Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals - April 06, 2025

The Red Sox need a lineup overhaul. It’s complicated, though. Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Brutal Chad Tracy quote on Erik Miller move is exactly what Willson Contreras warned aboutRed Sox Nation left the Wild Card round with more questions than answers after being embarrassed by the Yankees. Following the Game 2 loss, fans were heavily qu

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Why Luis Arraez could be perfect third base solution for CardinalsThe month of October has arrived and for the fourth straight year, the Cardinals are not in the postseason, but based on the vibes of this year's club, you woul

Red Sox insider reveals Willson Contreras drama isn't players' first mutiny of 2026A wild storm of news surrounding the Boston Red Sox, Driveline, and Driveline founder Kyle Boddy has come out in the days following the Red Sox Wild Card Game 2

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2 Cardinals legends are up for historic Hall of Fame honorsThe St. Louis Cardinals may have a short list of potential award winners this season, but the historic franchse has the potential to add a trophy to their case.

Craig Breslow, Chad Tracy extensions feel as premature as we feared after embarrassing Red Sox exitThe Red Sox second foray into the playoffs under Craig Breslow was an utter flop. The team was embarrassed by the Yankees, being outscored 18-2 in the two-game

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ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

Craig Breslow started building the 2027 Red Sox in 2026Wait for next year? The team is here now!

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MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

Who do Red Sox fans want to win the World Series now?Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Complete role reversal in playoffs against Yankees should inspire Red Sox to go wild this offseasonFor nearly two decades, the Boston Red Sox had the New York Yankees' number in the postseason. Following a Curse-shattering comeback in 2004, Boston utterly dom

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MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

Was Red Sox manager Chad Tracy right to remove Sonny Gray from Game 2 against the Yankees?Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rising Cardinals' executive Rob Cerfolio is receiving interest from other organizationsHe may be poached before he can see the fruits of his labor in St. Louis.

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Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Boston's 2026 season 📲

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The Red Sox lost, but is the Sox-Yankees rivalry inching back toward center stage?Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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The St. Louis Cardinals send 9 players to the Arizona Fall LeagueYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Sonny Gray and 3 other Red Sox who won't be back after embarrassing Yankees seriesAs paintul as it is to lose to the New York Yankees in the playoffs (for the second year in a row, no less), it hurts more to know that the Boston Red Sox's los

Hard-luck numbers place JJ Wetherholt's first Cardinals season into perspectiveJJ Wetherholt was good in 2026. Like, really good.

Cardinals announce completion of Lars Nootbaar trade with newest pitching additionFrom Bulldog to Redbird.

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Scout affirms what Willson Contreras was hinting at after embarrassing Red Sox endingThe Boston Red Sox's season is officially over after they were embarrassed by the AL East rival New York Yankees, getting swept in two games in the Wild Card se

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

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Chase Meidroth, Kyle Schwarber, Xander Boegarts all factor in playoff wins WednesdayYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 9: Alec Burleson responds to trade rumors with career nightAfter the trade deadline past, Alec Burleson showed New York what he was made of.

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Sonny Gray Red Sox return seems doubtful regardless of retirement after scorching postgameThere weren't many highlights for the Boston Red Sox in their ugly, two-game Wild Card series loss to the New York Yankees, but Sonny Gray was one of them. And

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What are your raw thoughts on the 2026 Red Sox season?Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Former Cardinal Sonny Gray subtly rips Red Sox's philosophy after botching ALWCSClearly Gray did not agree with the Red Sox's decision making.

MLB host Greg Amsinger thinks Max Scherzer would be a good fit for the CardinalsGreg Amsinger, a host on MLB Network, was recently a guest on 104.1 KMOX Sports with Tom Ackerman. The former St. Louisan became animated when discussing potent

Crochet Feels 'Like S--t' 😞Red Sox pitcher takes blame after season-ending loss

Uncertainty surrounds the Red Sox a day after disasterToday is awful, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like things are going to get better anytime soon.

