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One of the top pitching prospects in the Boston Red Sox organization will not be throwing for a while thanks to an unfortunate and immature incident. Michael Kopech, who started 15 games at Single-A Greenville last year and had an impressive 2.63 …
Since their 2013 World Series victory, the Boston Red Sox have posted two consecutive last-place finishes. Owner John Henry believes part of that reason is that they’ve relied too much on analytics. Henry has overhauled the front office over …
The Boston Red Sox were considering a trade for Aroldis Chapman, but pulled out of talks after learning of his alleged domestic dispute, according to a report. The Red Sox were weighing whether to pursue Chapman or Craig Kimbrel, according to Alex …
There is a growing belief that the Boston Red Sox are willing to spend more than any other team for free agent pitcher David Price. How much more? A lot more, according to one report. One American League general manager told Peter Gammons this week …
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly planning to pursue one or both of the top two pitchers on the free agent market this winter. Appearing on MLB Network Monday afternoon, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports said that new Red Sox president of baseball …
The Boston Red Sox made a major splash by acquiring closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres on Friday night in exchange for four prospects. Outfielder Manuel Margot, shortstop Javier Guerra, infielder Carlos Asuaje, and pitcher Logan Allen …
In a curious move, the Boston Red Sox will reportedly hire former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. as their first base coach. Amaro, whose tenure as the Phillies GM ended in September, will join John Farrell’s staff next …
The Boston Red Sox are in last place in the AL East and have found themselves in the same discussion as teams like the Miami Marlins. One of their big offseason acquisitions, Pablo Sandoval, was recently benched after he went on Instagram in the …
A woman suffered serious injuries that were initially labeled “life-threatening” on Friday night after she was struck in the head by a broken bat at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox fan could be heard screaming in pain by those in …
The Red Sox will face the Marlins on Tuesday in Jupiter, FL, which is about two and a half hours away from their spring training complex in Fort Myers by bus. Because bus trips typically aren’t on the list of things players enjoy about spring …
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly signed 19-year-old Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada. Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports that the deal is worth somewhere in the $30 range — at least for what Moncada will be making. As we previously noted, signing …
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly traded outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to the Detroit Tigers for starting pitcher Rick Porcello, according to CJ Nitkowski of Fox Sports. Porcello, a 25-year-old righthander, should help fill a hole in Boston’s …
With Jon Lester having signed with the Chicago Cubs, the Boston Red Sox are now in serious need of a No. 1 or No. 2 starting pitcher. If Boston can find a way to replace Lester with Cole Hamels, fans might not know the difference. Bob Nightengale of …
In typical MLB Hot Stove fashion, the Jon Lester free agency speculation continues to change by the hour. Are the Boston Red Sox once again a favorite to bring back the 30-year-old lefthander? On Monday, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that …
Jon Lester is reportedly not returning to the Boston Red Sox. Lester is expected to make a decision about his future this week, and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that the 30-year-old lefthander has narrowed his suitors down to the San Francisco …
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly finalizing a deal with free agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Late Sunday night, the Red Sox also reportedly agreed to a deal with Hanley Ramirez. Both Sandoval’s and …
