MLB standings by ABS success rate: Which teams are winning (and losing) the zone battle?
We ranked all 30 teams by combined challenge performance through the first week of 2026. The results are not what the real standings would suggest.

We ranked all 30 teams by combined challenge performance through the first week of 2026. The results are not what the real standings would suggest.

The Boston Red Sox held a 4-0 lead over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon and watched it evaporate in an 8-6 defeat at Fenway Park. Ranger Suarez was sharp early on before it fell apart for him and Boston once they took the lead. The bullpen could not recover from there.Boston is now […] The post Red Sox Alex Cora Drops Telling Take on Trevor Story appeared first on Heavy Sports.

MLB fans are raging at San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado for his controversial actions against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony says the team has made an "unacceptable" start to the 2026 season after losing their series at home against the San Diego Padres.

Now that we’ve had 10 full days, end-of-game situations in MLB bullpens are becoming clearer. As we told you would happen, the closers flipped in Pittsburgh and Kansas City, but little else has shifted dramatically.A note that has nothing to do with fantasy baseball: Congrats to Rays closer Pete ...

After an unconventional opening weekend containing off-days on Friday and Sunday around the league, the first full week settled in more traditionally around MLB. While it’s still too early to make definitive decisions about most players, it’s never too early to get excited for what’s ahead. We’ve ...

The Red Sox fell to the Padres 8-6 at Fenway Park and moved to 2-7 in the club’s first nine games of the season.

The Boston Red Sox may be able to rescue their season since they have played just nine games. However, they have a 2-7 record and have played lifeless baseball for the majority of those games. Roman Anthony makes it clear the way the Red Sox are playing is unacceptable. "We need to find a way […] The post Roman Anthony issues stern message to Red Sox amid 2-7 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The first full week of 2026 is in the books, and the landscape of the league is beginning to take shape.

On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox hosted the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park for the final game of their series.The Red Sox lost by a score of 8-6.After winning the first game of the series, the Red Sox dropped the final two.Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Makes Honest StatementRoman Anthony finished Sunday’s loss with […] The post Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Makes Brutally Honest Statement After Padres Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Is the sky falling for the Boston Red Sox? After Sunday’s 8-6 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Red Sox are 2-7 to start the 2026 season, which is good for last place in the AL East. Boston comes into the 2026 campaign with high expectations, and many analysts/insiders picked the Red Sox to […] The post MLB World Reacts to the Boston Red Sox 2-7 Start to Season After Padres Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Boston Red Sox are off to a very rough start in 2026, and Red Sox Nation is starting to get restless already. The Red Sox lost to the San Diego Padres 8-6 at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. on Sunday, dropping to 2-7 on the young season. Boston had jumped out to a 4-0 … The post Red Sox fans had 3-word chant for owner John Henry during team’s latest loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play the final game of their series with the Washington Nationals.They are aiming for a sweep after winning the first two.That said, this will be the first (full) game that they are without Mookie Betts (who got hurt on Saturday).The Dodgers wrote (via X) during Saturday’s game: “Mookie […] The post Sports Doctor Issues Statement After Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Suffers Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

"Alex Cora is a wishy washy politician" - Fans blast Red Sox skipper for defending Roman Anthony after Fernando Tatis Jr. scores on weak throw Sportskeeda

On Saturday night, the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins by a score of 9-7.They are now an incredible 7-1 in their first eight games of the 2026 season.On Sunday afternoon, the Yankees will look to sweep Miami.Yankees Once Made A Massive MLB Draft MistakeWhile the Yankees continue to be one of the elite […] The post New York Yankees Once Made A Massive MLB Draft Mistake appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Boston Red Sox reached an alarming early-season low on Saturday, falling 3-2 to the San Diego Padres to drop to 2-6, the worst record in the majors. The defeat was Boston’s fifth loss in its last six games. Through eight games, the Red Sox have scored just 24 total runs, tied for the fewest […] The post Red Sox hit unfortunate low not seen this century appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided a handful of injury updates before Saturday’s matchup with the San Diego Padres, which Boston lost 3-2, centering on right-hander Johan Oviedo and first baseman Triston Casas. Oviedo was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow strain after his season debut on March 30. […] The post Red Sox manager Alex Cora shares 2 injury updates ahead of Padres game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

From 50 Cent to George W. Bush, first pitches vary wildly — but Hello Kitty’s Red Sox appearance sets a new standard for what counts as acceptable on the mound.

Blue Jays suggested to sign former Red Sox starter after Cody Ponce’s injury news sportingnews.com

Red Sox predicted to make trade for key offensive upgrade amid slow start sportingnews.com

The Boston Red Sox have high hopes of competing with the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays and the archrival New York Yankees this season. The Red Sox were a playoff team last year, and the hope around Fenway Park is that the Red Sox can rise to the top of the AL East […] The post 3 Red Sox overreactions after ugly start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Xander Bogaerts didn’t need a swing to make his biggest impact Friday afternoon at Fenway Park.He just needed to step into the batter’s box.In his first game back in Boston as a member of the San Diego Padres, the longtime Red Sox shortstop was met with a standing ovation that quickly took over the stadium. […] The post WATCH: Xander Bogaerts Gets Standing Ovation in Emotional Fenway Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On Friday, the Boston Red Sox announced a few roster moves, which included sending starter Johan Oviedo to the 15-day Injured List with an elbow strain. The Red Sox are currently taking on the San Diego Padres in a three-game series. The corresponding move was recalling Tyler Uberstine from Triple-A Worcester to make his MLB […] The post Red Sox Make Ominous Johan Oviedo Announcement During Padres Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The San Diego Padres removed Jackson Merrill from the lineup on Saturday.
