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The Red Sox go for their sixth straight win tonight against the Washington Nationals
The Red Sox have a couple of streaks on the line tonight as they’ve won five games in a row and are also riding a string of 12 consecutive quality starts from their starters. Extending each will be tricky business though because the Nationals lead all of baseball in both runs scored and RBI. Even […]
Venezuelan Red Sox showing immense strength in the midst of tragedy following earthquakes
“It’s not easy just to show up and play with everything that’s going on in my country.” Willson Contreras didn’t mince words following the Boston Red Sox’ victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, as shared by Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. It’s immensely difficult to operate under these circumstances, just as it is […]
Red Sox News & Links: Are the Red Sox actually trade deadline buyers now?
Life comes at you fast. The Red Sox, in the midst of a five-game win streak, remain deep under .500. And in a world in which the owners hadn’t spent the last 20 years devaluing the regular season in a blatant attempt to increase postseason revenue and justify slashing payroll, a team in the Red […]
In light of what happened to Willson Contreras last night, what’s your favorite baseball ejection?
Good morning, Red Sox nation. Last night, Willson Contreras was ejected seemingly for tapping his helmet. I’m sure the Over The Monster readership base is full of respectful men and women, but last night showed me that umpires answer to no one, and you can get ejected for any reason. So, have you ever been […]
Red Sox pitcher Jake Bennett might be better than we thought
Jake Bennett debuted earlier than expected in 2026 thanks to injuries and poor performances. In his two starts in early May, he was underwhelming, but solid. He struck out just four of 42 hitters faced, allowing five earned runs over 10.1 innings while picking up his first career win and loss. He was sent back […]
Red Sox catalyzed by Contreras’ emotion, Suárez’s start, as they beat Nationals 6-3
The Red Sox entered the game having just swept the Yankees. They faced the Nationals who have one of the best offenses in baseball, but who have the same run differential coming into Monday’s game as the Red Sox (+5). Ranger Suarez looked to continue Boston’s streak of pitching that has been absolutely nails in […]
Ranger Suàrez starts as Red Sox host Nationals after sweeping Yankees
It’s been almost four full years that I’ve been an Over The Monster staff writer, and true story: I’ve never written a pre-game thread. That is, until Bryan Joiner called to the bullpen late, and I “accepted the trade for a player to be named later” or “cash considerations.” Two different metaphors, I know. But, […]
Red Sox to try some more of this “winning at home” against Washington Nationals
As everyone expected, there was a sweep at Fenway Park across the four games between the Red Sox and Yankees. The Sox are now 36-46, 12.5 games out of first place in the AL East, 4.5 games out of a Wild Card, tied in the loss column with the Orioles, one behind in losses against […]
Red Sox Minor Lines: Miguel Bleis hits another home run
Worcester: W, 3-1 (BOX SCORE) There wasn’t a whole lot of offense on either side of the WooSox/Mud Hens (Tigers AAA) series finale, but Vinny Capra set the tone for Worcester with his eighth home run of the season. The ship was steered correctly for four innings by Patrick Sandoval, who had the most productive […]
If the Red Sox are going to go on the run Craig Breslow’s been calling for, now is the time
Have you seen Dune: Part Two? Excellent picture; that and its predecessor are both well worth your time. I feel like I’m a bit of a Dune fraud since I haven’t read the books, but Denis Villeneuve’s series has been awesome so far. I digress. In the sequel, without giving too much away, Paul Atreides […]
Could this, finally, be the turning point of the Red Sox season?
Hello and happy Monday, folks. What a weekend it was in Boston; no matter how poorly we’re doing, it’s always nice to drop a turd in the Yankees’ punch bowl. As awesome as a four-game sweep of those pricks from the Bronx is, forgive me if I’m not exactly sold on the idea of this […]
Red Sox Walk Off Yankees In Ten Innings To Clinch Series Sweep
This baseball game had a lot of things that most baseball games don’t have. Here’s a list of those things. 1. A No-Hit Bid Sonny Gray took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. He had everything working for him. His fastball and cutter each held strike rates over 80%, while his sweeper and curveball returned […]
Romy Gonalez Returns In Red Sox Series Finale Versus Yankees
Romy Gonzalez is a good baseball player. He was one of the best hitters in baseball against left-handed pitchers last season. His 162 wRC+ against southpaws last season was ninth-best among qualifiers. Tonight, he makes his return for the Red Sox against Carlos Rodon on the Yankees. While he’s not the flashiest name, it should […]
With Marcelo Mayer on IL, Red Sox promote infielder Tsung-Che Cheng
Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Tsung-Che Cheng. If you’re asking where Cheng geographically calls home, that would be Pingtung County, Taiwan. Cheng, who turns just 25 next month, hit .333, walked 5 times and stole 4 bases without getting caught in the World Baseball Classic while playing for the Taipei […]
Rearranging the Sock Drawer: Who could the Red Sox get in an Aroldis Chapman trade?
