After a 2017 season where the offense was lackluster, at best, the team brought back the same lineup with one significant addition. And it is working.
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With Dustin Pedroia still nursing his ailing knee, the Red Sox have traded for some second base depth. A late night deal brings Ian Kinsler to Fenway Park.
With Rafael Devers on the DL, rumors are swirling about the Red Sox checking in on a former Sox third baseman. Could we see a surprise infield addition?
Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers strained his hamstring legging out a bunt single in the first inning Saturday. How does his DL stint impact the team?
The big names are off the board. The Red Sox still need bullpen help. What are their options? More varied than you might think.
The pen stumbled again last night and the need for another reliever looms as large as ever. Who's next on the target list for the Red Sox?
Mitch Moreland is out of the lineup for the second straight night. He is dealing with some soreness in his surgically repaired knee.
With the trade deadline fast approaching the Red Sox are still shopping. The big need is still the pen and a new storefront just opened up on Main Street.
With his 80 game suspension behind him, Red Sox prospect Michael Chavis looks to re-establish his value and perhaps a role with the big league team.
Blake Swihart hasn't had consistent playing time for the Red Sox in 2018. He also hasn't produced when he does see the field. Those things are related.
With Eduardo Rodriguez on the DL again, the Red Sox needed to bolster their rotation. They did so today by trading for Nathan Eovaldi.