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March 11, 2026

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Wilyer Abreu is capturing Boston's attention with whispers of a potential breakout season in 2026, thanks in part to the keen eye of announcer Lou Merloni. Meanwhile, the impending decision on Caleb Durbin as the starting third baseman for Opening Day is revealing manager Alex Cora’s confidence in the young prospect, hinting that Durbin's time to shine might be closer than expected. On the catching front, Matt Thaiss finds himself at a crossroads with an upward mobility clause looming, adding a layer of urgency to his performance. Meanwhile, Masataka Yoshida's journey continues to be a story of resilience and adaptation, reminding us that every player has their battles. With Spring Breakout 2026 around the corner, excitement is building as fans anticipate the next wave of talent making their mark. Boston's baseball narrative is as vibrant as ever.

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Red Sox announcer has Boston fans believing in forthcoming Wilyer Abreu breakout

Red Sox announcer has Boston fans believing in forthcoming Wilyer Abreu breakout

While Wilyer Abreu plays in the World Baseball Classic, Boston Red Sox announcer Lou Merloni notices some tweaks that could have the right fielder poised for a breakout in 2026.

Will Durbin start Opening Day at hot corner? Cora 'comfortable' with him there

Will Durbin start Opening Day at hot corner? Cora 'comfortable' with him there

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- How do you basically say someone will be your starting third baseman without outright saying it? “Caleb \[Durbin\], he's playing third base today, again,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora prior to Tuesday’s game. “We'll probably decide that next week, but I feel very comfortable with

Matt Thaiss Has Upward Mobility Clause In Red Sox Deal

Matt Thaiss Has Upward Mobility Clause In Red Sox Deal

The Red Sox may have to make a decision on catcher Matt Thaiss soon. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that several players in camp on minor league deals have upward mobility clauses or opt-outs in their contracts. Most of those will come during the season. With Thaiss, he has an upward mobility clause five days […]

In celebration of the fat ballplayer

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In celebration of the fat ballplayer

If you’re a hardcore baseball fan in the 21st century, then you probably frequently find yourself in the position of being a baseball defender. Baseball doesn’t actually need defending. It’s one of the world’s great global games and is enjoyed in various forms by hundreds of millions of people every year. It’s going to outlive […]

It’s been a long, strange journey for Masataka Yoshida. What’s next?

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It’s been a long, strange journey for Masataka Yoshida. What’s next?

When the Red Sox signed Masataka Yoshida on December 15, 2022 it was to mixed reactions. Xander Bogaerts had signed with the San Diego Padres a few days earlier, lost to free agency sorta-kinda because of the addition of Trevor Story. Kyle Schwarber the year before had been deemed “too expensive” when he signed with […]

Everything You Need To Know About Spring Breakout 2026

Everything You Need To Know About Spring Breakout 2026

Spring Breakout is coming back for a third year. In 2024, we saw Paul Skenes strike out Jackson Holliday. In 2025, all three of Boston’s big three hit one out of the park – first Kristian Campbell, then Marcelo Mayer, and finally Roman Anthony. Two days later, we saw Trey Yesavage throw the first pitch […] The post Everything You Need To Know About Spring Breakout 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball.