Jen McCaffrey
@jcmccaffrey.bsky.social
Red Sox beat reporter for The Athletic
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Can confirm Ronny Hernandez, a Single A catcher, is the return as Red Sox trade lefty Chris Murphy to the White Sox. Red Sox needed catching depth in the system.
Also have confirmed the only three Rule 5 additions will be pitchers Sandlin, Drohan and Uberstine.
Also have confirmed the only three Rule 5 additions will be pitchers Sandlin, Drohan and Uberstine.
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Can confirm Ronny Hernandez, a Single A catcher, is the return as Red Sox trade lefty Chris Murphy to the White Sox. Red Sox needed catching depth in the system.
Also have confirmed the only three Rule 5 additions will be pitchers Sandlin, Drohan and Uberstine.
Also have confirmed the only three Rule 5 additions will be pitchers Sandlin, Drohan and Uberstine.
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550 innings caught, 115 stolen bases allowed.
In 2024 it was 457 innings / 94 steals.
He repeated A-ball.
ISOs of .055 and .085 the last two seasons, show he produced very few extra bases.
Just turned 21.
In 2024 it was 457 innings / 94 steals.
He repeated A-ball.
ISOs of .055 and .085 the last two seasons, show he produced very few extra bases.
Just turned 21.
The Red Sox acquired C Ronny Hernandez from the White Sox in the deal sending LHP Chris Murphy to Chicago.
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
550 innings caught, 115 stolen bases allowed.
In 2024 it was 457 innings / 94 steals.
He repeated A-ball.
ISOs of .055 and .085 the last two seasons, show he produced very few extra bases.
Just turned 21.
In 2024 it was 457 innings / 94 steals.
He repeated A-ball.
ISOs of .055 and .085 the last two seasons, show he produced very few extra bases.
Just turned 21.
Red Sox announce they've acquired infielder Tristan Gray from Tampa Bay in exchange for RHP Luis Guerrero. They DFA'd Nathaniel Lowe to make room on the roster. Gray has only played in 47 big league games but adds infield depth for the club, particularly at second base
November 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Red Sox announce they've acquired infielder Tristan Gray from Tampa Bay in exchange for RHP Luis Guerrero. They DFA'd Nathaniel Lowe to make room on the roster. Gray has only played in 47 big league games but adds infield depth for the club, particularly at second base
Craig Breslow is ‘confident’ in the Red Sox ability to spend and improve the club, plus notes on Kristian Campbell and more from Day 2 at GM Meetings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Craig Breslow ‘confident’ in Red Sox ability to spend and improve club
Breslow thinks Kristian Campbell could benefit from sticking at just one position rather than splitting time between second and outfield.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Craig Breslow is ‘confident’ in the Red Sox ability to spend and improve the club, plus notes on Kristian Campbell and more from Day 2 at GM Meetings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The Red Sox want a frontline starter to slot alongside or right behind Garrett Crochet, a power bat preferably right-handed to power the lineup, and they plan to keep Trevor Story at shortstop.
That and more from Day 1 of the GM meetings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
That and more from Day 1 of the GM meetings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Red Sox want a No. 2 starter, power bat, Trevor Story at shortstop: Notes from GM meetings
The Boston Red Sox have their offseason targets, critical among them finding a frontline pitcher.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Red Sox want a frontline starter to slot alongside or right behind Garrett Crochet, a power bat preferably right-handed to power the lineup, and they plan to keep Trevor Story at shortstop.
That and more from Day 1 of the GM meetings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
That and more from Day 1 of the GM meetings
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Red Sox reinstate several players from the 60-day IL (today was the deadline to do so): Crawford, Dobbins, Guerrero, Houck, Winckowski, Sandoval, Grissom, Mayer and Casas.
To bring the 40-man roster to 40, they've designated Luis Guerrero for assignment
To bring the 40-man roster to 40, they've designated Luis Guerrero for assignment
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Red Sox reinstate several players from the 60-day IL (today was the deadline to do so): Crawford, Dobbins, Guerrero, Houck, Winckowski, Sandoval, Grissom, Mayer and Casas.
To bring the 40-man roster to 40, they've designated Luis Guerrero for assignment
To bring the 40-man roster to 40, they've designated Luis Guerrero for assignment
MLB free agency opens at 5 p.m.
Where things stand for the Red Sox as the offseason officially gets underway
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Where things stand for the Red Sox as the offseason officially gets underway
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Red Sox offseason primer: What to know about free agents Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito and more
Boston must decide whether to make a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to Giolito before free agency clock begins Thursday evening.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
MLB free agency opens at 5 p.m.
