Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras suffers injury scare not long after Home Run Derby announcement

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras saw a milestone week turn tense Wednesday night. Hours after his Home Run Derby announcement, Contreras suffered an injury scare vs.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox Hit Hard as Willson Contreras, Anthony Seigler Exit Early

The Boston Red Sox have been red-hot over the last two weeks. But while the vibes are high, the Red Sox took yet another hit from the injury bug on Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

It's Time for the Red Sox to Ignore the Trade Deadline Sell-Off Noise

One thing that is true about Major League Baseball is that things can change at the drop of a hat. Two weeks ago, the Boston Red Sox looked like their season was over.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / July 8

Red Sox Linked to Massive $341 Million Trade Amid Recent Surge

The Boston Red Sox have somehow, some way worked their way back into the American League playoff picture after a horrendous start to the season. The Red Sox are still just 41-48, but in the AL, that’s good enough to be three games back in the loss column of the final Wild Card spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 8

Red Sox OF prospect Skylar King hits for cycle in hometown

Red Sox outfield prospect Skylar King hit for the cycle in Low-A Salem’s 14-5 win over Columbia on Tuesday night. King, a Columbia native, batted leadoff for the RidgeYaks in Tuesday’s series opener against the Fireflies at Segra Park, located less than five miles from where he went to high school (Brookland-Cayce).

Zack Kelly News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox Lose 31-Year-Old Depth Hurler to Elbow Injury

The injury bug has bitten the Boston Red Sox left and right all season to this point and it did so once again on Wednesday, but this time at the minor league level.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Red Sox Slugger Makes Exciting All-Star Weekend Announcement

For the first time since 2011, the Boston Red Sox will have a representative in the Home Run Derby. Willson Contreras, who was just named to the All-Star team on Tuesday, has announced via Instagram that he will be a part of the always intriguing All-Star weekend event in Philadelphia next week.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 8

Willson Contreras ending Red Sox's 15-year Home Run Derby drought

It's been a long time since a member of the Boston Red Sox has competed in the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.

Yankees' Ben Rice becomes second participant for 2026 Home Run Derby

Yankees' Ben Rice dismisses big concern about Home Run Derby

Dave Roberts provides major update on Shohei Ohtani's Home Run Derby plans

Royals' Jac Caglianone makes 2026 Home Run Derby decision

Phillies' Bryce Harper needs to do one more 'big thing' before 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Chad Tracy News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Are the Red Sox Back? How Boston Has Changed Under Chad Tracy

Don't look now, but the Boston Red Sox are getting hot. The Red Sox have won nine of their last 11 games and are riding a four-game winning streak right now heading into the club's contest against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night with Jake Bennett on the mound versus Davis Martin.

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Craig Breslow News / Just Baseball / July 8

Analyzing Craig Breslow as if He Were a Developing Young Player

To call Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow unpopular in his market would be underselling it. He’s more than earned that with his up-and-down tenure to date.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8

Mookie Betts to reach career symmetrical milestone with Dodgers

As a key part of the Dodgers roster, Betts will be looking to make a turnaround in the second half of this season.

Dave Roberts provides major update on Shohei Ohtani's Home Run Derby plans

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani wasted no time hitting his 300th home run

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn joins Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in rare club after blowout win over Braves

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 8

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Win Fourth-Straight, Not in Last, and More

The Boston Red Sox won the series opener against the White Sox for their fourth straight win, improving to 41-48. They’re 12.5 games back of the Rays for the American League East.

Jake Bennett News / Field Level Media / July 8

Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett focuses on keeping White Sox's bats quiet

After riding a strong performance from one rookie left-hander on Tuesday night, the visiting Boston Red Sox will turn to another on Wednesday night as they aim for a series victory against the Chicago White Sox.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 8

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Hayden Mullins to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Hayden Mullins from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as was first reported by Tommy Cassell of The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / July 7

Caleb Durbin’s Hot June Shows He Just Needed Time

On May 23, Caleb Durbin was the worst hitter in Major League Baseball. He had a wRC+ of 34, which was on pace to be the lowest mark for a qualified hitter since Matt Wallbeck in the strike-shortened 1994 season.

Blake Wehunt News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 7

Red Sox prospect Blake Wehunt earns second consecutive Eastern League Pitcher of the Week honor

Red Sox pitching prospect Blake Wehunt has once again been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. Wehunt, who took home the honor last week, turned in another award-winning performance for Double-A Portland on Sunday afternoon.

Patrick Sandoval News / Field Level Media / July 6

Red Sox activate LHP Patrick Sandoval 2 years after TJ surgery

Left-hander Patrick Sandoval's long road back to the major leagues -- two years after undergoing Tommy John surgery -- resulted in him being activated from the 60-day injured list by the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

Jose Caballero single-handedly powers Yankees to much-needed win

The New York Yankees headed into Monday's series opener against the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays needing a big swing of the bat in a major way. New York got exactly what it needed from its super utility man that's been steady throughout his time in the pinstripes.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. makes big admission about concerns amid Yankees' summer swoon

Aaron Judge's absence shows how much he means to Yankees' success

Can the Yankees’ trade-deadline plans save the team?

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / July 6

Dodgers among potential Aroldis Chapman trade suitors

Chapman has turned back the clock with his best season in years.

Dodgers look to lean on Eric Lauer in opener vs. Rockies

Padres limit Dodgers' bats, snap 8-game slide

Dodgers hit with alarming Shohei Ohtani prediction

Ranger Suarez News / Yardbarker / July 6

Red Sox rotation is stuck between a rock and hard place after Ranger Suárez injury

Injuries continue to plague the Boston Red Sox's starting rotation, with Ranger Suarez becoming the latest pitcher to sustain an injury while pitching for the team this season. Starting for Boston in Sunday's series finale with the Los Angeles Angels, Suarez left the game after 2 and 2/3 innings with left abductor tightness.

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

Phillies' Bryce Harper needs to do one more 'big thing' before 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

Ranger Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Ranger Suarez Leaves Game With Left Adductor Tightness

Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez exited today’s game in the bottom of the third inning with left adductor tightness, according to the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey. On a 2-2 count, the lefty delivered a curveball to the Angels’ Jo Adell, who grounded to short and reached on an infield single.