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Despite being veteran-heavy, the American League East has a number of breakout candidates in its division heading into the 2026 preseason.
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Breakout Candidates for Each American League East Team

Following an active free agency, the American League East Division is shaping up to be arguably the most competitive in baseball. After the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays each won 94 games in 2025, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox made significant moves by signing Pete Alonso and trading for Willson Contreras, […]

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As spring training approaches, here's every notable move the Boston Red Sox made this offseason, along with some grades to go with them.

Grading the Red Sox Offseason Moves

As the 2026 season inches closer, let’s take a look at the Boston Red Sox notable moves this offseason and give some grades. This will also cover one notable departure. Three Major League Arms Traded The Red Sox started by trading three separate pitchers who had major league experience. LHP Brennan Bernardino, LHP Chris Murphy […]

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Red Sox Acquire Willson Contreras from Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox acquired veteran catcher/first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals, first reported by Jeff Passan Wednesday. The Red Sox will be sending a package with right-hander Hunter Dobbins being the main piece. The Cardinals also receive prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita. The Red Sox will also receive $8 million […]

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Springs Pitches Well, but Cardinals Hand Athletics Tough-luck Loss

Cardinals 5, Athletics 1 ST. LOUIS (Sept. 3) — Four RBI from Willson Contreras on a pair of hits that were lost in the lights powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5–1 win over the Athletics Wednesday night. Jeffrey Springs took a tough loss for the Athletics after six rather strong innings went for […]

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Rangers Lose Close Contest to Cardinals

Cardinals 2, Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Texas (May 31) — The Texas Rangers couldn’t build on their momentum from Friday’s 11-run outburst as they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 2–0, on a beautiful afternoon with the roof open. The Cardinals nailed down the victory with the help of an RBI ground-rule double by Willson Contreras […]

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Cardinals Sign Lance Lynn

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed veteran right hander Lance Lynn to a one-year contract. Still pending a physical, the contract is worth $10 million in 2024 and comes with a team option for the 2025 season. Full of incentives, the contract could be worth north of $26 million if Lynn plays through the contract. […]

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Rangers Squeak Past Cardinals in Middle Game

Rangers 6, Cardinals 4 ARLINGTON, Tex. (June 6) — The Texas Rangers squeaked past the St. Louis Cardinals, winning 6–4 on Tuesday evening. The crowd of 28,151 was treated to home runs by Nathaniel Lowe and Adolis Garcia as the Rangers won their fifth game in a row. Emotions had to be running high for the […]

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Rangers Walk It Off against Cardinals

Rangers 4, Cardinals 3 ARLINGTON, Tex. (June 5) — The Texas Rangers took the first game in their series against the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 4–3 on Monday. It was a walk-off single by Nathaniel Lowe that sealed the win for the home nine. The second game of this three-game series […]

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