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Red Sox reporter for The Boston Herald. Big UConn guy.

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Red Sox Stock Watch: Rising infielder has responded to manager’s challenge One of the Red Sox’s top young infielders has risen to the challenge after being put on notice by Alex Cora earlier in camp.

One of the Red Sox’s top young infielders has risen to the challenge after being put on notice by Alex Cora earlier in camp.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/07/r...

07.03.2026 12:16 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Nick Sogard a late scratch from today’s lineup. Max Ferguson takes his place.

Ward RF, Campbell CF, Ferguson 3B, Wong C, Gasper DH, Hickey 1B, Capra SS, Castro LF, McDonough 2B, Early P

06.03.2026 15:00 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cerullo: Five takeaways from Red Sox spring training trip Herald Red Sox writer Mac Cerullo just got back after nearly two weeks at Red Sox camp. Here are some of his takeaways from Fort Myers.

I spent most of the last two weeks in Fort Myers at Red Sox camp. Here were my five biggest takeaways from the trip.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/06/c...

06.03.2026 14:17 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Sox lineup: Candidates for last bullpen spots to pitch against Phillies Two of the top candidates for the Red Sox’s last bullpen jobs are scheduled to take the mound against the Phillies on Thursday.

Not a lot of projected big leaguers going up to Clearwater today, but a couple of candidates for the last bullpen spots will be on the mound to face the Phillies.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/05/r...

05.03.2026 17:21 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Sox ace allows homer, rookie rotation contender strikes out seven Garrett Crochet allowed a homer to the Yankees’ top prospect in an otherwise solid performance, but a rookie rotation candidate stole the show in the Red Sox loss.

Garrett Crochet allowed a homer to the Yankees' top prospect in an otherwise solid performance, but a rookie rotation candidate stole the show in the Red Sox loss.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/04/r...

04.03.2026 21:04 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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So ends another great spring training trip. These past 10 days have been an enormous success, thank you all for reading and I can’t wait for the season to come.

Now back to Boston I go.

04.03.2026 20:31 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Garrett Crochet's final line:

2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 46 pitches/31 strikes

04.03.2026 18:44 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

George Lombard went 2 for 2 with a home run and a hard hit single against Garrett Crochet, who sent down eight straight Yankee hitters in between those at bats.

04.03.2026 18:40 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Sox right-hander shut down with elbow pain, undergoes MRI A Red Sox right-hander looking to make the team as a non-roster invitee has experienced an ill-timed injury setback.

A Red Sox right-hander looking to make the team as a non-roster invitee has experienced an ill-timed injury setback.

Plus, the latest on Romy Gonzalez, Triston Casas and others.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/04/r...

04.03.2026 14:43 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Alex Cora says Vinny Nittoli felt pain in his elbow during his last outing and he’s been shut down. He had an MRI yesterday and the team is still awaiting the results.

04.03.2026 14:13 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Sox lineup: Garrett Crochet to face Yankees, outfield prospect to start Garrett Crochet will make his second start of the spring today, and an intriguing outfield prospect will take the field for the Red Sox against the Yankees as well.

Garrett Crochet will make his second start of the spring today, and an intriguing outfield prospect will take the field for the Red Sox against the Yankees as well.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/04/r...

04.03.2026 13:51 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Enddy Azocar, a 19-year-old outfield prospect who @soxprospects.com has ranked 18th in the system, will start in right field for the Sox today.

Campbell CF, Story SS, Mayer 2B, Durbin 3B, Monasterio 1B, Narváez C, Kiner-Falefa DH, McDonough LF, Azocar RF, Crochet P

04.03.2026 13:24 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ex-Red Sox prospect ‘excited’ to face former team, represent Puerto Rico The ex-Red Sox prospect dealt in the Carlos Narvaez deal has since developed into one of MLB’s best young arms, and Tuesday he started for Puerto Rico against his former club.

The ex-Red Sox prospect dealt in the Carlos Narvaez deal has since developed into one of MLB's best young arms, and Tuesday he started for Puerto Rico against his former club.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/03/e...

04.03.2026 01:53 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Ex-Red Sox target says reuniting with Trevor Story would’ve been ‘amazing’ After years of trade rumors, a future Hall of Famer acknowledged Tuesday that reuniting with Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story would have been “amazing.”

Long a subject of Red Sox trade rumors, future Hall of Famer Nolan Arenado acknowledged Tuesday that he thought about the possibility of being reunited with former teammate Trevor Story in Boston before he was dealt to Arizona.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/03/e...

