Peter Abraham
@peteabeglobe.bsky.social
Baseball columnist for The Boston Globe since 2019. Previous: Red Sox beat writer for the Globe (2010-18). Mets (2002-05) and Yankees (2006-09) for The Journal News. UConn men's hoops (1986-99) for the Norwich Bulletin. Native of New Bedford, Mass.
That said, suspect they throw a few bucks at a reclamation project or two just to see if they can hit on somebody.
Also found it interesting Breslow said Sox needed a No. 2 starter but that they wouldn't spend too much time for 3, 4, 5 types. They feel like they have enough choices in house with Bello, Tolle, Early, Fitts, Dobbins, Harrison, etc.
Meaning not Giolito.
Meaning not Giolito.
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
That said, suspect they throw a few bucks at a reclamation project or two just to see if they can hit on somebody.
Also found it interesting Breslow said Sox needed a No. 2 starter but that they wouldn't spend too much time for 3, 4, 5 types. They feel like they have enough choices in house with Bello, Tolle, Early, Fitts, Dobbins, Harrison, etc.
Meaning not Giolito.
Meaning not Giolito.
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Also found it interesting Breslow said Sox needed a No. 2 starter but that they wouldn't spend too much time for 3, 4, 5 types. They feel like they have enough choices in house with Bello, Tolle, Early, Fitts, Dobbins, Harrison, etc.
Meaning not Giolito.
Meaning not Giolito.
Craig Breslow on Marcelo Mayer: "He needs to get bigger and stronger and be able to shoulder the workload of a full season. That's what the conversations have centered around. And to his credit, he's committed to it."
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Craig Breslow on Marcelo Mayer: "He needs to get bigger and stronger and be able to shoulder the workload of a full season. That's what the conversations have centered around. And to his credit, he's committed to it."
Craig Breslow said Sox are prioritizing a power bat and a No. 2 starter. No surprise there. Praised Bregman but would not identify him as player they want, citing his preference not to list their targets.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Craig Breslow said Sox are prioritizing a power bat and a No. 2 starter. No surprise there. Praised Bregman but would not identify him as player they want, citing his preference not to list their targets.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.
Roman Anthony has fully healed up. Story is their shortstop.
MLB announced a deal with sportsbooks to limit betting on pitch-level results (ball/strike; pitch velocity). MLB authorized operators will cap wagers on those bets at $200 and exclude those bets from parlays.
These were the bets that led to the indictments Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz.
These were the bets that led to the indictments Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
MLB announced a deal with sportsbooks to limit betting on pitch-level results (ball/strike; pitch velocity). MLB authorized operators will cap wagers on those bets at $200 and exclude those bets from parlays.
These were the bets that led to the indictments Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz.
These were the bets that led to the indictments Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz.
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Previewing the GM meetings (and building on Trevor Story’s Red Sox rocketship metaphor): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/09/s...
Red Sox’ rocket ship reaches launching pad in Las Vegas to begin offseason fueling at GM meetings - The Boston Globe
Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and front-office restructuring will be among the topics for the Red Sox' Craig Breslow and his inner circle as decision-makers from across MLB gather.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Previewing the GM meetings (and building on Trevor Story’s Red Sox rocketship metaphor): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/09/s...
Being here for work seems unfair.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Being here for work seems unfair.
Sox lefty Brennan Bernardino is a Super Two per the AP and eligible for arbitration.
November 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sox lefty Brennan Bernardino is a Super Two per the AP and eligible for arbitration.
This is now official.
Ryan Ward of Millbury and Bryant University is expected to be added to the 40-man roster by the Dodgers.
27-year-old OF hit .290 /.380/.557 in 143 AAA games last season with 36 HRs and 122 RBIs. He's a former 8th round pick.
Ward wasn't seen as a prospect but forced the issue.
27-year-old OF hit .290 /.380/.557 in 143 AAA games last season with 36 HRs and 122 RBIs. He's a former 8th round pick.
Ward wasn't seen as a prospect but forced the issue.
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is now official.
Ryan Ward of Millbury and Bryant University is expected to be added to the 40-man roster by the Dodgers.
27-year-old OF hit .290 /.380/.557 in 143 AAA games last season with 36 HRs and 122 RBIs. He's a former 8th round pick.
Ward wasn't seen as a prospect but forced the issue.
27-year-old OF hit .290 /.380/.557 in 143 AAA games last season with 36 HRs and 122 RBIs. He's a former 8th round pick.
Ward wasn't seen as a prospect but forced the issue.
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ryan Ward of Millbury and Bryant University is expected to be added to the 40-man roster by the Dodgers.
27-year-old OF hit .290 /.380/.557 in 143 AAA games last season with 36 HRs and 122 RBIs. He's a former 8th round pick.
Ward wasn't seen as a prospect but forced the issue.
27-year-old OF hit .290 /.380/.557 in 143 AAA games last season with 36 HRs and 122 RBIs. He's a former 8th round pick.
Ward wasn't seen as a prospect but forced the issue.
Former Red Sox assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez is on the move. He's leaving the Padres, where he was hitting coach, to take the same position with the Astros.
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Former Red Sox assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez is on the move. He's leaving the Padres, where he was hitting coach, to take the same position with the Astros.
Braves picked up Chris Sale's $18M option for 2026. He's 25-8, 2.46 in 49 starts since the Sox traded him for Vaughn Grissom, who has since played 31 MLB games and had a .465 OPS.
