Tue.’s Red Sox spring training report

Red Sox notebook: Liam Hendriks makes long-awaited debut in 8-2 loss to Rays
Liam Hendriks made his long-awaited team debut on Wednesday, turning the page on two years of frustration while making his first case for the Red Sox closer job.
When will Rafael Devers make his spring training debut for the Red Sox?
The talk of Boston Red Sox spring training has been Rafael Devers. The superstar let it be known that he has no desire to move on from being a full-time third b
4 highlights from Red Sox’ prospect-fueled spring training win over Rays
Despite the 1 for 4 official stat line, Mayer did plenty of heavy lifting at the plate. He drove home an RBI drew a walk and hit a rope to the gap in left-center that likely would have dropped in for a base hit nine out of 10 times. Unfortunately for Mayer, Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson made a beautiful diving catch to rob Mayer.
Red Sox's Liam Hendriks: Hits 96 mph in Grapefruit debut
While adrenaline was surely at play in what was Hendriks' first game appearance since a rehab outing last June, the reliever topping out at 96 mph in late February is a good sign. He averaged less than 93 mph during his rehab assignment last year and was sitting 93-to-94 mph during a recent live batting practice session.
Hendriks fired up in first Red Sox action, even if it's only spring
There will be plenty of time for Liam Hendriks to try to win the closing job he covets with the Red Sox. But Wednesday wasn’t about that. Instead, it was all about the joy of competing again for a man
Red Sox prospect up to 98-99 mph in ‘24 on mound vs. Rays; Richard Fitts up to 97-98
Red Sox 24-year-old Luis Guerrero wowed Tuesday with a 98 mph fastball against Atlanta. He threw it almost effortlessly. Another young harder thrower will be on the mound Wednesday when 25-year-old prospect Hunter Dobbins makes his Grapefruit League debut at JetBlue Park.
Rays lefty Ian Seymour makes his pitch in start against Red Sox
One of those pitchers, lefty Ian Seymour, showed his stuff in Wednesday’s 8-2 exhibition win over the Red Sox. Seymour worked ...
Former Boston Red Sox IF/OF Lands With Tampa Bay Rays on Minor League Deal
Boston's AL East rival gives Jamie Westbrook an invitation to spring training and a chance to impress the Rays.
Red Sox-Yankees spring game time moved because of expected rain, foreshadowing Rays’ season
The Red Sox announced on Sunday that Monday’s game at JetBlue Park will be moved from 1:05 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. EST because of ...
Trio of home runs power Red Sox past Rays in first spring training game of 2025
After a 5-2 victory in their exhibition game with the Northeastern Huskies on Friday, the Red Sox opened the official ...
Red Sox's 2025 Closer Competition Takes Major Step
Who will be the Boston Red Sox's closer in 2025? This was an easy question to answer over the last two years. Kenley Jansen came to town and was everything Bost ...
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Poor pitching hurts Rays again in exhibition loss to Red Sox
PORT CHARLOTTE — Most of the pitchers who have worked for the Rays in the first two spring ... Saturday’s 6-4 loss to the Red Sox seemed to fall on them, much like Friday’s 4-0 blanking ...
Ex-Red Sox infielder, Mass. native signs with AL East team
Westbrook slashed .267/.364/.436 in 49 games for the Worcester Red Sox with five home runs and 25 RBI before he was called up to the majors for the first time. The Massachusetts native made his MLB ...
Red Sox second base contender stands out in 6-1 loss to Braves
All three young contenders for the second base job took the field during the Red Sox’s 6-1 loss to the Braves on Tuesday, ...
Former Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Matt Moore Lands Minor League Deal With Boston Red Sox
Matt Moore is a decade removed from being an All-Star SP for the Rays, but the veteran has shown enough flashes as a RP that ...
Rays shortstop Taylor Walls is not conceding anything to Ha-Seong Kim
With a goal to improve offensively, the incumbent says he plans to show his value with an overall commitment to winning.