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Let's take stock of the AL ROY race about a quarter into the season. The preseason favorites have underwhelmed, but others have shined.
Jim Bowden46
How did the Red Sox make 26 moves in 12 days? One computer click at a time
Chad Jennings15
Willson Contreras injury is more bad news for Cardinals; how a Yankees-Rays-Marlins trade came together
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal36
An under-the-hood look at the Red Sox's dramatic pitching turnaround
Jen McCaffrey66
MLB scouting notebook: Kutter Crawford's breakout, Andy Pages' swing decisions and more
Andrea Arcadipane15
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Few expected this Red Sox staff to be this good — not when the team's season started, and not when most of the pitchers' careers started.
Chad Jennings55
Some departures in baseball are planned, others not. But all 30 teams have someone they could use right now — even if the going's good.
The Athletic MLB Staff234
Wilkeman Gonzalez is pitching well after a slow start, Johanfran Garcia suffered a scary injury, updates on the Big 3 prospects, and more.
Jen McCaffrey42
From those at top of the standings to those at the bottom, every team has reasons for hope and concern.
Jim Bowden162
Only in baseball can a team one day annihilate its opponent, or look like it might never get a hit. And then ... do the exact opposite.
Jayson Stark38
Which Red Sox have improved their stock in the early going this season? Which ones are trending down?
Jen McCaffrey31
After a visit from his grandfather, Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski, Mike Yastrzemski hit a home run to help the Giants win one in Boston.
Andrew Baggarly139
The Red Sox added two new faces Wednesday — Zack Short and Dominic Smith — but lost Masataka Yoshida to the injured list.
Jen McCaffrey99
Rarely in sports does everything go exactly as expected, and the end of April has us re-evaluating all of our preseason predictions.
Chad Jennings116
Cooper Criswell’s second straight scoreless start capped the best first month of the season for Red Sox pitching in more than 100 years.
Jen McCaffrey53
"It's where I fell in love with the game," Mike Yastrzemski said of Fenway Park, where he returns for the first time since 2019.
Andrew Baggarly73
The Padres, Diamondbacks and Rays all lost major ground this week, while the Guardians find themselves knocking on our top 5.
The Athletic MLB Staff172
Nick Yorke and Marcelo Mayer are both off to solid starts for Portland, while Wikelman Gonzalez has gotten past a rocky start.
Jen McCaffrey41
Plus: The Twins are on a winning streak, the Rays lost three to the lowly White Sox and Aaron Judge had a bit of weird week.
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal63
Among the 20 players profiled: a pitcher from Italy, a first baseman with a .512 OBP, and a nephew of Carlos Beltrán having a comeback year.
Melissa Lockard65
The Red Sox have remained patient with young players like Ceddanne Rafaela. They have proof on their roster why patience pays off.
Jen McCaffrey73
Boston is looking to add first-base depth with Triston Casas out for weeks with a rib cartilage injury.
Jen McCaffrey69
Casas said he suffered torn cartilage between his rib cage and sternum due to a combination of his size and how hard he swings.
Jen McCaffrey60
What a difference four years can make. Let's take a look back and see how the org's top prospects have progressed since 2020.
Chad Jennings65
Giolito and Hendriks are at different stages of their rehabs, but both have found plenty of value from being around the team.
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