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2016 Boston Red Sox Preview, Projections and Question Marks

On paper, it appears that the Boston Red Sox have few holes. This is why they are projected by multiple media outlets and oddsmakers to win the American League East and even reach the World Series. A team’s appearance on paper... More of this article »
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Red Sox dismiss Nieves, DFA Mujica

Following Wednesday night’s debacle that saw Red Sox pitching issue nine walks in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay, Boston general manager Ben Cherington made two moves to address a pitching staff that is last in the American League in... More of this article »
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Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox Reach Agreement on Five-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox and free agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval have reached and agreement on a five-year deal in the neighborhood of $100 million, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. The Red Sox are close to a deal with Hanley Ramirez,... More of this article »
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Red Sox Shut Down Middlebrooks, Victorino For Foreseeable Future

The Boston Red Sox season of gloom continues. The team announced that it was shutting down outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks for the foreseeable future. Victorino is out with recurring lower back problems... More of this article »
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Will Middlebrooks Struggles Left Over From Last Season

In the weeks leading up to opening day, Boston was projected for a season of mediocrity in the wake of a 2012 season marred by injury, poor play, and clubhouse disunity. Amongst the many questions surrounding the Boston club heading... More of this article »
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Will Middlebrooks Back From Run in With Ross

Will Middlebrooks, the third base middle-of-the-order bat for the Boston Red Sox, was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game after colliding with backup catcher, David Ross. Middlebrooks, who has developed a reputation... More of this article »
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Allen Webster Recalled, Will Start In Place of Felix Doubront

Felix Doubront has been battling a diminished fastball and control problems, and now it will cost him a turn in the rotation. Highly rated prospect, Allen Webster, has been recalled from AAA to take injured closer, Joel Hanrahan‘s... More of this article »
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Red Sox Look To Lester To Avoid Rangers Sweep

The Boston Red Sox will look to Jon Lester  to avoid a three game sweep against the Texas Rangers.  The Red Sox entered the series having one their first four road series of the season. Yu Darvish will take the mound for Texas. Lester... More of this article »
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Joel Hanrahan Saves Red Sox 20th Win – Andrew Bailey Has Sore Biceps

Joel Hanrahan recorded his 100th career save after surrendering a lead -off single and the Boston Red Sox earned their 20th win of the season 3-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays. Andrew Bailey who has assumed the closer role in Hanrahan’s... More of this article »
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Red Sox News: Aceves, Bard, Hanrahan and Middlebrooks

Entering the 2013 season, many of the so-called baseball experts projected the Boston Red Sox to finish in the American League East basement for the second consecutive year. So far, the club has exceeded expectations with a 14-7 record... More of this article »
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Red Sox News: Overmatched Jackie Bradley Jr. Likely Headed To Minors

With David Ortiz due back perhaps as early as Friday rookie outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.  will likely the option to the minor leagues. Bradley has missed four out of the last seven games for the Red Sox essentially due to poor performance.... More of this article »
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Red Sox Joel Hanrahan Day To Day With Tender Hamstring

Boston Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan is day-to-day because of a sore right hamstring suffered earlier this month in a scoreless inning against the New York Yankees on April 3.  Hanrahan has been receiving treatment on the hamstring... More of this article »
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Red Sox Activate SS Stephen Drew, Option Jose Iglesias

The Boston Red Sox will option shortstop Jose Iglesias  to AAA and will activate Stephen Drew off the disabled list.  Drew  has been out suffering from a concussion and concussion related  symptoms since mid-March. Drew played... More of this article »
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Energized Red Sox Best Sabathia And Yankees

Perhaps more than any other team, the Yankees faced the most criticism this off season. On Monday, it was an opportunity to prove the critics wrong, if even a little bit, in a sample size of one game. Instead, it was the Red Sox,... More of this article »
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Red Sox News: Jacoby Ellsbury Ankle “Nothing of a Concern”

Initially reported as a jammed heel Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury rolled his ankle while getting back to first base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater. “I... More of this article »
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Boston Red Sox: Jackie Bradley Jr.’s Play Continues to Force Tough Decision

Jackie Bradley Jr. continues to make the decision about where he will start the season for the Boston Red Sox tougher by the game. Bradley Jr.  came into today’s game with the Philadelphia Phillies hitting a toasty .429 (21-for-49)... More of this article »
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Boston Red Sox: Can David Ortiz Last A Full Season?

Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz ran the bases on Saturday and experienced soreness in his troublesome right Achilles tendon that he strained last July.  Reportedly Ortiz will try and run again today  with the goal of playing spring... More of this article »
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Boston Red Sox: Ryan Kalish Surgery Successful

The Boston Red Sox announced that outfielder Ryan Kalish underwent  a successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.  Kalish’s right shoulder arthroscopy and posterior labrum repair were performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum.  Kalish... More of this article »
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Boston Red Sox Should Trade Jarrod Saltalamacchia to Mariners

With the official signing of Mike Napoli last Monday, Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington’s off-season task list is almost finished, but there is another glaring need that must be filled before opening day. The 25-man roster... More of this article »
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Boston Red Sox: Signed And Sealed Can Mike Napoli Deliver?

The Boston Red Sox officially announced the signing of Mike Napoli to a one-year deal worth $5 million. The incentive laden contract can reach $13 million, dependent on days spent on the active roster, and plate appearances. If Napoli... More of this article »