Perhaps more importantly, Crochet’s decision sends a message to the fans and to the front office. It’s hard for a pitcher to be the face of a team, but with Rafael Devers gone and Roman Anthony still in his professional infancy, Crochet is the guy right now in Boston. His decision declares that he’s putting winning this year first.

The 22-year-old outfielder, nicknamed "The Password," has vaulted from a little-known player to a productive Triple A prospect on the rise.

A top MLB insider on Friday categorically dismissed claims that the Boston Red Sox were looking to trade their best hitter, and he wasn't the only one.

A Boston Red Sox rookie who had some strong words about the New York Yankees earlier this season has suffered a huge injury.

Red Sox rookie starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins knew the seriousness of his injury almost immediately Friday because he suffered the same ACL tear in the same knee during high school.

With the Red Sox planning on bringing Richard Fitts back to the starting rotation after the All-Star break, where does that leave Tanner Houck?

Jim Bowden joins Hailey Sutton to discuss Alex Bregman being expected to return as the Red Sox are red-hot. 01:03

Alex Bregman is off the Injured List and back in the Boston Red Sox lineup. Bregman will be at third base and hit second for Boston Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. He joins a Red Sox team that is red hot at the moment,