https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/page/55/?d=21enhttps://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/justin-slatens-success-comes-from-a-uniquely-altered-pitch-mix-r2471/The Red Sox seem to have a knack for identifying relievers who can contribute on the big league roster in the Rule 5 draft. First, Garrett Whitlock dazzled us in 2021. Now, Justin Slaten looks like the closer of the future in Boston. So far this season, Slaten has been working in tandem with Aro...2471Thu, 01 May 2025 10:52:01 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/3-early-season-surprises-for-the-2025-boston-red-sox-r2468/After a month’s worth of games, the Boston Red Sox have had a rollercoaster of a season. What have been the three biggest surprises for the team so far? The Boston Red Sox have been a streaky team to open the 2025 season, currently sitting at 16 wins and 14 losses as they get ready to begin...2468Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:50:01 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/who-could-the-red-sox-look-to-trade-away-to-fortify-the-roster-r2466/The Red Sox currently sit in second place in the AL East, and a couple of major trade additions could make them World Series contenders. Who in the organization would have to be on the move to make a trade like that happen? Since we’ve looked at potential trade targets as the season gets und...2466Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:57:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/has-walker-buehler-turned-the-corner-r2463/After a rough start to the 2025 season, Walker Buehler finally appears to be holding his own on the mound. Can we expect more of this version of him throughout the season? There was some concern about Walker Buehler after his first couple of starts to the season. Through both of those starts...2463Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:05:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/the-red-sox-are-contenders-so-lets-look-at-way-too-early-trade-targets-r2460/It's early in the season, but the Red Sox look like contenders again. Let's analyze some possible trade targets to fill a few needs on the roster. Although we’re barely a month into the regular MLB season, it’s never too early to start looking at potential trade deadline targets. For this ex...2460Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:52:01 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/alex-bregman-sets-the-offensive-tone-for-the-red-sox-r2461/Alex Bregman is off to a scorching hot start to being the season. Let’s look at some of the underlying numbers to see if we can figure out why the Red Sox third baseman has been the best version of himself in 2025. Since the season began, Alex Bregman has been a man on a mission. We knew tha...2461Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:54:01 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/the-trevor-story-paradox-hard-hit-hardly-squared-r2459/Trevor Story is hitting the ball as hard as ever. He's also never squaring it up. What gives? In the days leading up to this season, few would have guessed Trevor Story would have such a great start.  Through 25 games and 102 plate appearances, he’s slashed .309/.343/.485 with five home...2459Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:57:01 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/a-closer-look-at-kristian-campbells-plate-discipline-r2457/With an assist from advanced statistics, we can see just how great the youngster is at the plate. Thus far, Kristian Campbell’s 2025 campaign offers a textbook case in how great plate discipline can accelerate a young hitter’s development.  Through April 23, as recorded by Statcast, Cam...2457Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:58:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/brayan-bello-makes-fiery-return-to-fenway-r2455/Brayan Bello is back with the Boston Red Sox and looked to make a name for himself again in his season debut.  Brayan Bello returned to the mound for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday against the Mariners. Things started pretty shaky. Bello gave up a solo home run to Jorge Polanco with one out i...2455Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:16:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-injury-update-multiple-starters-on-road-to-recovery-wong-yoshida-news-r2453/With the Red Sox almost a month into the season now, it would be a good idea to check in on the players currently injured and just how much longer they may be out for. The Red Sox opened the season with a handful of injuries affecting their rotation, as three starters opened the year on the...2453Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:09:00 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/brennan-bernardinos-early-success-is-thanks-to-a-single-pitch-r2450/One of the best pitchers in the Red Sox's bullpen this season has evolved into a dominant southpaw thanks to the addition of one common pitch. The Boston Red Sox may have helped Brennan Bernardino become a pitcher with a higher ceiling than just a low-leverage reliever. The change in the lef...2450Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:39:00 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/the-power-of-scott-boras-team-friendly-extensions-the-changing-dynamics-of-baseball-business-r2438/Dubbed “The Most Powerful Sports Agent in the World” by Forbes, long-time agent Scott Boras has a history of negotiating record-breaking contracts for his clients. Has he hit a cold streak? Over the past two weeks, several teams announced extensions with their young players. Among the six pl...2438Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:52:01 +0000