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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.

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Red Sox-Rangers Willson Contreras Speculation Would Be Nightmare for Boston

It's unfortunate how things have gone for the Boston Red Sox so far in 2026. Boston won 89 games last season and should be a club in the mix for a top spot in the American League, especially because the American League has had a bad year overall so far in 2026.

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.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

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

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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.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 15

Red Sox Aren't Hitting Panic Button on Connelly Early Just Yet

Boston Red Sox hurler Connelly Early had another tough outing on Sunday, but the club doesn't sound too concerned at this time. With Early, he has been so dominant thinking back to last season that it's surprising to see him struggle.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 15

Red Sox Minor Lines: Johanfran Garcia belts 11th homer

The finale against the Red Wings (Nationals AAA) ended up as the second game canceled this series due to inclement weather. This was a blessing in disguise for both clubs’ pitching staff as they used a combined thirteen pitchers on Saturday in Brayan Bello’s first AAA start, so an extra day of rest isn’t the worst thing in the world.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 15

Re-Grading Red Sox's Rafael Devers Trade on One-Year Anniversary

Boston Red Sox fans will never forget the shock they felt on June 15, 2025. Hours after a three-game sweep of the hated New York Yankees, the Red Sox stunned the baseball world by trading three-time All-Star slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Finale Loss, Romy Rehabbing, Tracy Comments on Bello’s First Worcester Start, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped the finale to the Rangers, dropping to 29–40. They’re 13.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East. They’re five games back of the Athletics for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 15

Scottish football fans in town for the World Cup took over Fenway Park last night

Hello and happy Monday, folks. The Red Sox do not play today, and neither does the Scotland national football soccer team. However, their fans sure as hell have made their presence in Boston known—especially within and around Fenway Park.

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 / HITC / June 15

Calls for Scotland to join prestigious baseball tournament after World Cup fans attend Red Sox game

Scotland fans have turned their 2026 World Cup trip into a traveling show across Boston, and their visit to Fenway Park sparked an unexpected baseball debate.

MLB News / NBC Sports / June 14

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Red Sox aim for rare home sweep against Rangers

After their first home series win since April, the Boston Red Sox go for a series sweep against the visiting Texas Rangers on Sunday evening. The Red Sox are now 2-8-1 this season in home series and interim manager Chad Tracy knows if Boston is going to climb out of the American League East cellar, it will have to improve its performance at home.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13

Clutch hit from Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela downs Rangers

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 13

Red Sox’ Roman Anthony drops ‘frustrating’ admission on injury

The Boston Red Sox have endured a painful season as the team heads toward the middle of June. The biggest problem the last-place team in the American League East has faced is the overall lack of offense.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13

Boone responds to Chapman's demand about possible Yankees reunion

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

The Red Sox are likely to be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and Chapman recently opened up on the rumors linking him back to a return to the Bronx. Notably, he's open to the idea, as long as GM Brian Cashman apologizes. Boone, however, begs to differ.

Chapman has one demand to return to the Yankees

Yankees All-Star suffers injury setback

Paul Goldschmidt homers in ninth to lift Yankees over Blue Jays

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto loses no-hitter bid vs. White Sox

Mookie Betts blows Yamamoto’s perfect game in unbelievable fashion

Shohei Ohtani eases knee concerns with leadoff HR vs. White Sox

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

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13

Red Sox strive to take home series vs. Rangers

The Boston Red Sox will have a chance to win their first home series since early April when they face the Texas Rangers on Saturday afternoon. Boston opened the three-game series with a 10-1 win Friday night.

Trevor Story News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Red Sox’s Trevor Story accepting ‘cheerleader’ role during injury absence

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story cannot help the Boston Red Sox on the field right now as he recovers from sports hernia surgery. While Story’s injury absence on the field is far from ideal for the team, the infielder is still finding ways to impact the Red Sox.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Why Red Sox ‘overdid it’ with Roman Anthony, per ex-MLB pitcher

Almost nothing has gone right for the Boston Red Sox this season and they find themselves in last place in the American League East with a brutal 27-39 record.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Garrett Crochet Provides Revised Timeline for Return

The Boston Red Sox have certainly felt the immense loss of starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. The club is 17-22 since he last took the mound on April 25th, the same day they fired longtime manager Alex Cora.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 12

Anthony Eyanson Looks Like Boston’s Latest Pitching Development Success

For Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson, 2026 wasn’t supposed to be like this. The former LSU product and third-round draft pick in 2025 came into his first professional season just looking to get ahead of hitters.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 12

Three players the Red Sox could move before the trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox season has not gone according to plan. Manager Alex Cora and several members of the coaching staff were fired after one month as the Red Sox got off to a 10-17 start.

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet faces major setback in his injury recovery

Red Sox's Sam Kennedy discusses Craig Breslow's job security amid 'embarrassing' season

Aroldis Chapman has one demand to return to the Yankees

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Red Sox CEO: No Consideration Of Moving On From Breslow

Last night’s loss to the Rays was the Red Sox’ fourth straight, dropping them to 27-39 — last in the American League East, second-worst in the American League as a whole, and fourth-worst in all of MLB.

Henry Godbout News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 8

Red Sox prospect Henry Godbout undergoes surgery for broken left hand

Red Sox infield prospect Henry Godbout recently underwent surgery to repair a broken left hand, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Godbout suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of High-A Greenville’s 10-8 loss to Asheville at Fluor Field on May 30.