Even if games are played in 2020 and the competitive balance tax is reset, the team might not want to increase its payroll.

Weeks of fruitless labor negotiations have led to yet another impasse that threatens the 2020 season.

After surprising draft experts by taking Nick Yorke in the first round Wednesday night, Boston grabbed another high school power hitter in the third round Thursday.

Boston thinks it has a special hitter in 18-year-old Nick Yorke, even though we was not considered a top prospect.

The Red Sox have only four picks in the five-round draft, and could go after high school talent in the first round.

Ron Roenicke is focused on this season, if it happens, saying ‘I’m not going to be mad about whatever goes on.’

Boston has honored other players with steroid allegations (David Ortiz), so they should go ahead and honor Roger Clemens.