Where things stand for the Red Sox as the offseason officially gets underway
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Where things stand for the Red Sox as the offseason officially gets underway
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Red Sox announce their 2026 spring training schedule
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Red Sox announce their 2026 spring training schedule
Here's more on the Red Sox and Jarren Duran agreeing to a one-year, $7.7 million deal
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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Red Sox, Jarren Duran agree to $7.7 million deal, avoid arbitration: Source
The contract includes $75,000 in performance bonuses, per a source, with $25,000 each for 450, 500 and 550 plate appearances.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Here's more on the Red Sox and Jarren Duran agreeing to a one-year, $7.7 million deal
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Red Sox and Jarren Duran came to agreement on a one-year, $7.7 million deal with $75K in performance bonuses, per a source. It'll be $25K each for 450, 500, 550 plate appearances.
November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Red Sox and Jarren Duran came to agreement on a one-year, $7.7 million deal with $75K in performance bonuses, per a source. It'll be $25K each for 450, 500, 550 plate appearances.
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Do Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso fit the Red Sox?
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Pete Alonso vs. Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman interest and more: Red Sox mailbag, Part 1
Will Boston have to far outbid other teams for Bregman, and how would Alonso and Schwarber fit in the Red Sox lineup?
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October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Do Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso fit the Red Sox?
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Do Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso fit the Red Sox?
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Pete Alonso vs. Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman interest and more: Red Sox mailbag, Part 1
Will Boston have to far outbid other teams for Bregman, and how would Alonso and Schwarber fit in the Red Sox lineup?
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Do Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso fit the Red Sox?
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Where do things stand with Alex Bregman?
What does Triston Casas' future hold?
That and more in Red Sox mailbag, part 1
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Red Sox news ICYMI
John Soteropulos new Red Sox asst. hitting coach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Red Sox to have four full-time defensive coaches working in the minors next year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Kristian Campbell plans to add strength this winter
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
John Soteropulos new Red Sox asst. hitting coach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Red Sox to have four full-time defensive coaches working in the minors next year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Kristian Campbell plans to add strength this winter
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Red Sox have 2 goals to help Kristian Campbell get on track: Rest and strength
The Red Sox see the offseason as the perfect time for Campbell to reset and reboot after a tumultuous rookie season.
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Red Sox news ICYMI
John Soteropulos new Red Sox asst. hitting coach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Red Sox to have four full-time defensive coaches working in the minors next year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Kristian Campbell plans to add strength this winter
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
John Soteropulos new Red Sox asst. hitting coach
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Red Sox to have four full-time defensive coaches working in the minors next year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Kristian Campbell plans to add strength this winter
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
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The Red Sox have promoted minor league hitting coordinator John Soteropulos to major league assistant hitting coach. He joins hitting coach Pete Fatse's staff alongside fellow asst. HC Dillon Lawson
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Red Sox prospect Luis Perales hitting 100 mph, a new assistant hitting coach and more notes
Plus news about progress made by Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayers and Triston Casas in recovering from their respective injuries.
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Red Sox have promoted minor league hitting coordinator John Soteropulos to major league assistant hitting coach. He joins hitting coach Pete Fatse's staff alongside fellow asst. HC Dillon Lawson
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
The Red Sox have promoted minor league hitting coordinator John Soteropulos to major league assistant hitting coach. He joins hitting coach Pete Fatse's staff alongside fellow asst. HC Dillon Lawson
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Red Sox prospect Luis Perales hitting 100 mph, a new assistant hitting coach and more notes
Plus news about progress made by Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayers and Triston Casas in recovering from their respective injuries.
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Red Sox have promoted minor league hitting coordinator John Soteropulos to major league assistant hitting coach. He joins hitting coach Pete Fatse's staff alongside fellow asst. HC Dillon Lawson
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
That, plus a new scouting director and more Red Sox notes in here www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Hi all, it's Red Sox mailbag time. We'll have a big offseason mailbag next week, so submit your questions at the link here and I'll get to as many as I can. Thanks! www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Submit your questions for Jen McCaffrey’s next Red Sox mailbag!
<p>The Red Sox run to the postseason hit a wall in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series, but the season as a whole was a positive step forward for a club that missed out on the playoffs the ...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hi all, it's Red Sox mailbag time. We'll have a big offseason mailbag next week, so submit your questions at the link here and I'll get to as many as I can. Thanks! www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
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It's the latest Walk On pod. Me, @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social and @simonhughes1983.bsky.social are joined by @cweatherspoon.bsky.social and @jcmccaffrey.bsky.social to talk all things FSG as we reach the 15th anniversary of their takeover of LFC pod.fo/e/33c7d8
Walk On: A show about Liverpool FC: 15 years of FSG: the highs, the lows & the transformation of Liverpool
Simon Hughes and James Pearce are alongside Tony Evans for this episode as we take a look back on 15 years of FSG ownership ahead of their 15th anniversary in charge on Wednesday.The panel look bac...