04.03.2026 01:05 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The energy in the crowd is great tonight, but I think we could do without the guy blowing an air horn right before every pitch.

04.03.2026 00:27 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's got some hops. Goes way up and pulls down a high throw from Trevor Story for the out at first base.

04.03.2026 00:06 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Red Sox star hits towering home run in Team USA debut One of the Red Sox’s top young stars hit a towering home run in his Team USA debut on Tuesday.

One of the Red Sox's top stars made quite an impression in Team USA's first exhibition this afternoon against the Giants.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/03/r...

03.03.2026 23:26 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

The Red Sox are definitely the road team in their home stadium tonight. Big cheers from the huge Puerto Rican contingent as Nolan Arenado gives PR the lead with an RBI single.

03.03.2026 23:09 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ceddanne Rafaela had a huge showing for the Netherlands in their 8-5 exhibition win over the Orioles. The Red Sox outfielder went 2 for 4 with a home run, a double and five RBI to lead the Dutch offense.

03.03.2026 22:42 👍 18 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Red Sox manager says Gold Glove infielder likely headed for surgery While the former Gold Glove winner will seek a second opinion, Alex Cora indicated one of the Red Sox’s infielders is likely headed for shoulder surgery.

More bad news for Brendan Rodgers, as Alex Cora provided another ominous update regarding the former Gold Glove winner.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/03/r...

03.03.2026 20:12 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Connelly Early will make his next start on Friday against the Tigers in Lakeland.

Thursday's starter against the Phillies is TBD. Sonny Gray will stay back and make his scheduled start that day on the back fields in Fort Myers.

03.03.2026 19:54 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Alex Cora says Brendan Rodgers' MRI and CT scan weren't positive and he'll seek another opinion.

"Most likely he's going to end up in surgery. What type of surgery? I don't know. We'll wait and see what he has to say but that's probably what's going to happen."

03.03.2026 19:43 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Red Sox probable pitchers:

Today vs. PR: Jake Bennett, Zack Kelly, Tyler Uberstine, Tyler Samaniego, Devin Sweet

Wed vs. NYY: Garrett Crochet, Justin Slaten, Payton Tolle, Tayron Guerrero, Noah Song

Former Sox prospect Elmer Rodriguez will start today for Puerto Rico.

03.03.2026 18:18 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Carlos Narvaez said he was pulled yesterday with a back spasm, and while he feels ok today they want to make sure he’s good to catch tomorrow.

03.03.2026 18:10 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Carlos Narvaez has been scratched from tonight’s lineup.

Campbell CF, Story SS, Mayer 2B, Durbin 3B, Kiner-Falefa 1B, Hickey DH, Wong C, Ward RF, Castro LF, Bennett P

03.03.2026 17:47 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Red Sox lineup: Newly acquired prospect to start Puerto Rico exhibition The Red Sox will hand the ball to one of their top pitching prospects when they host Team Puerto Rico for an exhibition ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

The Red Sox will hand the ball to one of their top pitching prospects when they host Team Puerto Rico for an exhibition ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/03/r...

03.03.2026 16:38 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Sox two-way prospect working toward return after Tommy John surgery Though his dreams of being a two-way player as a pro were delayed by Tommy John surgery, one of the Red Sox’s most intriguing prospects is working his way back.

Though his dreams of being a two-way player as a pro were delayed by Tommy John surgery, one of the Red Sox’s most intriguing prospects is working his way back.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/03/r...

03.03.2026 16:14 👍 14 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Red Sox lineup: Campbell CF, Story SS, Mayer 2B, Durbin 3B, Kiner-Falefa 1B, Narváez DH, Wong C, Ward RF, Castro LF, Bennett P

03.03.2026 16:13 👍 13 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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Red Sox rotation contender strikes out four in dominant outing Coming off an erratic first outing last week, one of the Red Sox’s top candidates for the No. 5 rotation spot bounced back with a dominant showing against the Blue Jays.

A big bounce back performance for Johan Oviedo up in Dunedin today.

Plus, Justin Gonzales once again puts his ridiculous power on display.

www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/02/r...

02.03.2026 21:35 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

MLB announces that next year's Spring Breakout showcase will be expanded into a single-elimination tournament, which will take place throughout late March and see teams of each club's top prospects vie for a trophy.

02.03.2026 17:05 👍 22 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1