked Fenway Park game, the Red Sox fell 6-5 to the Minnesota Twins after interim manager Chad Tracy rolled the dice in the sixth by sending 35-year-old Tyron Guerrero to protect a one-run lead; Guerrero, making his second major-league appearance of the decade, retired two of four batters as Boston’s ongoing bullpen experimentation continues and the club sits near the bottom of the AL East.

via The Boston Globe|

#baseball #bullpen #mlb

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Mayer Moves to Shortstop as Red Sox Shuffle Infield

With Trevor Story sidelined by sports hernia surgery, the Red Sox plan Marcelo Mayer as their likely shortstop this weekend, moving him from second base after he has spent most of the season at keystone. Mayer has only three major-league innings at short and his career at the position was mostly in the minors, while second base will be handled by Nick Sogard, Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa; Franklin Arias remains a top Double-A SS prospect not in the immediate plans. Mayer is hitting .221/.290/.313 with two homers over 146 plate appearances, and the Sox have produced little offensively outside of Willson Contreras.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#infield #mayer #redsox

sports1 month ago•42 min saved

Red Sox put Trevor Story on 10-day IL with sports hernia, call up Nick Sogard

The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list with a sports hernia and recalled Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to fill his roster. Story has struggled this season at the plate (.206) and in the field, prompting infield reshuffling that could include Marcelo Mayer moving to short or Andruw Monasterio absorbing more time at the position, while Sogard provides infield depth as the Sox prepare for an interleague game against the Braves in Atlanta.

via The Boston Globe|

#injured-list #mlb #redsox

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Braves edge Red Sox in extras, 3-2 as Boston’s bats stay quiet

In a tense 10-inning showdown, the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 as Boston’s offense once again failed to deliver despite solid starting pitching. Connelly Early went five innings for the Sox, Jovani Morán worked 1.2 relief frames with three strikeouts, and Marcelo Mayer homered for Boston, with Micky Gaspar driving in a run. Boston went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and made costly baserunning mistakes by Duran and Rafaela, continuing a pattern of strong pitching but stalled offense that has haunted the club for weeks.

via Over the Monster|

#baseball #braves #mlb

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Valdez Erupts, Sparks Bench-Clearing Chaos in Tigers-Red Sox Blowout

Framber Valdez, Detroit’s touted addition, had a disastrous three-inning stint (nine hits, ten runs) as the Tigers were routed 10-3 by the Red Sox, then appeared to intentionally hit Trevor Story with a 94.4 mph fastball, triggering a benches-clearing incident. Valdez denies intent and faces a likely suspension, while Detroit, dealing with injuries to its rotation, awaits disciplinary decisions and Tarik Skubal’s return.

via USA Today|

#baseball #bench-clearing #mlb

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Red Sox surge in 7th seals 5-4 win over Tigers

Detroit led 2-0 after six innings, but Boston exploded for five runs in the seventh to take a 5-2 lead; the Tigers added two in the eighth, yet the Red Sox held on for a 5-4 victory. Key moments included a Tigers error paving the way for Boston’s rally and RBIs from Abreu, Rafaela, and Mayer in the seventh, with Yoshida scoring and Duran contributing earlier. Kenley Jansen closed out the ninth for Boston.

via CBS Sports|

#baseball #comeback #false

sports2 months ago•75 min saved

Red Sox Shake-Up: Cora Out, Tracy Named Interim Manager

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a rocky start and announced a coaching staff overhaul: Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager, promoted from Worcester; hitting coach Pete Fatse was reportedly dismissed, with Collin Hetzler joining the Boston staff; Jason Varitek was reassigned within the organization; Breslow will oversee a broader leadership reshuffle as the team pivots toward developing its young core.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#alex-cora #baseball #coaching-changes