2021 Outfielder Rankings - 5x5 Mixed Leagues

We now move on to the outfielder position in our mixed-league rankings analysis series. If you missed them, here is our review of Catcher, First Base, Second Base, Third Base and Shortstop. RotoBaller's rankers, JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Nick Mariano, and Ariel Cohen have updated our 2021 Mixed League rankings once more based on early spring training action.... Read More

Marwin Gonzalez Homers Twice

Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez homered from each side of the plate on Wednesday, knocking in four in the Red Sox's 5-4 win over the Twins. Gonzalez, along with Kike Hernandez, Michael Chavis and Danny Santana, is one of the many utility players fighting for playing time in a crowded Red Sox lineup. Gonzalez... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Throws Four Strong Innings

Boston Red Sox ace Eduardo Rodriguez appeared to be in midseason form in his second outing of the spring, throwing four innings of one-run ball, striking out six and walking none. After missing all of last season with myocarditis stemming from a bout with COVID-19, it appears to be all systems go for Rodriguez this... Read More

Tanner Houck Showcases Increased Velocity

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher prospect Tanner Houck continued to show an increase in velocity from last year, as he sat in the 94-97 mph range with his fastball during Wednesday's spring outing, touching 98 mph twice. This is a dramatic increase from last year, when he only averaged 92.8 mph on his fastball. Houck impressed... Read More

Adam Ottavino Has Strong Red Sox Debut

Boston Red Sox reliever Adam Ottavino had a strong debut on Wednesday against the Twins in spring training, striking out two in a scoreless inning of relief. Ottavino, who was acquired from the Yankees this offseason, had a disappointing 2020, but it was not as bad as the surface numbers suggest. Even though his ERA... Read More

Xander Bogaerts Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) said on a WEEI radio show that he expects to be ready for Opening Day, claiming that he feels "pretty close to 100 percent." Bogaerts has not played so far this spring due to a shoulder injury, but he is expected to take batting practice on Wednesday and be... Read More

Michael Chavis Continues Strong Spring

Boston Red Sox first baseman Michael Chavis continued his strong spring with two more hits on Tuesday, raising his spring average and OPS to .429 and 1.429, respectively. There was a lot of buzz around Chavis upon his call-up, but most of that excitement has since been tempered due to an injury plagued, up-and-down 2019... Read More

Nick Pivetta Impresses In Tuesday Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta had another strong outing on Tuesday, allowing just one run over three innings while striking out three. This follows up his promising debut last week, where his average fastball velocity was two and a half mph higher than it was last year. Pivetta looks to be the front-runner... Read More

Kike Hernandez Continues Hot Spring

Boston Red Sox second baseman Kike Hernandez continued to hit the ball well this spring on Wednesday, going 2-for-2 with two doubles and a walk. Hernandez has now reached base seven out of eight times this spring, making a strong first impression after signing with Boston for two years and $14 million dollars. Hernandez is... Read More

Martin Perez Throws Two Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez made his spring training debut on Tuesday against the Twins, allowing just one baserunner over two scoreless innings. Perez had what on the surface appeared to be the best season of his career in 2020, leading the Red Sox in innings while posting a 4.50 ERA. Yet a... Read More

Jarren Duran Hits First Home Run Of Spring

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jarren Duran hit a home run in his first at-bat of the spring on Tuesday, continuing his emergence as one of the Red Sox's top prospects. The hype train started in 2019 when Duran hit .380 at High-A Salem with 18 steals in just 50 games, and it continued when... Read More

Rafael Devers Hits Two-Run Home Run

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers hit a two-run home run on Tuesday against the Rays, a great sign for a star looking for a bounce-back season. After a breakout 2019 season, Devers' production fell off considerably in the shortened 2020 season. His average and OPS fell by 38 points and 113 points, respectively,... Read More

Garrett Richards Struggles In Spring Debut

New Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards got lit up in his first outing of the spring on Monday, walking two and allowing three hits in his first inning before the new pitch-count rule ended the first frame with only one out. He settled down in his second inning, but overall, it was a concerning... Read More

Jeter Downs Impresses In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Jeter Downs showcased his massive potential in his spring debut on Sunday against the Twins, going 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Downs is MLB.com's 49th-best prospect, and he grades out at least average in all of the five major tools. Given that Downs has only 13 career... Read More

Bobby Dalbec Starts Off Hot

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec picked up right where he left off last year, homering in his first at-bat of the spring on Sunday against the Twins. Dalbec was fantastic in his rookie season, hitting a home run every 10 at-bats and slugging .600. It looks like Dalbec will win the Red Sox... Read More