Here's more with @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social on the Danny Coulombe deal www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Also from earlier today: *Braiden Ward sets a record for spring training steals and channels Rickey Henderson *Connelly Early searching for consistency and efficiency on the mound www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Jarren Duran has six homers, four off lefties, early this spring. On an offseason working to refine his game strategy and reduce his chase. “When he is in control of the at-bat and he’s dictating the aggressiveness, this is the type of player he can be” www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Jarren Duran had a monster WBC for Mexico after a hot start to ted Sox camp and has six homers in nine games. He could be the x-factor for Boston's offense this season. "This spurt we're seeing now is not only what I think he can be, but kind of who he is.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Kutter Crawford is throwing two innings of live BP today

Red Sox vs Twins: Durbin 3B, Story SS, Mayer 2B, Kiner-Falefa 1B, Wong C, Monasterio DH, Campbell CF, Ward RF, Castro LF, Early P

Why was Team USA acting like this was some throwaway game up in Rochester? www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

*Sonny Gray on his spring training process and what works for him after 14 seasons *The Red Sox may have finally named their starting third baseman *Cora highlighted a few bullpen arms that have stood out so far That and more in Red Sox notes: www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

*Sonny Gray on his spring training process and what works for him after 14 seasons *The Red Sox may have finally named their starting third baseman *Cora highlighted a few bullpen arms that have stood out so far That and more in Red Sox notes: www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Braiden Ward walked then stole second and third. It was close at third, but he's safe and is now 16 of 17 on stolen bases in 16 game played. A bit more on him and how he might impact the roster this season in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Cora mentions Guerrero, Samaniego, Song and Keller as stand outs in camp. Also Seth Martinez as a long man option given Crawford and Sandoval are still building up and haven't entered games yet.

While some of the best starters in baseball have been competing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, Garrett Crochet has toiled away in Fort Myers, far from the spotlight. On Crochet’s early decision not to pitch in the WBC and what he’s working on www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Sonny Gray on the mound vs. DET: Campbell CF, Story SS, Mayer 2B, Durbin 3B, Narváez C, Kiner-Falefa 1B, Gasper DH, Ward RF, McDonough LF, Gray P

While some of the best starters in baseball have been competing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, Garrett Crochet has toiled away in Fort Myers, far from the spotlight. On Crochet’s early decision not to pitch in the WBC and what he’s working on www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

* Payton Tolle's role * How an Astros injury might impact the Red Sox infield * Thoughts on Kristian Campbell's camp so far * Mayer vs Durbin at 2B and 3B That and more in this Red Sox mailbag www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

Red Sox announce lefty Jake Bennett was optioned to minor league camp and catchers Nate Baez and Ronald Rosario, RHPs Osvaldo Berrios, Hobie Harris, Vinny Nittoli and Devin Sweet and LHP Jeremy Wu-Yelland were reassigned to minor league camp.

A 17-year-old got Aaron Judge to ground into a bases-loaded double play on Friday night. First, he had to finish his social studies homework. Math homework kept him busy on Thursday. Meet Joseph Contreras, José's son and the youngest player in WBC history - www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

Campbell just homered for the first time this spring. More on his big swing changes here

As Team USA begins WBC play, Roman Anthony will be the youngest player on a star-studded roster. He still feels like he has a lot to prove to live up to his sky-high potential. On his diligent offseason rehab, plan to improve his defense and 2026 goals www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

It's that time of camp where half the Red Sox roster is at the WBC and several unfamiliar names are getting more at-bats and innings than usual. A look at a few standout performers so far, some of whom might contribute in Boston this season www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Jeremy Peña has a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger, according to the Astros. He will be reevaluated in two weeks

This time last year, Roman Anthony was getting heckled in the Spring Breakout game for being “overrated”. On Tuesday he homered in a WBC exhibition game. He seems sufficiently hyped at this point.  On Year 2 of Anthony and how much better he can get www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Mayer talking a bit about this now on the ESPN broadcast

This time last year, Roman Anthony was getting heckled in the Spring Breakout game for being “overrated”. On Tuesday he homered in a WBC exhibition game. He seems sufficiently hyped at this point.  On Year 2 of Anthony and how much better he can get www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

From @theathletic.com: With only 99 days until the World Cup, things are getting tense in Foxboro. The local select board is still blocking FIFA's license for Gillette Stadium due to a $7.8 million gap in security funding. Seven matches are at stake.

