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Sonny Gray Gets Blunt on Red Sox's Dreadful Season

The 2026 season has been a nightmare for the Boston Red Sox. After making the playoffs for the first time since 2021 last year, expectations were rightfully high in Boston.

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Red Sox get swept by Blue Jays despite ill-fated comeback attempt

If you’ve read our website long enough, you’d know that we don’t really do the whole “box score” thing when talking about individual games — the goal is to tell the story of the game, not list out a bunch of numbers and let you fill in the blanks.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 18

'Sometimes It Happens:' Red Sox's Explanation for Offensive Troubles Falls Short

The Boston Red Sox kicked off their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday with some hope and optimism around the club, but it didn't take long for that to be squashed.

Sonny Gray News / Over The Monster / June 18

Blue Jays at Red Sox; Sonny Gray looks to avoid sweep

TV: NESN First Pitch: 1:35 p.m. ET The Red Sox and Blue Jays will wrap up what has been an astonishingly consistent series on Thursday at Fenway Park. Boston puts tons of guys on base, none of them score, they lose.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Patrick Sandoval News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Red Sox pitcher Patrick Sandoval’s potential injury return date gets big update

Boston Red Sox veteran pitcher Patrick Sandoval is recovering from a biceps injury. The left-hander has not appeared in an MLB game since 2024 with the Los Angeles Angels.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Red Sox rumors: Writer says Sonny Gray is more likely to be traded than Willson Contreras

With their season crumbling, the Boston Red Sox could be trading some players away to start over again. Recent news indicates that they may ship Sonny Gray rather than Willson Contreras, according to a Red Sox beat writer, according to Red Sox beat writer Ian Browne.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 18

Retooling the 2015 Boston Red Sox

Following a disappointing 2014 season, Boston’s front office had plenty on its hands. The Red Sox couldn’t afford another offseason like the last; losing fan favorite All-Star Jacoby Ellsbury to the New York Yankees was enough for a fanbase that had just watched their team finish last in the AL East a year after the 2013 World Series.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 18

Can the Red Sox duplicate what the Scots brought to Fenway Park?

In what has been a confounding and sometimes miserable season, the Tartan Army invasion of Fenway Park has been a breath of fresh air. Yes, they’ve been a delight in Boston as a whole as well: putting traffic cones on statutes, drinking beers, exuding joy upon seeing a real yellow school bus.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 18

Red Sox Hit New Low as Trade Buzz Grows Louder: 'It's Brutal'

The Boston Red Sox reached a new rock bottom on Wednesday night. Boston faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays and had another brutal showing offensively and lost, 3-0.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 18

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Third Straight Loss, Rehab Updates, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped their third straight, dropping to 29–42. They’re 15.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East. They’re 5.5 games back of the Athletics for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 18

Will a looming lockout in 2027 impact the Red Sox at the trade deadline?

There’s terrible news everywhere you turn if you’re a baseball fan in Boston. Not only are the 2026 Red Sox a train wreck, but in a broader landscape across the sport, the players and owners are gearing up for their most bitter fight since 1994 when the World Series was wiped out.

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 18

Red Sox's Split With Driveline Founder Confirmed

Debate about the Boston Red Sox's involvement with Driveline Baseball has grown in intensity over the last couple of years. Now, at least on paper, that involvement has shrunk.

Boston Red Sox News / HITC / June 18

Scotland World Cup fans return to Fenway Park for Red Sox game thanks to ‘free drink’ offer

Scotland World Cup fans have been invited back to Fenway Park this week after the Boston Red Sox included a free drink with tickets to their midweek games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Red Sox, desperate for clutch hits, try to avoid sweep by Blue Jays

It's been a familiar refrain this season, but the Boston Red Sox have to find a way to produce more offense. That will be among Boston's goals Thursday afternoon, when the Red Sox wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 17

Hard Truth on Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Dilemma, Per Fan Favorite Analyst

The Boston Red Sox didn't come into the season hoping to cash in at the trade deadline. In fact, that was the complete opposite of the goal. Most teams that sell off their top parts at the deadline have a general idea before the season that they won't be headed to the playoffs.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / June 17

Red Sox Linked to Potential Trade With Cubs Before Deadline

Even as the Boston Red Sox prepare to operate primarily as sellers ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, opportunities exist for the club to bolster its long-term outlook.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 17

Four players Red Sox should move and one they should keep at trade deadline

With the season going sideways in a major way for the Red Sox, it's time to make some difficult decisions.

Three potential landing spots for Twins' Joe Ryan

Three potential landing spots for Giants' Luis Arraez

Yankees highlight list of potential Seiya Suzuki trade landing spots

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

Update reveals how return of Francisco Lindor will impact Mets' trade plans

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 16

How the League is Viewing Red Sox Possible Trade Chips

For most of the last month, a large part of the conversation surrounding the Boston Red Sox has been about the MLB trade deadline. On one side is those who say that the club is not competitive enough this year to hold onto to expiring or declining assets, and that they should capitalize on their value in a trade before August 3.

Luis Arraez News / Yardbarker / June 16

Three potential landing spots for Giants' Luis Arraez

He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season and is currently on a one-year, $12 million contract with the Giants.

Interesting update emerges about Giants righty Logan Webb's future

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

Three trade candidates the Yankees should be monitoring

Update reveals how return of Francisco Lindor will impact Mets' trade plans

Major job-security update for Mets' David Stearns emerges amid struggles

Jhostynxon Garcia News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 16

Red Sox’ Johanfran Garcia named Eastern League Player of the Week

Red Sox catching prospect Johanfran Garcia has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of June 8-14, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

Boston Red Sox Top Catching Prospect Named Eastern League Hitter of the Week

The Portland Sea Dogs wrapped up a series with the Reading Fightin Phils, going 2-4. They’re currently 31-31, sitting four games back of first place in the Eastern League’s Northeast division.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 15

Red Sox prospects Sadbiel Delzine, Franklin Primera named FCL Pitcher and Player of the Week

The Red Sox swept the weekly awards in the Florida Complex League on Monday, as prospects Sadbiel Delzine and Franklin Primera were named Pitcher and Player of the Week for June 8-14.

Brayan Bello News / The Lead / June 15

Brayan Bello’s Growing Pains with Red Sox Aren’t a Setback

In March 2024, Brayan Bello signed a six-year, $55 million extension after posting a 4.24 ERA in 2023. This extension officially declared that he would be a part of Boston’s long-term future.

Romy Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Boston's Romy Gonzalez to Begin Rehab Assignment

Coming off of their first home series win since April 6, the Boston Red Sox had the opportunity to clinch a statement series sweep against the Texas Rangers on Sunday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

Yankees might have a strong competitor for Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman's resurgence certainly hasn't gone unnoticed around Major League Baseball.

Aaron Boone responds to Aroldis Chapman's demand about possible Yankees reunion

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 14

Ceddanne Rafaela’s All-Star Case Can’t Be Ignored

In a season where injuries, inconsistency, and disappointment have been the main focus for the Boston Red Sox, the growth of Ceddanne Rafaela has been a rare bright spot for the team.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Garrett Crochet Unlikely To Return Before All-Star Break

Garrett Crochet spoke to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo and other reporters Friday about his health status, though the left-hander still didn’t have any