Sonny Gray Mum on Future 🤨Red Sox starter visibly emotional when asked about being pulled early. Tap to watch 🎥

Contreras Shades Red Sox 🤐1B makes feelings on Sonny Gray's early exit VERY clear. Tap to watch 🎥

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St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Update: Upper LevelsYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Yankees Sweep Red Sox 🧹NY sends arch rival home for 2nd straight year after 9-2 win. Bronx Bombers to meet Rays in ALDS

Willson Contreras' final stand with 2026 Red Sox perfectly embodied his season for 2 reasonsMany factors contributed to the Boston Red Sox's downfall in the Wild Card round: inexplicable bullpen decisions, lackluster offense, and maybe even an unnecess

How the Cardinals can compete in 2027 without mortgaging the futureIt's possible to prioritize the future and still win in 2027.

Yankees 'Little Bro' Red Sox 😅Bragging rights have shifted over to The Bronx in recent years 📲

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

Sonny Gray's premature exit curses Chad Tracy, Red Sox into brutal Wild Card endingBoston Red Sox fans didn't want to see Chad Tracy emerge from the dugout in the bottom of the fifth inning. He should've learned from his Game 1 mistake. But T

Red Sox Offseason Guide 📖Free agent targets, top prospects and potential trades to bolster squad 📲

Yankees sweep Red Sox in embarrassing Wild Card round playoff showingYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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The Red Sox finally have their first run of this postseason thanks to a Wilson Contreras HR!

Eaton Guns Down Rice 🎯

Nate Eaton cuts down Ben Rice at the plate to limit the damage #Postseason

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Roman Reacts to Wrist InjuryRed Sox OF says he's 'sick to my stomach' for missing rest of postseason

Unfortunate Romy Gonzalez news hurts even more after Red Sox lose Roman Anthony to injury The Boston Red Sox have had a doozy of a time keeping their stories straight this year when it comes to injuries; there was a time when the months-long absences

Cardinals phenom beats out rival for prospect soothsayer's awardKeep 'em coming.

Red Sox banking on Curtis Mead continuing Nationals breakout as Roman Anthony Wild Card replacementOnce again, the Boston Red Sox will be without Roman Anthony for the playoffs. After being removed from the game in the sixth inning of Game 1 against the New Y

Red Sox must hope Sonny Gray justifies their choice with Ranger Suarez's playoff pedigree loomingIt's do-or-die for the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the Wild Card series. Game 1 was a disaster — while Payton Tolle was able to hold the New York Yankees to one

Can Sonny Gray save the Red Sox season in Game 2 against the Yankees? Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Crochet on Wild Card Roster 💪

MLB insider Jon Heyman discusses Red Sox pitcher's comeback

Red Sox weighing 2 roster replacements as Roman Anthony injury diagnosis gets strangerBoston Red Sox fans were right to fear the worst for Roman Anthony after he was pulled from Wild Card Game 1. The outfielder didn't come out for his sixth innin

Roman Anthony's injury absence in Wild Card Game 2 isn't a death sentence for Red SoxBoston Red Sox fans held their breath when Roman Anthony didn't come out for his sixth-inning at-bat in Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Speculation about what h

Roman Aggravated Past Injury

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Roman Anthony was driven back to Boston last night and had imaging that revealed multiple new strains in his hand plus a re-aggravation of the old injury. He is out for the foreseeable future.

Hand injury keeps Red Sox’ Roman Anthony out of lineup for Game 2 vs YankeesYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Roman Anthony Out for Game 2

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Set for Game 2.

Yankees' Game 2 Lineup 📝

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Game 2 at our house. #RepBX

Inside Greatest Comeback in MLB History 🔥Pedro Martinez reveals untold stories from Red Sox's 0-3 comeback vs. Yankees in 2004 ALCS 🎥

Red Sox still have clear path to putting Cam Schlittler matchup behind them in Game 2 vs. YankeesGame 1 of the Wild Card series was always going to be the hardest for the Boston Red Sox to win. Sure-fire American League Cy Young Award winner Cam Schlittler

Last night was a disaster for the Red Sox, but at least an NBC broadcast snafu made it funnyYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Ex-Red Sox Xander Bogaerts, Jordan Hicks, and more got in the playoff action yesterdayYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 10: Dustin May’s near perfect shutoutFor one night, the Cardinals had an ace.

