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Boston Red Sox Notebook: Miscues Cost Red Sox Finale, Injuries Continue to Mount, and More

The Boston Red Sox drop the finale, the only way they know how; they’re 32-46. They’re 15.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East. They’re seven games back of the Blue Jays for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

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Red Sox Minor Lines: Dylan Brown dominates for the Drive

The WooSox got out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning on Wednesday against the Mud Hens (DET), thanks to a two-run double from Allan Castro. The pitching was unable to hang on, though, with starter Raymond Burgos allowing four runs (three earned) in four innings.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 25

What is the worst you’ve ever felt about the Red Sox in the big picture?

For me, the 2026 Red Sox experience is orders of magnitude worse than 2012 or 2020 when you consider what surrounds it. The 2012 disaster came off 14 straight winning seasons and World Series followed the next year.

Sonny Gray News / Just Baseball / June 25

Where Did Sonny Gray’s Strikeouts Go?

Sonny Gray has delivered on being a top-of-the-rotation pitcher for the Boston Red Sox so far. After a brief rocky start to the season, Gray has provided stability for Boston, posting a 9-1 record with a 2.95 ERA while tying for the second-most wins in MLB.

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Craig Breslow News / Over The Monster / June 25

The curious case for letting Craig Breslow run the Red Sox through the trade deadline

Amid the flaming trainwreck that is the 2026 Red Sox season, there’s this very odd side note to consider. Specially, the Red Sox actually had a pretty solid offseason.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

Red Sox Trade Tiers: Who's Untouchable and Who's on the Way Out?

When the Boston Red Sox kicked off a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies earlier in the week, the hope was that it would be a way for the club to springboard itself closer to .500.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

Why Jarren Duran 'Likely' Isn't Leaving Red Sox, Per Insider

A good portion of Boston Red Sox fans have long been proponents of a Jarren Duran trade. At this year's deadline, there's good and bad news for those folks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 24

Mookie Betts crushes milestone HR to lead Dodgers to win over Twins

Winning is always the most important thing for a team like the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but winning while a star player reaches a career milestone makes the victory even sweeter.

Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez continues 2026 breakout in win over Rangers

Cubs take two steps back with starting pitchers' brutal injury updates

Matthew Boyd to return to rotation

Mets make big Kodai Senga decision

Yankees to recall super utilityman

Yankees' Aaron Boone blasts Jazz Chisholm for unprofessional move

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Red Sox Manager Delivers Upsetting Roman Anthony Update

Roman Anthony has not made any substantive progress in his recovery from a right-hand injury, interim Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said, according to Boston Globe reporter Tim Healey.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 24

Red Sox Should Have Dodgers, Mariners on Speed Dial for Aroldis Chapman

The Boston Red Sox have made it clear over and over again that they have not committed to selling off pieces this season, but their time is running out.

Jarren Duran News / Athlon Sports / June 24

The Red Sox Have a Big Jarren Duran Problem

Barring a miracle month of July or complete organizational negligence, the Boston Red Sox will be sellers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. With veteran

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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.

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 24

Red Sox's Latest Loss Renders Craig Breslow's Words Meaningless

Craig Breslow is at liberty to say whatever he likes. But the rest of us are also at liberty to accept what's true. Before Wednesday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies, the Boston Red Sox's chief baseball officer made it clear he still thought his team could go on a run.

MLB News / Over The Monster / June 24

Red Sox let another late lead slip to Rockies, finish with .500 road trip

The Red Sox probably should’ve swept the lowly Colorado Rockies (though they’re pretty close to the same category these days). They should’ve at least won the series.

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Caleb Durbin News / Field Level Media / June 24

Red Sox 3B Caleb Durbin injures pinky, out vs. Rockies

Boston third baseman Caleb Durbin exited in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver with a left pinky finger subluxation, the Red Sox announced.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony update suggests he’s still not close to returning

It has been a difficult season for the Boston Red Sox, as they sit in last place in the AL East. They have also dealt with plenty of injuries, including one to Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony.

Boston Red Sox News / The Lead / June 24

Should the Boston Red Sox Buy, Sell or Balance?

Going into the trade deadline this August, the Boston Red Sox’s front office has big decisions to make: buy, sell, or balance. The deadline comes at a pivotal point in the 2026 season.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Why Jon Heyman says Yankees ‘won’t’ trade for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman

From a roster construction standpoint, a reunion with star reliever Aroldis Chapman would make sense for the New York Yankees. Of course, the Yankees rarely make trades with the Boston Red Sox, so a deal would already be difficult.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 24

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Abreu, Eaton & Gray Lead Red Sox, 12 Strikeouts in High-A, and More

The Boston Red Sox took the middle game of their series in Colorado, improving to 32-45. They’re 14.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 23

Sonny Gray fans 11 to lead Red Sox over Rockies

Wilyer Abreu homered and tripled, Sonny Gray struck out a season-high 11 over seven innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 in Denver on Tuesday night.

Zach Ehrhard News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 23

How former Red Sox prospect Zach Ehrhard is faring with Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate

After writing about James Tibbs III last week, it feels like it would be a missed opportunity to not take note of the season Zach Ehrhard — the other outfield prospect the Red Sox traded to the Dodgers for Dustin May last July — is having so far.

Gage Ziehl News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 22

How Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl is faring with Double-A Portland

After a rocky start to his first season in the organization, Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl appears to be settling in with Double-A Portland. Ziehl showed as much in his latest start for Portland this past Friday night by striking out seven consecutive batters at one point.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 22

Red Sox's Willson Contreras conundrum thickens with reporter's latest input

Contreras has certainly proved his value, which has made him a hot commodity on the trade market that would provide the Red Sox a hefty return package if they were to trade him.

Red Sox's Sonny Gray makes telling comments about a potential trade

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