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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Why Red Sox May Have Gotten a Steal in Recent Tigers Trade

For Boston Red Sox fans, the main point of reference on ex-Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones this season was his home run against Garrett Crochet in April.

MLB News / Over The Monster / July 16

Will the 2026 Red Sox continue to bear a striking resemblance to the 2009 Rockies?

The Red Sox season changed dramatically back on April 25th when the team fired Alex Cora and appointed Chad Tracy as interim manager. However, their initial trajectory did not.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

4 Red Sox Trade Targets to Solidify Boston's Push for a Playoff Spot

The Boston Red Sox will return to action on Friday to kick off the second half of the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 16

Red Sox News & Links: Ceddanne Rafaela challenges Craig Breslow to buy at trade deadline

Ceddanne Rafaela didn’t have a particularly impactful All-Star Game performance. But he did get a chance to reconnect with one of his baseball heroes and mentors.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Chris Sale News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Chris Sale's Story on Red Sox Exit Hurts for Boston Fans

Chris Sale's tenure with the Boston Red Sox was a roller coaster, and the 10-time All-Star readily admits it. After a seven-year stay in Boston, Sale was traded to the Atlanta Braves before the 2024 season for infielder Vaughn Grissom.

Willson Contreras News / EasySportz / July 15

Willson Contreras Locks In Boston With No-Trade Clause

Willson Contreras isn’t leaving Boston anytime soon. The Red Sox slugger made his stance crystal clear before the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. He told reporters he has zero interest in going anywhere else.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 15

Trio of Red Sox prospects named 2026 Dominican Summer League All-Stars

Red Sox prospects Joskairo Ramirez, Anderber Urbina, and Isaac Velasquez have been named 2026 Dominican Summer League All-Stars. The trio of teenagers will represent the organization in Sunday’s DSL All-Star Game at the Rays’ academy in Guerra, just outside Santo Domingo.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Incoming Hall of Famer Praises Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela

The Boston Red Sox are heading into the second half of the 2026 season riding high. Boston ended the first half as winners of nine straight and now find themselves just half a game out of the third and final Wild Card spot in the American League.

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox's Trevor Story Is Beating Expectations After Surgery

Despite the recent hot streak, the Boston Red Sox need some more firepower if they want to make it back to the playoffs this season and be a threat. The Red Sox's pitching is good enough to compete with anyone.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Red Sox’s Willson Contreras issues crucial message ahead of second half

The Boston Red Sox were arguably the hottest team entering the MLB All-Star break, as the club went 9-1 in its last 10 games played. It’s been an impressive turnaround, as the team is just two games shy of reaching .500 on the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15

Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?

Is Chapman softening his stance toward the Yankees after a contentious split?

Five AL teams under the most pressure before the MLB trade deadline

Willson Contreras makes career decision ahead of trade deadline

Yankees teammates make history in first inning of All-Star Game

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 15

Boston Red Sox Notebook: All-Star Game Recap, How Each Red Sox Performed, a Trade, and More

The Boston Red Sox are 46-48, trailing the final playoff spot by a half-game. They’re also ten games back of the Rays for first in the American League East.

Brayan Bello News / Just Baseball / July 15

Red Sox Pitching Success Hinges on Brayan Bello

Jettisoned from the roster in the first half, 27-year-old right-hander Brayan Bello might the Boston Red Sox’s most important arm in the second half. Through 13 MLB appearances this season, Bello has a 6.06 ERA and 0.0 fWAR across 65.1 innings.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 14

How Red Sox OF prospect Enddy Azocar is faring with High-A Greenville

Top Red Sox outfield prospect Enddy Azocar headed into the MLB All-Star break on a high note after launching three home runs in High-A Greenville’s final two games against Greensboro over the weekend.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 15

Willson Contreras makes career decision ahead of trade deadline

Contreras signed a five-year, $87.5 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 2023 season and was traded to Boston during the middle of his contract.

Red Sox pose threat to Blue Jays in AL East standings as winning streak grows

Mets' Francisco Lindor discusses botched game-winning double play vs. Red Sox

Red Sox take advantage of costly Mets' error, win 9th straight

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Ronald Rosario News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 13

Red Sox’ Ronald Rosario named Eastern League Player of the Week

Red Sox catching/first base prospect Ronald Rosario has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of July 6-12, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

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The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent pitchers to reach the 200-strikeout milestone in one season for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12

Red Sox pose threat to Blue Jays in AL East standings as winning streak grows

The Boston Red Sox are on a nine-game winning streak and now pose a threat to the Toronto Blue Jays, who have fallen below them in the AL East standings.

Mets' Francisco Lindor discusses botched game-winning double play vs. Red Sox

Red Sox take advantage of costly Mets' error, win 9th straight

Anthony Seigler is quietly raking for the Red Sox amid their recent surge

The 'Last solo no-hitter by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12

Mets' Lindor discusses botched game-winning double play vs. Red Sox

Mets' Francisco Lindor discusses botched game-winning double play vs. Red Sox

Just when it seems things can't get worse for the New York Mets, they do.

Red Sox take advantage of costly Mets' error, win 9th straight

Mets' Marcus Semien (hip) begins rehab assignment

Nightmare tailspin continues for Mets infielder with hand injury

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Brayan Bello News / Field Level Media / July 12

Red Sox recall Brayan Bello from Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Brayan Bello from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, adding a fresh arm before their final game ahead of the All-Star break.

Danny Coulombe News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Red Sox To Designate Danny Coulombe For Assignment

The Red Sox are expected to designate left-hander Danny Coulombe for assignment, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The veteran tossed the final two innings of Saturday’s win over the Mets.