Chapman demands Yankees apology for trade return
#RedSox #YankeesRed Sox closer Aroldis Chapman believes Yankees GM Brian Cashman owes him an apology for accusing him of insubordination in 2022. Despite trade rumors, Chapman focuses on his stellar 1.00 ERA season, while Boston struggles in last place. read more
Ortiz Reveals Red Sox Owner Henry Worried About Last Place
#RedSox #MLBDavid Ortiz says Red Sox owner John Henry is "worried" about the last-place team's direction. Henry wants to restore past success but struggles publicly. Boston sits 25-33, last in AL East. Ortiz insists Henry cares deeply about the club's future. read more
Political ad targeting Red Sox pulled mid-game
#RedSox #MaineSenateBoston Red Sox TV network NESN pulled Democrat Graham Platner's ad criticizing team ownership for private equity deals during a game. Platner, a Senate candidate, blamed the owners for trading Mookie Betts. NESN cited unauthorized intellectual property use. read more
Red Sox pitcher honors late mom on Mothers Day
#RedSox #MotherhoodRed Sox pitcher Payton Tolle honored his mother Jina, who died from colon cancer two years ago, by wearing pink socks and using Danzig’s "Mother" as his walk-out song on Mother’s Day, despite a 4-1 loss. read more
Red Sox fan banner tells owner to sell team
#RedSox #SellTheTeamA plane flew over Fenway Park with a banner reading "FIRE CRAIG! SELL THE TEAM!" targeting Red Sox owner John Henry and executive Craig Breslow. The team is last in AL East at 12-19, and fans have chanted for a sale. read more
Cora thanks Red Sox, confident in teams future
#RedSox #AlexCoraFired Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed gratitude in an email to the organization, praising its direction and talented people. He hopes for a future parade while embracing full-time parenting, calling his Fenway experience "unique, special and magical." read more
Red Sox GM Breslow vows better communication after player backlash
#RedSox #MLBRed Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow accepts feedback on his communication style after players criticized his explanation of Alex Cora's sudden firing. Trevor Story and Breslow reconciled, agreeing their shared goal is winning despite disagreements. read more
Red Sox Players Question Direction After Cora Firing
#RedSox #AlexCoraTrevor Story questioned the Red Sox's direction after Alex Cora's shocking firing, calling the explanation unsatisfactory. Story praised Cora's support and honesty, while other players felt blindsided. Interim manager Chad Tracy won his debut. The team's future remains unclear. read more
Red Sox president confirms Breslow fired Cora
#RedSox #AlexCoraRed Sox president Sam Kennedy confirmed GM Craig Breslow made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start. Breslow cited a need for a fresh start, naming Chad Tracy interim manager. Shortstop Trevor Story called the explanation unsatisfactory. read more
Schlittler silences Fenway, leads Yankees sweep
#Yankees #RedSoxYankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, a Boston native, allowed two runs over eight innings in a 4-2 win, silencing Fenway hecklers. He received death threats but praised fans’ respect, leading New York to a sweep and sixth straight win. read more
Caleb Durbin Gains Managers Trust at Third Base
#RedSox #MLBSpringTrainingRed Sox manager Alex Cora is comfortable with Caleb Durbin at third base but hasn't officially named him the starter. Acquired in a February trade, Durbin is impressing defensively in spring training as he competes for the role. read more
Red Sox Sign Rookie Second Baseman Kristian Campbell to Extension
#RedSox #KristianCampbellThe Red Sox signed rookie Kristian Campbell to an $60 million, eight-year extension, locking him in till 2034 with two club options. Campbell's powerful start in the big leagues led to this deal, enhancing Boston's roster. read more
Garrett Crochet Signs $170 Million Extension with Red Sox
#GarrettCrochet #RedSoxGarrett Crochet agrees to a $170 million, six-year extension with the Boston Red Sox, the most for a player with four-plus years of service. Crochet's pitching prowess earns him the lucrative deal, making him one of the best left-handed pitchers in baseball. read more
Rafael Devers Makes MLB History with 10 Opening Game Strikeouts
#RedSox #MLBRafael Devers of the Red Sox sets a record by striking out 10 times in the first three games of a season, breaking the previous mark of nine. He moved to DH following a team acquisition, dismissing any connection to his slow start. read more
Red Sox's Jarren Duran Apologizes for Homophobic Slur Incident
#RedSox #HomophobicSlurRed Sox's Jarren Duran apologized for using a homophobic slur towards a heckler during a game against the Astros. The Red Sox organization also apologized to the LGBTQ community, and it is unclear if Duran will face disciplinary action. read more
#RedSox #UnderageSexSting
Former Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox was arrested in Florida for trying to meet an underage girl for sex, part of a sting operation. His felony charges include solicitation of a child. Maddox played for the Red Sox in 2017 and was released in 2019. read more