Before chatting with music legend Garth Brooks about his time with the Pirates (29:35), Buster and Boog Sciambi dish on projected win totals and much more (2:49). Plus, Coley Harvey with some "Inside Heat" on the Yankees (36:21) and we remember the life of the late Nick Cafardo.
The long offseason wait is over -- let the games begin! -- giving us a chance to focus on what will happen between the lines.
Some teams take a stars-and-scrubs approach, some have depth but lack star power. We sort them all out and figure out who's on top.
Dustin Pedroia's goal isn't merely to come back from his knee injury, but to remain healthy enough to contribute for the Red Sox for the entire season.
Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo died after collapsing at the Red Sox's spring training ballpark. He was 62.
Bullpen consistency can be the difference between a pennant and going home early. Who's best at nailing down wins and protecting leads?
New pitch alert: Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez is working on a new slider. He threw one last year, but Alex Cora called it more of a slider/cutter. This would be more of a conventional slider and Cora was very enthusiastic on Tuesday about what's he seen from Rodriguez. Many in Red Sox believed he's ready for his best season.
The World Series champion Red Sox are not the favorites to win the AL East this season. That honor goes to the Yankees.
It's hard to imagine things going more right for the Boston Red Sox than they did last season.
Even with the rise of new tactics like the opener, old-school aces are leading the way.
The Baltimore Orioles have a season win total of 59.5, while the Yankees are at 96.5. Here are the odds you need to know for all 30 MLB teams.
Starting with baseball's reigning best player, out on the grass is where you find the stars to build contenders around.
Buster talks to David Schoenfield about Mike Trout's future, the legendary career of Bruce Bochy, labor talks and more (6:01). Plus, Sarah Langs' Numbers Game (26:52), Marc Topkin with some Inside Heat on the Rays (33:01) and Karl Ravech chats with Alex Cora and Mookie Betts (35:44).
Boston Red Sox owner John Henry said Monday that, while there is not a perfect correlation between a bigger payroll and winning, "spending more money helps."
Players' union head Tony Clark criticized baseball commissioner Rob Manfred for blaming players' demands for the slow free agent market and said an increasing number of teams make little effort to justify the price of a ticket.
We break down the cases for why you might crown Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron or Babe Ruth.
With cartilage from a cadaver and his trademark attitude, the Red Sox second baseman is determined to be his old self in 2019.
Dustin Pedroia talks about his return after playing just three games in 2018.
Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia says if he had to do it all over again, he wouldn't have had the knee surgery after the 2017 season that sidelined him for all but three games in 2018.
Looking for some of the game's brightest up-and-coming stars? You're at the right place.
Three and a half months after the pursuit started, here's where things stand with Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and their suitors. Plus, updates on Craig Kimbrel, Nolan Arenado and other stars seeking paydays.
David Price has changed his uniform number, bringing a little early intrigue to Red Sox spring training camp.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Miami | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Toronto | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
