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Fans are back as Twins rally to beat Red Sox in exhibition opener It was the first time the Twins have played in front of paying customers in nearly a year, and more than 2,100 people were in the ballpark for the Florida opener.  February 28, 2021 — 10:10pm Text size Copy shortlink: "I was miserable last year," Smeltzer said. "I feed off the fans." Yet the lefthander still sounded a little surprised at the visceral reaction, the pe...

Boston Red Sox roster projection has Nick Pivetta, Christian Arroyo claiming final spots over Michael Chavis, Tanner Houck | Chris Cotillo (MLB Notebook) Updated Feb 26, 2021; Posted Feb 26, 2021 Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta (37) is shown during spring training baseball practice on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)AP Facebook Share Opening Day is about five weeks away, which means it’s time to start thinking about who the Red Sox will carry on their...

Examining Boston Red Sox 2021 bullpen depth after additions of Hirokazu Sawamura, Adam Ottavino, Matt Andriese, Garrett Whitlock Updated Feb 12, 2021; Posted Feb 12, 2021 Boston Red Soxs Matt Barnes pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP Facebook Share Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom has upgraded his bullpen this offseason after Boston finished 2020 ranked 27th in reliever ERA ...

Boston Red Sox sign pitcher Matt Carasiti, two others to minor-league deals Updated Jan 27, 2021; Posted Jan 27, 2021 Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Matt Carasiti throws against the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP Facebook Share The Red Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Matt Carasiti to a minor-league deal with an invite to major-league spring training, according to WEEI’s Rob Bradford. Carasiti, a Connecticut native,...

Will Boston Red Sox prospects Tanner Houck, Bryan Mata begin 2021 at Worcester? Projecting who will play for WooSox during inaugural season Updated Feb 12, 2021; Posted Jan 27, 2021 Boston Red Soxs Tanner Houck winds up for a pitch against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)AP Facebook Share Many uncertainties surround the Worcester Red Sox’s inaugural season in 2021. Will it begin on time in the midst of th...

The Red Sox are still likely to make a few more moves before Opening Day.

Grotz is the latest invitee to major-league spring training.

Boston Red Sox’s Caleb Simpson hit 100 mph after four surgeries, has worked multiple jobs (including cutting grass) while pursuing major leagues Updated Jan 29, 2021; Posted Jan 13, 2021 Caleb Simpson pitches at the Boston Red Soxs alternate training site in Pawtucket during the 2020 season. (Courtesy photo, Pawtucket Red Sox) Facebook Share Caleb Simpson has undergone four surgeries since the San Francisco Giants drafted him in 2013, but he is throwing better than ever at 29 years old. The...

Boston Red Sox invite nine minor leaguers, including depth starter Stephen Gonsalves, to 2021 big league spring training camp Updated Dec 22, 2020; Posted Dec 22, 2020 Then-Mets pitcher Stephen Gonsalves throws to first during a spring training drill Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP Facebook Share The Boston Red Sox have invited nine minor leaguers, including left-handed depth starter Stephen Gonsalves, to big league spring training camp. Right-hande...