Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras among four suspended for Red Sox-Nats brawl

Major League Baseball announced four suspensions on Thursday for a bench-clearing incident that took place between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals earlier this week.

Nationals' Cade Cavalli sorry for remark toward Willson Contreras

Red Sox starting rotation takes another loss with Connelly Early's injury

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

Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Red Sox’s trade deadline decision should be obvious. But what will they do?

The Boston Red Sox have yet to decide if they will buy or sell before the MLB trade deadline. While many people around the MLB world have opinions on what the Red Sox should do, Boston is likely going to wait and see how the team performs over the next couple of weeks.

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.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 2

Red Sox Trade Rumors: Aroldis Chapman is Boston’s 'Most Likely' Trade Chip

The Boston Red Sox are in a very intriguing spot right now with the All-Star break quickly approaching. Boston has nine games left to go before the All-Star break.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 2

Fun With Numbers: Counting down to the Red Sox trade deadline

The Red Sox have player 85 games. They have 77 games remaining until the end of the season. But the real end of the season might just be the trade deadline.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Red Sox’s Willson Contreras gets apology after Cade Cavalli’s controversial ‘Sit down, boy’ jab

As Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for a heated confrontation with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during the team’s 8-1 loss on Tuesday, the latter would apologize for starting the altercation.

Connelly Early News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Red Sox don’t believe Connelly Early’s injury is long-term issue

The Boston Red Sox saw Connelly Early leave in the fourth inning of their series opener against the Washington Nationals. While he has now been placed on the injured list, Early nor interim manager Chad Tracy are pushing the panic button.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 2

What Red Sox Have to Do to Take Summer Fire Sale 'Off the Table'

The Boston Red Sox have a day off on Thursday before kicking off their most critical road trip of the season so far. Boston is 37-48 on the season right now and its playoff hopes are alive, even if barely.

Sonny Gray News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Out of 162 Qualified Starters, Only One Proved His Breakout Was Real

Sometimes we fantasy experts get ahead of ourselves. If we were writing a month ago about pitchers who improved from April to May, we would likely encourage you to acquire many of those names, on the assumption that the hurlers were on the rise.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 2

The 2026 Red Sox season should become the summer of Venezuela

In the closing innings of Sunday’s exhilarating and chaotic finale against the Yankees, a surreal series of events events unfolded that one way or another should come to define the rest of the Red Sox season.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 2

When will the next meaningful Red Sox baseball game occur at Fenway Park?

Yesterday, following a second straight loss to the increasingly unlikeable Washington Nationals, the Red Sox appropriately flew west into the setting sun to begin a nine game road trip.

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 1

Top prospects Franklin Arias, Anthony Eyanson to represent Red Sox at All-Star Futures Game

Top Red Sox prospects Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson have been selected to represent the organization at the 2026 All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia later this month, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday.

Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / July 1

Red Sox place LHP Connelly Early (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of left elbow inflammation. In other moves, the Red Sox activated left-hander Jovani Moran (elbow inflammation) from the 15-day IL, recalled lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander Tommy Kahnle for assignment.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

The ‘X factor’ that may change everything for Red Sox at trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox have struggled for most of the season. The Red Sox could certainly end up selling at the MLB trade deadline. However, with recent improved play, the Red Sox are not guaranteed to sell.

Aroldis Chapman News / Just Baseball / July 1

What Will an Aroldis Chapman Trade Look Like for the Red Sox?

It is no secret that the 2026 Boston Red Sox season has gone in a direction nobody could have predicted, and not for the better. Wrapping up the first

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 1

Red Sox starting rotation takes another loss with Connelly Early's injury

The Boston Red Sox starting rotation has seen its fair share of injuries this season, but Connelly Early's injury could be a backbreaker. Early left Tuesday's outing against the Washington Nationals after feeling discomfort in his left elbow.

Winning streak giving Red Sox fresh hope after slow start

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

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

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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.

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 / 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.

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

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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.

Sonny Gray 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

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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.