Alex Speier
@alexspeier.bsky.social
Boston Globe reporter. Registered in the Ecktionary as “Stat Masterson.” Author of “Homegrown” (https://bookshop.org/p/books/homegrown-how-the-red-sox-built-a-champion-from-the-ground-up-alex-speier/8023395)
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Today was transactionally chaotic for the Red Sox.
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Red Sox promote three to 40-man roster, cut Nathaniel Lowe, and make four trades - The Boston Globe
Lowe was the 40-man-roster casualty following a trade: reliever Luis Guerrero to the Rays for utility infielder Tristan Gray.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Today was transactionally chaotic for the Red Sox.
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Catch up on all of it: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/s...
Alex Hoppe has been dealt to Seattle. AS a righty with a triple-digits fastball, he was a good candidate to get picked in the Rule 5 draft. The Sox instead get catcher/1B Luke Heyman, who was a 14th rounder out of Florida this year.
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Alex Hoppe has been dealt to Seattle. AS a righty with a triple-digits fastball, he was a good candidate to get picked in the Rule 5 draft. The Sox instead get catcher/1B Luke Heyman, who was a 14th rounder out of Florida this year.
The Red Sox acquired UT Braiden Ward from the Rockies for Bernardino.
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Red Sox acquired UT Braiden Ward from the Rockies for Bernardino.
And as part of their flurry of moves, the Sox have dealt lefthander Brennan Bernardino to the Rockies for a minor leaguer.
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
And as part of their flurry of moves, the Sox have dealt lefthander Brennan Bernardino to the Rockies for a minor leaguer.
The Red Sox acquired C Ronny Hernandez from the White Sox in the deal sending LHP Chris Murphy to Chicago.
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Red Sox acquired C Ronny Hernandez from the White Sox in the deal sending LHP Chris Murphy to Chicago.
Can confirm that the Sox are adding David Sandlin, Shane Drohan, and Tyler Uberstine to their 40-man roster. Chris Cotillo of MassLive had that trio first.
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Can confirm that the Sox are adding David Sandlin, Shane Drohan, and Tyler Uberstine to their 40-man roster. Chris Cotillo of MassLive had that trio first.
As promised, it's a day of trades. The Sox acquire IF Tristan Gray (who is on the 40-man) from the Rays for RHP Luis Guerrero (who isn't on the 40-man). To clear a 40-man spot, the Sox DFA'd Nathaniel Lowe, who was going to be non-tendered (rather than offered arbitration) later this week.
This can also be a day of trades of players who a team isn’t going to protect and of players who might be peeled off the 40-man roster to open spots for those who are added. So: Updates on all those fronts to come as the day progresses.
November 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As promised, it's a day of trades. The Sox acquire IF Tristan Gray (who is on the 40-man) from the Rays for RHP Luis Guerrero (who isn't on the 40-man). To clear a 40-man spot, the Sox DFA'd Nathaniel Lowe, who was going to be non-tendered (rather than offered arbitration) later this week.
It’s the day for teams to add players to the 40-man roster for the sake of protecting them from the Rule 5. I’d guess the Sox make 2 adds: RHP David Sandlin (big arm, great pitch shapes, but struggled in Triple-A after a move to the bullpen) and LHP Shane Drohan (35% K rate in Worcester in ‘25).
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s the day for teams to add players to the 40-man roster for the sake of protecting them from the Rule 5. I’d guess the Sox make 2 adds: RHP David Sandlin (big arm, great pitch shapes, but struggled in Triple-A after a move to the bullpen) and LHP Shane Drohan (35% K rate in Worcester in ‘25).
Also in the notebook - A lot of movement among Red Sox minor league hitting coaches: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/s...
Here’s why David Ortiz believes the Red Sox are on the right track - The Boston Globe
Ortiz spoke via Zoom from his annual “Weekend With Papi” charity golf event. The function is a fund-raiser for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Also in the notebook - A lot of movement among Red Sox minor league hitting coaches: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/s...
David Ortiz wants power. Pedro Martinez wants a co-ace (Tarik Skubal?) alongside Garrett Crochet. Tarik Skubal wants … nothing to do with trade rumors. That and more (in a joint notebook with @peteabeglobe.bsky.social): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/s...
Here’s why David Ortiz believes the Red Sox are on the right track - The Boston Globe
Ortiz spoke via Zoom from his annual “Weekend With Papi” charity golf event. The function is a fund-raiser for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
David Ortiz wants power. Pedro Martinez wants a co-ace (Tarik Skubal?) alongside Garrett Crochet. Tarik Skubal wants … nothing to do with trade rumors. That and more (in a joint notebook with @peteabeglobe.bsky.social): www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/s...
Aroldis Chapman explained why winning the Rivera Award as the top AL Reliever was particularly meaningful to him: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman wins Mariano Rivera Award as AL’s top reliever - The Boston Globe
The 37-year-old lefthander converted 32 of 34 save opportunities, giving him 367 for his career, and had a 1.17 ERA in 67 appearances.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Aroldis Chapman explained why winning the Rivera Award as the top AL Reliever was particularly meaningful to him: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Aroldis Chapman is named the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year.
