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Pregame notes: Lining up last breathers, Thursday’s starter

Miguel Vargas only has one extra-base hit over his last 16 games. Granted, it was a home run, and he’s hitting .310 with a .444 OBP over this stretch despite the lack of pop, but Will Venable still wants to give him one more rest before the season’s finishing kick. “I think this is 13… The post Pregame notes: Lining up last breathers, Thursday’s starter appeared first on Sox Machine .

Jake Bennett takes ball in rubber match vs. Angels

TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox are within striking distance of dropping their magic number and securing a playoff spot over the next week or so. They can take another step if they can take the series from the Angels. Jake Bennett heads to the hill to get the rotation back […]

Red Sox Minor Lines: Tanner Houck rehabs

Worcester, Game 1: L, 5-4 (BOX SCORE) With Greenville and Salem being done for the year, all eyes are on the teams closest to the Major Leagues as the Red Sox make a mad dash towards October. This year played out a bit differently, as many of the guys that may be able to make […]

Is a Garrett Crochet playoff opener game on table for Red Sox?

Boston Red Sox star pitcher Garrett Crochet is recovering from a shoulder injury. While the hope is that Crochet can return either later this season or for the postseason, he is not expected to return as a starting pitcher this year. So, does that mean he will strictly be limited to working in relief? Well, […] The post Is a Garrett Crochet playoff opener game on table for Red Sox? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wednesday Morning Links

Morning, all! The Ranger have used an off day to tweak their rotation to maximize the number of starts for their hottest hand, Cal Quantrill Both Josh Jung and Nathan Eovaldi are nearing returns from the IL in time to participate in the Rangers’ last, desperate push for a playoff spot. Evan Grant has whipped […]

Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello’s 2026 season is completely inexplicable

On a recent episode of Uncs on Lansdowne, the critical darling seldom featured on the Pod on Lansdowne podcast feed, host and Over The Monster editor Dan Secatore mentioned recently watching Tenet. If you’ve ever watched Tenet and claim to understand the plot, you’re a liar. If you haven’t watched Tenet, it’s a wildly confusing […]

How should the Red Sox use Tanner Houck?

Happy Wednesday, folks. Last night, Tanner Houck completed his first rehab assignment since undergoing Tommy John Surgery in August 2025. He threw 20 pitches, 8 for strikes, and allowed a run in 0.2 innings. Regardless of the results, getting back on the mound for the first time in two years is a step in the […]

Red Sox playoff opponents — who should they want to face?

The Boston Red Sox will be playing baseball in October. Who will they be playing? Where will the games take place? How long will their postseason run last? I can’t answer those questions, but we can take a look at the regular season schedule and take them into account when trying to answer the most […]

Angels vs. Red Sox Game Highlights (9/8/26) | MLB Highlights

Angels vs. Red Sox full game highlights from 9/8/26 Check out http://MLB.com/video for more! About MLB.com: About MLB.com: Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League Club owners voted unanimously to centralize all of Baseball’s Internet operations into an independent technology company. Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) was formed and charged with developing, building and managing the most comprehensive baseball experience avai...

Red Sox prospect Joskairo Ramirez cracks Baseball America’s 2026 Dominican Summer League rankings

When Minor League Baseball unveiled its 2026 rookie-level All-Stars and award winners last month, the Red Sox were completely shut out of Florida Complex League and Dominican Summer League honors. Last week, however, Baseball America’s Josh Norris included one member of the Red Sox organization in his ranking of the top 35 Dominican Summer League … Continue reading "Red Sox prospect Joskairo Ramirez cracks Baseball America’s 2026 Dominican Summer League rankings"

Angels snap Red Sox’s five-game win streak

BOSTON — Reid Detmers struck out nine and allowed one hit over six shutout innings, Zach Neto was 4 for 5 with a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston’s five-game win streak. Vaughn Grissom and Jose Siri hit RBI singles and the Angels scored twice on double-play grounders, providing ample offense for Detmers (5-8), who got his first win since a 1-0 decision over Kansas City on Aug. 15. Detmers struck out at least one in all six innings he...

Detmers dominates deficient Red Sox in dud 6-1 loss to the Angels

Tomorrow marks the end of a stretch in which the Red Sox play 54 games in 56 days (dating back to July 17th), and I’m kind of thrilled about that because I’m extremely over these half baked games. Tonight in particular was just a bad combination of events. Reid Detmers, who has been outstanding since […]

Red Sox’ Willson Contreras inches closer to return with latest progress but must wait

Although the Boston Red Sox would love to have Willson Contreras back as soon as possible, it will take a bit longer before his return. Although they are dealing with injuries on several fronts, the last couple of days have been more than encouraging for the Boston Red Sox . Entering the home stretch of the 2026 MLB season, the team is red hot and firing on all cylinders. Moreover, the Red Sox are optimistic Garrett Crochet will be ready come playoff time . Still, Willson Contreras rema...

Crochet Throws Second Side Session, Sox Eyeing Postseason Return

BOSTON — Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet took his latest step toward a possible return as a reliever this season on Tuesday, throwing a side session of roughly 20 pitches in which he threw fastballs and his complementary offerings. It was Crochet’s second side session in five days. The first one was 15 pitches, and all fastballs. Get tickets to see the Red Sox vs. the Angels & Royals this week “Looked good,” said Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy. “I just briefly talked to him. He felt good too...

Red Sox Notes: Crochet, Houck, Slaten

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet and right-hander Tanner Houck are both hoping to make it back to the mound this season, likely as relievers, per Tim Healey of the Boston Globe. Crochet is throwing a bullpen session today — his second since being cleared for mound work — and could be ready for the first round of the playoffs if he can avoid any setbacks. Houck is further ahead in his own rehab work; he’ll throw around 20 pitches in a Double-A rehab game today. Crochet hit the injured list early thi...

Red Sox Notes: Crochet, Houck, Slaten

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet and right-hander Tanner Houck are both hoping to make it back to the mound this season, likely as relievers, per Tim Healey of the Boston Globe. Crochet is throwing a bullpen session today — his second since being cleared for mound work — and could be ready for the first […]

Red Sox promote power-hitting OF prospect Isaiah Jackson to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted outfield prospect Isaiah Jackson from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Beyond the Monster’s Hunter Noll. Jackson is currently ranked by Baseball America as Boston’s No. 30 prospect. The 22-year-old is in his first full season, both in the organization and as a professional. He was originally … Continue reading "Red Sox promote power-hitting OF prospect Isaiah Jackson to Double-A Portland"