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March 19, 2019

Mike Trout's historic extension sets an astronomical bar that Mookie Betts should approach

Mike Trout just signed a 12-year, $430 million contract extension with the Angels. And he's set an astronomically high bar for Mookie Betts and the Red Sox.

March 14, 2019

MLB to implement 3-batter minimum, eliminate Aug. 31 waiver deadline

Major rule changes are coming to baseball thanks to an agreement struck by MLB and the MLB Players Association.

March 12, 2019

Red Sox option Michael Chavis to Pawtucket, send Rusney Castillo to minor league camp

The Red Sox made a number of roster moves Tuesday as spring training begins to wind down.

March 8, 2019

Mazz: Four Quickies on the Big Four

Four quick thoughts on each of Boston’s four major sports teams during the black hole between the Super Bowl and NFL free agency…

March 7, 2019

Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver diagnosed with dementia

Seaver pitched the final year of his Hall of Fame career in Boston in 1986.

March 7, 2019

Dustin Pedroia makes spring debut for Red Sox

Pedroia made his spring debut on Thursday, marking the first time the Red Sox second baseman has appeared in a game since last May.

March 6, 2019

McCarthy: no reason to keep Steven Wright at this point

After injuries, an arrest, and a positive steroid test, it's fair to wonder why the Red Sox continue to stand by a 34-year-old knuckleballer who has barely pitched in 3 years.

March 6, 2019

Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright suspended 80 games for positive PED test

Wright denies "intentionally ingesting" the banned substance he tested positive for this offseason.

March 6, 2019

Red Sox starting pitchers cleared for spring debuts

After managing their workloads for much of the spring, the Red Sox will have their top four starting pitchers appear in games for the first time in the coming week.

March 4, 2019

Cora still not ready to name a closer, Sox could implement closer-by-committee

Alex Cora isn't ready to name a 9th inning man yet. Could the Red Sox once again try out a closer-by-committee approach?

March 2, 2019

Red Sox giving away commemorative World Series rings

Red Sox fans will have an opportunity to get their hands on their own commemorative World Series rings this season.

March 2, 2019

Reports: Kimbrel garnering interest from Nationals, Phillies, Braves

The Nationals could look to bolster their bullpen after Bryce Harper's departure, and are said to have interest in Craig Kimbrel.

March 1, 2019

Clay Buchholz signs with Toronto Blue Jays

Former Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz is set to return to the American League East after a strong year in Arizona in 2018.

March 1, 2019

McCarthy: Mookie Betts’ market is now officially set

With Bryce Harper's $330 million contract now on the books, the Red Sox know what they need to offer Mookie Betts to try and keep him in Boston.

March 1, 2019

Sylver: History hasn't been kind to defending World Series champions who name new closers

Not many World Series winners have succeeded with a new closer the following season. So what happens if the Red Sox don't sign Craig Kimbrel?

February 28, 2019

Bryce Harper signs 13-year, $330 million contract with Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Bryce Harper have agreed to the largest contract in the history of American sports.

February 27, 2019

MLB strikes deal to test out robot umpires

MLB will use the independent Atlantic League to test out new rule changes, including computerized strike zones.

February 27, 2019

Report: MLB could push back pitch clock until at least 2022

Despite implementing a pitch clock for spring training, MLB has reportedly now told the Players Association they could move the matter back until at least 2022.

February 27, 2019

Blake Swihart's younger brother Romell Jordan dies suddenly at age 23

The Red Sox announced on Wednesday that Romell Jordan, the adopted younger brother of catcher Blake Swihart, died suddenly at age 23.

February 26, 2019

McCarthy: The Red Sox can’t keep everyone, but they should keep Xander Bogaerts

The Red Sox have a lot of choices to make in the next two years. Keeping Xander Bogaerts should be toward the top of their list.

February 25, 2019

Dombrowski: Red Sox likely done with bullpen signings

"We're probably through" with bullpen signings, Dombrowski told reporters Monday in Fort Myers.

February 25, 2019

Hanley Ramirez returns to baseball, signs minor league deal with Indians

Hanley Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the Indians this weekend, returning to baseball for the first time since the Red Sox designated him for assignment last year.

February 23, 2019

Report: Craig Kimbrel could sit out 2019 if asking price isn't met

Craig Kimbrel still doesn't have a job, and is reportedly considering sitting out 2019 if a team doesn't meet his asking price.

February 22, 2019

Machado to play 3B for Padres, potentially impacting Xander Bogaerts’ free agent market

Manny Machado's move back to third base changes the money structure at the shortstop position and could limit Xander Bogaerts' earnings potential next offseason.