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Aroldis Chapman is named the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year.
Skubal, at the MLB Awards, described Crochet as having “maybe the best stuff in the big leagues.”
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Skubal, at the MLB Awards, described Crochet as having “maybe the best stuff in the big leagues.”
Interestingly, Aroldis Chapman said his recently publicized comments about the Yankees were from a video filmed a couple years ago. That said, he said he’s very happy to be with the Red Sox - and to know he will be back in Boston in ‘26.
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Interestingly, Aroldis Chapman said his recently publicized comments about the Yankees were from a video filmed a couple years ago. That said, he said he’s very happy to be with the Red Sox - and to know he will be back in Boston in ‘26.
At the end of the GM Meetings, Craig Breslow reiterated that the Red Sox’ priorities remain starting pitching and a middle-of-the-order bat. What about relief? That, and updates on the team’s Bregman outlook and the question of Kristian Campbell in winter ball: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
GM Meetings kicked off what surely will be a busy offseason for Craig Breslow and the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox are aiming high to upgrade a roster that got them into the postseason for the first time since 2021.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
At the end of the GM Meetings, Craig Breslow reiterated that the Red Sox’ priorities remain starting pitching and a middle-of-the-order bat. What about relief? That, and updates on the team’s Bregman outlook and the question of Kristian Campbell in winter ball: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Breslow also said the Sox are weighing whether Kristian Campbell would benefit from game reps in winter ball or by focusing on training. Those are ongoing conversations they’ll have with Campbell.
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Breslow also said the Sox are weighing whether Kristian Campbell would benefit from game reps in winter ball or by focusing on training. Those are ongoing conversations they’ll have with Campbell.
Craig Breslow said the Red Sox are open to exploring all ways of improving run prevention - including the bullpen - but their priority is the rotation.
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Craig Breslow said the Red Sox are open to exploring all ways of improving run prevention - including the bullpen - but their priority is the rotation.
With Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indicted for their alleged participation in a pitch-rigging scheme, it's worth asking: How does MLB identify and investigate betting irregularities? www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Explainer: How MLB finds and investigates betting irregularities - The Boston Globe
MLB’s partnerships with sportsbooks include data-sharing that can lead to the identification of irregularities.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indicted for their alleged participation in a pitch-rigging scheme, it's worth asking: How does MLB identify and investigate betting irregularities? www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/s...
Garrett Crochet had a breakthrough season in 2025, resulting in runner-up status in the AL Cy Young voting. The Sox think he still has untapped upside. Here’s why: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
AL Cy Young Award runner-up Garrett Crochet did, in fact, ‘take off’ in first season as Red Sox ace - The Boston Globe
Crochet finished second to the Tigers' Tarik Skubal, the repeat Cy Young winner. Paul Skenes of the Pirates won the NL award in unanimous fashion.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Garrett Crochet had a breakthrough season in 2025, resulting in runner-up status in the AL Cy Young voting. The Sox think he still has untapped upside. Here’s why: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/12/s...
One notable quote from Breslow’s media session today - asked about his potential OF surplus, he suggested “there is absolutely a way to accommodate all of those talented outfielders. I think we showed that last year.” So: Trade has to move the needle to improve the roster, and won’t be
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
One notable quote from Breslow’s media session today - asked about his potential OF surplus, he suggested “there is absolutely a way to accommodate all of those talented outfielders. I think we showed that last year.” So: Trade has to move the needle to improve the roster, and won’t be
Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award. Garrett Crochet finished second, collecting 4 of the 30 first-place votes. The other 26 voters pegged him for second place.
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award. Garrett Crochet finished second, collecting 4 of the 30 first-place votes. The other 26 voters pegged him for second place.
Boras on whether Bregman would accept another contract structure like last year's shorter-term, higher-dollar agreement w/the Sox: "I'm not going to discuss contract terms, but it's a way different market when you don't have a qualifying offer. You just have a lot more teams involved."
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Boras on whether Bregman would accept another contract structure like last year's shorter-term, higher-dollar agreement w/the Sox: "I'm not going to discuss contract terms, but it's a way different market when you don't have a qualifying offer. You just have a lot more teams involved."
Boras on what Bregman exercising the opt-out means about Bregman's interest in returning to Boston: "The idea of what we did contractually with him last year was to make sure he and Reagan understood where they were going be living with their family, what the potentials of them were, knew the...
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Boras on what Bregman exercising the opt-out means about Bregman's interest in returning to Boston: "The idea of what we did contractually with him last year was to make sure he and Reagan understood where they were going be living with their family, what the potentials of them were, knew the...
Boras says Imai will post on Nov 19.
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Boras says Imai will post on Nov 19.
Boras on Bregman in Boston: “Nobody wants a Bregs-it.” He then weaved a lengthy explanation about Dunkin and Starbucks into his description of Bregman providing the right blend in “Beantown.”
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Boras on Bregman in Boston: “Nobody wants a Bregs-it.” He then weaved a lengthy explanation about Dunkin and Starbucks into his description of Bregman providing the right blend in “Beantown.”