Tim Healey
@timbhealey.bsky.social
Red Sox beat reporter for The Boston Globe
Source: The Red Sox never made Eugenio Suarez an offer.
At the beginning of the offseason, he seemed like a decent backup plan for them.
Once they signed Ranger Suarez and came to prioritize defense on the infield, he made less sense.
At the beginning of the offseason, he seemed like a decent backup plan for them.
Once they signed Ranger Suarez and came to prioritize defense on the infield, he made less sense.
February 1, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Source: The Red Sox never made Eugenio Suarez an offer.
At the beginning of the offseason, he seemed like a decent backup plan for them.
Once they signed Ranger Suarez and came to prioritize defense on the infield, he made less sense.
At the beginning of the offseason, he seemed like a decent backup plan for them.
Once they signed Ranger Suarez and came to prioritize defense on the infield, he made less sense.
Full, updated story on the Red Sox' trade of Jordan Hicks (and David Sandlin), including where their payroll stands, an offseason trend, and more: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/01/s...
Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin to White Sox in salary-dump deal - The Boston Globe
Hicks was one of the players acquired for Rafael Devers last season, and the Red Sox acquired a minor league pitcher in Sunday's trade.
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February 1, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Full, updated story on the Red Sox' trade of Jordan Hicks (and David Sandlin), including where their payroll stands, an offseason trend, and more: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/01/s...
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Red Sox dump Jordan Hicks on White Sox, trim payroll and open up two 40-man spots.
A precursor to obtaining a bat?
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/01/s...
A precursor to obtaining a bat?
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/01/s...
Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin to White Sox in salary-dump deal - The Boston Globe
Hicks was one of the players acquired for Rafael Devers last season, and the Red Sox acquired a minor league pitcher in Sunday's trade.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Red Sox dump Jordan Hicks on White Sox, trim payroll and open up two 40-man spots.
A precursor to obtaining a bat?
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/01/s...
A precursor to obtaining a bat?
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/01/s...
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Pinch-hitting for @peteabeglobe.bsky.social on Sunday Notes, with a look at why teams may be paying more for command starting in 2026, with thoughts from Rich Hill, Greg Maddux, Craig Breslow, and more: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/31/s...
Red Sox look to be in command right from the start in 2026 with MLB’s implementation of ABS challenge system - The Boston Globe
The automatic ball-strike challenge system will reshape how the strike zone is called. The Red Sox adjusted with additions of starters Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Pinch-hitting for @peteabeglobe.bsky.social on Sunday Notes, with a look at why teams may be paying more for command starting in 2026, with thoughts from Rich Hill, Greg Maddux, Craig Breslow, and more: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/31/s...
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Took some vacation this week before going to spring training and @alexspeier.bsky.social handled the Sunday notes.
He leads off with a look at the new ABS system and how it will change what's a strike. Plus some Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/31/s...
He leads off with a look at the new ABS system and how it will change what's a strike. Plus some Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/31/s...
Red Sox look to be in command right from the start in 2026 with MLB’s implementation of ABS challenge system - The Boston Globe
The automatic ball-strike challenge system will reshape how the strike zone is called. The Red Sox adjusted with additions of starters Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Took some vacation this week before going to spring training and @alexspeier.bsky.social handled the Sunday notes.
He leads off with a look at the new ABS system and how it will change what's a strike. Plus some Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/31/s...
He leads off with a look at the new ABS system and how it will change what's a strike. Plus some Red Sox notes and much more:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/31/s...
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All the latest Patriots-Broncos game updates at: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/25/s...
The Patriots are facing Denver with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Follow along live. - The Boston Globe
Drake Maye and the Patriots are up against Jarrett Stidham and the Broncos in the AFC Championship game in Denver.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:13 PM
All the latest Patriots-Broncos game updates at: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/25/s...
The world was robbed of an all-time snow game in Foxboro today.
January 25, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The world was robbed of an all-time snow game in Foxboro today.
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After Bregman, the Red Sox shifted their focus to pitching and Ranger Suárez - but the pursuit of another bat remains ongoing. A look at some changes in that pursuit post-Bregman/Suárez: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/s...