For the next few weeks we’ll be doing some theorizing on optimal returns at the trade deadline as the Red Sox look to do another tear down amidst a hopeless season. This week, we kick things off with the flamethrowing closer Aroldis Chapman. Ah, rumors. Chris Cotillo heard it from a veteran scout this week: […]
The Yankees, hilariously, fall to the Red Sox for the third game in a row
Everyone can beat the Red Sox at home, right? They can’t hit there. They make costly mental errors. They’ve won won just 15 games at their home ground in the Fens, the lowest number of any team in the league. All of this makes it grandly hilarious that the one team they apparently can beat […]
Red Sox go for three in a row against Yankees as Marcelo Mayer heads to IL
Taking a series from the Yankees doesn’t save the season. But, damn, it feels good. After Payton Tolle dominated on the mound last night, the Sox can keep the good vibes going this afternoon behind Jake Bennett, who is coming off the best outing of his young career, having struck out nine Rockies through six […]
Red Sox Minor Lines: Miguel Bleis homers twice as everyone loses
Worcester: L, 1-13 (BOX SCORE) Before many were in their seats at Polar Park, Seth Martinez had already been tagged for a home run and five runs from the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers AAA) and it didn’t get any less ugly from there. Noah Song also gave up five runs in relief, and the WooSox […]
The Red Sox failure to retain Kyle Schwarber is still felt today
Given the disaster the Red Sox have gotten themselves into this season, let’s take a look back on how the ballclub could have been in a better position to compete, both in 2026 and other recent seasons with just two playoff appearances in the 2020s. Boston currently ranks last in baseball with just 67 home […]
Payton Tolle Puts on a Show as Red Sox Stymie the Yankees, 6-1
Holy crap. Payton Tolle was flat-out brilliant Friday night at Fenway—seven innings, one hit, zero runs, seven strikeouts. Five perfect frames. The Yankees lineup managed just three hits for the entire game. THREE. Goldschmidt, Bellinger, Chisholm—a combined 0-for-11. The one guy who got to Tolle at all was Spencer Jones with a single in the […]
Tolle tries to tackle Yankees in Friday night clash
⚾️ First Pitch: 7:10pm 📺 TV: NESN 📻 Radio: WEEI
Red Sox Minor Lines: Brayan Bello rebounds
Worcester: L, 2-3 (F/10) (BOX SCORE) Brayan Bello’s third outing following his demotion to Triple-A went much more smoothly than his second. He struck out six, allowing just one run on 85 pitches, and while he still had a bit of trouble finding the zone, landing just 54 of those for strikes, he walked just […]
Red Sox News & Links: Sox unlikely to deal Jarren Duran at trade deadline?
Marcelo Mayer has had an ugly first full season in the big leagues. Ironically, the Red Sox general, season-long suckitude has helped him fly under the radar. If the Sox were playing well, his spot in the lineup would probably be a major topic of controversy; but as it is, he’s just one of a […]
Can Caleb Durbin be part of the next Red Sox core?
During the first two months of the season, it was no secret that Caleb Durbin’s performance at the plate was one of, if not the biggest reason, for the Red Sox’ struggles. The transition from Rafael Devers to Alex Bregman to Caleb Durbin was understandably not well-received by the Sox fanbase; the epitome of Craig […]
The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry enters a new, uncertain era
Out and about in Seattle Wednesday morning and wearing my Red Sox cap, I was stopped by a guy in a Yankees cap. He passed me and walked around so he could face me. By then he’d already made it weird, but he also tipped his cap, and attempted to bond with me over both […]
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