But nobody at the time thought it was a terrible idea. Sale looked cooked in '23. Kudos to him for rebounding.
But nobody at the time thought it was a terrible idea. Sale looked cooked in '23. Kudos to him for rebounding.
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Braves picked up Chris Sale's $18M option for 2026. He's 25-8, 2.46 in 49 starts since the Sox traded him for Vaughn Grissom, who has since played 31 MLB games and had a .465 OPS.
But nobody at the time thought it was a terrible idea. Sale looked cooked in '23. Kudos to him for rebounding.
But nobody at the time thought it was a terrible idea. Sale looked cooked in '23. Kudos to him for rebounding.
Nothing unusual about the Red Sox ST schedule.
One overnight trip (Phillies-Tigers March 5-6). No games (home or away) against the East Coast teams. Eight vs. the Twins and Puerto Rico's WBC team at Fort Myers on March 3.
Northeastern exib. on Feb. 20. Yankees home (March 4) and away. (March 16).
One overnight trip (Phillies-Tigers March 5-6). No games (home or away) against the East Coast teams. Eight vs. the Twins and Puerto Rico's WBC team at Fort Myers on March 3.
Northeastern exib. on Feb. 20. Yankees home (March 4) and away. (March 16).
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Nothing unusual about the Red Sox ST schedule.
One overnight trip (Phillies-Tigers March 5-6). No games (home or away) against the East Coast teams. Eight vs. the Twins and Puerto Rico's WBC team at Fort Myers on March 3.
Northeastern exib. on Feb. 20. Yankees home (March 4) and away. (March 16).
One overnight trip (Phillies-Tigers March 5-6). No games (home or away) against the East Coast teams. Eight vs. the Twins and Puerto Rico's WBC team at Fort Myers on March 3.
Northeastern exib. on Feb. 20. Yankees home (March 4) and away. (March 16).
Sox also declined their $12 mutual option on RHP Liam Hendriks and will pay him a $2 million buyout.
The team ultimately paid $10 million for 14 appearances and 6.59 ERA over two seasons as Hendriks dealt with elbow and hip issues.
The team ultimately paid $10 million for 14 appearances and 6.59 ERA over two seasons as Hendriks dealt with elbow and hip issues.
November 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Sox also declined their $12 mutual option on RHP Liam Hendriks and will pay him a $2 million buyout.
The team ultimately paid $10 million for 14 appearances and 6.59 ERA over two seasons as Hendriks dealt with elbow and hip issues.
The team ultimately paid $10 million for 14 appearances and 6.59 ERA over two seasons as Hendriks dealt with elbow and hip issues.
Breaking: Guy who wouldn't get $55 million as a free agent decides to stay with $55 million.
November 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Breaking: Guy who wouldn't get $55 million as a free agent decides to stay with $55 million.
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Jarren Duran and the Red Sox agreed to a one-year, $7.7M deal for 2026. He can make $75K in performance bonuses.
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Jarren Duran and the Red Sox agreed to a one-year, $7.7M deal for 2026. He can make $75K in performance bonuses.
Red Sox announce they signed Jarren Duran for 2026. One-year deal.
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Red Sox announce they signed Jarren Duran for 2026. One-year deal.
On Baseball: Alex Bregman opted out of his contract, as expected. The Red Sox needed him last season and they still do:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/s...
Alex Bregman’s value to the Red Sox is proven. Do they have the high ambitions to meet his free agent price? - The Boston Globe
The coming months will be a test of how serious Red Sox ownership is about not simply making the playoffs, but wanting to win the World Series next season.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:37 AM
On Baseball: Alex Bregman opted out of his contract, as expected. The Red Sox needed him last season and they still do:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/s...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/03/s...
Some Reds news with a Red Sox tinge:
Willie Harris is the new third base coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli was promoted to assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
Willie Harris is the new third base coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli was promoted to assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
November 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Some Reds news with a Red Sox tinge:
Willie Harris is the new third base coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli was promoted to assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
Willie Harris is the new third base coach
Bill Haselman is new catching coach
Mike Napoli was promoted to assistant bench coach.
Bench coach Brad Mills retired.
Reposted by Peter Abraham
Per source, Lucas Giolito will decline the player side of his mutual option with the Red Sox. Sox now have to decide whether to make him a 1-year $22M qualifying offer.
November 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Per source, Lucas Giolito will decline the player side of his mutual option with the Red Sox. Sox now have to decide whether to make him a 1-year $22M qualifying offer.
Disappointing not to see Evans get another look as opposed to more relitigating of the Steriod Era.
November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Disappointing not to see Evans get another look as opposed to more relitigating of the Steriod Era.
Alex Bregman opted out of his contract today.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Alex Bregman opted out of his contract today.
The Hall of Fame announced the ballot for the Contemporary Baseball Era. It consists of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela.
Dwight Evans did not make it.
Dwight Evans did not make it.
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Hall of Fame announced the ballot for the Contemporary Baseball Era. It consists of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela.
Dwight Evans did not make it.
Dwight Evans did not make it.
Good day for Red Sox OF coach Kyle Hudson.
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Good day for Red Sox OF coach Kyle Hudson.
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And Ceddanne Rafaela wins the AL Gold Glove in center. First time the Sox have had two winners in the same year since 2018 (Betts, Bradley, Kinsler).
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
And Ceddanne Rafaela wins the AL Gold Glove in center. First time the Sox have had two winners in the same year since 2018 (Betts, Bradley, Kinsler).