Tag: Boston Red Sox
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Drafting Garrett Crochet at 1.04 Allows Fantasy Managers to Pivot to Offense
Holding the 1.04 in a fantasy baseball points league draft creates an opportunity to secure an elite foundational piece before the board thins at the top tier. In this build, that player is Garrett Crochet. Why Garrett Crochet Is a Fantasy Baseball Building Block in 2026 Crochet followed his transition to full-time starter in 2024…
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Alex Bregman’s Move to Cubs Projects Him as Safe Mid-Tier Fantasy Option
The Chicago Cubs made a major statement in free agency by signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract with a full no-trade clause and no opt-outs. After acquiring Edward Cabrera earlier in the offseason, Chicago continues to position itself as a serious contender, and adding Bregman gives the lineup both…
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Jarren Duran’s 2025 Regression Lands Outfielder in Tier 4 Fantasy Rankings
Jarren Duran followed a strong two-year stretch in 2023 and 2024, when he produced a combined .832 on-base plus slugging (OPS), with a modest step backward in 2025. Over 157 games, he posted a .256/.332/.442 slash line while his power and speed totals declined. After delivering 21 home runs and 34 stolen bases in 2024,…
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Rafael Devers’ 1B Eligibility Makes Him a Tier 3 Fantasy Cornerstone for 2026
Rafael Devers experienced a turbulent 2025 campaign that featured both off-field friction and notable on-field production. During his first spring training media session, Devers stated he was unwilling to move to designated hitter to accommodate Alex Bregman’s arrival to the Boston Red Sox, insisting that third base remained his position. Despite that stance, he ultimately…
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Garrett Crochet’s Dominant 2025 Ranks Him Above Paul Skenes in 2026 Fantasy Drafts
Garrett Crochet followed up his transition to full-time starter in 2024 by joining the Boston Red Sox via offseason trade and putting together one of the most dominant campaigns of any pitcher in 2025. He finished the year with 18 wins, a 2.59 earned run average, a 1.03 WHIP, and 255 strikeouts across 205 1/3…
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Brendan Rodgers’ Season-Ending Surgery Erases 2026 Fantasy Baseball Value
Brendan Rodgers is one of several options the Boston Red Sox have to play a regular role in a crowded infield. However, he will not have a shot at playing regularly because he underwent season-ending shoulder surgery before the start of the 2026 season. Rodgers appeared in 43 games with the Houston Astros in 2025,…
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Trevor Story’s Resurgence Gives Fantasy Managers a Mid-Round Draft Steal
Trevor Story is coming off the best season of his Boston Red Sox tenure in 2025, as he finally managed to stay healthy enough to be a steady weapon in Boston’s middle of the order. The fact that Story can deliver consistent results on offense while playing a premium defensive position only boosts his value,…
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Pete Alonso’s Orioles Arrival Threatens Blue Jays, Yankees in AL East
Although there was a clear shift in power within the AL East in 2025, the division itself lost none of its status as baseball’s toughest group. Led by 94-win seasons from both the Blue Jays and Yankees, the five AL East clubs combined for more victories than any other division in the sport. There is…
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Sonny Gray Remains a Reliable Fantasy Target Despite Fenway Park Downgrade
Sonny Gray was one of the top pitchers to be traded during the 2026 MLB offseason as he went from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox. Going from the NL Central to the AL East will require an adjustment and will also impact Gray’s fantasy upside for the 2026 campaign, but the…
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Fenway Park Turns Willson Contreras into a Major Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
Willson Contreras was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox in the offseason, meaning this will be the first time he’ll play outside of the NL Central. The former catcher, who came through the ranks of the Chicago Cubs before moving to St. Louis, is slated to play a big role…