With Ranger Suárez signed, the Red Sox can turn back to the pursuit of position players - The Boston Globe
With Alex Bregman gone, the Red Sox don't have a perfect fit for upgrading their infield ahead of next season.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
After Bregman, the Red Sox shifted their focus to pitching and Ranger Suárez - but the pursuit of another bat remains ongoing. A look at some changes in that pursuit post-Bregman/Suárez: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/16/s...
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New Nationals manager Blake Butera got his start at Boston College. His teammates and coaches aren't surprised he landed the job.
"He was a pro — a very much lead-by-example kind of guy."
Good stuff from @timbhealey.bsky.social:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
"He was a pro — a very much lead-by-example kind of guy."
Good stuff from @timbhealey.bsky.social:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
It was a surprise when the Nationals hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to be their manager — except to those who knew him at BC - The Boston Globe
BC baseball people view Butera not just as one of them. He is one of the best of them.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
New Nationals manager Blake Butera got his start at Boston College. His teammates and coaches aren't surprised he landed the job.
"He was a pro — a very much lead-by-example kind of guy."
Good stuff from @timbhealey.bsky.social:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
"He was a pro — a very much lead-by-example kind of guy."
Good stuff from @timbhealey.bsky.social:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
“It’s almost like an optical illusion. I don’t think I could even get any words out.”
It was a surprise when the Nationals hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to be their manager — except to those who knew him at BC: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
It was a surprise when the Nationals hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to be their manager — except to those who knew him at BC: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
It was a surprise when the Nationals hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to be their manager — except to those who knew him at BC - The Boston Globe
BC baseball people view Butera not just as one of them. He is one of the best of them.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
“It’s almost like an optical illusion. I don’t think I could even get any words out.”
It was a surprise when the Nationals hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to be their manager — except to those who knew him at BC: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
It was a surprise when the Nationals hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to be their manager — except to those who knew him at BC: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s...
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Initial story on the Red Sox agreeing to a five-year, $130 million deal with lefty Ranger Suarez -- a move that gives the team a deeper rotation (and a lot of depth from which to trade) amidst an ongoing push to add more offense. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/14/s...
Red Sox sign free agent lefthander Ranger Suárez to five-year, $130 million contract - The Boston Globe
Though Suárez has never been a workhorse, he’s averaged 26 starts and 147 innings since moving into the rotation on a full-time basis four years ago.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Initial story on the Red Sox agreeing to a five-year, $130 million deal with lefty Ranger Suarez -- a move that gives the team a deeper rotation (and a lot of depth from which to trade) amidst an ongoing push to add more offense. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/14/s...
Ryan Watson (Rule 5 pick) and Garrett Whitlock (former Rule 5 pick) had breakfast together … after Whitlock noticed Watson sitting alone.
“And he got up and came over and sat down with me. He just knew that I was, like, the new guy.”
More Red Sox notes: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
“And he got up and came over and sat down with me. He just knew that I was, like, the new guy.”
More Red Sox notes: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias, having gotten out of Venezuela, sets sights on majors in 2026 - The Boston Globe
Arias is widely considered the organization’s top prospect among position players.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Ryan Watson (Rule 5 pick) and Garrett Whitlock (former Rule 5 pick) had breakfast together … after Whitlock noticed Watson sitting alone.
“And he got up and came over and sat down with me. He just knew that I was, like, the new guy.”
More Red Sox notes: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
“And he got up and came over and sat down with me. He just knew that I was, like, the new guy.”
More Red Sox notes: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
Already, Franklin Arias’s 2026 is a success in at least one way: He got out of Venezuela on time.
More from Arias (and Brian Abraham) on his development, offseason, near-term major league goal: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
More from Arias (and Brian Abraham) on his development, offseason, near-term major league goal: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias, having gotten out of Venezuela, sets sights on majors in 2026 - The Boston Globe
Arias is widely considered the organization’s top prospect among position players.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Already, Franklin Arias’s 2026 is a success in at least one way: He got out of Venezuela on time.
More from Arias (and Brian Abraham) on his development, offseason, near-term major league goal: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
More from Arias (and Brian Abraham) on his development, offseason, near-term major league goal: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
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On Baseball: Alex Bregman’s intent was to remain with the Red Sox for five years and $165 million.
