Once Lucas Giolito got hurt, the 2024 Red Sox pitching rotation was all but set. For better or worse, this is the best rotation the Red Sox have sans Giolito, thanks to John W. Henry’s unwillingness to spend. Sure, there’s a ton of upside for Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey to work with. But […]
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Presumptive Boston Red Sox ace Lucas Giolito was recently diagnosed with an elbow injury. The injury will possibly end his 2024 season before it even begins. This now puts the Red Sox in a bind at a position that was questionable at best even with Giolito. Given the current state of the team, Boston has […]
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The Boston Red Sox are set to begin Spring Training and question marks still surround their starting rotation. While they did add Lucas Giolito this offseason, this free-agent signing alone doesn’t solve all their pitching woes. However, with the Red Sox attempting to imitate the Rays, there are ways Boston can improve their rotation without […]
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Despite their pitching struggles, the Boston Red Sox have surprisingly been on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. Given the injuries and inconsistencies of their starting rotation, many expected Boston to acquire a starter at the trade deadline. However, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom didn’t trade for a starter and just acquired one […]
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The 2023 Boston Red Sox season has been an adventure, to say the least. It started with a 2-4 record through six games and Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy tried claiming victory on his Red Sox predictions one game into the season. Now, standing at 26-22, the Red Sox have been a pleasant surprise to most. […]
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Last season, there was a debate inside the Red Sox organization on what to do with Garrett Whitlock. Many people were debating whether he belongs in the rotation or the bullpen. Whitlock was used in both the rotation and the bullpen last season. This debate has been settled at least for now that Whitlock will […]
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Spring Training is upon us! Baseball is officially back. Some in Red Sox Nation — and most of the national baseball media — are down on the 2023 Red Sox. There’s reason to feel that way. Boston has numerous questions throughout the roster. However, none of the questions facing the Sox this season are as […]
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As we tick closer to opening day, Red Sox fans have been split on what to expect this coming season. After watching star shortstop Xander Bogaerts walk out the door, fans were not happy. Since then, we have watched Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom fill out the Red Sox roster in a variety of different […]
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The Red Sox got a starter, signing Corey Kluber, a valuable if not particularly impactful mid-rotation arm, to a one-year deal with a club option for 2024, further deepening their rotation depth. Kluber’s salary will be $10 million next season, and the option is worth $11 million. The deal can max out at $27 million […]
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The Red Sox on Friday signed reliever Chris Martin, 36, to a two-year, $17.5 million contract. Right-handed reliever Chris Martin and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $17.5 million contract, pending physical, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Martin, 36, was magnificent for the Dodgers after a deadline trade and […]
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The Red Sox need to put Garrett Whitlock back in the bullpen as soon as Rich Hill returns. But let’s stop fooling ourselves: Garrett Whitlock will not cure the Red Sox’ bullpen struggles. He just won’t. Garrett Whitlock Isn’t Closing Whitlock will not magically become the shutdown reliever the Red Sox need who pitches three or four days […]
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The Red Sox are in sole possession of last place in the American League East. The 2022 Boston Red Sox have a worse record than the Baltimore Orioles. Come on, man! Should Red Sox President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom get some blame? Sure. But the players on this Red Sox roster have to perform. And there […]
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The Red Sox haven’t put everything together consistently 11 games into the 2022 season. Boston’s starting pitching has been good enough. The offense has had a couple of big innings but has struggled overall. Relief pitching and defense have been there from day one. The Red Sox bullpen will be a strength when they do […]
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The Red Sox have signed Garrett Whitlock to a four-year, $18.75 million contract extension, the club announced Sunday. Whitlock’s new contract will keep him in a Red Sox uniform through at least the 2026 season. Whit?????? ?? The #RedSox today signed RHP Garrett Whitlock to a four-year contract extension that spans the 2023-26 seasons, with […]
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