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RED SOXFinally the Red Sox’ infield appears competent, and it soon could become the team’s identityThere’s solid evidence an end to years of horrific infield defense may be within reach for Alex Cora's club.

RED SOX SPRING TRAINING REPORTThursday’s Red Sox spring training report: Connor Wong lone projected big leaguer in lineup for loss to PhilliesThe combination of the World Baseball Classic and a faraway road game meant no other regulars were available to or asked to play.

Red Sox NotebookRed Sox pitcher Payton Tolle is dialing it up at more than 100 m.p.h.He entered in the sixth inning of the 4-0 loss and over three scoreless innings faced 10 batters and struck out seven, including a stretch of five straight punchouts.

Red Sox spring training reportWednesday’s Red Sox spring training report: Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle tune up in loss to YankeesCrochet pitched 2⅔ innings, throwing 53 pitches and allowing three hits and three runs with no walks and three strikeouts.

Red SoxRed Sox’ Franklin Arias is a top defensive prospect, but can he get the pop that takes him to the majors?There's no doubt Arias can provide MLB-caliber defense, but has limited power at the plate. The Sox staff intends to summon him from minor league camp in the coming days.

Tuesday’s Red Sox spring training report: Jake Bennett struggles on mound while defense shines in loss to Puerto RicoThe Sox lefthander retired two of eight batters over parts of two innings in the 5-3 loss to Puerto Rico, was was warming up for the World Baseball Classic.

On BaseballChristian Vázquez wants to keep playing in the majors, and hopes the World Baseball Classic can help him get backThe 35-year-old catcher, who was in the Red Sox organization from 2008 to 2022, will suit up for Puerto Rico as he tries to latch on with an MLB team.

Red Sox NotebookRed Sox get glimpse of potential rivalry future: Yankees’ Elmer Rodriguez, their former prospectFifteen months after the trade, Carlos Narváez is the Red Sox’ starting catcher, while the 22-year-old righthander is just waiting for the Yankees to call him to the majors.

MLBBraves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug testProfar was suspended for 80 games last March 31 following a positive test for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), a hormone that helps production of testosterone.

Red SoxThe Red Sox’ outfielders are playing in the WBC. So who is left to play the outfield?With Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, and more absent from spring training, the Red Sox will give some other players a chance.

World Baseball ClassicTeam USA sets initial starting rotation for World Baseball Classic, with Logan Webb starting openerTarik Skubal will start the team's second game against Britain, while Paul Skenes will start the third game against Mexico.

Red Sox NotebookRed Sox’ Johan Oviedo amazed by Pedro Martinez; Justin Gonzales shows offOviedo was among those Martinez spent time with during his stint at Sox spring training last week.

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