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STL-BOS postponed Fitts and the Red Sox won't play the Cardinals as scheduled Saturday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Saturday's game will be made up in a doubleheader Sunday, and it's likely that Fitts will take the mound in one of the two contests. The 25-year-old righty gave up three earned runs in six innings during his first start of the season, and he remains in pursuit of his first career win.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boston-St. Louis postponed Saturday Fitts and the Red Sox won't play the Cardinals as scheduled Saturday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Saturday's game will be made up in a doubleheader Sunday, and it's likely that Fitts will take the mound in one of those two contests. The 25-year-old righty gave up three earned runs in six innings during his first start of the season March 30 in Texas, and he remains in pursuit of his first career win.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game 9: Richard Fitts set to give it another twirl in second game of Red Sox-Cardinals series - The Boston Globe The righthander was solid for five innings in his first start of the season in Texas, but faces a hot-hitting Cardinals lineup on Saturday.

APRIL 5, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox look to ride offensive uprising into rematch vs. Cards After slugging their way to a home-opening victory, the Boston Red Sox will look to keep their offense rolling and get another solid start f...

APRIL 5, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Red Sox bring 1-0 series advantage over Cardinals into game 2

The Boston Red Sox bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox celebrate Fenway opener with Devers busting out and Bregman feeling at home in Boston

Rafael Devers reached base four times in his return to Boston after a season-opening slump the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-9

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Fades late against Texas Fitts (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits over six innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Rangers.

Impact Fitts looked impressive through five innings of one-run ball. He coughed up three straight singles in the second inning but went on to retire 12 consecutive batters. However, he gave up solo homers to Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia in the sixth. Fitts was efficient with just 71 pitches (53 strikes) but still took the loss during his quality start. He's projected for a home matchup against the Cardinals this weekend. Beyond that, Fitts' role is unclear with both Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) expected to begin rehab assignments this week.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Langford and García both homer in the 6th to push Rangers past Red Sox 3-2

Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Game 4, Red Sox at Rangers preview: Boston seeks a split in Texas - The Boston Globe Richard Fitts is on the mound for his first start of the year.

MARCH 30, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Adolis García's 2-run double and go-ahead HR leads the Rangers to a 4-3 win over Red Sox

Adolis García put Texas ahead to stay with his first homer of the season after an earlier two-run double and the Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Cruises through six innings Fitts allowed an unearned run on three hits while striking out five over six innings in Monday's exhibition game in Mexico.

Impact Fitts got one final spring appearance ahead of what is expected to be a spot in Boston's rotation to start the regular season. Injuries to Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) created openings, and Fitts appears to have locked down the fourth spot in the rotation. Sean Newcomb and Cooper Criswell are the finalists for the No. 5 starter slot. Fitts compiled a 2.45 ERA with 13 hits and six walks allowed while striking out 14 over 14.2 innings. If all goes as planned in the ramp-ups for Bello and Giolito, Fitts' stay in the rotation will last two-to-three starts.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to open as fourth starter Fitts is likely to open the season as the Red Sox' fourth starter, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Brayan Bello (shoulder), Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and Kutter Crawford (knee) all expected to open the season on the injured list, the Red Sox are needing to dip into their rotation depth. Fitts has earned the opportunity by collecting a 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six walks over 14.2 spring innings. Sean Newcomb and Quinn Priester are fighting for the final spot in Boston's rotation.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes third spring start Fitts allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one over four-plus innings in Thursday's spring start against Detroit.

Impact Fitts was on the bump for his third Grapefruit League start (fifth appearance) and experienced his first bout of adversity. His day ended after giving up a leadoff home run in the fifth inning on his 73rd pitch. Although manager Alex Cora has not yet announced which starter candidates will make up the back end of the rotation, Fitts looks primed to open the season as one of the five starters. He has a 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six walks over 14.2 spring innings. With Brayan Bello (shoulder), Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and Kutter Crawford (knee) all expected to open the regular season on the injured list, Fitts could get a few turns in April.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2025 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Looks ready for rotation Fitts allowed one hit and struck out four over 4.1 scoreless innings in Friday's spring start against Miami.

