Vaughn Grissom, an anticipated addition to the Boston Red Sox as their second baseman for the 2024 season, finds himself sidelined due to a groin strain, as confirmed by manager Alex Cora on Saturday. Grissom, who has yet to feature in a spring training game, was expected to make his debut this weekend. However, the…
The Boston Red Sox underwent a lackluster offseason, particularly in addressing their pitching needs following the departure of key pitchers Chris Sale and James Paxton, amounting to a significant loss in their rotation. Their sole acquisition for the rotation has been Lucas Giolito, with ongoing negotiations with Jordan Montgomery, albeit contingent upon a potential reduction…
After an unexpected ALCS run in 2021, the Boston Red Sox now find themselves in a challenging position three seasons later. Over the past two seasons, they’ve struggled, finishing with a 78-84 record each time, landing them at the bottom of the American League East. With a roster mix of veterans and some young talent,…
The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday the passing of Stacy Wakefield, wife of former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, following her battle with pancreatic cancer. In a statement, the family expressed deep sorrow, sharing that Stacy, cherished as a mother, daughter, sister, niece, and aunt, passed away at her Massachusetts home. They noted that…
The article from NBC Sports Boston discusses potential options for the Red Sox to improve their team, particularly by adding a right-handed hitter to balance their predominantly left-handed lineup. It suggests three former Red Sox players who are currently free agents and could fit the bill. Firstly, it mentions J.D. Martinez, highlighting his impressive performance…
In Fort Myers, Florida, the Red Sox hosted the Minnesota Twins for their first home game of the spring season, fielding a lineup that included several seasoned veterans. Notably, regular players such as Rafael Devers, Trevor Story, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler O’Neill made their first appearances this spring. Adding an interesting twist to the lineup…
The Red Sox are gearing up for Grapefruit League play starting Saturday, and they seem to have a tentative plan for their rotation leading up to Opening Day. Brayan Bello and offseason acquisition Lucas Giolito are confirmed starters for Boston, with several other contenders competing for spots. Ahead of Boston’s spring training game against the…
The Red Sox have signed veteran reliever Joely Rodriguez to a minor-league contract, as reported by Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The agreement includes an invitation to major league spring training. Rodriguez, present at the Fenway South complex in Fort Myers on Thursday morning, will not be included in Boston’s 40-man roster initially but will have…
Another potential acquisition target for the Boston Red Sox has been taken off the market. Gio Urshela has reached a one-year agreement with the Detroit Tigers, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, valued at $1.5 million. While sources indicated the Red Sox had expressed interest in the infielder, they did not distinguish themselves from other…
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Boston Red Sox have high hopes for 23-year-old Vaughn Grissom as their long-term solution at second base, acquired from the Braves in exchange for Chris Sale last December. Grissom’s tenure with the team extends through 2029. With Grissom’s arrival, what does the future hold for top second-base prospect Nick Yorke?…