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It would have seemed crazy to call the Boston Red Sox one of the better teams in baseball at the start of June. The club had struggled to consistently sit with a record over .500 and was dealing with an absurd amount of injuries. However, the last month and a half has set up the organization to go after players at this year’s trade deadline. And multiple baseball reporters … [Read more...] about Red Sox Reportedly Buyers Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox have dealt with plenty of injuries this season. Pitchers like Lucas Giolito and Garrett Whitlock are lost for the season. Masataka Yoshida and Tyler O’Neill have missed time. And infielders Triston Casas and Vaughn Grissom have both been out for multiple months. Boston manager Alex Cora gave updates to the media regarding the progression of Casas and Grissom … [Read more...] about Red Sox Rehabbers Get Updates On Potential Returns

Since Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas went down with a left rib strain, it’s been murky waters about his return. The news came in late May that Casas was close to ramping up his rehab. Then, in late June, the 24-year-old was reportedly on the verge of regularly swinging in the cage. But neither materialized, and the first baseman is still left without a concrete timetable. … [Read more...] about Future For Ailing Red Sox Infielder Becoming Less Blurry

The MLB Draft is an opportunity for prospects to find their future homes. For some, those locations may be far away and unlike anything they have ever experienced before. But for the Boston Red Sox’s 19th-round draft choice, those words couldn’t be further from the truth. Boston looked from within and drafted the son of a Red Sox legend toward the end of the 2024 MLB Draft. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Draft Franchise Legend’s Son In 2024 MLB Draft

As the 2024 MLB Draft continues to chug along, organizations continue to decide their futures. For the Boston Red Sox, that began on Sunday with the first two rounds. The Red Sox selected Braden Montgomery (No. 12, OF, Texas A&M) and Payton Tolle (No. 50, LHP, Texas Christian University) to front their draft efforts. And on Monday, Boston kept taking collegiate prospects. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Continue Draft With Three Picks To Start Day Two

The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis

After snagging Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery in the first round, the Boston Red Sox selected Payton Tolle, a two-way player from Texas Christian University, with the 50th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. Tolle is the highest-drafted pitcher that Boston has taken since Tanner Houck, who went in the first round in 2017. The 21-year-old stands at a massive 6’6” and weighs … [Read more...] about Red Sox Draft Lefty Two-Way Athlete in Second Round

Things haven’t always been pretty for the Boston Red Sox this season. The same could be said for some of their players. Injuries and struggles plagued Boston earlier in the year. As the club began turning things around in the last month, so did some of the Red Sox most important pieces. Designated hitter Masataka Yoshida had a less-than-ideal start to 2024. Lately, things have … [Read more...] about Red Sox Have Playoff-Caliber DH Back

In 2018, right-handed pitcher Bryan Mata was ranked as the fourth-best prospect in the Boston Red Sox system. His high-graded fastball, strong off-speed arsenal, and starting-caliber build made him one of Boston’s most intriguing assets. But since then, it’s been a grueling and unexpected journey for Mata. And now, the Red Sox have under three days to act. Will Boston continue … [Read more...] about Pressing Decision On Former Red Sox Top Prospect Looming