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Red Sox Designate Veteran Reliever for Assignment

The Boston Red Sox are shaking up their bullpen ahead of Wednesday’s matinee against the Washington Nationals. Following Tuesday night’s game, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reported that the Red Sox were designating right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle for assignment.

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Payton Tolle pushes for series win in first-half home finale

TV: NESN First Pitch: 1:35 p.m. ET The Red Sox play their final home game before the All-Star break while still waiting for any potential punishments from Tuesday’s scuffle with the Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 1

Red Sox Minor Lines: Yes, Franklin Arias hit another home run

Those looking at Cade Cavalli shutting down the Red Sox and knowing that a lot of this roster is made up of depth pieces right now, as well as waiting to hear what is happening with Willson Contreras missing games, may get excited looking at the box score from Syracuse against the Mets.

Connelly Early News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Win-Streak Snapped, Early Exits, Benches Clear, Four Ejected, and More

The Boston Red Sox had their winning streak snapped in an 8-1 loss to the Nationals. They dropped to 37-47. They’re 12.5 games back of the Rays for the American League East.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Nationals, Red Sox look to avoid fracas in series finale

Tensions have been high in the first two contests of the three-game series pitting the Washington Nationals and the host Boston Red Sox, with Boston's Willson Contreras getting ejected both times.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Willson Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

Willson Contreras challenges a Red Sox fan to a fight online after getting ejected

Willson Contreras continued to crash out after getting ejected from Tuesday’s game. The Boston Red Sox first baseman Contreras was tossed in the fourth inning of his team’s matchup against the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Red Sox To Designate Tommy Kahnle For Assignment

The Red Sox are designating veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle for assignment, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo was also first to report that Boston will recall lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester tomorrow.

Connelly Early News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Red Sox Get Concerning Update on Connelly Early

Boston Red Sox starter Connelly Early was forced out of his start against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Early made it through four innings and was pitching a shutout against the strong Washington offense.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Willson Contreras throws helmet at Cade Cavalli during brawl

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.

Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery

Juan Soto and the Mets gave up the most embarrassing Little League home run

Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play

Junior Caminero makes decision on 2026 Home Run Derby

Yankees ace Max Fried takes encouraging step in injury recovery

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Simeon Woods Richardson

Willson Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Willson Contreras throws his helmet in benches-clearing brawl vs. Nationals

Willson Contreras once again went Willson Contreras during Tuesday’s game. Contreras and the Boston Red Sox played Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 30

The Single Biggest Reason to Believe in a Red Sox Turnaround

If you're a fan of the Boston Red Sox hoping that this club can really get back into the mix in the American League playoff race, don't give up hope just yet.

MLB News / Over The Monster / June 30

The Red Sox go for their sixth straight win tonight against the Washington Nationals

The Red Sox have a couple of streaks on the line tonight as they’ve won five games in a row and are also riding a string of 12 consecutive quality starts from their starters.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Boston Red Sox Have Three Prospects in Updated Top-100

This morning, MLB Pipeline updated its top-100 prospects. The Boston Red Sox have three players on the list. First is shortstop Franklin Arias, who comes in at eighth.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Red Sox rumors: Will Boston buy before trade deadline after embarrassing Yankees?

After the Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees in the previous series, the team could be feeling that a turnaround is coming, and with the trade deadline approaching, the ball club could be buyers, rather than sellers.

Payton Tolle News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Red Sox Rookie Payton Tolle Responds to Growing All-Star Speculation

The Boston Red Sox are on a hot streak, winning their past five games, which includes a four-game sweep over the New York Yankees. Contributing to one of those wins was starting pitcher Payton Tolle, who took the mound on Friday.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / June 30

Red Sox’s MLB Trade Deadline Plans Take Unexpected Twist

The Boston Red Sox have widely been viewed as clear sellers with the MLB trade deadline approaching, but a recent hot stretch may have completely changed things for the squad.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Win Fifth Straight, Willson’s Soft Ejection, and More

The Boston Red Sox won their fifth straight game on Monday to start their series with the Nationals. They improved to 37-46. They’re 12 games back of the Rays for the American League East.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30

Red Sox ride 'pretty good roll' into rematch vs. Nationals

Less than a week can make a world of difference in a baseball season. After leaving Colorado last Wednesday following a series loss to the majors-worst Rockies, the Boston Red Sox followed a four-game series sweep of the archrival New York Yankees with a win Monday in the opener of a three-game set vs.

Blake Wehunt News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox prospect Blake Wehunt named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect Blake Wehunt has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 29

Winning streak giving Red Sox fresh hope after slow start

The Boston Red Sox have been down for most of the 2026 season, but their current five-game win streak shows they're far from out.

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Red Sox Gold Glover made hilariously bad throw to blow 9th-inning lead vs. Yankees

Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Antonio Anderson News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox prospects Dylan Brown, Antonio Anderson named South Atlantic League Pitcher and Player of the Week

Red Sox prospects Dylan Brown and Antonio Anderson have been named the South Atlantic League Pitcher and Player of the Week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox prospect Josue Brito named FCL Player of the Week

Red Sox first base/outfield prospect Josue Brito has been named the Florida Complex League Player of the Week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 29

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Gray has emerged as an appealing trade candidate for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Sonny Gray makes history with milestone strikeout

Jarred Kelenic scores on wild pitch as Rangers sweep Blue Jays

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

Romy Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Red Sox Activate Romy Gonzalez From 60-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that utilityman Romy Gonzalez was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, and Gonzalez will make his season debut as the DH in tonight’s lineup against the Yankees. In corresponding moves, Boston optioned catcher Mickey Gasper to Triple-A, and moved outfielder Roman Anthony from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran got into a verbal altercation with a fan on Saturday, and not for the first time. Reports suggested that Duran had to be pulled down the stairs and into the dugout during a confrontation with a fan during the eighth inning of Saturday’s win over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 27

Front Office Turning Red Sox Into Reality Television

Friday wasn’t the first time unnamed sources leaked criticism of a player on the Boston Red Sox roster. This time, that source took aim at second-year infielder and former top prospect Marcelo Mayer.