Rafael Devers' bat speed is in just the 30th percentile among major league hitters. Red Sox' Alex Cora ruled out to potential causes for his 0-for-19 slump (15 strikeouts) to start the season.

The Boston Red Sox had one of the most active offseasons heading into the 2025 season. They added several reliable pitchers and one of the hottest free-agent signings in former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman.

While the Boston Red Sox's offense was struggling all weekend long, the team's top two prospects remaining in the minor leagues were enjoying an offensive explosion. The Triple-A Worcester Red Sox defeated the Syracuse Mets 12-0 on Sunday,

Devers looked anything but alarmed. Instead, he identified reason for optimism that his fortunes will turn — and that he will help his 1-4 Red Sox team do the same.

Finally, Rafael Devers can breathe a sigh of relief. To the joy of the Boston faithful in attendance at Camden Yards on Wednesday night, Devers’ 0-fer streak is no more.

Jack Leiter shut the Cincinnati Reds down for the second game in a row on Wednesday and the Texas Rangers won 1-0 to take the three-game series. The Rangers were outscored 14-5 in the three games but still won the series.