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Red Sox's 3 Keys to a Dream Trade Deadline As Sellers

There's something liberating about expecting the Boston Red Sox to sell at the trade deadline. Rather than holding out hope for a miraculous turnaround this year, it's time to take the pressure off and think about improving for next year.

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Red Sox Minor Lines: Un-Tsung Hero

After falling behind 3-0 early, the Woo Sox battled back to tie the game on three solo home runs. Max Ferguson hit his first of the year, Tyler McDonough his second, and Tsung-Che Cheng his seventh.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 19

The Red Sox’s Catchers Are a Problem Without a Solution

Entering the 2026 season, Carlos Narváez appeared to have Boston’s everyday catcher role locked down. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, in which he finished sixth in American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Gold Glove, Narváez looked to position himself as one of the top young catchers in MLB.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Mariners emerge as potential trade suitor for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman

The Seattle Mariners may be just 39-37 overall this season, but they still lead the lackluster American League West division. Seattle would still love to further improve its roster before the trade deadline.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Single-season HR-leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 19

MLB Insider Names Pair of Red Sox Potential Trade Candidates

The Boston Red Sox are reeling right now. After being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays at home, the Red Sox have lost four straight games. Their 29-43 record is better than only the Los Angeles Angels in the American League.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 19

The Case for Red Sox to Cash In, Trade Wilyer Abreu Right Now

At this point, the Boston Red Sox are going to have to consider all options ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, including ones that could sting.

Romy Gonzalez News / Over The Monster / June 19

What will Romy Gonzalez’s role be for the Red Sox?

Romy Gonzalez began a rehab assignment at Double-A on Tuesday. Prior to the season, I outlined the impact of Romy Gonzalez’s injury, combined with the Red Sox letting Rob Refsnyder go to Seattle.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 19

Red Sox's Trade Deadline Destiny All But Sealed After Blue Jays Series

Thursday felt like a last-gasp moment for the Boston Red Sox, and it simply wasn't enough. Trailing 3-0 in the eighth inning and looking to avoid a sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Red Sox rallied with back-to-back home runs against starter Trey Yesavage to tie the game.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 19

Sonny Gray may want out of Boston as the Red Sox continue to slide

The Boston Red Sox are trending toward being sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline after starting the season hoping to compete for a playoff spot. That hasn't happened.

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

Latest MLB proposal would be devastating blow to minor league baseball

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 19

Red Sox News & Links: ‘We’re not good’

It is not even officially summer yet. That’s probably the worst thing about this horrific 2026 season. It’s not even officially summer yet, and there’s nothing to look forward to baseball wise in New England.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 19

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Swept in Fourth Straight Loss, Trade Talk, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped their fourth straight, dropping to 29–43. 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.

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.

Willson Contreras News / Over The Monster / June 19

Why the Red Sox shouldn’t trade Willson Contreras

Last week, I wrote and encouraged the Red Sox to totally tear down the roster with a 2014-style fire sale at the trade deadline on Aug. 3rd. I still stand by that for the large portion of sellable pieces.

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

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

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

James Tibbs News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 18

Former Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III becomes first to reach 20 home runs in PCL this season

One year and one day after making his Red Sox organizational debut, Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III became the first hitter in the Pacific Coast League to reach the 20 home run mark this season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Red Sox on pace for historically brutal finish after Blue Jays sweep

The Boston Red Sox have suffered in irrelevance for much of the last eight years, with some prosperity mixed in here and there, but they have somehow managed to avoid complete catastrophe during this troubling era.

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

Red Sox 'Open-Minded' With 2026 Season Slipping Away

The Boston Red Sox's disastrous season continued on Thursday with a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, With the loss, the Red Sox's loss against the Blue Jays, Boston is now a season-high 14 games below .500.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Scotland’s World Cup Fans Already Drank Boston Completely Dry — The City Has Never Seen Anything Like This

Boston has hosted major sporting events before. The Red Sox, the Celtics, the Patriots, the Marathon — this city knows how to handle a crowd. But nothing in recent memory prepared it for the Tartan Army.

Sonny Gray News / Athlon Sports / June 18

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.

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.

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.

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 / Inside The Diamonds / June 17

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Opener Loss, Romy Rehabs, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped the series opener to the Blue Jays 6-1, dropping to 29–41. They’re 14 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

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.

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.

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.

Aroldis Chapman 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

Ceddanne Rafaela 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.