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Red Sox Sign Veteran Catcher to Minor League Deal

The Boston Red Sox are building out some veteran depth at an interesting position, signing catcher Andrew Knizner to a minor league contract. Knizner, who is having a strong season in Triple-A, was released by the Colorado Rockies over the weekend after triggering an opt-out clause.

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Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Walked-Off, Bennett’s Career High in Strikeouts, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped the opener of their series in Colorado, falling to 31-45. They’re 14.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 23

Red Sox Get Best Triston Casas News They've Had in Months

Things aren't going well for the Boston Red Sox right now, to say the least. Every time things seem to be starting to take a turn for the better, another wrench gets thrown at the club and more struggles pop up.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / June 23

Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet not yet cleared to play catch

Last week, we learned that Garrett Crochet had been cleared to throw weighted plyometric balls as he attempts to recover from two injuries: the initial shoulder inflammation that landed him on the IL, and the subsequent lat tightness that has kept him on it for much longer than anyone anticipated.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Willson Contreras

Whether the New York Yankees would have a shot at Willson Contreras remains to be seen. But this team is completely focused on getting back to the World Series.

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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 / Over The Monster / June 23

What’s the worst Red Sox loss you can remember?

The end of last night’s Red Sox game was nothing short of a debacle. A fiasco. A disaster. Whatever you want to call it. Garrett Whitlock and Aroldis Chapman combined to allow eight hits in the eighth and ninth innings, though the former somehow escaped without allowing a run, while the latter coughed up a two-run lead.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 23

Red Sox Get Discouraging Garrett Crochet News Amid Disaster Season

In a season full of bad days, the Boston Red Sox had one of their worst overall days of the 2026 season on Monday. There was a bit of hope early in the day.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 23

Aroldis Chapman's 334-Day Streak Ends At Worst Time for Red Sox

In a season where about every possible bad thing has happened to the Boston Red Sox, Monday night's loss to the Colorado Rockies still marked an incredible low point.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 23

Tyron Guerrero could bring back something nice at the trade deadline – but the Red Sox need relievers

There’s no such thing as too much pitching. Pitchers inevitably get hurt. Relievers go on cold stretches. Starters tire down the stretch. The baseball season is a war of attrition, and pitchers are the main casualties.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Red Sox lose after brutal Aroldis Chapman appearance vs. Rockies

The Boston Red Sox suffered a brutal 3-2 walk-off loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday night after Aroldis Chapman failed to record an out in the ninth inning at Coors Field.

Sonny Gray News / Fastball on SI / June 22

Sonny Gray Landing Spots: Dodgers, Blue Jays, Cubs, and More Contenders

There's a real chance that the Boston Red Sox are Major League Baseball's biggest seller this summer when the Aug. 3 trade deadline gets here. Boston entered the day on Monday 13 games under .500 at 31-44 and in last place in the American League East.

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 22

Red Sox All-Star Reportedly 'Super Coveted' by Rival GMs

If the Boston Red Sox are going to sell this summer, they are going to need to take a long, hard look at this roster and decide who is a part of the long-term core of the franchise, and who isn't a fit.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet’s injury gets intriguing update before Rockies series

Boston Red Sox star pitcher Garrett Crochet is still not ready to give it a go on the mound, but there he is reportedly trending in the right direction.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Roman Anthony Cards: Buy, Hold, or Sell While He's Still on the IL With No Return Date

Today, we will learn about Roman Anthony and get an update on his injury. The latest news suggests that hobbyists need a clear collector decision framework.

Trevor Story News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Red Sox Make Trevor Story Announcement

A month ago, the Boston Red Sox's lineup took a major hit when they announced that shortstop Trevor Story would undergo surgery for a sports hernia. Since

Willson Contreras 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

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Triston Casas News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Red Sox Provide Rare Triston Casas Update

An often-forgotten piece of the puzzle for the Boston Red Sox has made an important step toward his return to the field. Triston Casas, who has been out since May of 2025 with knee and rib injuries, is entering into the early stages of a hitting progression according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.

Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / June 22

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

He knows a trade might be on the horizon.

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

Rockies, Red Sox fall short of standards set in World Series meeting

Logan Gilbert fans 8 as Mariners top Red Sox to avoid sweep

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

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 21

Red Sox promote Newton native, power-hitting prospect Jack Winnay to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted corner infield prospect Jack Winnay from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Win, Over .500 on the Road, and More

The Boston Red Sox won the middle game of their series in Seattle, improving to 31-43. They’re 14.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

Payton Tolle News / Field Level Media / June 21

Family matters to Red Sox P Payton Tolle ahead of game vs. M's

Payton Tolle comes from a close-knit family. That was evident when the Boston Red Sox left-hander made an emotional start May 10, on Mother's Day, and honored his late mom, Jina, who died two years earlier at age 48 due to cancer.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 21

Connelly Early, Red Sox handle Mariners for second straight win

Wilyer Abreu homered and Connelly Early overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as the Boston Red Sox defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.

Matt Moore News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Royals Sign Matt Moore To Minors Contract

The Royals have signed left-hander Matt Moore to a minor league deal, as per the team’s official player development account on X. The signing marks Moore’s return to pro ball after he didn’t pitch during the 2025 season.

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.

Sonny Gray 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.

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman

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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.