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The Boston Red Sox have played themselves into the thick of playoff contention over the last month. After sitting at 33-34 on June 11, Boston is 50-41 just 30 days later. Few expected the Red Sox to be buyers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline back then. Now, it feels like that is the only thing the club can do. The organization has been undecided on whether to bring players in by … [Read more...] about Top Players Red Sox Should Target Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Tuesday that star third baseman Rafael Devers is set to miss the All-Star Game due to lingering shoulder soreness. Devers was named to the third All-Star game of his career on Sunday, joining teammates Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck. Despite the news, Devers is still playing in Tuesday night’s contest against the Oakland … [Read more...] about Red Sox Slugger To Miss All-Star Game Due To Injury

The Boston Red Sox officially demoted left-handed pitcher Cam Booser to Triple-A Worcester today. Boston does not have to make a corresponding move until tomorrow, when the club kicks off a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics. Despite that transaction being unconfirmed, multiple sources, including MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, are pointing to right-hander Trey Wingenter as … [Read more...] about Red Sox Demote Reliever, Rumored To Call Up Acquisition

Over the last 19 games, there’s been an unexpected best team in baseball. No – it’s not the Philadelphia Phillies or Baltimore Orioles, who have dominated their respective leagues in 2024. It’s not the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s the Boston Red Sox, who have played hard-nosed, exciting, and fundamental baseball. No one personifies that more than Boston’s … [Read more...] about Star Slugger Powering Red Sox Through Hot Stretch

When the Boston Red Sox drafted Kristian Campbell after the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft, there weren’t direct indications as to the type of player they were getting. Campbell played at Georgia Tech for just one year, batting .376 with four home runs in 45 games. Those are strong statistics but, with just one year under his belt, the jump to the minor leagues seemed large … [Read more...] about Red Sox Prospect Rising With Dominance In 2024

As the MLB trade deadline looms closer, teams must make difficult decisions. Do they want to buy or sell, send off top prospects or take them in, or even stand pat with their current squads? For the Boston Red Sox, that decision is creeping up. Boston has positioned itself to play meaningful baseball once October rolls around. And while the Red Sox may want to add at the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Prospect Becoming Potential Trade Chip

The development of baseball’s top prospects are always increasingly important. They represent the future of all 30 MLB organizations and help fans dream of what could become. For the Boston Red Sox, three youngsters came into 2024 inside MLB Pipeline’s top-50 prospects. Since then, all three have produced at impressive levels. And in the latest rankings by MLB, that’s paid off. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Top Prospects Climb Ladder In Latest MLB Pipeline Rankings

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they have claimed right-hander Alex Speas off waivers from the Houston Astros. Speas was designated for assignment by Houston last week to create a 40-man roster spot for left-hander Bryan King. The #RedSox today claimed RHP Alex Speas off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. — Red Sox (@RedSox) … [Read more...] about Red Sox Claim Right-Hander After Astros DFA

It’s never easy being an MLB organization’s number-one prospect. With that tag comes increased expectations, a close-watching crowd, and a lot of pressure. But for Boston’s top prospect, Marcelo Mayer, none of that seems to be bothering him of late. Mayer is one of three Red Sox talents currently ranked in the top 30 of MLB.com’s prospect rankings, joining outfielder Roman … [Read more...] about Red Sox Top Prospect Excelling