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Ex-Red Sox Star Alex Bregman Connected To NL Contender

The Toronto Blue Jays swung a big deal in free agency on Saturday, but it hasn't thawed out the free agent market, yet. Soon enough, we will see movement around the league but guys like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and Cody Bellinger are still available.

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Red Sox reportedly make 'aggressive' offer to top free-agent target

The Boston Red Sox have not been shy about their desire to keep third baseman Alex Bregman. That may be coming closer to reality.

Cubs linked to major trade with Red Sox amid Bo Bichette rumors

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4

Red Sox Have Made “Aggressive” Offer To Alex Bregman

While the Red Sox have spent most of the offseason focused on the trade market to augment their roster, they now appear to be turning their attention towards free agency.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 4

Red Sox Tabbed Trade Fit For Dodgers World Series Champion Lefty

Should the Boston Red Sox make another trade centered around pitching this winter? That was the contention of Just Baseball's Jay Staph, who recently circled Boston as a perfect fit for a current member of the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series champion bullpen.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 4

Expert: Red Sox Must Make This Move, Or Offseason Is A Failure

The Boston Red Sox's offseason hasn't been a failure so far, but it would be marked as incomplete if midterms were today. Boston has added starting pitchers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, traded for first baseman Willson Contreras, and brought in a lot of interesting minor-leaguers on both sides of the ball.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 4

Red Sox Reports Surface After Blue Jays Land Kazuma Okamoto

It was an intriguing day across Major League Baseball on Saturday. The reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms on a deal with former Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 4

Red Sox News & Links: How does the Kazuma Okamoto signing impact the Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette markets?

Yet another corner infielder comes off the board. This time it’s Kazuma Okamoto, formerly of Bobby Dalbec’s Yomiuri Giants, who reached a four-year/$60 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 4

Red Sox Face New Threat In Alex Bregman Sweepstakes

The Boston Red Sox got a bit of good news on Saturday. Well, it was a good news from one perspective and not-so-great news from another. If you like our content, choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google.

Bo Bichette News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 3

Phillies throw their hats into the ring for top free agent Bo Bichette

The Philadelphia Phillies are among the big-market suitors for Bichette.

Blue Jays still have room for Bo Bichette after splash free-agent signing

Bo Bichette linked to three new contenders in free agency

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Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 3

Red Sox Get Encouraging Alex Bregman News In Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox didn't make a splashy move early in the day on Saturday, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a good day. The American League East rival Toronto Blue Jays struck early and inked Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year deal.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 3

Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto Deal Has Ripple Effects For Red Sox

Another big-time free agent reportedly has come off the board. On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly agreed to terms on a deal with Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 3

Red Sox’s Late Kazuma Okamoto Connection Raises Questions

The Boston Red Sox arguably need to add another slugger into the middle of the lineup if they want to be considered serious contenders in the American League, but that doesn't mean all of the speculation and rumors out there make sense.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 3

Red Sox rumors: Boston looking to make Alex Bregman reunion a reality

The Boston Red Sox have been bulking up their starting rotation this offseason, but the team is also hoping to keep their offensive core together. Boston is making an aggressive offer to Alex Bregman to keep him on the roster, per MLB.com.

Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 3

Red Sox Get Astros-Isaac Paredes Update As Rumors Grow

With a little over one month to go until Spring Training kicks off, the Boston Red Sox are still up in the air in the infield. The Red Sox are set at shortstop.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 2

Alex Bregman's Market Takes Confusing Turn For Red Sox

It has been an intriguing week for the Boston Red Sox from a rumor perspective. On Thursday, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand gave a glass-half-empty up and said that while the Red Sox are a "possibility" for Alex Bregman, the Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks have been more aggressive in his market.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 2

Astros DFA Ex-Red Sox Flamethrower, Could Boston Reunite?

The Boston Red Sox were fortunate to have one of the best overall bullpens in baseball in 2025. Boston finished the regular season with the second-best bullpen ERA in baseball at 3.41.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 2

Red Sox 27-Year-Old Starter Will Surprise In 2026

Much has been said about the Boston Red Sox this offseason, but there is one move that has seemingly gone under the radar. Any time the Red Sox get brought up, what's seemingly talked about is the team's two trades with the St.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

ESPN reporter Buster Olney predicts which team will win Alex Bregman sweepstakes

Buster Olney has a feeling that Alex Bregman will be running it back.

Red Sox predicted to lose Alex Bregman to dark-horse AL suitor

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MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 2

Red Sox agree to minor league deal with former Pirates farmhand Matt Fraizer

The Red Sox have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with outfielder Matt Fraizer, as was first reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. The deal, which Fraizer himself confirmed on Instagram, likely includes an invite to major league spring training.

Josh Winckowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

Blue Jays To Sign Josh Winckowski To Minor League Deal

Right-hander Josh Winckowski is joining the Blue Jays on a two-year minor league deal, per MLBTR’s Steve Adams. The 27-year-old recently had internal brace surgery and hopes to pitch late in the 2026 season, notes Adams.