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The Boston Red Sox activated veteran right-hander Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, according to a team release. Martin was placed on the IL with anxiety on June 5, retroactive to June 2. In a corresponding move, RHP Cooper Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Criswell had a 4.15 ERA in 52 innings this season.  The #RedSox today announced the … [Read more...] about Veteran Red Sox Reliever Returns From IL Stint

Brayan Bello entered this season off the back of an improved 2023. There was plenty of excitement surrounding the Dominican Republic native. His expectations for 2024 even led Bello to be Boston’s Opening Day starter. But after a decent start, the right-hander has fallen into a slump. He looks far from what the Red Sox envisioned for the year. But despite that, Brayan Bello’s … [Read more...] about Red Sox Starter’s Rocky Stretch Shouldn’t Cause Heavy Concern

The Boston Red Sox began 2024 with Trevor Story as their starting shortstop. However, just one week in, he suffered a shoulder dislocation and was quickly ruled out for the foreseeable future. It was one of multiple injuries, including first baseman Triston Casas, that Boston has dealt with this campaign. Triple-A infielder David Hamilton was called up to try and fill Story’s … [Read more...] about Red Sox Shortstop On Dominant Hot Streak

Every year, players join new teams and subsequently face their old organizations. On Friday, that is exactly what is going to happen to current New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo. When the Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox, it will be the first time Verdugo has returned to the Red Sox since leaving. Verdugo spent four seasons with Boston and was traded ahead of the 2024 … [Read more...] about Looking Back On a Former Red Sox Outfielder’s Boston Tenure

Entering the 2024 season, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran had played in just under 200 career games. He showed flashes but hadn’t solidified himself as a consistent player. And in those first three MLB campaigns, Duran hit seven triples. It’s all been a different story in 2024. Duran hasn’t just matched his previous numbers. He is absolutely blowing everything out of the water. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Speedster On Historic Triples Pace

At the start of every baseball season, most fans have one thing in mind: winning a World Series. Some of the public knows it’s an unattainable goal for their squad. Others still come into the year grasping hope. The Boston Red Sox entered 2024 with mixed feelings. Small money was spent in the off-season, a strong pitcher was traded away, and unproven talent scattered the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Owner Must Read The Room

It’s always interesting to look at an MLB organization’s top prospect list from past years. Usually, there are some major hits and misses within a team’s top 15. For the Boston Red Sox, its 2020 list was exactly that. Players like Triston Casas (2nd), Jarren Duran (8th), and Tanner Houck (10th) were massive wins providing value to the team. But there were also plenty of … [Read more...] about Forgotten Red Sox Prospect Still Making Noise In Minor Leagues

Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that former San Diego Padres infielder Tucupite Marcano received a lifetime ban for betting on baseball games while on the injured list. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, former Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Jay Groome was one of four players to receive a one-year suspension for unrelated violations of MLB’s sports betting … [Read more...] about Former Red Sox Prospect Given One-Year Ban by MLB for Gambling

The Boston Red Sox recalled veteran catcher Tyler Heineman on Tuesday, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo. The move comes after the Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported that breakout outfielder Wilyer Abreu was placed on the Injured List with an ankle sprain. Heineman was last in the big leagues in late April.   Red Sox making roster moves. Tyler Heineman has been … [Read more...] about Veteran Catcher Recalled By Red Sox