Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Francisco Lindor News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 17

Francisco Lindor Available? Red Sox Need to Call Mets Right Now

The Boston Red Sox entered the All-Star break as the hottest team in baseball with nine straight wins. That's not all, Boston entered the day on Friday winners of 14 of its last 16 games.

Jake Bennett News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 17

Red Sox's Jake Bennett Trade Looks Smarter Every Day

The best move the Boston Red Sox made all winter has to be trading for first baseman Willson Contreras... or does it? Contreras was the best player the Red Sox had in the first half, no doubt.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Red Sox Reveal Latest Update on Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox shared a fresh update on Roman Anthony's recovery Friday, with interim manager Chad Tracy saying the organization's top prospect is making "slow progress" as he works his way back from a finger sprain that landed him on the 60-day injured list.

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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 / Athlon Sports / July 17

Red Sox Sign Ninth-Round Pick for Massive Bonus

The Boston Red Sox continued adding to their 2026 draft class by signing ninth-round pick Martin Shelar to a reported $1.5 million bonus, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 17

Red Sox might make a surprising Aroldis Chapman decision ahead of trade deadline

With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the Boston Red Sox still have a chance to make the playoffs, and the next week could make or break their entire season.

Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?

Aroldis Chapman clears air on his demand for an apology from Yankees

Red Sox face a tough question for the next two weeks

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

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / July 17

Red Sox Trade Rumors Receive Jarring Update Before Deadline

Baseball has a way of flipping scripts in the blink of an eye, and the Boston Red Sox are living proof of that right now. As the team prepares to kick off the second half of the 2026 season, their trajectory looks far different than it did just a couple of weeks ago.

MLB News / Over The Monster / July 17

We’re Back! A Red Sox Story kicks off with the Rays at Fenway Park

Welcome to the second half. The Red Sox are 46-48 after a nine-game winning streak to close out the first part of the season. Now the team races towards the trade deadline with eyes on being buyers rather than sellers.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 17

Red Sox Promote 29-Year-Old Rookie for Rays Doubleheader

The Boston Red Sox will kick off the second half of the season on Friday in a big way. Boston will kick off a four-game series against the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 17

Red Sox Fans Get Unsatisfying Answer From John Henry on Ignoring Press

Once a hero among his fans, Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry has become a mysterious, often villainous figure in those same fans' eyes. The shift in philosophy with the Red Sox began six years ago, when the club traded superstar Mookie Betts a year before his free agency.

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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.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 17

Where Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Stands Right Now, In His Own Words

What the Boston Red Sox were able to do in the three weeks leading up to the All-Star break was incredible, especially when you take into account the fact that the club was able to get hot without its best pitcher.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 17

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Are Back, Probable Pitchers, and More

The Boston Red Sox are back tonight as they start the second half 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.

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Boston Red Sox News / New Baseball Media / July 17

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Boston Red Sox

The 2026 Red Sox’s season has been a wild one. Boston’s year included an in-season blow-up of the coaching staff, significant injuries, and a befuddling offense.

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 16

How Red Sox IF prospect Mason White is faring with High-A Greenville

Led by Franklin Arias, the Red Sox have a talented group of infield prospects in their farm system. Lost in the shuffle, perhaps, is the club’s fourth-round pick in last year’s draft: Mason White.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 16

Red Sox face a tough question for the next two weeks

The Boston Red Sox have seen a remarkable turnaround since firing former manager Alex Cora, going from pretenders to potential contenders. While Cora was the skipper, the Red Sox began the season 10-17.

Willson Contreras makes career decision ahead of trade deadline

Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?

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.

Aroldis Chapman 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?

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Willson Contreras makes career decision ahead of trade deadline

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

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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.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / July 16

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

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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

Francisco Lindor News / Yardbarker / July 12