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October 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It's the latest Walk On pod. Me, @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social and @simonhughes1983.bsky.social are joined by @cweatherspoon.bsky.social and @jcmccaffrey.bsky.social to talk all things FSG as we reach the 15th anniversary of their takeover of LFC pod.fo/e/33c7d8
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More than an hour after it happened, Orion Kerkering went back to the dugout. He was alone. Then, someone put his arm around him. The Phillies shared a collective pain because it felt like more than a season had just ended. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
Phillies share the pain after Orion Kerkering’s error leads to crushing elimination loss
Inside the clubhouse, there was shock, anger, concern for the young reliever — and a sense that something more than a season had ended.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
More than an hour after it happened, Orion Kerkering went back to the dugout. He was alone. Then, someone put his arm around him. The Phillies shared a collective pain because it felt like more than a season had just ended. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
Of note, Cintron is one of Cora's best friends in the game. Not saying this will lead to anything, but something to keep in mind
The Astros are parting ways with hitting coach Alex Cintrón, sources tell @theathletic.com, and more changes are expected on Houston's coaching staff - www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
Astros part ways with Alex Cintrón, more coaching changes expected (Sources)
Cintrón had been the team's hitting coach since 2019. More changes are expected within Espada’s 10-man coaching staff.
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Of note, Cintron is one of Cora's best friends in the game. Not saying this will lead to anything, but something to keep in mind
The Red Sox enter the offseason looking to remain aggressive as ‘window of contention is upon us’.
Plus notes on offseason surgeries, the GM search, coaches firings and more in notes from the end of season press conference
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Plus notes on offseason surgeries, the GM search, coaches firings and more in notes from the end of season press conference
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Red Sox enter offseason looking to remain aggressive as ‘window of contention is upon us’
The Red Sox improved significantly from 2024 to 2025 thanks in large part to an active offseason. They'll look to repeat that this winter.
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Red Sox enter the offseason looking to remain aggressive as ‘window of contention is upon us’.
Plus notes on offseason surgeries, the GM search, coaches firings and more in notes from the end of season press conference
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Plus notes on offseason surgeries, the GM search, coaches firings and more in notes from the end of season press conference
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Breslow says he wants to prioritize improving the team overall but highlights defense, pitching and more power to the lineup
Carlos Narvaez will have a meniscius surgery but is expected to have full offseason. Casas is continuing his rehab and on a good recovery path for spring
Carlos Narvaez will have a meniscius surgery but is expected to have full offseason. Casas is continuing his rehab and on a good recovery path for spring
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Breslow says he wants to prioritize improving the team overall but highlights defense, pitching and more power to the lineup
Carlos Narvaez will have a meniscius surgery but is expected to have full offseason. Casas is continuing his rehab and on a good recovery path for spring
Carlos Narvaez will have a meniscius surgery but is expected to have full offseason. Casas is continuing his rehab and on a good recovery path for spring
At Red Sox press conference, Sam Kennedy thanks fans for coming out to see a team they felt took “a step in the right direction”. Breslow notes sitting here first week in October they fell short of their goal but feels reason for optimism in young pitching and position players
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
At Red Sox press conference, Sam Kennedy thanks fans for coming out to see a team they felt took “a step in the right direction”. Breslow notes sitting here first week in October they fell short of their goal but feels reason for optimism in young pitching and position players
Three major offseason needs for the Red Sox: Adding a bat, better defense, a No. 2 starter
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
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Red Sox’s 3 major offseason needs: Adding a bat, better defense, a No. 2 starter
As the Red Sox embark on the offseason, there is as much promise as they build for next season as there is room for improvement.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Three major offseason needs for the Red Sox: Adding a bat, better defense, a No. 2 starter
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
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The Red Sox reached October despite a season full of obstacles.
It speaks volumes for where the club is headed.
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It speaks volumes for where the club is headed.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Red Sox reached October despite a season full of obstacles.
It speaks volumes for where the club is headed.
http://dlvr.it/TNS8p9
It speaks volumes for where the club is headed.
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Of 26 players on the Red Sox wild card roster, 17 were playing in the postseason for the first time.
Though their collective inexperience showed in a season-ending Game 3 loss, there was no mistaking what reaching this point meant for this club’s future.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Though their collective inexperience showed in a season-ending Game 3 loss, there was no mistaking what reaching this point meant for this club’s future.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Even as Red Sox season ends, there is now a feeling of hope: ‘The future is bright’
“It sucks to say right now that we’re looking forward," Garrett Crochet said. "But ultimately, that’s our reality.”
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October 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Of 26 players on the Red Sox wild card roster, 17 were playing in the postseason for the first time.
Though their collective inexperience showed in a season-ending Game 3 loss, there was no mistaking what reaching this point meant for this club’s future.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Though their collective inexperience showed in a season-ending Game 3 loss, there was no mistaking what reaching this point meant for this club’s future.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...