Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Craig Breslow News / CBSSports.com / May 2

Plane urging Red Sox to fire Craig Breslow, ownership to 'sell the team' flies over Fenway Park

The stunt came just days after Boston fired manager Alex Cora

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 2

Red Sox Minor Lines: Four-hit night for Mickey Gasper

This WooSox team found themselves in a quick hole after Isaac Coffey gave up a home run and the Red Wings (Nationals AAA) pulled out to a 5-2 lead, but that’s not to say the WooSox were just laying down without a fight.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / May 2

Red Sox eager to ride Jarren Duran's blast to another victory over Astros

There were encouraging signs from the Boston Red Sox's offense on Friday night, and the team will look to build on that performance when it hosts the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon.

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Tommy Kahnle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 2

Red Sox At Risk of Losing Reliever Tommy Kahnle

There's a chance that the Boston Red Sox are going to lose a veteran reliever from the organization in the coming days. When Boston signed veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle to a minor league deal shortly before the season, the club included an upward mobility clause in the deal.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Jarren Duran News / Over The Monster / May 2

Red Sox 3, Astros 1: Bennett, Duran drive series opening victory at Fenway

What a weird game to be a part of, right? Your home debut of your interim manager, an MLB debut of a young southpaw, the plane flying Fire Breslow, Sell The Team above Fenway before the game, this had the makings of a mental disaster.

Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Tommy Kahnle Triggers Upward Mobility Clause

May 1: Kahnle has triggered the assignment clause, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. The Sox will know by Sunday whether another team is willing to carry him on the MLB roster.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 1

Jarren Duran, Jake Bennett help Red Sox knock off Astros

Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and Jake Bennett pitched well in his major league debut to propel the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Houston Astros in the opener of their three-games series Friday night.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Hit Jackpot as Garret Crochet Avoids Serious Shoulder Injury

The Boston Red Sox are missing Garrett Crochet right now, but fortunately got a positive update on Friday. Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reported that Crochet underwent an MRI after being placed on the Injured List due to left shoulder inflammation.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

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

Red Sox Internal Battle Over Driveline May Be Brewing: What We Know

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan who still hasn't heard of Driveline Baseball, allow us to fill you in. You're going to need a solid primer, because Driveline is going to be one of the key behind-the-scenes storylines for the rest of the year.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 1

Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson off to eye-opening start at High-A Greenville

With the calendar flipping to May, the first month of Anthony Eyanson’s first full professional season is in the books. It ended without the talented Red Sox pitching prospect issuing a single walk.

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

This Position Group Has Been Killing Red Sox So Far In 2026

The Boston Red Sox had a plan to contend this season, and that plan has failed spectacularly through the first month of the year. After they loaded up on starting pitching in the offseason and neglected to add a game-changing power bat, these were supposed to be the Run Prevention Red Sox.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

New Details Surface From Red Sox's Surprise Alex Cora Firing

When you make a decision as big as the Boston Red Sox did last weekend by firing manager Alex Cora and a handful of other coaches, you're going to see the fallout extend a bit because there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that leads to organizational shakeups, as Boston made.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Red Sox Call Up Another Left-Handed Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut

In the wake of Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet being placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation, the team is turning to one of its top pitching prospects to make his big league debut.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Red Sox make huge pitcher roster move ahead of Astros series

The Boston Red Sox’s struggles have been difficult to ignore in 2026. Boston was most recently defeated 8-1 by the Toronto Blue Jays, and the team is now 12-19 and in last place in the American League East standings.

Jake Bennett News / Field Level Media / May 1

Red Sox recall LHP Jake Bennett to make MLB debut vs. Astros

Left-hander Jake Bennett was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to make his major league debut on Friday when the Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros.

Franklin Arias News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Red Sox's Franklin Arias Rounds Out Incredible First Month of 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox have struggled so far in 2026, starting the season at the bottom of the American League East with a 12-19 record. But, down on the farm, one of the franchise's top prospects has been absolutely tearing the cover off the ball.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Red Sox Recall Jake Bennett For MLB Debut

For the past several days, it’s looked likely that Red Sox lefty Jake Bennett would be called up for his major league debut at some point this weekend.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Red Sox rumors: Rivals point to 1 rule that’s behind Boston’s struggles

It’s been a poor start in Beantown, which has led the Boston Red Sox to fire Alex Cora. Now, rivals are pointing to one rule that may be behind the Red Sox’s struggles and the offense’s poor performance, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.

Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Tommy Kahnle Has Upward Mobility Clause In Red Sox Deal

Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle, currently pitching with the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate, has an upward mobility clause in his deal that he can trigger tomorrow, writes Christopher Smith of MassLive.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 30