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Red Sox's Cooper Criswell set to face former Rays teammates

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to win the first leg of their season series against the host Boston Red Sox in the conclusion of a four-game series on Thursday.

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Minor Lines 5/15/24: Garrett Whitlock Looks Strong in Rehab Outing

Plus, Marcelo Mayer continues to find a way to get on base. So, too, does Miguel Bleis. Garrett Whitlock is rehabbing well, Marcelo Mayer with three base appearances, and Ryan Zeferjahn keeping a scoreless streak.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 56 minutes ago

Red Sox vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 16, 2024

Thursday’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox (22-21) and Tampa Bay Rays (22-22) could go either way, as sportsbooks have declared the game a pick ’em (both teams are even on the moneyline).

Boston Red Sox News / Bleacher Report / 2 hours ago

Red Sox's Top Hypothetical Trade Targets for Early Season Shakeup

The Boston Red Sox are off to a solid start this season thanks in large part to an unexpectedly excellent starting rotation, and if they continue to hang…

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / 2 hours ago

Red Sox fall to Rays 4-3 after controversial pitching decision

Boston is one loss away from dropping the series.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / 11 minutes ago

The Anatomy of An Inning: Zack Kelly Is Going To Be A Weapon In the Red Sox Bullpen

The righty has some of the nastiest stuff in baseball. I can’t begin to imagine how much relief pitchers hate the current extra-inning rules. Welcome to the game.

MLB News / Action Network / 6 hours ago

MLB best bets: Picks and predictions for Thu. 5/16

Action Network's baseball experts share MLB best bets, including picks and predictions for Thursday, May 16.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Thu. 5/16

Yandy Diaz's 2-run single helps Rays edge Red Sox

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Boston Red Sox News / ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago

Red Sox get crucial Triston Casas, Garrett Whitlock injury updates

If the Boston Red Sox want to get into postseason contention, Triston Casas and Garrett Whitlock returning would be powerful replacements. While in much different stages in their recovery, both Casas and Whitlock are getting closer to their Red Sox return.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / 17 hours ago

Boston Red Sox News & Notes 5/15

The Boston Red Sox picked up a walk-off win last night over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in 12 innings. The Rays jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first with a solo home run by Josh Lowe.

Kyle Teel News / Over The Monster / 18 hours ago

Minor Lines 5/14/24: The First Of Many Kyle Teel Games

Plus, Greenville puts together a masterclass of how to waste offensive output. I hope your fingernails aren’t nubs from biting them so much during that Red Sox-Rays game last night, because you need them to scroll through Minor Lines today.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Red Sox, Rays meet again after 12-inning thriller

The Boston Red Sox will look to ride the momentum of a walk-off win in 12 innings when they continue a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.

Romy Gonzalez News / Field Level Media / 22 hours ago

Romy Gonzalez's walk-off single in 12th lifts Red Sox past Rays

Romy Gonzalez ripped a walk-off single just inside the first-base line in the bottom of the 12th inning as the Boston Red Sox earned a 5-4 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

Boston Red Sox Down on the Farm 5/6-5/12

The Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate in Worcester took on the Buffalo Bisons and won two of the six games. Their Double-A affiliate took on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and won only one game.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 13

Red Sox prospect Blaze Jordan ‘expected to miss multiple weeks’ with fractured finger

Red Sox corner infield prospect Blaze Jordan is “expected to miss multiple weeks” after fracturing his left ring finger over the weekend, the club’s director of player development Brian Abraham told The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 13

Red Sox’ Juan Daniel Encarnacion named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Daniel Encarnacion has been named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 6-12, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Brayan Bello News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Red Sox activate Brayan Bello from IL

Bello, who will celebrate his 25th birthday later this week, has been on the shelf since late April due to a bout of lat tightness.

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Red Sox outfielder avoids surgery, faces extended absence

While the most worrisome outcome is now off the table for Masataka Yoshida, that isn’t saving him from an extended absence.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Red Sox' start a credit to surprising rotation anchors

Red Sox's start a credit to surprising rotation anchors

The Red Sox are out to a decent start in 2024, and they have their flexible rotation to thank for that.

Red Sox hope to find more runs at home against Nationals

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 9

Red Sox catching prospect Johanfran Garcia to undergo season-ending knee surgery

Red Sox catching prospect Johanfran Garcia has a “significant knee injury” and will have season-ending surgery, according to reports from MassLive.com’s Christopher Smith and The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier.

Boston Red Sox News / FanNation Inside The Red Sox / May 7

Speedy Red Sox Outfielder Joins Elite Company After Recent Hot Stretch

The Boston Red Sox have had a surprising start to the season and one of the club's young players certainly has been a bright spot. Boston currently is in third place in the American League East with a 19-16 record and if the club can keep up this level of play, certainly could compete for a playoff spot later in the season.

Jarren Duran News / FanNation Fastball / May 6