Boston will start spring training workouts next week with new additions who could help the team rebound from a dismal 2020 season.
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Garret Richards finalizes 1-year, 10M deal with Red Sox
Garrett Richards and the Boston Red Sox have finalized a one-year, $10 million contract
‘Dustin (Pedroia) was as good as it gets,’ says his Sea Dogs manager
There were those who doubted the diminutive infielder at first sight, including Todd Claus. But there was talk that ‘the kid can play.’
MLB notebook: Red Sox truck departs for Florida on Monday, spring training starts Feb. 17
Boston will have its first exhibition game on Feb. 27 and protocols will be put in place to allow a return of fans in a limited capacity.
Tom Caron: Zdeno Chara might be another recent Boston export to have an immediate championship impact
Mookie Betts won the World Series with the Dodgers in the fall and Tom Brady has led the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl. Don’t be surprised if Chara, the former Bruins defenseman, helps the Washington Capitals achieve similar success this season.
Red Sox great Dustin Pedroia retires after 14 seasons
The second baseman won Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors and was a member of three Boston World Series championship teams.
Former Scarborough star gets new kind of tryout with Red Sox
Joe Cronin, who also played baseball at Boston College and in the Minnesota Twins farm system, lands an internship with Boston’s player development department.
Schilling targets Boston, media and voters in tirade after Hall of Fame snub
Curt Schilling, who missed entering the Hall of Fame by 16 votes, wants to be removed from the ballot and says if he were inducted it would be as a member of the Diamondbacks or Phillies.
Red Sox notebook: Boston preparing for 2021 MLB season to start on time
The Red Sox will be ready to make adjustments, but for now they are preparing to go to Fort Myers for spring training and play a full 162-game schedule.
Tom Caron: No big splashes, but the Red Sox are adding pitching depth
Garrett Richards and Matt Andriese are not exactly household names, but they will help to improve a pitching staff that had a franchise-worst 5.58 ERA in 2020.