https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/page/7/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/teaching-an-analytical-dog-old-tricks-why-red-sox-must-take-old-school-approach-to-dh-position-going-forward-r14060/While the Boston Red Sox were thoroughly boat raced in the Wild Card Round by the New York Yankees for a second season in a row, it further highlighted a roster construction issue that has been plaguing the team since 2021: The Sox lack a legitimate power threat in the lineup. Sure, Willson Cont...14060Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:54:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/boston-red-sox-minor-league-hitters-of-the-year-2026-r14045/While the major-league club struggled at times to produce offense, those climbing through the Boston Red Sox's minor-league system have provided a positive outlook for the future of the franchise. With that being said, it’s worth looking at the top minor league performances across the syste...14045Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/forum-friday-2027-red-sox-outlook-2026-postseason-speculation-pre-offseason-discussion-arbitration-rules-2026-prospects-r14030/With the Sox season now over, Talk Sox fans turned their attention to the forums, where this week's "Forum Friday" highlights five key threads. Discussions ranged from a realistic look at the 2027 Red Sox roster to debates over the 2026 postseason, pre-offseason plans, arbitration and salary cap...14030Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:12:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/red-sox-top-prospects-update-three-players-who-made-the-biggest-jump-up-top-20-rankings-r14021/The Boston Red Sox’s farm system looks a lot different than it did at the start of the 2026 season. Between several major-league promotions and a handful of trades, there’s been quite a bit of movement throughout the organization’s prospect rankings. Through all of that noise, several young...14021Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/gold-glove-finalists-announced-red-sox-land-three-nominees-r13983/The 2026 Gold Glove finalists were announced today, and the Boston Red Sox were represented well as they had three finalists between the 10 positions (utility player was added in 2022). The defensive recognition for the team should come as little surprise as the organization stated going into 20...13983Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:49:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/boston-red-sox-hitters-of-the-year-2026-willson-contreras-high-flying-performance-sadly-a-solo-act-r13968/From an offensive standpoint, the 2026 season can be described as one of impressive highs and incredible lows. Through the first two-and-a-half months of the season, the Boston Red Sox looked completely lost at the plate and struggled to score in big scenarios. Then, the end of June came and sen...13968Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:55:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/three-red-sox-prospects-who-made-huge-strides-in-2026-r13960/Justin Gonzales, Henry Godbout, and John Holobetz all finished the season much higher in Boston’s prospect rankings than where they started. Here's how these three promising young players made their mark in 2026. View the full article13960Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:12:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/davy-andrews-sits-down-to-talk-sox-r13936/Alex and Maddie are joined by FanGraphs writer and former Talk Sox editor Davy Andrews to talk about the Red Sox. They discuss the impending lockout and the weird string of injuries among Red Sox players (with Garrett Whitlock being the new addition). Davy shares his outlook on the team and his...13936Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:51:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/red-sox-arizona-fall-league-week-in-review-antonio-anderson-catches-fire-pitchers-get-their-feet-wet-r13933/The first full week of the Arizona Fall League has come to a conclusion as the eight prospects that the Boston Red Sox sent managed to get their first taste of what the AFL is truly like. A developmental league that takes place across six weeks, some teams send prospects they want to get more wo...13933Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:04:12 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/is-ceddanne-rafaelas-offensive-breakout-for-real-r13927/Ceddanne Rafaela's glove has never been in question, but his breakout 2026 season offered a glimpse of what he could become offensively. Despite some concerning underlying numbers, there are reasons to believe his progress is real. View the full article13927Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/a-clubhouse-of-folly-and-algorithms-what-led-to-red-soxs-early-playoff-exit-r13920/I’m still reeling from the Boston Red Sox’s humiliating defeat in the AL Wild Card Series. The following Thursday, I drowned myself in work. Now, as I start this piece over the weekend, I’ve finally gathered some of my thoughts. The Red Sox limped out of September as one of the worst offenses in...13920Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:50:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/talk-sox/ceddanne-rafaelas-breakout-season-at-the-plate-is-equal-parts-believable-and-mystifying-r13894/As the common sports saying goes: defense wins championships. Of course, the Boston Red Sox didn’t win a championship this year, but center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela continued to show why he’s one of the best defensive players in baseball. The 25-year-old finished in the 99th percentile in Outs A...13894Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:06:01 +0000