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Unexpected Red Sox Veteran Crowned 'Viable Candidate For AL MVP'

The Boston Red Sox have an emerging American League MVP candidate on their roster, but it’s not who anyone expected. There have been a few surprises in Boston’s lineup to begin the year, both good and bad.

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Red Sox Witnessing Nightmare Situation With Padres Ace: Chris Sale 2.0?

The Boston Red Sox could have a repeat Chris Sale situation on their hands in 2025. That is, a Red Sox pitcher has migrated to the National League and suddenly looks poised to win the NL Cy Young.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Urged To Make Difficult Roster Decision Involving Infielder

The Boston Red Sox have have had an up-and-down start to the 2025 Major League Baseball season, but there has been more good than bad for sure. While this is the case, it seems like the bad is talked about much more than the good.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet gets brutally honest on loss vs. Mariners

Over a week ago, Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet came close to throwing a no-hitter against his former team, the Chicago White Sox. Though he came up short, it undoubtedly indicated a strong start to the season.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox ‘Likely’ To Take Step Toward Full Strength This Weekend

The Boston Red Sox aren’t at full strength right now but they could start to take a step in the right direction this weekend. Red Sox catcher Connor Wong has been out since suffering a fracture in the pinky area of his left hand on April 7th against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Insider Takes Firm Stance On Debut Date For No. 1 Prospect Roman Anthony

Roman Anthony is coming. It's just a matter of when and how the Boston Red Sox clear the path for his debut. Still only 20 years old, Anthony is the consensus number-one position player prospect in all of baseball.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Yankees Star's Fenway Park Revelation Will Make Him Red Sox Fans' Newest Enemy

The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees has the opportunity to reach old-school levels of vitriol in 2025. There have been some memorable rivalry moments in the last few seasons, but for the most part, it's been fairly tame.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Red Sox Trade Idea Moves All-Star to Orioles for MLB's Top Catching Prospect

Many fans were concerned with how the Boston Red Sox looked to start the season, but the team has figured it out recently, going 14-11 and sitting just one game behind the New York Yankees in the American League East.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Ex-Red Sox All-Star makes intriguing ESPN move

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is reportedly joining ESPN as a college baseball analyst, per Chris Cotillo of masslive.com. Bradley shared a statement in an ESPN press release, via Cotillo as well.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 24

Could the Boston Red Sox Find the Next Marcelo Mayer or Roman Anthony in MLB Draft?

The Boston Red Sox have some of the very best prospects in baseball, and they'll have solid opportunities to add to that group this year in the MLB Draft.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Insider Reveals Expected Return Date For Ex-All-Star

The Boston Red Sox got one reinforcement back for the starting rotation week in Brayan Bello and it sounds like another is going to be on the way next week.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Named Blockbuster Trade Landing Spot For $56 Million Ex-Cy Young Winner

As the Boston Red Sox close out the first month of the season, there are some positives to take away, and some negatives as well. First, it looks as though the Red Sox will at least be in the playoff hunt all season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Could Acquire $73 Million Catcher Without Trading Trevor Story

Should the Boston Red Sox make it a priority to upgrade at the catcher position before July’s trade deadline? Connor Wong wasn’t hitting before he got injured, and Wong’s replacement, Carlos Narváez — while he’s shown flashes — hasn’t been productive at the plate, either.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / April 24

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 4/24/2025

The Boston Red Sox wrap up their homestand today with the third game against the Seattle Mariners. The Red Sox won the first game on Tuesday, 8-3, but dropped last night’s game 8-5.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Taking Chance On Flamethrower In Place Of 26-Year-Old

The Boston Red Sox made a move on Thursday to try to help the bullpen out. Boston suffered its 12th loss of the season on Wednesday night as it faced off against the Seattle Mariners.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Red Sox Predicted to Part Ways With $90M Bust Amid Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer Decisions

The Boston Red Sox are facing a problem most ball clubs could only dream about: too many good players. The most glaring logjam is Alex Bregman’s takeover at third base, which pushed Rafael Devers to a full-time designated hitter role.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Cubs Trade Idea Sends $313M Red Sox All-Star Slugger to Chicago

Rafael Devers wanted to remain at third base despite the 2024 American League Gold Glove Award winner at the position, Alex Bregman, leaving the Houston Astros to join the Boston Red Sox in free agency.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox May Soon Cut Ties With 9-Year Veteran, Boston Area Native, Per Insider

It was an ugly evening at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, and starting pitching was one of the primary culprits. Left-hander Sean Newcomb has been an unexpected contributor for this Boston team so far, and not necessarily a positive one.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Phenom Is Going To Give Boston Impossible Decision

The Boston Red Sox are going to be very interesting to follow over the next few months. Boston has talent out the wazoo and has had a good season so far even with a tough loss on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners.

Garrett Crochet News / Field Level Media / April 24

Red Sox send Garrett Crochet to mound, eye series win over M's

The Boston Red Sox will turn the ball over to new ace Garrett Crochet with another series victory on the line when they meet the visiting Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Red Sox Listed as Trade Fit for Potential Future Hall of Fame Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox already have two pitchers in their bullpen with several years of experience as closing pitchers. Aroldis Chapman is Boston's number one option to close games, and Liam Hendriks made his first MLB appearance in 680 days on Sunday.

Rich Hill News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Rich Hill is still planning to pitch this season

Rich Hill continues to throw in hopes of signing soon, he tells Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo adds that multiple teams — including one from the AL East that is not the Red Sox — have shown interest in the 45-year-old lefty.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 22

Triston Casas, Alex Bregman power Red Sox past Mariners

Triston Casas hit a three-run home run that helped propel the Boston Red Sox to an 8-3 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in the first matchup of a three-game series.

Jhostynxon Garcia News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 21

Red Sox OF prospect Jhostynxon Garcia recognized for productive week with Double-A Portland

Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia was named to MLB Pipeline’s Prospect Team of the Week for April 14-20 on Monday. Garcia, Boston’s No. 6 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, appeared in five of Double-A Portland’s six games on the road against the Hartford Yard Goats this past week.

Liam Hendriks News / Yardbarker / April 19