Ian Browne
@ianmbrowne.bsky.social
I cover the Red Sox for MLB.com, going on season number 24. I will pontificate about the Celtics from time to time. Ask me anything about the Bird era.
Some big news for '26 and beyond.
Perales is expected to make a pair of single-inning appearances out of the bullpen for the WooSox this week. He’s been in triple digits both in live BP in Fort Myers and more recently in his one appearance in Double-A Portland.
Luis Perales is scheduled to join the WooSox in Worcester today, but there’s no official roster move yet.
September 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Some big news for '26 and beyond.
I would just about guarantee Roman won't be in the lineup tomorrow.
Roman Anthony is the 23rd player ever and first in Red Sox history with back-to-back 4-strikeout games.
July 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I would just about guarantee Roman won't be in the lineup tomorrow.
Alex Bregman will play twice this weekend at Fenway. Alex Cora wouldn't specify if it is Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday.
July 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Alex Bregman will play twice this weekend at Fenway. Alex Cora wouldn't specify if it is Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday.
First of four against Rays: Duran LF, Anthony DH, Toro 1B, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Story SS, Gonzalez 2B, Mayer 3B, Rafaela CF, Buehler P
July 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
First of four against Rays: Duran LF, Anthony DH, Toro 1B, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Story SS, Gonzalez 2B, Mayer 3B, Rafaela CF, Buehler P
Houck's line today at Worcester:
3 2/3 innings, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HRs. He threw 65 pitches, 42 for strikes.
3 2/3 innings, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HRs. He threw 65 pitches, 42 for strikes.
June 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Houck's line today at Worcester:
3 2/3 innings, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HRs. He threw 65 pitches, 42 for strikes.
3 2/3 innings, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HRs. He threw 65 pitches, 42 for strikes.
Houck started with a couple of scoreless innings today for Worcester, then gave up a four-spot in the fourth that included two homers, a double and a wild pitch.
June 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Houck started with a couple of scoreless innings today for Worcester, then gave up a four-spot in the fourth that included two homers, a double and a wild pitch.
Rubber match Sunday: Gonzalez 1B, Anthony RF, Refsnyder DH, Narváez C, Story SS, Duran LF, Rafaela CF, Eaton 3B, Sogard 2B, Buehler P
June 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Rubber match Sunday: Gonzalez 1B, Anthony RF, Refsnyder DH, Narváez C, Story SS, Duran LF, Rafaela CF, Eaton 3B, Sogard 2B, Buehler P
Early rehab update from drizzling Fenway. Masa is doing baserunning sprints. Bregman on the outfield running with a weighted vest.
June 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Early rehab update from drizzling Fenway. Masa is doing baserunning sprints. Bregman on the outfield running with a weighted vest.
Saturday, the Red Sox trying to end a six game losing streak with this group: Duran LF, Anthony DH, Toro 3B, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Story SS, Gonzalez 1B, Sogard 2B, Rafaela CF, Giolito P
June 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Saturday, the Red Sox trying to end a six game losing streak with this group: Duran LF, Anthony DH, Toro 3B, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Story SS, Gonzalez 1B, Sogard 2B, Rafaela CF, Giolito P
Some updates from Alex Cora today:
Alex Bregman has started baseball activities.
Masa Yoshida could go on a rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Marcelo Mayer is expected to return from bereavement leave on Monday.
Alex Bregman has started baseball activities.
Masa Yoshida could go on a rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Marcelo Mayer is expected to return from bereavement leave on Monday.
June 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Some updates from Alex Cora today:
Alex Bregman has started baseball activities.
Masa Yoshida could go on a rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Marcelo Mayer is expected to return from bereavement leave on Monday.
Alex Bregman has started baseball activities.
Masa Yoshida could go on a rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Marcelo Mayer is expected to return from bereavement leave on Monday.
Friday at Fenway against the Jays: Duran LF, Toro 1B, Anthony DH, Story SS, Abreu RF, Rafaela CF, Hamilton 2B, Wong C, Sogard 3B, Bello P
June 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Friday at Fenway against the Jays: Duran LF, Toro 1B, Anthony DH, Story SS, Abreu RF, Rafaela CF, Hamilton 2B, Wong C, Sogard 3B, Bello P
Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the IL. Richard Fitts recalled from Worcester.
June 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the IL. Richard Fitts recalled from Worcester.
Jordan Hicks got two outs today for Triple-A Worcester, giving up three hits and two runs. He walked one, struck out none and threw 23 pitches, 10 for strikes. He'll probably get one or two more before the Red Sox decide if he should be activated on Friday.