Roman Anthony's two-run homer in the WBC exhibition game showed he belongs. But entering his first full season, he still feels he has a lot to prove. “I’m continuing to do the same work as if I’m not in the big leagues yet and still trying to make it.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

Team USA lineup vs. the Giants: Bobby Witt Jr., SS Bryce Harper, 1B Aaron Judge, RF Kyle Schwarber, DH Alex Bregman, 3B Cal Raleigh, C Roman Anthony, LF Byron Buxton, CF Brice Turang, 2B Paul Skenes, RHP

ICYMI: Here's a Red Sox season preview on Rates & Barrels with @enosarris.bsky.social and @dvr.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfOJ... Plus, our latest Red Sox roster projection: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Weekend reading ICYMI: Marcelo Mayer’s homer in his first game Friday might be a sign of the significant muscle he put on this offseason www.nytimes.com/athletic/707... Kristian Campbell spent the winter literally staring in the mirror to rebuild his swing www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Weekend reading ICYMI: Marcelo Mayer’s homer in his first game Friday might be a sign of the significant muscle he put on this offseason www.nytimes.com/athletic/707... Kristian Campbell spent the winter literally staring in the mirror to rebuild his swing www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ More team previews! @jcmccaffrey.bsky.social joined me to talk Red Sox, @codystavenhagen.bsky.social dropped by for the Tigers, and @aarongleeman.bsky.social explained the Twins' bizarre offseason.... Audio: pod.fo/e/398f97 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Roman Anthony said he’s fine - the collision with Rafaela knocked the wind out of him a bit, and he banged his left forearm off Rafaela in a way that was sort of surprising, but he felt fine and knew he’d be OK to stay in the game.

Anthony is up after a couple minutes on the ground. It appeared the trainer was looking at his left wrist after Anthony landed awkwardly while trying to avoid a more vicious collision. But both Anthony and Rafaela remain in the game.

Marcelo Mayer is batting sixth and playing second in his first game today. “Last year was obviously a struggle for me. That’s not the player that I think I am.” It's a pivotal year for Mayer, who added significant strength this winter to stay healthy www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Marcelo Mayer spent the offseason adding strength, speed and tweaking his swing to finally prove he can be the player everyone expected when he was drafted in the 1st round. “The second I got home, I got to work because I knew there was no time to waste" www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Marcelo Mayer knows the narrative: He’s injury-prone. This offseason, he gained strength and speed to withstand the rigors of his first full big-league season. He has a position to win, a manager to please and a lot to prove "I still got to earn a job” www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Really happy to see this. The Athletic is adding a bunch of great former Washington Post staffers to our roster and greatly expanding our coverage of the Nationals, Commanders, and D.C. sports as a whole. Their loss is our gain, and our readers' gain. www.nytco.com/press/the-at...

You've seen Kristian Campbell's new swing, but what goes into that change? Inside a tedious offseason studying video of Bregman and Vladdy, visualizing his new stance in a mirror, tee work, Trajeckt, Puerto Rico and more. On Campbell's quest to get back to Boston www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

You've seen Kristian Campbell's new swing, but what goes into that change? Inside a tedious offseason studying video of Bregman and Vladdy, visualizing his new stance in a mirror, tee work, Trajeckt, Puerto Rico and more. On Campbell's quest to get back to Boston www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Kristian Campbell spent much of his offseason standing in the living room of his parents’ house, staring into a mirror. Inside an offseason of change for Campbell: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Kristian Campbell spent much of his offseason standing in the living room of his parents’ house, staring into a mirror. Inside an offseason of change for Campbell: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

What I’m seeing in Red Sox camp: Thoughts on new locker locations Willson Contreras’ intensity An under-the-radar utility infielder with a chance for a roster spot Sonny Gray’s schedule and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

What I’m seeing in Red Sox camp: Thoughts on new locker locations Willson Contreras’ intensity An under-the-radar utility infielder with a chance for a roster spot Sonny Gray’s schedule and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Weekend reading ICYMI Catching up with budding media star Koji Uehara www.nytimes.com/athletic/705... Inside the Red Sox plan to *finally* fix their infield defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/705... Caleb Durbin on why he was relieved to have offseason elbow surgery www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Caleb Durbin had been scheduled for work at second today but had an emergency root canal and had to leave camp this morning. He’s back and said he should be good to go tomorrow

FanGraphs projects the Red Sox to have an 18 fWAR from their rotation, tops in baseball. Detroit ranks second at 17.3. Both staffs have big aces, solid veterans and strong depth. @enosarris.bsky.social compares each projected SP to determine which rotation is better www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Since retiring Koji Uehara has delved into media working for a Tokyo news station and hosting a YouTube channel with a million subscribers. He was in Red Sox camp doing a piece on Yoshida and I was able to catch up with him about his budding media career www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Sandoval had his second live BP. Gray, Early, Bello, Crawford have bullpens. Also Durbin is at second, Mayer at third in backfield drills. Durbin spent much of his time in the minors at 2B. Said the other day in here how it’s a more natural spot for him www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Red Sox vs Northeastern: Eaton RF, Yoshida LF, Campbell CF, Hickey 1B, Romero 2B, Capra 3B, Cheng SS, Castro DH, Rosario C, Uberstine P

Roman Anthony was on-deck to face a minor leaguer on the back fields earlier this week, when a tall righty walked up the fence and made a comment about him wearing the No. 19. It was Koji Uehara, Catching up with Koji on his budding media career www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...