That trio includes both Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, who can't ink a deal until the new international amateur free-agent signing window opens on Jan. 15, and fellow right-hander Jack Flaherty, whose recent volatility warrants some skepticism.

Alex Bregman is in unsuitable situation while the Spring Training is around the corner. His free agency is complicating things.

Boston's seeming resistance to the free-agent infielder doesn't make a lot of sense for a team that could desperately use him.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora discussed the team’s much rumored free agency pursuit of star third baseman Alex Bregman on Saturday.On the eve of “Red Sox Fenway Fest,” Cora talked with the New England Sports Network (NESN) about both Bregman,

Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is in the middle of his second offseason in charge of the Boston Red Sox. He’s been more aggressive with this crop of available players, highlighted by the acquisition of two starting pitchers.