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Red Sox to add auxiliary dugouts to help space players out during games

Both the home and away teams will be able to seat players and coaches in the stands during real ballgames this season.

Report: Red Sox sign fourth-round pick Jeremy Wu-Yelland

The lefthanded pitcher from Hawaii is the third of Boston's four picks this year to sign, and did so for less than half of slot value.

Only foe stopping Nate Eovaldi is the weather

It’s tough to envision a scenario in which the 30-year-old righthander wouldn’t be the Red Sox’ Opening Day starter.

‘It was just a jigsaw puzzle.’ How the Red Sox reconfigured Fenway Park for summer camp

Many health and safety concerns were eliminated with a revelation: With no fans, Fenway's luxury suites could be used by players.

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The Red Sox pitching staff doesn’t exactly inspire much confidence
Eduardo Rodriguez has COVID-19. Beyond Nate Eovaldi, who will likely start opening day, the options are shaky.

Top Red Sox prospects added to team’s 60-man player pool
Jeter Downs, Jarren Duran, Bryan Mata, Tanner Houck, and Jay Groome are among those who'll report to Pawtucket and work out so they can remain game-ready.

Brandon Workman dialing in as the Red Sox closer

The big righthander was among the best relievers in the game last season with a 10-1 record and 1.88 earned run average.

The PawSox were much more than just a baseball team, and the WooSox want to be the same way

A minor league baseball team can be a critical part of its community, and not just as an entertainment option.

Jackie Bradley Jr. eyes shifting his approach

Bradley lined a double off the scoreboard in the third inning, and drove in two with a single in the fourth inning.

Lefthander Brian Johnson is a serious candidate for a Red Sox rotation spot

After being demoted to Triple A Pawtucket eight months ago, Johnson made the necessary adjustments to earn a shot at redemption.

After COVID-19 battle, Kenley Jansen reports to Dodgers camp

“It is real,” the longtime Dodgers star said. "Everyone in the world, take it serious. Wear your mask at all times, if you can. Because, trust me, it happens so fast."

Kevin Pillar pulls out stops in approach to hitting

Although Pillar had career highs in homers (21), RBIs (88), and OPS (.719) last season, he said he struggled at times because he was too pull happy.

Ryan Weber has earned spot in Red Sox starting rotation

In nine spring innings, Weber didn’t give up a run and struck out 11 batters.

Expansion team in Nashville would be music to Dave Dombrowski’s ears

He remains under contract with the Red Sox through October but was able to join Music City Baseball as a consultant.

At a Fenway Park with no fans, piped-in crowd noise a sound strategy during pandemic

Reactions were mixed during Friday's scrimmage as the Red Sox got their first taste of MLB's experiment to create noise in empty stadiums.

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Report: Yasiel Puig off to Atlanta on 1-year contract as outfield depth

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