Impact After a couple of Grapefruit League appearances as a reliever, Fitts' last two appearances were as a starter. It's become apparent that Fitts will be part of the rotation to start the regular season, as several projected rotation members are expected to open the season on the injured list. The right-handed Fitts has a 0.84 ERA over 10.2 spring innings.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9, 2025 • MASSLIVE.COM

Could fill in for Bello Fitts could open the season in the Red Sox' rotation if Brayan Bello (shoulder) needs a stint on the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bello is not expected to miss much, if any, time, but Boston might elect to play things safely as he comes back from a shoulder issue. Fitts posted a 1.74 ERA in four starts with the Red Sox last season, although that came with just a 9:7 K:BB over 20.2 innings. However, the 25-year-old has shown more bat-missing ability in the minors and is also off to a strong start this season, fanning five over four scoreless frames. Quinn Priester is the other potential option to fill in for Bello.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

More velocity, more pitches, more opportunities: How Richard Fitts is turning himself into an asset for the Red Sox - The Boston Globe “I feel like I’ve exceeded my expectations of what I ever thought that I could be,” Fitts said, “but I don’t think I’m even done yet.”

MARCH 2, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Stuck with first big-league loss Fitts (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over five innings as the Red Sox were downed 6-1 by the Blue Jays. He struck out two.

Impact The rookie right-hander came into the game having not allowed an earned run in his first three big-league starts, but after three more shutout frames, Fitts ran into trouble in the fourth when Vladimir Guerrero and Alejandro Kirk led off the inning with back-to-back doubles. Fitts wraps up his first taste of the majors with a 1.74 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB through 20.2 innings, and depending on the moves the Red Sox make this winter, the 24-year-old could head into next spring with a chance to win a regular spot in the rotation.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox turn to Richard Fitts in bid to brush aside Blue Jays Boston Red Sox right-hander Richard Fitts has yet to allow an earned run in his three-game major league career, something the host Toronto B...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Getting another start Wednesday Fitts is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto.

Impact After making a spot start Sept. 13 while Tanner Houck dealt with shoulder fatigue, Fitts ended up sticking in the rotation for another turn this past Friday versus the Twins. Fitts was denied a win, but he tossed five scoreless innings in the contest and now appears to a solidified a spot as the Red Sox's No. 5 starter over Cooper Criswell, who was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. Fitts' upcoming start Wednesday will likely mark his final outing of the season, and he'll look to end the campaign on a high note as he aims to stake a claim to a rotation spot heading into 2025.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in scoreless appearance Fitts allowed five hits and a walk over five shutout innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out three during the extra-innings loss to Minnesota.

Impact Fitts worked around a few tight spots to keep the Twins off the board and was in line for the win when he exited the game. The 24-year-old rookie has delivered 15.2 shutout innings in his first three career MLB starts. However, that comes with a lackluster 7:5 K:BB. On the bright side, he generated eight whiffs Friday after totaling just seven in his first two starts. Fitts is currently lined up for a start in Toronto next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting another turn Fitts will start Friday against the Twins, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Fitts most recently made a spot start Sept. 13 in place of Tanner Houck, who was dealing with shoulder fatigue. Even with Houck back in action, Fitts will get another turn through the rotation. He has yet to allow an earned run across 10.2 innings, though his 4:4 K:BB is less impressive.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora on Tanner Houck, Richard Fitts | 09/13/2024 Alex Cora talks about Tanner Houck being scratched from his scheduled start and Richard Fitts getting the start at Yankee Stadium

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

Impressive in spot start Fitts allowed two hits and three walks over five shutout innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out two during the loss to the Yankees.

Impact Fitts was thrown into the starting role after Tanner Houck (shoulder) was scratched and he turned in a strong performance. Fitts walked three straight batters in the first inning but escaped the threat. Only one other Yankee would reach scoring position against him. Fitts has not allowed an earned run through 10.2 innings to begin his MLB career. Whether or not he gets another turn in the rotation may depend on Houck's status.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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