By acquiring Adam Ottavino and Garrett Whitlock from New York, Boston added two key pieces to its bullpen.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox facing crucial stretch against Rays, Yankees
Boston stumbles into Tampa, having losing two of three to lowly Kansas City, a series marked by poor defense and a lack of clutch hitting by the Red Sox.
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Tom Caron: Scrutiny of Red Sox pitchers gets a fresh spin
Boston starters have been struggling lately, and as long as that continues they’ll face questions about illegal substances, Tom Caron writes.
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Tom Caron: After sweep of Yankees, 2021 Red Sox coming into clearer view
Boston has a 15-6 record against AL East opponents during its surprising start this spring.
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Tom Caron: MLB needs to crack down on defensive shifts
Banning or placing restrictions on shifts won’t fix all the offensive problems facing baseball, but it’s a good place to start, Tom Caron writes.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox bucking the trend in a year of light hitting
Boston has been taking a disciplined approach at the plate while leading the major leagues in key offensive categories.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox in first place despite struggles in the first
Boston pitchers have a 7.44 ERA in the first inning this season, the second-highest mark in the American League.
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Tom Caron: Seven-inning doubleheaders create more urgency
Strategies change early and often in a seven-inning game, bringing more excitement to a sport often hindered by a lack of action.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox showing early signs that this could be a fun season
Riding a six-game win streak, Boston has shown an ability to rally late in games as well as provide fans with some much-needed enjoyment.
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Tom Caron: Patience is not a virtue of Red Sox fans
The Red Sox are hoping to regain the confidence of fans after an ugly 2020 season. They did little to help their cause while being swept by the Orioles to start the new season.