While the Red Sox were playing the Braves in North Port on Friday, two starters on the road back from injury took big steps back at Fenway South. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 28, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox roster battles: Two rehabbing starters take big step, 2B candidate likely to miss time While the Red Sox were playing the Braves in North Port on Friday, two starters on the road back from injury took big steps back at Fenway South. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox Marcelo Mayer homers of star closer in spring debut; Red Sox teammate has impressive left-on-left blast Marcelo Mayer waited a week longer than most of his teammates to get into a spring training game. That wait proved worth it as he launched a solo homer off Braves star closer Raisel Iglesias on Friday. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela stay in Red Sox game after scary outfield collision The Red Sox are breathing a sigh of relief after Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela collided in the outfield Friday. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Craig Breslow addresses Red Sox decision to pass on All-Star 1B Pete Alonso The five-time All Star signed a five-year, $155 million contract with Baltimore, while the Red Sox opted to trade for Willson Contreras to fill their first base void instead. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox star says Boston has heard the criticism about their offense and they’re laughing it off Red Sox hitters have heard the naysayers. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony: ‘Anything short of a World Series for us is a failure’ Roman Anthony said it’s easy to manage the fanbase’s expectations when the players themselves have lofty goals in mind. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.