Every team across the majors is selling hope to their fans: some are selling it in a more immediate fashion, in the form of active offseasons full of free-agent signings and trade acquisitions. Others,

Many players and coaches received loud applause when they took the stage for the official introduction of the 2025 Red Sox at Saturday’s Fenway Fest, but the most enthusiastic reception was for the last man to take the MGM Music Hall stage,

Garrett Crochet is a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Even though Crochet has not yet pitched for the Red Sox, he was able to get a taste of what the fans are like.

The Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet knowing they wanted to extend him. Initial efforts to that end have begun.

Garrett Crochet hasn't pitched yet for the Red Sox, but the sides are already working towards a new contract. Read more on Boston.com.

According to MassLive's Chris Cotillo, the Red Sox are attempting to do exactly that, as he reported that two sides are engaged in discussions on an extension. Cotillo adds that while Boston and Crochet are focusing on avoiding arbitration this year, they have at least begun talking about longer-term options.

Newly-acquired Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet was in attendance for today's Fenway Fest event in Boston, and he spoke to

MLB Pipeline unveiled its list of the top 10 catching prospects in baseball on Tuesday, and the Chicago White Sox had Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero both earn spots.

The Red Sox made one of the biggest trade acquisitions of the winter, landing Garrett Crochet from the White Sox for four prospects. Boston apparently has interest in keeping their newly-acquired southpaw for the longer term.