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30 incredible MLB teams that somehow didn’t win the World SeriesPart of what makes MLB great is that the best team doesn't always win. Baseball has a way of making greatness feel meaningless in October. A team can dominate

Chad Tracy comments did Roman Anthony no favors after early playoff exit vs. YankeesThe Boston Red Sox's Wild Card matchup against Cam Schlittler didn't need to be made any harder. He clocked eight strikeouts by the fifth inning and things only

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🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

The Red Sox season hinges on Sonny GrayYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Quinn Mathews may have set the Cardinals' roadmap for next impressive leftyQuinn Mathews capped his 2026 season by making his major league debut and getting his feet wet with nine big league starts. His bounceback campaign bodes well f

After a brutal opening loss, can the Red Sox come back?Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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In Praise of the St Louis Cardinals 2026 SeasonYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

How the Cardinals handle Pedro Pages will bring clarity to the catching situationThe St. Louis Cardinals needed to use the 2026 season to find out answers on their roster and have to be satisfied about what they learned at basically every sp

The Red Sox were completely unprepared for Game 1 of the Wild Card seriesAfter that performance, everything needs to be called into question.

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

Red Sox lose Game 1 of the Wild Card series in horrific fashion 9-0But other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

Red Sox's absurd early Payton Tolle hook vs. Yankees in Game 1 was indefensible for 2 reasonsCam Schlittler had racked up eight strikeouts through five innings, exposing the Boston Red Sox's bats. Payton Tolle wasn't fanning batters at the same clip, bu

Yankees ROUT Red Sox 9-0 😳

Ben Rice (2 HRs, 6 RBIs), Schlittler lock down dominant Wild Card Game 1 win

Well, this is bad…Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Red Sox abruptly pull Roman Anthony vs Yankees as injury speculation growsChad Tracy made the decision to pull Payton Tolle in the fifth inning of a 1-0 game and disaster struck. Ben Rice crushed a dead-center home run off Erik Miller

Tolle, Adley's Hype Reaction 😂

Payton Tolle and Adley Rutschman's reaction at the end of each inning is everything #Postseason

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5-4 double play 👏 Payton Tolle is fired up to escape the jam! #Postseason

Payton Tolle and Cam Schlittler lead the Red Sox and Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card seriesThe next chapter of the most storied rivalry in sports starts now.

Adley Rutschman justifies Red Sox trade with pre-playoff hot streak amid injuries and uncertaintyThe Boston Red Sox have not entered the postseason on a high note. Not only are Willson Contreras and Ceddanne Rafaela not at 100 percent health-wise, Mickey Ga

Red Sox earn confidence boost from 2 baffling Yankees lineup decisions in Wild Card Game 1The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will enter the Wild Card series with banged up offenses — Ceddanne Rafaela and Willson Contreras are fresh off injuries

Liam Hendriks Retires

Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

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Cardinals closer matches all-time reliever season from San Diego superstarNow that the dust has settled on the 2026 regular season, most, if not all, speculation has become fact. One of those facts? Riley O’Brien is tied for the Natio

Yankees confounding bullpen choice could be their downfall against Red Sox in Wild Card seriesPlayoff teams have made their Wild Card round rosters official. Boston Red Sox fans were delighted by Garrett Crochet's activation. On the other side, New York

OTM Roundtable: What are you scared of, what do you want to see, and who will win?The OTM staff breaks it down.

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The 30 greatest one-season wonders in MLB historyWhat makes players like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani (to name a few) really stick out is their ability to be truly elite year after year. Putting t

Yankees' Game 1 Lineup 📝Jazz not starting against Tolle, Red Sox in Wild Card opener. Full team & field paint here 📲

Red Sox turning former Yankees into gold is far more interesting than tired Cam Schlittler narrativeAnother day, another story talking about the New York Yankees' two "Boston boys," Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice. This time, The Wall Street Journal picked up the

Red Sox Game 1 Lineup

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Red Sox tonight vs. Yankees: Anthony DH Rutschman C Contreras 1B Abreu RF Rafaela CF Sogard 2B Duran LF Story SS Durbin 3B

Dan Wilson, Mariners provide cautionary tale for Yadier Molina and the CardinalsOn Sunday, the Seattle Mariners had manager Dan Wilson announce his termination as manager of the club. Wilson, a former player and now manager for the Mariners

Surprising Trevor Story progress should give Red Sox dose of confidence ahead of postseason runAn unlikely hero.