The details — including the team’s unwillingness to include a no-trade clause — got in the way:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
The details — including the team’s unwillingness to include a no-trade clause — got in the way:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
Alex Bregman wanted to ensure he would stay in Boston. The Red Sox weren’t willing to make it happen. - The Boston Globe
Bregman was prepared to accept five years and $165 million until the team balked at the no-trade clause.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
On Baseball: Alex Bregman’s intent was to remain with the Red Sox for five years and $165 million.
The details — including the team’s unwillingness to include a no-trade clause — got in the way:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
The details — including the team’s unwillingness to include a no-trade clause — got in the way:
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/s...
“Every position requires different traits, different skills, different angles that you need to master.”
In our “Around the Horn” series heading into spring training, a look at second base and Marcelo Mayer not knowing where he will play in 2026: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/12/s...
In our “Around the Horn” series heading into spring training, a look at second base and Marcelo Mayer not knowing where he will play in 2026: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/12/s...
Amid Red Sox’ second base questions, Marcelo Mayer might get his big chance - The Boston Globe
Mayer only made seven starts at second base last season for the Red Sox, but he could play a lot more next season.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
“Every position requires different traits, different skills, different angles that you need to master.”
In our “Around the Horn” series heading into spring training, a look at second base and Marcelo Mayer not knowing where he will play in 2026: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/12/s...
In our “Around the Horn” series heading into spring training, a look at second base and Marcelo Mayer not knowing where he will play in 2026: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/12/s...
Reposted by Tim Healey
Alex Bregman was unquestionably Plan A for the Red Sox. As recently as yesterday, they were hopeful their 5 year, $165M offer might be enough. They were wrong, and now must sift between fallback plans that could take different shape. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/11/s...
Is Bo Bichette Plan B for the Red Sox, or is it something more creative? - The Boston Globe
Bichette has reportedly been getting consideration from the Phillies and Yankees — teams that consistently have outbid other teams for the players they want — it’s hard to imagine the Sox setting the ...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Alex Bregman was unquestionably Plan A for the Red Sox. As recently as yesterday, they were hopeful their 5 year, $165M offer might be enough. They were wrong, and now must sift between fallback plans that could take different shape. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/11/s...
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Venezuela native Carlos Narvaez on the U.S. arresting Nicolas Maduro: "As a country, I know it was needed. It's not a secret. It's been tough years, you know? So I know a lot of people died in that situation, but at the same time, I think the country needed that."
January 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Venezuela native Carlos Narvaez on the U.S. arresting Nicolas Maduro: "As a country, I know it was needed. It's not a secret. It's been tough years, you know? So I know a lot of people died in that situation, but at the same time, I think the country needed that."
Reposted by Tim Healey
Alex Bregman is leaving the Red Sox for a five-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs, a league source said Saturday night.
Alex Bregman leaves Red Sox for five-year deal with Cubs, source says - The Boston Globe
Bregman's departure means the Sox have a big hole to fill — on the infield, in the lineup, and in the clubhouse.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Alex Bregman is leaving the Red Sox for a five-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs, a league source said Saturday night.
After multiple rounds of negotiations across more than a year, an initial contract that installed a new team leader, the aggravation and trade of a face of the franchise, and a playoff berth that ended almost as soon as it started, the Red Sox’ Bregman era ends. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Alex Bregman leaves Red Sox for five-year deal with Cubs, source says - The Boston Globe
Bregman's departure means the Red Sox have a big hole to fill — on the infield, in the lineup, and in the clubhouse.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:56 AM
After multiple rounds of negotiations across more than a year, an initial contract that installed a new team leader, the aggravation and trade of a face of the franchise, and a playoff berth that ended almost as soon as it started, the Red Sox’ Bregman era ends. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Included within:
* Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer about the “what-if factor” and their health
* Talking about Alex Bregman
* Carlos Narvaez on Venezuela
* Triston Casas welcomes Willson Contreras
* Camp Story, HOF, Kristian Campbell in Year 2, Crawford, Lawson, more
* Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer about the “what-if factor” and their health
* Talking about Alex Bregman
* Carlos Narvaez on Venezuela
* Triston Casas welcomes Willson Contreras
* Camp Story, HOF, Kristian Campbell in Year 2, Crawford, Lawson, more
It was an awfully busy day at Fenway.
