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Out of 162 Qualified Starters, Only One Proved His Breakout Was Real

Sometimes we fantasy experts get ahead of ourselves. If we were writing a month ago about pitchers who improved from April to May, we would likely encourage you to acquire many of those names, on the assumption that the hurlers were on the rise.

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The 2026 Red Sox season should become the summer of Venezuela

In the closing innings of Sunday’s exhilarating and chaotic finale against the Yankees, a surreal series of events events unfolded that one way or another should come to define the rest of the Red Sox season.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 2

Red Sox Get Good News on Connelly Early's Elbow Injury

The Boston Red Sox had yet another scare in a season full of negative injury news earlier in the week, but it sounds like the club avoided a worst-case scenario.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 2

When will the next meaningful Red Sox baseball game occur at Fenway Park?

Yesterday, following a second straight loss to the increasingly unlikeable Washington Nationals, the Red Sox appropriately flew west into the setting sun to begin a nine game road trip.

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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?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 1

Top prospects Franklin Arias, Anthony Eyanson to represent Red Sox at All-Star Futures Game

Top Red Sox prospects Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson have been selected to represent the organization at the 2026 All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia later this month, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday.

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 1

Sonny Gray Quietly Joined Tim Wakefield in Rare Red Sox History

The Boston Red Sox's hot streak ended in disappointing fashion this week with two losses against the Washington Nationals. After winning five straight games, including a four-game series sweep over the New York Yankees and taking the first game against the Nationals, the Red Sox were trending in the right direction.

Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / July 1

Red Sox place LHP Connelly Early (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of left elbow inflammation. In other moves, the Red Sox activated left-hander Jovani Moran (elbow inflammation) from the 15-day IL, recalled lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander Tommy Kahnle for assignment.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 1

Did Jarren Duran Just Have Worst Month of June in Red Sox History?

Remember when Jarren Duran was the Boston Red Sox's hottest hitter? Re-establishing his trade value, perhaps? That's gone by the wayside. Duran and the Red Sox just finished up a rough month of June that looked to be ending on a positive note for a hot second before this series against the Washington Nationals went awry.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

The ‘X factor’ that may change everything for Red Sox at trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox have struggled for most of the season. The Red Sox could certainly end up selling at the MLB trade deadline. However, with recent improved play, the Red Sox are not guaranteed to sell.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 1

Latest Red Sox, Tarik Skubal Trade Rumor Makes No Sense

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best overall starting rotations in baseball, despite all of the injuries that have impacted the organization. Right now, both Garrett Crochet and Connelly Early are on the Injured List and Brayan Bello is down in Triple-A after being demoted.

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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.

MLB News / Over The Monster / July 1

Red Sox blown out by Nationals, drop final Fenway series before All-Star break

The Red Sox are fully back down to earth after the thrill of sweeping the Yankees. Boston fell to Washington 10-2 on Wednesday and dropped the series to the Nationals.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Did Willson Contreras call out Cade Cavalli after allegedly racially charged ‘Sit down, boy’ taunt?

The fallout from the bench-clearing brawl between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals continues. Boston interim manager Chad Tracy is claiming Washington pitcher Cade Cavalli yelled out a racially charged taunt to first baseman Willson Contreras, per ESPN.

Aroldis Chapman News / Just Baseball / July 1

What Will an Aroldis Chapman Trade Look Like for the Red Sox?

It is no secret that the 2026 Boston Red Sox season has gone in a direction nobody could have predicted, and not for the better. Wrapping up the first

Connelly Early News / Yardbarker / July 1

Red Sox starting rotation takes another loss with Connelly Early's injury

The Boston Red Sox starting rotation has seen its fair share of injuries this season, but Connelly Early's injury could be a backbreaker. Early left Tuesday's outing against the Washington Nationals after feeling discomfort in his left elbow.

Winning streak giving Red Sox fresh hope after slow start

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Red Sox Place Connelly Early On Injured List

The Red Sox placed left-hander Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left elbow, the team announced Wednesday. Boston reinstated lefty reliever Jovani Moran from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

$Nationals, Red Sox look to avoid fracas in series finale$

Nationals, Red Sox look to avoid fracas in series finale

Tensions have been high in the first two contests of the three-game series pitting the Washington Nationals and the host Boston Red Sox, with Boston's Willson Contreras getting ejected both times.

Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Red Sox To Designate Tommy Kahnle For Assignment

The Red Sox are designating veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle for assignment, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo was also first to report that Boston will recall lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester tomorrow.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Willson Contreras throws helmet at Cade Cavalli during brawl

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.

Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery

Juan Soto and the Mets gave up the most embarrassing Little League home run

Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play

Junior Caminero makes decision on 2026 Home Run Derby

Yankees ace Max Fried takes encouraging step in injury recovery

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Simeon Woods Richardson

Willson Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Willson Contreras throws his helmet in benches-clearing brawl vs. Nationals

Willson Contreras once again went Willson Contreras during Tuesday’s game. Contreras and the Boston Red Sox played Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / June 30

Red Sox’s MLB Trade Deadline Plans Take Unexpected Twist

The Boston Red Sox have widely been viewed as clear sellers with the MLB trade deadline approaching, but a recent hot stretch may have completely changed things for the squad.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Win Fifth Straight, Willson’s Soft Ejection, and More

The Boston Red Sox won their fifth straight game on Monday to start their series with the Nationals. They improved to 37-46. They’re 12 games back of the Rays for the American League East.

Blake Wehunt News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox prospect Blake Wehunt named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect Blake Wehunt has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 29

Winning streak giving Red Sox fresh hope after slow start

The Boston Red Sox have been down for most of the 2026 season, but their current five-game win streak shows they're far from out.

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Red Sox Gold Glover made hilariously bad throw to blow 9th-inning lead vs. Yankees

Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Antonio Anderson News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox prospects Dylan Brown, Antonio Anderson named South Atlantic League Pitcher and Player of the Week

Red Sox prospects Dylan Brown and Antonio Anderson have been named the South Atlantic League Pitcher and Player of the Week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Romy Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Red Sox Activate Romy Gonzalez From 60-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that utilityman Romy Gonzalez was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, and Gonzalez will make his season debut as the DH in tonight’s lineup against the Yankees. In corresponding moves, Boston optioned catcher Mickey Gasper to Triple-A, and moved outfielder Roman Anthony from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran got into a verbal altercation with a fan on Saturday, and not for the first time. Reports suggested that Duran had to be pulled down the stairs and into the dugout during a confrontation with a fan during the eighth inning of Saturday’s win over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.