There was a time when Red Sox fans argued about lineups. About rotations. About whether the bullpen was one arm short or three. Somewhere along the way, the argument shifted. Now it’s not who’s batting cleanup—it’s who’s leaving next, and who’s coming in to explain it. For years, the Red Sox were defined by stars who felt permanent. You watched them grow up. You bought the jersey assuming you’d get more than a couple good summers out of it. You believed—maybe a little stubbor

Behind the intimidating glare was a quiet, generous leader whose impact on the Red Sox went far beyond the box score. Jim Rice was never interested in being liked. Or misunderstood. Or explained. He wanted to hit, do his job, and go home. For a long time, that’s how people read him around here: intense, closed off, intimidating. The kind of guy who looked like he might glare at you for asking an innocent question. Which is funny, because once you got past the surface, Jim

The Red Sox finally dipped into this year’s free agent market with the addition of southpaw starter Ranger Suarez on a 5-year, $130 million deal ($26 million AAV). What can fans in Boston expect from their newest addition? 

Star third baseman Alex Bregman recently signed a five-year, $175 million contract that includes a full no-trade clause with the Chicago Cubs, leaving the Red Sox empty-handed. Boston has lost out on the likes of superstar after superstar and has been dwelling in the corner at the party all offseason. Where will Beantown pivot to address the cold front at the hot corner?