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Why Jon Heyman says Yankees ‘won’t’ trade for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman

From a roster construction standpoint, a reunion with star reliever Aroldis Chapman would make sense for the New York Yankees. Of course, the Yankees rarely make trades with the Boston Red Sox, so a deal would already be difficult.

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Ranger Suárez takes the ball in search of winning road trip

TV: NESN First Pitch: 3:10 p.m. ET The Red Sox should be playing for a sweep of the Rockies in the series finale, but we’ll finally let go of a rare Aroldis Chapman dud from Monday night.

Boston Red Sox News / The Lead / June 24

Should the Boston Red Sox Buy, Sell or Balance?

Going into the trade deadline this August, the Boston Red Sox’s front office has big decisions to make: buy, sell, or balance. The deadline comes at a pivotal point in the 2026 season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 24

Five Intriguing Targets for Red Sox at the Trade Deadline

If you take a look around the league, the Boston Red Sox look like a clear potential seller on paper. It's hard to argue against that idea. Right now, Boston is 32-45 on the season and in last place in the American League East.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 24

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Abreu, Eaton & Gray Lead Red Sox, 12 Strikeouts in High-A, and More

The Boston Red Sox took the middle game of their series in Colorado, improving to 32-45. They’re 14.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

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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 / Over The Monster / June 24

Red Sox Minor Lines: Devin Futrell strikes out 12

Patrick Sandoval had another short rehab outing, giving up a couple runs to Toledo (Tigers AAA) while also botching a pickoff attempt. The offense went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 24

Boston Red Sox First Half Minor League First Team

The second half of the minor league baseball season kicked off last night, so we figured, why not take a look back at who performed well in the first half throughout the Red Sox organization?

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 24

Who is the most interesting player on the Red Sox right now?

The playoffs are nothing more than a distant dream. But most of us sickos who follow this team aren’t going anywhere. It’s summer, it’s the Red Sox, we’ll be watching.

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 24

Red Sox's Craig Breslow Refuses to Wave White Flag on 2026

The Boston Red Sox got back in the win column on Tuesday night, but they're going to need more where that came from if they want to avoid a sale this summer ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline on Aug.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 24

Nate Eaton brings a sorely needed spark to the Red Sox

Nate Eaton, known this spring as The Pride of Great Britain, has brought a spark of interest to the Red Sox lineup. He’s still Nate Eaton, a guy who didn’t stick in Kansas City during some lean years, but sometimes you need a presence.

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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 / Field Level Media / June 23

Sonny Gray fans 11 to lead Red Sox over Rockies

Wilyer Abreu homered and tripled, Sonny Gray struck out a season-high 11 over seven innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 in Denver on Tuesday night.

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

Red Sox Expected to Get Righty Spark Plug Back vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox will begin one of their most important series of the season on Thursday and the current hope is that the club will get a big piece back for the lineup.

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Zach Ehrhard News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 23

How former Red Sox prospect Zach Ehrhard is faring with Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate

After writing about James Tibbs III last week, it feels like it would be a missed opportunity to not take note of the season Zach Ehrhard — the other outfield prospect the Red Sox traded to the Dodgers for Dustin May last July — is having so far.

Marcelo Mayer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Red Sox’s Marcelo Mayer injury update announced before Rockies game

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer has been no stranger to injuries throughout his MLB career. Before Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, it was announced he is dealing with another one.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Red Sox Sign Veteran Catcher to Minor League Deal

The Boston Red Sox are building out some veteran depth at an interesting position, signing catcher Andrew Knizner to a minor league contract. Knizner, who is having a strong season in Triple-A, was released by the Colorado Rockies over the weekend after triggering an opt-out clause.

Gage Ziehl News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 22

How Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl is faring with Double-A Portland

After a rocky start to his first season in the organization, Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl appears to be settling in with Double-A Portland. Ziehl showed as much in his latest start for Portland this past Friday night by striking out seven consecutive batters at one point.

Trevor Story News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Red Sox Make Trevor Story Announcement

A month ago, the Boston Red Sox's lineup took a major hit when they announced that shortstop Trevor Story would undergo surgery for a sports hernia. Since

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 22

Red Sox's Willson Contreras conundrum thickens with reporter's latest input

Contreras has certainly proved his value, which has made him a hot commodity on the trade market that would provide the Red Sox a hefty return package if they were to trade him.

Red Sox's Sonny Gray makes telling comments about a potential trade

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Triston Casas News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Red Sox Provide Rare Triston Casas Update

An often-forgotten piece of the puzzle for the Boston Red Sox has made an important step toward his return to the field. Triston Casas, who has been out since May of 2025 with knee and rib injuries, is entering into the early stages of a hitting progression according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 22

Red Sox's Sonny Gray makes telling comments about a potential trade

He knows a trade might be on the horizon.

Sonny Gray may want out of Boston as the Red Sox continue to slide

Rockies, Red Sox fall short of standards set in World Series meeting

Logan Gilbert fans 8 as Mariners top Red Sox to avoid sweep

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

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

Red Sox promote Newton native, power-hitting prospect Jack Winnay to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted corner infield prospect Jack Winnay from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

Payton Tolle News / Field Level Media / June 21

Family matters to Red Sox P Payton Tolle ahead of game vs. M's

Payton Tolle comes from a close-knit family. That was evident when the Boston Red Sox left-hander made an emotional start May 10, on Mother's Day, and honored his late mom, Jina, who died two years earlier at age 48 due to cancer.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 21

Connelly Early, Red Sox handle Mariners for second straight win

Wilyer Abreu homered and Connelly Early overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as the Boston Red Sox defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.

Matt Moore News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Royals Sign Matt Moore To Minors Contract

The Royals have signed left-hander Matt Moore to a minor league deal, as per the team’s official player development account on X. The signing marks Moore’s return to pro ball after he didn’t pitch during the 2025 season.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 19

The Red Sox’s Catchers Are a Problem Without a Solution

Entering the 2026 season, Carlos Narváez appeared to have Boston’s everyday catcher role locked down. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, in which he finished sixth in American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Gold Glove, Narváez looked to position himself as one of the top young catchers in MLB.