Did Billy Wagner's election just kick open the door for Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel (and possibly Aroldis Chapman, too)?

BOSTON -- Dustin Pedroia is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, though it looks like the former Red Sox second baseman will fall well short of being part of Cooperstown's Class of 2025.

Shugart, 28, was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Jan. 15. Last year, he made his MLB debut with Boston, appearing in six games with a 4.15 ERA and one save over 8 2/3 innings.

As they look to complete their offseason upgrade by adding a right-handed bat, the Boston Red Sox appear to be playing a game of chicken with the most sought-after righty hitter still available on ...

WORCESTER — With baseball beginning in two months, the Boston Red Sox announced personnel moves within their minor league coaching staff and player development department on Thursday.

Dustin Pedroia garnered a handful of nicknames during his playing days including "Pedey" and the "Muddy Chicken." But nothing summarized his career better than the "Laser Show." "I call every one ...