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2026 MLB Predictions from the Lookout Landing staff—and you

AL West: Mariners (17 votes) Crowd: Mariners (95.6%) AL Central: Tigers (9) Royals (6), Guardians (2)Crowd: Tigers (71.2%) AL East: Blue Jays (9) Red Sox (4), Yankees (4)Crowd: Blue Jays (50.8%) AL WC: Red Sox (12), Royals (8), Yankees (7) Tigers (6), Astros (3), Rays (2), A’s (1), Orioles (1), Rangers (1)Crowd: Yankees (69.9%), Red […]

Red Sox News & Links: Ranger Suárez ambushed in final tune-up

Starting pitchers generally use spring training to build up their arm strength and tweak their repertoire. Hopefully that’s the case with Ranger Suarez, who allowed nine runs (eight earned) over 4 1/3 innings in the team’s final spring training game on Tuesday. He only built up to 69 pitches in the final start, which isn’t […]

Six existential musings about the Red Sox inspired by Jarren Duran’s mullet

I really wanted to use a pic of him in a Sox uni but come on now. | Getty Images Baseball is here, and we need to talk about the important stuff. The of-the-moment, Garrett Crochet Opening Day type of news? No. No season-long predictions either. If a season-long prediction must be made, let it be this, melding several voices with which I agree into a general “them”: “The Red Sox should be good enough, and if they stay healthy and Roman Anthony whips ass, they could win it all,” “they” s...

Elephant Rumblings: MLB Season Begins Tonight

Morning everyone and happy Wednesday! After a long, cold winter, spring has finally arrived—the turn of the seasons always signaling the start of baseball. The weather is warming up, Little Leaguers are back on diamonds nationwide and at 8 p.m. ET, MLB players will join them! Two of the sport’s most historic franchises, the New […]

2026 Bluebird Banter Top 40 Prospects: 24-21

We’re now climbing into some prospects with actual potential impact as we get into the meat of the system. 24. Cutter Coffey, LHP, Age 22 (DOB: 5/21/2004), Grade 35+, 2025: 30th Part of the return for Danny Jansen, the 2022 Red Sox second round pick got off to a tough start in the Jays organization, […]

Five Dumb Predictions for the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 Major League Baseball season will reportedly begin tomorrow, March 25th, when the San Francisco Giants take on the New York Yankees in the hallowed grounds of the Bronx. (We all know the season doesn’t really begin until the next day when the Cincinnati Reds play host to the Boston Red Sox at Great […]

Red Sox News & Links: Connelly Early makes the team

Yesterday morning, we wondered whether Connelly Early or Johan Oviedo would nab the final spot in the Red Sox rotation. Come nightfall we learned that it would be… both of them? In a surprise move as they finalized the roster, the Sox decided that both Early and Oviedo would head to Cincinnati to help protect […]

Will the Orioles bounce back and challenge the Red Sox in 2026?

As the Red Sox approach Opening Day, it’s time to look at the other American League playoff contenders. Next up, one of 2025’s most disappointing teams. What’s this team’s deal? The 2023 Baltimore Orioles wown 101 games and took first place in the AL East. The 2024 edition of the club won 91 games and […]

Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson named to All-Spring Breakout Second Team after dazzling performance

It may have just been one inning of relief. Still, Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson was unquestionably one of the standout performers in Friday night’s Spring Breakout showcase against the Orioles. On Monday, Eyanson was recognized for his efforts, as he was named to the 2026 All-Spring Breakout Second Team by Major League Baseball. … Continue reading "Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson named to All-Spring Breakout Second Team after dazzling performance"

Pirates name Carmen Mlodzinski fifth starter

The battle for the Pirates fifth starter spot has been solved, and it was won by a familiar face. Manager Don Kelly joined the SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast on Sunday as the Pirates faced the Red Sox. Kelly confirmed that Carmen Mlodzinski will begin the season in the Pirates rotation. Mlodzinski beat out left-hander Hunter Barco […]

South Side Sox Reacts: How many wins in 2026?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Sox fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Hey, the season is about to tip off, so of course you know what we’re going […]

Is this the Red Sox Opening Day lineup?

Is it on TV? Sure is. First pitch is on NESN at 1:05 PM. What’s the lineup? What should we watch for? Call me crazy, but that looks like a possible Opening Day lineup to me. Maybe it’ll be Jarren Duran at DH instead of Roman Anthony — and it obviously won’t be Johan Oviedo […]

Previewing 2026 Red Sox Playoff Rivals: The Detroit Tigers

As the Red Sox approach Opening Day, it’s time to start taking a look at the other American League playoff contenders. Next up, a team that’s led by the best pitcher on the planet. What’s this team’s deal? For the past few seasons, The Tigers have been Tarik Skubal and the Skubettes. Fans, who are […]

A plea to the Red Sox: Host some spring training games at Fenway

It’s officially Opening Day Week (or just Opening Week, maybe? We can workshop it). We made it, gang. Hope springs eternal! Everyone across the baseball community is wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, optimistic about their team and their goals for the 2026 season. The final days of spring training are wrapping up, and soon enough we’re going […]

Who’s the Red Sox’s fifth starter?

Hello and happy Monday, folks. We’re mere hours away from Opening Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With that in mind, the question of the day is simple: who’s going to be the fifth starter in the rotation? Crochet’s a Cy Young candidate. Suarez and Gray are locks. Bello’s a good of a bet as anyone in the organization to […]

Burke solid, but bats sleepy in 4-2 loss to Seattle

I have to be honest with you, reader, the players on the field in this one were about as tired of Spring Training as I am. Sean Burke was solid in his final tuneup before adding “Day After Opening Day Starter” to his CV, allowing just a pair of runs over five innings. Unfortunately, he […]

Everyone Loves A Contest #32: 2026 Red Sox W-L Record

The 2026 Red Sox begin their regular season this Thursday in Cincinnati – so it's time for the annual Red Sox W-L Contest ! Guess the Red Sox's 2026 regular season W-L record and you will win a copy of The Baseball 100 , Joe Posnanski's 2021 best-seller. (If you already own this book, you can choose a different book.) Tiebreaker: Anthony Castrovince (mlb.com) ranks the Red Sox as the #4 best pitching staff in mlb. FanGraphs' projections have the Red Sox's starters  leading both leagues in...

An updated projection of the 2026 payroll before Opening Day

Opening Day is just four days away. Though the roster is not completely set, we are close enough to the start of the regular season that we can get an idea of what the payroll will be. Since the last projection in January, there have been several changes. Let’s take a look at the updated […]

Spring Training Game #30: Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 22, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Watch: Sportsnet Pittsburgh+ The Pittsburgh Pirates are in Bradenton today against the Boston Red Sox looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for today’s game. […]