A position-by-position analysis of the Red Sox-Yankees playoff seriesWho has the edge in the Wild Card round?

Judge Out for Wild CardYankees captain won't be on roster vs. Red Sox (YES Network)

Red Sox summer vibes fall victim to the Baseball Gods as Yankees series demands new heroesThe Boston Red Sox's luck has completely changed from July and August, and it couldn't have come at a worse time. Another impact player got injured just before

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the Red Sox's offense stands going into October ➡️

Red Sox complete Garrett Crochet comeback, add bullpen surprise on Wild Card roster vs. YankeesOne of the biggest questions of the Boston Red Sox's postseason run — "Will Garrett Crochet return?" — has been answered. The ace has been added to Boston's Wil

These 18 former Cardinals could help shape the 2026 postseasonYou never know who's going to kick it up a notch when it matters most.

Garrett Crochet IN, Aaron Judge OUT, as Red Sox & Yankees announce playoff rostersYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Red Sox can’t hit the Yankees pitchingBoston desperately needs a jolt from the lineup, but I’m not sure it’s going to come.

MLB Wild Card Rosters 📝Check our your squad's postseason team here 📲

Crochet on Wild Card Roster 😯

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The guys for the job.

Make your Red Sox-Yankees series playoff predictionYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Teruaki Sato might solve the Cardinals' third base woes in the short termSt. Louis hasn't dipped their toe into the Asian market lately, but they may this time.

Red Sox vs Yankees Wild Card Series Preview: 2 Wild Card 2 FuriousElectric Boogaloo works too

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2026 St. Louis Cardinals Player GradesYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Cardinals now have 3 division rivals to leapfrog for a return to NL Central relevanceFor the second consecutive season, the St. Louis Cardinals finished under .500 and came in at fourth place in the NL Central. While the overall season was seen

Yankees favoritism has already started with broadcast announcement for Wild Card vs Red SoxWith the regular season officially over, Major League Baseball has announced the schedule, broadcast networks, and broadcasters of the Wild Card round. Red Sox

Chad Tracy could swing the series between the Red Sox and Yankees‘I haven’t taken my eyes off it’

Oli Marmol shares how former Cardinal Paul Goldschmidt shaped his coaching methodsThe former MVP gave the rookie manager a strong lesson.

Red Sox likely gain advantage after Yankees' latest nonsense Aaron Judge injury updateNeither the Boston Red Sox nor the New York Yankees will enter the Wild Card series at full strength. The Red Sox have lost Mickey Gasper, Eli White and Tyron G

2 major pieces of the Cardinals' future named minor league All-StarsA middle-of-the-order bat and potential front-end starter hope the Triple-A honors are the last of their careers.

Garrett Crochet will join Red Sox for Wild Card series with roster status uncertainAfter months of waiting and recovery, the Boston Red Sox may finally get Garrett Crochet back right when they need him most. The ace has traveled with the team

Seven players to know for the Wild Card roundYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Judge Return Still UndecidedYankees star feels 'great' but status up in the air for Wild Card series 🎥

Cardinals claim former top 100 prospect Chase Hampton in first move of the offseasonAs the St. Louis Cardinals watch the postseason from their couches, the front office has gotten a head start on the offseason. After watching the poorly constru

Yankees stopped overlooking Red Sox Wild Card matchup with delayed Cam Schlittler decisionWith the confirmation that the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will be seeing each other in the Wild Card round, the Red Sox set up their rotation for the r

Schlittler Feeding Off Hate 🤫Yankees pitcher using trolls for motivation ahead of Red Sox matchup

The Red Sox are heading to New York hurt, but injuries are no excuseThe Wild Card roster is going to look funky, and it will take an all out effort to win—it can be done

Red Sox Wild Card rotation sets up Payton Tolle as perfect foil for Cam SchlittlerThe day before the start of their Wild Card rematch with their biggest rival, the Boston Red Sox announced their starting rotation. As the Sox foreshadowed a we