The future of the Boston Red Sox looks bright, but the next wave of talent certainly has its hands full. In addition to the rookies who debuted this past season, the Red Sox have a deep and talented farm system, particularly on the pitching side.
He flashed elite skills behind the plate but a big drop off in offensive production leaves some question marks despite an excellent season. You can cherry pick some stats here, but Carlos Narváez was one of the best defensive catchers in the Majors in 2025.
Every team wants all the big-name stars on its roster in a vacuum, but free agency is about choosing priorities and operating based on what's feasible.
It has been a turbulent last couple of years for Dustin May, to say the least. From dealing with Tommy John surgery in 2021, flexor tendon surgery in 2023, and tearing his esophagus in July of ’23, it’s been quite the journey to get to where he is today.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
There's no doubt that the Boston Red Sox want another ace-level starting pitcher to pair with Garrett Crochet. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has said as much this offseason.
Welcome to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them.
The MLB offseason is a magical time, isn’t it? It’s a period filled with wild speculation, fan theories that belong on a conspiracy subreddit, and enough hot stove rumors to heat every home in New England.
Last offseason, the Boston Red Sox pulled off one of the biggest moves of the winter by signing Alex Bregman away from the Houston Astros. To lure the two-time World Series champion to Fenway Park, Boston had to hand him a short-term contract loaded with an opt-out clause — a gamble that paid off for the infielder this year.
There's no doubt that the Boston Red Sox made a phenomenal move last offseason. After a few years of swinging and missing in free agency, Boston struck gold by signing poaching All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman from the Houston Astros in free agency.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
With the trades the Boston Red Sox made this week fresh in our minds, it's worth thinking back to the most similar move they made a year ago. On Dec. 21 of last year, the Red Sox shipped lefty reliever Cam Booser to the Chicago White Sox for teenage pitching prospect Yhoiker Fajardo.
By all indications, the Boston Red Sox did Lucas Giolito a favor at the start of free agency. The Red Sox did not tender Giolito a qualifying offer, so teams looking to sign him in free agency won't have to give up a draft pick to do so.
The Boston Red Sox have the means to get any type of deal done this offseason that they see fit. Financially, the Red Sox should be able to get any sort of deal done after trading Rafael Devers away.
The Boston Red Sox were heavily linked to two prominent third basemen last offseason: Alex Bregman and Nolan Areando. Boston ended up signing Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal and Arenado stuck around with the St.
Like every other baseball fan, I’m making deals in my head all offseason long and wishing for this, that, and the other. Of course, most of us will be disappointed because there are only so many free agents to go around.
If the Boston Red Sox can add one high-end starter this offseason, they will be in good shape in 2026. If they can add two starters, they will arguably be the top contender in the American League, even over the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees.
Richard Fitts, acquired a couple of offseasons ago for Alex Verdugo, had some difficulties finding his spot in the rotation, along with the strike zone, and also dealth with the worst struggle of all, injuries.
At this point a year ago, the conversation around the Boston Red Sox centered around how the organization was going to be aggressive and build around Rafael Devers.
As part of a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, the Red Sox acquired three minor leaguers in three separate trades with the White Sox, Rockies, and Mariners.
As part of a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, the Red Sox acquired three minor leaguers in three separate trades with the White Sox, Rockies, and Mariners.
Ahead of the Tuesday deadline to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, the Boston Red Sox made a number of moves, including designating first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and right-hander Josh Winckowski for assignment.
The Red Sox added three pitching prospects — right-handers David Sandlin and Tyler Uberstine and left-hander Shane Drohan — to their 40-man roster in advance of Tuesday’s Rule 5 Draft protection deadline.
The Red Sox are planning to tender a contract to right-hander Tanner Houck, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The club has until Friday evening to change its mind but it seems they are planning to keep Houck on the roster.