Here are 1,300 words of highlights and news: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Here are 1,300 words of highlights and news: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer were miserable while watching Red Sox postseason from afar - The Boston Globe
Anthony, with a strained left oblique, and Mayer, with a surgically repaired right wrist, were stuck watching on TV from Fort Myers, Fla., where they were rehabbing injuries in a longshot attempt to r...
www.bostonglobe.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Included within:
* Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer about the “what-if factor” and their health
* Talking about Alex Bregman
* Carlos Narvaez on Venezuela
* Triston Casas welcomes Willson Contreras
* Camp Story, HOF, Kristian Campbell in Year 2, Crawford, Lawson, more
* Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer about the “what-if factor” and their health
* Talking about Alex Bregman
* Carlos Narvaez on Venezuela
* Triston Casas welcomes Willson Contreras
* Camp Story, HOF, Kristian Campbell in Year 2, Crawford, Lawson, more
It was an awfully busy day at Fenway.
Here are 1,300 words of highlights and news: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Here are 1,300 words of highlights and news: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer were miserable while watching Red Sox postseason from afar - The Boston Globe
Anthony, with a strained left oblique, and Mayer, with a surgically repaired right wrist, were stuck watching on TV from Fort Myers, Fla., where they were rehabbing injuries in a longshot attempt to r...
www.bostonglobe.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
It was an awfully busy day at Fenway.
Here are 1,300 words of highlights and news: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Here are 1,300 words of highlights and news: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/10/s...
Alex Cora on Ceddanne Rafaela playing second base: "I'll have to talk to Bres. We'll talk about that one, but probably not."
January 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Alex Cora on Ceddanne Rafaela playing second base: "I'll have to talk to Bres. We'll talk about that one, but probably not."
Venezuela native Carlos Narvaez on the U.S. arresting Nicolas Maduro: "As a country, I know it was needed. It's not a secret. It's been tough years, you know? So I know a lot of people died in that situation, but at the same time, I think the country needed that."
January 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Venezuela native Carlos Narvaez on the U.S. arresting Nicolas Maduro: "As a country, I know it was needed. It's not a secret. It's been tough years, you know? So I know a lot of people died in that situation, but at the same time, I think the country needed that."
NBC released its "Sunday Night Baseball" schedule for 2026. The Red Sox' appearances are...
* June 14: Rangers @ Red Sox
* June 28: Yankees @ Red Sox
* Aug. 2: Red Sox @ Dodgers
* Aug. 23: Giants @ Red Sox*
(*3 p.m., not the usual 7 p.m.)
* June 14: Rangers @ Red Sox
* June 28: Yankees @ Red Sox
* Aug. 2: Red Sox @ Dodgers
* Aug. 23: Giants @ Red Sox*
(*3 p.m., not the usual 7 p.m.)
January 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
NBC released its "Sunday Night Baseball" schedule for 2026. The Red Sox' appearances are...
* June 14: Rangers @ Red Sox
* June 28: Yankees @ Red Sox
* Aug. 2: Red Sox @ Dodgers
* Aug. 23: Giants @ Red Sox*
(*3 p.m., not the usual 7 p.m.)
* June 14: Rangers @ Red Sox
* June 28: Yankees @ Red Sox
* Aug. 2: Red Sox @ Dodgers
* Aug. 23: Giants @ Red Sox*
(*3 p.m., not the usual 7 p.m.)
Reposted by Tim Healey
Bregman and Bichette remain the most obvious free-agent fits for the Red Sox. Both are really good…and have really unusual offensive profiles that could erode significantly in the latter years of a long-term deal. A closer look: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/08/s...
Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette both appear to be good fits. Which would be better for the Red Sox? - The Boston Globe
Both are righthanded hitters, both have been consistently excellent performers, and the production of both relies on traits that could decay significantly over a long-term contract.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Bregman and Bichette remain the most obvious free-agent fits for the Red Sox. Both are really good…and have really unusual offensive profiles that could erode significantly in the latter years of a long-term deal. A closer look: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/08/s...