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Evaluating Boston’s Catching Situation

Mar 28, 2016

American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Features, Major League Baseball, Spring Training

In the winter leading up to the 2015 season, the Boston Red Sox future at the catching position looked about as good as anyone could imagine. 23-year-old Christian Vazquez made his major-league debut in 2014, p...

Looking Ahead to the 2016 Boston Red Sox

Gabriel Bogart

Oct 18, 2015

American League East, Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

I realize that, as a Boston Red Sox fan, I'm kinda spoiled. Sure, there are the three championships this century. 2004 was a revelation; 2007 was a coronation; and 2013 was a sort of canonization. Then there's ...

Red Sox’s Christian Vazquez to undergo Tommy John surgery

Aaron Cornielle

Apr 1, 2015

American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball

The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday that their expected starting catcher for 2015, Christian Vazquez, will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday in Florida, possibly ending his season before it even started...

Why the Red Sox will win the Division

Tyler Fiedler

Apr 1, 2015

Features, Headlines

After examining why the Yankees, Rays, Orioles and Blue Jays will all win the division we come to our last stop of this first-part article: the Boston Red Sox. Two years ago we saw the Red Sox go from worst-...

Five Red Flags for 2015 Boston Red Sox

Baseball Essential

Apr 1, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

There's no question that the Boston Red Sox' ownership brass is weary of finishing in last place in the American League East. Following two last place finishes with a World Series championship sandwiched in bet...

For Red Sox, Smart to Wait on Swihart

Michael Husson

Mar 31, 2015

American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

We saw this story before, one year ago to be precise. Betting on younger players is a big risk that could stunt their growth and ultimately not provide them with the tools of success right away. Last season,...

Christian Vazquez Likely to Begin Season on Disabled List with Elbow Injury

Forrest Mulheron

Mar 28, 2015

American League East, Boston Red Sox, Injuries

According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, Christian Vazquez has been told 'something' was found in the elbow MRI he underwent Friday afternoon, and that he will now be seeking a second opinion. https://t...

Boston Red Sox Season Preview: Infield

Michael Husson

Mar 8, 2015

American League East, Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

The 2015 Boston Red Sox infield has many question marks going into the season, but if all the infielders play up to expectations, it could be one of the best in the American League. On Friday, we previewed the ...

Red Sox Trade Will Middlebrooks To Padres

Shawn Sailer

Dec 19, 2014

American League, Headlines, National League

The San Diego Padres have acquired third baseman Will Middlebrooks from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for catcher Ryan Hanigan, according to Pete Abraham. #RedSox announce the Middlebrooks-Hanigan trade is of...

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