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February 28, 2026

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Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval took significant steps forward today, throwing live batting practice as they work to solidify their spots in the rotation. Meanwhile, Red Sox Nation can breathe a sigh of relief after the heart-stopping collision between Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela, both of whom are reportedly fine after the scare. In more positive news, Marcelo Mayer, fresh off wrist surgery, blasted a home run in his Spring Training debut, showing the promise that could earn him a place on Opening Day. As the team preps for their matchup against the Atlanta Braves, it's clear that the focus is on player development and health, with young talents like Mayer and Anthony making headlines while veterans like Crawford and Sandoval strive to regain their form.

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Red Sox Injury Update: Kutter Crawford, Patrick Sandoval both progressing

Red Sox Injury Update: Kutter Crawford, Patrick Sandoval both progressing

Boston Red Sox starters Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval threw live batting practice sessions on February 27.

Scary Roman Anthony-Ceddanne Rafaela collision had Red Sox fans on edge

Scary Roman Anthony-Ceddanne Rafaela collision had Red Sox fans on edge

Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela gave the Boston Red Sox the scare of their lives after an outfield collision against the Atlanta Braves.

Coming off wrist surgery, Mayer goes yard in Spring Training debut

Coming off wrist surgery, Mayer goes yard in Spring Training debut

NORTH PORT, Fla. – If Marcelo Mayer needs to earn his spot on the Opening Day roster, or take the baton and run with it, as manager Alex Cora continues to put it, the 23-year-old got off to a running start on Friday. Playing his first game since undergoing right

Exhale, Red Sox Nation: Anthony, Rafaela OK after collision

Exhale, Red Sox Nation: Anthony, Rafaela OK after collision

NORTH PORT, Fla. – Of all the things Red Sox Nation didn’t wish to see on Friday, stud outfielders Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela on the ground for multiple minutes at the same time would have topped the list. Fortunately, a mishap in communication that led to a collision between

Red Sox Spring Training Game Thread: Marcelo Mayer takes the field

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Red Sox Spring Training Game Thread: Marcelo Mayer takes the field

Is it on TV? It’s on NESN at 1:05 PM What’s the lineup? What should we watch for? It’s been an… interesting spring training for Marcelo Mayer so far. The wrist surgery he underwent last August was said to necessitate only a three-month recovery and Mayer arrived at Fort Myers claiming he was fully healed […]

2026 Red Sox Spring Training Approval Polling: Predict the season and tell us how they’re doing

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2026 Red Sox Spring Training Approval Polling: Predict the season and tell us how they’re doing

With the offseason behind us, it’s once again time to check in with the Over the Monster community and gauge fan opinion on how the Red Sox organization is doing. Below are polls covering the job performance of the front office, ownership, and the manager, followed by some other topical items. Your job is to express your […]