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If you’re skeptical of the 2026 Red Sox as they embark on a new season, well, that’s understandable. But I’ve got a different approach. Even after four World Series titles this century, skepticism remains in a Red Sox fan’s blood.

The Boston Red Sox released two prospects, outfielder Juan Chacon and infielder Yohander Linarez, according to Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster on X. Both Chacon, 23, and Linarez, 21, were on minor league contracts.

The Boston Red Sox open the 2026 season Thursday in Cincinnati, with expectations for success they haven’t had in a few years. The Red Sox won 89 games last season, squeezed into a wild-card spot and played over .

The Boston Red Sox can still make a deal to ship out Jarren Duran and bring back a top All-Star, one analyst now says.

The Boston Red Sox can only bring 26 players to Cincinnati with them this week, but we're already on the lookout for others who will soon join the fun.

Righthanders Kyson Witherspoon, the Red Sox’ first-round selection out of Oklahoma in 2025, Marcus Phillips (Competitive Balance Round A, Tennessee), and Anthony Eyanson (third round, LSU) will all start the 2026 season in High-A Greenville, according to a major league source.

DETROIT – A game in which the Detroit Red Wings were seemingly set up to succeed turned out to be their most crushing defeat of the season. So much was on the line Tuesday, and the Red Wings failed to capitalize,