Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Curtis Mead News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Moment of Truth Coming on Curtis Mead's Injury

Curtis Mead suffered a cruel fate in his very first game with the Boston Red Sox, but we still don't know just how cruel. After suffering a fractured wrist on a hit-by-pitch on July 28, Mead was quickly in a mindset where getting back to his new team before the end of the season would be a win.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 23

Red Sox End Homestand With Sweep Attempt of Giants

Happy Sunday, folks. The Red Sox secured a second straight series win with their comeback victory against the Giants last night. Today, Jake Bennett will take the mound after a brief hiatus, attempting to take the series.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox Scored Sneaky Win in Under-the-Radar Braves Trade

It's been nearly three weeks, but it still doesn't quite feel like we've grasped the magnitude of the Boston Red Sox's trade deadline on Aug. 3. We talk a lot about the Red Sox trading five players for Adley Rutschman.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Decision on Sunday

The Boston Red Sox closed out a successful series against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday with a revised starting lineup that left one of their regular outfielders on the bench.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Strong Case as AL Favorites Over Yankees, Rays

The Boston Red Sox have won two straight games over the San Francisco Giants and will go for the sweep on Sunday afternoon with lefty Jake Bennett set to take the hill.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / August 23

No starting? No problem: Reliever Garrett Crochet could prove valuable to Red Sox

The Red Sox should feel comfortable with the current outlook of a playoff rotation. Game 1: Sonny Gray Game 2: Ranger Suarez Game 3: Payton Tolle Wouldn’t

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Absurd 2026 Turnaround Takes Another Turn

The Boston Red Sox were among the worst overall teams in the standings across the first few months of the 2026 season. That was until near the end of June, and then things shifted.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22

Red Sox rally in 9th, score 3 runs to stun Giants

Eli White slid home with the winning run on Wilyer Abreu's fielder's choice, as the Boston Red Sox erased a 2-0, ninth-inning deficit and walked off with a 3-2 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 22

The magic hasn’t run out yet, Red Sox beat Giants 3-2 in late-inning thriller

It’s the magical summer of 2026. Fenway Park was full and frenzied on a slightly cool August evening. And the Red Sox were wearing the City Connect yellows, which (to me, anyway) still glow with a corona of magic from that wonderful 2021 season.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 22

Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer Stunner Looks Even Better Now

Before the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox surprised many by going out and trading former top prospect Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for lefty reliever Erik Miller.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Chad Tracy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Chad Tracy gets brutally honest on Red Sox coaching future

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora early in the 2026 season following the team’s immense struggles. Chad Tracy took over as interim manager, but is there a chance of Tracy becoming the Red Sox’s next manager?

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22

Red Sox ride big inning into rematch vs. Giants

The Boston Red Sox got the last laugh against old friend Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants to begin the teams' weekend series. The Red Sox will look to continue the proceedings with another victory on Saturday night.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 21

Willson Contreras' HR fuels Red Sox's big inning in win over Giants

Wilyer Abreu went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple while Willson Contreras crushed a three-run home run to highlight a five-run third inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 6-4 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Friday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21

Rafael Devers hears boos, homers in return to Fenway Park

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers made his first return to Fenway Park as a visiting player on Friday night, and it produced some mixed results for him.

White Sox will have a significant advantage during final stretch of the season

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Chris Sale as Brewers edge Braves

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 21

Checking in on Red Sox prospect Jose Bello, last holdover from Rafael Devers trade

With Rafael Devers returning to Fenway Park this weekend, it feels like an appropriate time to check in on the lone player the Red Sox acquired from the Giants in last June’s blockbuster trade who remains in the organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

Paul Skenes had another disappointing outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, failing to get through five innings and allowing three earned runs with four walks.

Pirates hit two HRs in ninth to rally past Tigers 4-3

Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers

Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 19

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Barrett Morgan to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Barrett Morgan from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, per the MiLB.com transactions log. Morgan is currently regarded by SoxProspects.com as Boston’s No.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Garrett Crochet Targeting Bullpen Return, Injury To Negate 2030 Opt-Out

If Garrett Crochet comes back this season, it’ll be in short relief. Last year’s AL Cy Young runner-up tells Chris Cotillo of MassLive that it’d “a million percent” be a bullpen return if he’s able to make it back before year’s end.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Red Sox Place Eduardo Rivera On Restricted List

The Red Sox have placed left-hander Eduardo Rivera on the restricted list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The southpaw had to tend to a personal matter, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 17

Red Sox to promote top prospect Justin Gonzales to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting top outfield prospect Justin Gonzales from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez of Rompiendo Sports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates

With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.

Pirates pull a curious move with the struggling Paul Skenes

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

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

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Aroldis Chapman Reaches Vesting Option Threshold

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman crossed the 40-inning mark on Saturday in an outing against the Pirates. The appearance triggered the vesting option in his contract for next season.