Boston’s fate will largely depend on the performance and attitudes of the men at first and third base.
Boston Red Sox
Buchholz sharp in Red Sox victory
Boston’s starting pitcher gives up one run in nearly five full innings against St. Louis.
Major League Notebook: Red Sox win rain-shortened game with Cards
Mookie Betts and Pablo Sandoval homer as Boston beats St. Louis, 3-1.
Red Sox get a win despite struggles by Owens
Lefty Henry Ownes has a rough outing, but Boston still manages a victory on St. Patrick’s Day.
Price looks solid in his debut against the Yankees
Boston’s new starter strikes out six batters in four innings of a 6-3 New York win.
Tom Caron: Roster decisions loom for Red Sox
Who will play third base on Opening Day, and which pitcher will begin the season as the fifth starter?
Some bright signs for Red Sox despite loss to Pittsburgh
Joe Kelly strengthens his bid for the rotation with four scoreless innings, and a couple bats come alive.
Owens learns in Red Sox loss to Marlins
Boston’s starting pitcher allows four runs in 2 2/3 innings.
Price allows long balls in Red Sox debut
David Price mainly sticks to fastballs in a 53-pitch outing, including back-to-back homers.
Shaw drives in three in Red Sox win
Top prospect Yoan Moncada makes his first start against a major league team, going 0 for 2 with a walk.