Red Sox Notebook: A ‘Horrible’ Start Offensively to 2022; Roster Shrinks
The Boston Red Sox just wrapped up a 9-13 month of April, and the team opened the month of May with a 9-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Boston scored eight runs through 27 innings in Baltimore, less than three runs a game. The early-season struggles offensively include ranking (as a team) 25th in homers […]
Red Sox Notebook: James Paxton Sets Return Date Goal, Trevor Story With a Whirlwind Past Two Days
Trevor Story has had a notable past two days, coming up both big and costly for the Boston Red Sox. And in both scenarios, it was game-altering play. Saturday, Story’s two-out throwing error put Taylor Walls on base and allowed the ghost runner to come across and score — to make it 2-1 — instead […]
Red Sox Notebook: Shuffling Things Around, COVID Updates, Offensive Woes
Garrett Whitlock will make his first career start tomorrow for the Boston Red Sox against the Tampa Bay Rays. “I’m sure he’s excited,” said acting manager Will Venable Friday before their series opener in St. Petersburg. “He’s been in a lot of situations that challenge a young pitcher. He’s handled them all and I think […]
Red Sox Notebook: Tanner Houck Reveals He’s Unvaccinated, Rich Hill Pitching For Late Father Monday
Boston Red Sox right-handed starter Tanner Houck won’t be able to make his start on April 26 in Toronto against the Blue Jays, as the right-hander revealed to Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe today that he has not been vaccinated. Manager Alex Cora also revealed that several other players are not vaccinated and will […]
Red Sox Notebook: Josh Taylor, James Paxton, Chris Sale Injury Updates; Nick Pivetta’s ‘Mechanics Are Off’
Josh Taylor (low back strain) will likely begin his rehab Sunday afternoon for the WooSox. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora says the left-hander — who’s been out since the start of spring training — should see five to six rehab outings for Triple-A Worcester. “He threw a live BP yesterday and obviously we have […]
Red Sox Minor League Notebook: Triston Casas Believes He Has Red-Seat Power, Starting Pitching Masterclass
Highly touted Boston Red Sox prospect Triston Casas believes he can reach Ted Williams’ red seat in the right field of Fenway Park. Casas blasted a 477-foot home run Tuesday off former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel before clubbing another 410-foot shot over the Worcester Wall the following day, as he’s led the WooSox […]
Jake Diekman Wouldn’t Be Pestered With Any Bullpen Role The Red Sox Give Him (Notebook)
Jake Diekman set down Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Joey Gallo 1-2-3 last night in the ninth inning to give himself his 15th career save and give the Boston Red Sox their first win of the season. Even more impressively, he struck out all three, with Judge’s at-bat spanning 11 pitches. It’s been one of […]
Red Sox Notebook: Why Did Alex Verdugo Point to Crowd After Hitting Home Run? Matt Barnes Could See Injury List Time
Alex Verdugo was the only means of production for the Boston Red Sox Saturday in their 4-2 loss to the Yankees. The team was without Matt Barnes for the second straight day as well. Barnes has been dealing with back tightness that could land him on the injured list, though manager Alex Cora hopes he’ll […]
Red Sox Notebook: Xander Bogaerts Injury, Why Matt Barnes Wasn’t Used Late vs. Yankees
Xander Bogaerts left Friday’s game against the New York Yankees in the 10th inning after a hamstring injury that Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he had been dealing with his entire at-bat. Bogaerts drove in a crucial game-tying run on before leaving but Boston lost 6-5 on Josh Donaldson’s walk-off RBI single that […]
Red Sox Minor League Notebook: WooSox Are Going to Be a Fun Team to Watch Again in 2022
After an inaugural year that could not have gone better with a new ballpark, new branding, a new team, and an exciting team, the Worcester Red Sox — otherwise known as the WooSox — look to have another exquisite season in 2022 at the now-beloved Polar Park behind the strong crowd that fills the seats […]