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Monday’s spring training report: Bats are quiet again in Red Sox’ penultimate Grapefruit game

With one more game left on the slate before they break camp, the Red Sox managed just four hits in a loss to the Braves.

Will the Red Sox make the playoffs? Our staff doesn’t think so.

Who will win the divisions, the wild cards, the championship series, and the World Series? Here are our expert opinions.

Infielder Bobby Dalbec and catcher Jorge Alfaro headed to Worcester as Red Sox take steps to finalize roster

According to manager Alex Cora, the plan is for Dalbec to play all four infield positions in Triple A.

‘This group knows what we can do but the world doesn’t:’ Whether it’s confidence or cockiness, Red Sox manager Alex Cora has it

Cora points to the addition of free agents Adam Duvall, Kenley Jansen, Corey Kluber, and Justin Turner as a reason to believe he has something better than a fourth-place team.

SPRING TRAINING REPORT
Sunday’s Spring Training Report: Outside Rafael Devers, Red Sox offense goes quiet
Devers finished 2-for-3 with a solo home run as the Red Sox managed just five hits against six Twins pitchers.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK
Chris Sale finishes spring with five strong innings, finally looking healthy for an Opening Day
The lefthander has been unavailable for the start of the last three seasons, but stands in line to start Boston's second game of the season in 2023.

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Reliever Zack Kelly makes Red Sox’ opening day roster for first time

Kelly made his big-league debut in last September. He had a 3.95 ERA in 13⅔ innings after his call up and holds a 2.70 ERA in 10 innings this spring.

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Red Sox can’t afford a rough start to this season, and other thoughts

With the Celtics and Bruins drawing major attention as they chase championships, a poor start could relegate the Red Sox to irrelevance.

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Yu Chang hasn’t played a game for the Red Sox this spring but is still likely to make the team

Chang was 7 of 16 with two homers and eight RBIs over four games for Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic and was named MVP of Pool A.

MLB NOTEBOOK

Yankees add Luis Severino to list of injured starting pitchers with low-grade lat strain

Severino off the mound along with Frankie Montas (shoulder) and Carlos Rodón (forearm). Jacob deGrom good to go for Rangers on Opening Day. Jeter Downs and Josh Taylor cut from camps.

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Saturday’s spring training report: Red Sox Opening Day starter Corey Kluber goes four innings in final tuneup

A Red Sox lineup of Triple A players was held to four hits by six Rays pitchers.

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Legal sports gambling is a huge business opportunity for baseball, but should it also be a concern?

Are we to believe that all of the roughly 1,200 players signed to major league contracts at any one time will resist the urge to bet?

Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

Classic moments and rabid fans ensure the World Baseball Classic will continue to grow

The television ratings were astronomical in Asia and Latin America and baseball teams from places such as Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Israel, and Italy received more attention than ever.

2023 baseball preview

Peter Abraham: For an unpredictable Red Sox team, let’s call it 86 wins and in contention for a playoff spot

The Red Sox have had a knack for doing the unexpected in recent seasons, and that trend will continue this year.