June 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Jordan Hicks got two outs today for Triple-A Worcester, giving up three hits and two runs. He walked one, struck out none and threw 23 pitches, 10 for strikes. He'll probably get one or two more before the Red Sox decide if he should be activated on Friday.
When I write Yaz and Devers back-to-back in my scorebook, it feels like the makings of some all-time Red Sox lineup.
June 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
When I write Yaz and Devers back-to-back in my scorebook, it feels like the makings of some all-time Red Sox lineup.
Saturday in San Francisco: Duran DH, Toro 1B, Anthony LF, Story SS, Abreu RF, Rafaela CF, Mayer 3B, Wong C, Hamilton 2B, Bello P
June 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Saturday in San Francisco: Duran DH, Toro 1B, Anthony LF, Story SS, Abreu RF, Rafaela CF, Mayer 3B, Wong C, Hamilton 2B, Bello P
David Hamilton -- "We have to get Hammy going, Alex Cora said before the game -- with a two-run HR.
June 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
David Hamilton -- "We have to get Hammy going, Alex Cora said before the game -- with a two-run HR.
“I would say that I have put some good numbers over at Boston and I think that I do feel that I have earned some respect. And I if they would have asked me at the beginning of Spring Training, yes, I would have played.”
Rafael Devers mostly didn't want to talk about the past today but he did offer this. He said if the Red Sox had asked him to play first at the beginning of Spring Training, he would have.
June 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
“I would say that I have put some good numbers over at Boston and I think that I do feel that I have earned some respect. And I if they would have asked me at the beginning of Spring Training, yes, I would have played.”
A Friday in San Francisco against Rafael Devers and the Giants. Here is how the Red Sox line them up: Duran LF, Narváez C, Anthony DH, Toro 1B, Abreu RF, Story SS, Mayer 3B, Rafaela CF, Hamilton 2B, Dobbins P
June 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A Friday in San Francisco against Rafael Devers and the Giants. Here is how the Red Sox line them up: Duran LF, Narváez C, Anthony DH, Toro 1B, Abreu RF, Story SS, Mayer 3B, Rafaela CF, Hamilton 2B, Dobbins P
Rafael Devers mostly didn't want to talk about the past today but he did offer this. He said if the Red Sox had asked him to play first at the beginning of Spring Training, he would have.
June 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Rafael Devers mostly didn't want to talk about the past today but he did offer this. He said if the Red Sox had asked him to play first at the beginning of Spring Training, he would have.
Jon Miller is amazing. I was listening to him call Yaz hits in 1980. 45 years later I just heard his call of a Devers single. One of the best at what he does, ever.
June 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Jon Miller is amazing. I was listening to him call Yaz hits in 1980. 45 years later I just heard his call of a Devers single. One of the best at what he does, ever.
Getaway day in Seattle: Duran LF, Toro 1B, Anthony RF, Gonzalez DH, Mayer 3B, Story SS, Hamilton 2B, Campbell CF, Wong C, Crochet P
June 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Getaway day in Seattle: Duran LF, Toro 1B, Anthony RF, Gonzalez DH, Mayer 3B, Story SS, Hamilton 2B, Campbell CF, Wong C, Crochet P
Amazingly, Raffy said he will play anywhere in San Francisco. Just a slight attitude change!
June 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Amazingly, Raffy said he will play anywhere in San Francisco. Just a slight attitude change!
James Tibbs III is ranked No. 6 in the Red Sox farm system by MLB Pipeline following yesterday's trade with the Giants. He will obviously move up when Anthony, Mayer graduate past prospect status in the next month or so.
June 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
James Tibbs III is ranked No. 6 in the Red Sox farm system by MLB Pipeline following yesterday's trade with the Giants. He will obviously move up when Anthony, Mayer graduate past prospect status in the next month or so.
Interesting lineup tonight against Rodon, Yankees: Refsnyder RF, Devers DH, Gonzalez 1B, Narváez C, Duran LF, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Mayer 3B, Campbell 2B, Dobbins P
June 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Interesting lineup tonight against Rodon, Yankees: Refsnyder RF, Devers DH, Gonzalez 1B, Narváez C, Duran LF, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Mayer 3B, Campbell 2B, Dobbins P
Main take aways from health updates today:
Tanner Houck could start a rehab assignment as early as Wednesday. Alex Bregman might not even go on a rehab assignment.
Tanner Houck could start a rehab assignment as early as Wednesday. Alex Bregman might not even go on a rehab assignment.
June 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Main take aways from health updates today:
Tanner Houck could start a rehab assignment as early as Wednesday. Alex Bregman might not even go on a rehab assignment.
Tanner Houck could start a rehab assignment as early as Wednesday. Alex Bregman might not even go on a rehab assignment.