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MLB Names Willson Contreras, Ketel Marte as Players of the Week

On Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced the recipients of their Player of the Week Awards from May 18 to May 24. In the American League, the winner was first baseman Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox, who went 11-for-24 (.458) over the course of the week.

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Game 53: Braves at Red Sox, Ranger Suarez tries to stop a losing streak

On the most beautiful weather night for baseball so far this year at Fenway Park, Ranger Suarez tries to post yet another beautiful pitching line (he’s already held opponents to zero earned runs in five starts this year).

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Red Sox's Roman Anthony 'Much Better' As Rehab Ramps Up

After weeks of uncertainty, it seems like things are trending in the right direction for injured Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony. Anthony, who has been out since May 4th with a hand injury, is reportedly feeling "much better" after testing his strength on several swings.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Analyst Tries to Explain Alex Cora Drama

NESN color analyst Lou Merloni has become one of the most respected voices among Boston Red Sox fans, but his job is tough sometimes. As an employee of the Red Sox, Merloni can't bash the team with reckless abandon, the way some others in the local media do from time to time.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Acquire 2-Time All-Star, Make Playoffs, and More Bold Predictions for 2026 Season

It's just May 26 and there are people out there talking as if the Boston Red Sox's season is over. It is not. Boston has 110 games left and is just three games out of an American League Wild Card spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Truths and Lies: What's Real and Fake About 22-30 Record

A few harsh words could aptly apply to the start of this season for the Boston Red Sox: ugly, dismal, and concerning. With a 22-30 record entering a Tuesday series opener against the Atlanta Braves, who have the most wins in the sport so far, the Red Sox are fighting to avoid a sell-off at the August trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 26

Boston Red Sox Notes: No Memorial Day Game Thoughts, Upcoming Minor League Series, & More

The Boston Red Sox start a series tonight with the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park, they’re 22-30 entering the series. They’re 12.5 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East.

Chris Sale News / Stadium Rant / May 26

Chris Sale Finally Looks Like The Ace Boston Always Wanted

The Boston Red Sox spent years waiting for Chris Sale to fully become himself again. The flashes never completely disappeared. His slider still looked unfair at times.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Still Nowhere Near Where He Wants to Be

The Boston Red Sox have a lot of room for growth right now, to say the least. Boston is 22-30 on the season so far and is in last place in the American League East.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Kyson Witherspoon News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Whiffed on First-Round Pick? Expert's Critical Take

The general consensus on the Boston Red Sox's first-round pick last year was that it was a steal, but that was before they started coaching up Kyson Witherspoon.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Are Payton Tolle, Davis Martin and Kyle Harrison for Real, or Just More Small-Sample Noise in 2026 Fantasy Baseball?

Every May, fantasy managers do the same anxious shuffle. A name appears on the waiver wire with a sparkly ERA, you squint at it suspiciously, and you wait for the league to expose him.

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Ranger Suarez News / Over The Monster / May 26

Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez is in a groove

Before the season, I thought that the brand of baseball the Red Sox were committed to would be good for my personal brand as the Red Sox pitching breakdown guy.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Announce Starting Pitchers for Series With MLB-Leading Braves

The Boston Red Sox have a difficult series ahead of them kicking off on Tuesday night from Fenway Park. Boston is riding a three-game losing streak after being swept by the Minnesota Twins over the weekend.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 26

Red Sox to promote prospects Enddy Azocar, Luke Heyman to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox are promoting prospects Enddy Azocar and Luke Heyman from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, as was first reported by Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 25

Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Top Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 18-24, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Willson Contreras Is Thriving For The Red Sox

The 2025-26 offseason didn’t have a defining blockbuster like the Kyle Tucker trade in 2024-25 or the Juan Soto deal the winter before. However, what the trade market lacked in top-end quality, it made up for in quantity, with no shortage of big names switching teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Red Sox desperate to turn it around at home with Braves on tap

It's been a season full of questions for the Boston Red Sox, none more perplexing than this: Why has Boston struggled so much at Fenway Park? The Red Sox are 8-17 at home, the worst mark in Major League Baseball, entering Tuesday's matchup with the visiting Atlanta Braves, who happen to have the sport's best road record (19-8).

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 25

Red Sox' Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

After finishing second to Detroit Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal for the American League Cy Young Award voting last season, Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has not been the same player: compiling a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA in six starts before landing on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation (April 29).

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Aroldis Chapman is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Aroldis Chapman could be in line for a return to the National League. The San Diego Padres are eyeing the veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chapman on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / May 24

Willson Contreras continuing to prove his value to Red Sox

Contreras has been an astonishingly valuable addition to the Boston Red Sox, serving as an offensive catalyst in the lineup as well as providing a fiery clubhouse presence.

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Willson Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident

The benches cleared during Saturday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins after a rare home plate collision between Boston’s Willson Contreras and Twins catcher Victor Caratini.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 23

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox were expected to be busy at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. However, despite their 22-28 record entering Saturday, the franchise may be looking to add instead of operating as a seller.

What Red Sox could do after SS Trevor Story's latest injury

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Rockies' Antonio Senzatela emerging as highly coveted bullpen arm ahead of deadline

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Red Sox Making Trade Calls For Offensive Help

The Red Sox rank 29th of 30 teams in both homers (36) and runs (187), and their collective 89 wRC+ is better than only three other clubs. The lack of pop has been one of the major factors of Boston’s 22-28 record, and the front office is looking to upgrade the lineup.

Trevor Story News / Field Level Media / May 22

Red Sox SS Trevor Story undergoes sports hernia surgery

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will likely miss several weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Red Sox confirmed the procedure on Friday but didn't present a timeline for Story's return.

Tayron Guerrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Red Sox To Select Tayron Guerrero

The Red Sox are going to select right-hander Tayron Guerrero to their roster, per reporting from Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com. He’ll be back in the big leagues for the first time since 2019.