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Red Sox pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins knows how to control the zone

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Which pitching prospect within the Red Sox organization possesses the best control? According to one prominent publication, it’s Hunter Dobbins. The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier, who compiles the Red Sox’ organizational rankings for Baseball America, recently identified Dobbins as having the best control of any Boston pitching prospect heading into 2024. Dobbins ended the 2023 …

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Red Sox add catcher with local connections from Yankees system in minor-league phase of Rule 5 Draft

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The Red Sox added catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper from the Yankees in the minor-league phase of Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester. Gasper, 28, spent the last five seasons in the Yankees organization after originally being selected by New York in the 27th round of the 2018 amateur draft out …

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Red Sox lose versatile prospect with intriguing profile to Cardinals in minor-league phase of Rule 5 Draft

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Of the three position players the Red Sox lost in the minor-league phase of Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft, Johnfrank Salazar — who was scooped up by the Cardinals — may have the highest ceiling. Salazar originally signed with the Red Sox for $400,000 as an international free agent coming out of Venezuela in August 2019. …

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Red Sox prospect Natanael Yuten named Florida Complex League All-Star

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Red Sox outfield prospect Natanael Yuten has been named a 2023 Florida Complex League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Thursday. Recognized alongside the likes of Yankees outfield prospects Willy Montero and John Cruz, Yuten enjoyed a productive summer in Fort Myers. The left-handed hitting 18-year-old batted a stout .336/.396/.483 with nine doubles, two triples, …

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Red Sox outfield prospect Allan Castro takes step forward in 2023

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Another year, another step forward for Red Sox outfield prospect Allan Castro. Castro, who assistant general manager Eddie Romero identified as a sleeper prospect at the conclusion of the 2022 season, broke camp this spring with Low-A Salem and served as the Red Sox’ Opening Day right fielder. In 69 games with Boston’s Carolina League …

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Game 160: Red Sox at Orioles

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Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Three left to lose / win Red Sox: Friday night in Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/d1nfgrbdfw — Red Sox (@RedSox) September 29, 2023 Orioles: Updated lineup for tonight: CF – Mullins 1B – Mountcastle DH – O’Hearn LF – Hays RF – Kjerstad 3B – Westburg 2B – Frazier C – …

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Red Sox ‘sweetening’ offers to Bogaerts, Devers means nothing until deals are done

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Much like the New York Yankees-Aaron Judge situation, the Boston Red Sox can’t offer any words that will make fans feel better about Xander Bogaerts being re-signed and Rafael Devers being given an extension. It just needs to be done. At least team president Sam Kennedy knows that, which is exactly what he said following …

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Red Sox linked to Japanese superstar pitcher Kodai Senga

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Will the Red Sox be the MLB team to sign hard-throwing Japanese starting pitcher Kodai Senga? They have competition from several other clubs. Red Sox linked to Japanese superstar pitcher Kodai Senga – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community

A tale of two tickets: the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox

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Red Sox raise season ticket prices, Cubs do the opposite The Boston Red Sox have raised the price of tickets, and the Chicago Cubs have lowered the price of tickets. This is a tale of two baseball cities with similar franchises, history, and costs, and a divergence in how to approach season-ticket holders. Neither franchise …

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Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies NLCS comments will hurt Red Sox fans

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After the Phillies advanced to the NLCS, Kyle Schwarber said it was the “best division series” he’s ever seen, and Red Sox fans were hurt by the comment. Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies NLCS comments will hurt Red Sox fans – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community

David Ortiz’s criticism of Padres will make Red Sox fans nostalgic

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David Ortiz compared the Padres’ struggles against the Dodgers to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry of the early 2000s with Pedro Martinez’s iconic soundbite. David Ortiz’s criticism of Padres will make Red Sox fans nostalgic – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community

Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA

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After designating catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment on Friday night, the Red Sox are calling up one of their best pitching prospects, Frank German. Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community

5 key injuries that doomed the Boston Red Sox 2022 season

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The injury bug hit the Boston Red Sox hard in 2022 The 2022 season has been a massive disappointment for the Boston Red Sox. There’s no sugarcoating it. After getting to within two games of the World Series last year, the Sox have fallen to the bottom of their division and hopelessly out of the …

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Red Sox MiLB manager’s Mookie Betts comparison is thrilling

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How strong is Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela’s defense? According to Double-A manager Chad Epperson, better than Mookie Betts when he was at that level. Red Sox MiLB manager’s Mookie Betts comparison is thrilling – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community