Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy acknowledged that the Red Sox's new City Connect jerseys will have a "controversial" design.

Boston Red Sox fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the franchise's new City Connect uniforms will have to wait a little longer. But Boston team president Sam Kennedy provided a couple of hints on MassLive's "Team Rundown.

For one moment, the future was the present along Florida’s Gulf coast. Roughly 90 minutes before first pitch of Thursday’s Spring Breakout opener between the Red Sox and Rays at Port Charlotte Sports Park,

The hard-throwing pitching prospect made a strong case for a Red Sox roster spot this spring but will begin the season in Triple-A, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo. The news arrived days after Boston manager Alex Cora said Mata was in position for one of the final bullpen spots.