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Red Sox Taking Smart Risk With Payton Tolle Bullpen Decision

There are 10 games left in the Boston Red Sox's season, and it appears that barring injury, the starters are set for all 10 games. Boston was guaranteed to start Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Crochet twice more each.

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Game 153: Red Sox vs A’s — Bello vs Ginn

Well, last night was fun, eh? When every game feels like a big one, are any of them or all of them? This one absolutely has that feel. The Red Sox HAVE to take two out of three from a team like the A’s to keep themselves in contention.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox' AGM Eddie Romero

The Nationals are continuing to their attempts to get a front office in place before the offseason.

Roman Anthony News / Over The Monster / September 18

Red Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony is exercising. Kinda.

We have a Roman Anthony injury update — yay! But the update actually makes me feel even worse — boo! Per Alex Cora, Anthony took a 25 minute walk on a treadmill yesterday and is “doing better” but “still sore” as he recovers from his strained oblique.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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

Reaction To Speculated Red Sox 'Dream' Trade Scenario

The Boston Red Sox took care of business on Wednesday night in exciting fashion. Boston is in the middle of a heated playoff race and got a much-needed walk-off, 5-4 win over the Athletics on Wednesday night to stay the course and hold onto an American League Wild Card spot.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 18

How many bats can one team lose and still be the same team?

The Red Sox aren’t trying to do this but they have become a Baseball Team of Theseus. Like the mythical ship, the Red Sox have replaced part after part, player after player, in the lineup as the season has gone on.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Red Sox's Lucas Giolito Makes Dismissive Free Agency Remark After 'Trash' Start

Wednesday was a huge day for Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, but his performance didn't live up to the magnitude of the moment. For one, the Red Sox desperately needed a win over the Athletics, which they managed to secure in a 5-4 10-inning thriller.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Alex Bregman’s Late-Season Struggles With Red Sox Explained

The Boston Red Sox’s offense hasn’t been where’s the team has needed it to be recently. Most of that has been attributed to the loss of Roman Anthony, but that is not all that is going on with the club.

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

Red Sox's Magic Number Drops After Walk-Off; Guardians Become No. 1 Threat

It was by no means pretty, but the Boston Red Sox found a way to get back in the win column with a 5-4 extra-inning thriller over the Athletics on Wednesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Red Sox Make Rotation Tweaks with 10 Games Left

BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday on WEEI’s “Afternoons” radio show that Kyle Harrison will start Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 17

Red Sox 5, A’s 4: They don’t need to be pretty, folks

Trevor Story got caught stealing tonight, which is a thing we haven’t said all year. Story wasn’t going to just keep on running unhindered forever, of course; every streak comes to an end.

Sadbiel Delzine News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 18

How did Red Sox pitching prospect, top international signing Sadbiel Delzine fare in professional debut?

Red Sox pitching prospect Sadbiel Delzine missed most of his first professional season due to injury. When on the mound, though, the young right-hander showed flashes of intriguing potential.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 17

Alex Cora Clarifies Comments On Red Sox's Playoff Chances

If the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season were to end today, the Boston Red Sox would be back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Unsurprisingly, this is a topic that has been talked about a lot over the last few weeks.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox pitcher clinches notable contractual milestone

He’s coming off a platform year that is arguably better than the one Luis Severino turned in for the Mets a year ago.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 17

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Gets First Positive Update From Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox gave an update on young outfielder Roman Anthony on Wednesday. It's not a huge one, but any update involving Anthony is important to note.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 17

Red Sox Making Garrett Crochet Change As Innings Pile Up: Report

Needless to say, Garrett Crochet starts are a pretty big deal for the Boston Red Sox these days. While the offense has faded down the stretch, Crochet has helped keep the Red Sox afloat.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / September 17

3 Players Red Sox Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition

The Boston Red Sox are one of the best teams in baseball because of all the aggressive moves they've made this year. Adding Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman in the offseason bolstered the roster quite a bit, but the additions didn't stop there.

Cutter Coffey News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 17

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey named 2025 Northwest League All-Star

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey has been named a 2025 Northwest League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Wednesday. Coffey, one of three prospects traded by the Red Sox to the Blue Jays for veteran catcher Danny Jansen last July, spent the entirety of the 2025 season with Toronto’s High-A Vancouver affiliate.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 17

Red Sox Expected To Pursue Projected $100 Million Slugger

The clearest, and most-pressing issue right now for the Boston Red Sox is a lack power in the middle of the lineup. Boston's offense has been stalling since Roman Anthony went down with a regular-season-ending oblique injury.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 16

Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales recognized as 2025 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales has been named a 2025 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Gonzales spent most of his first season in the United States with Low-A Salem after making a brief one-game cameo in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Garrett Crochet and Red Sox Rookie Form a Battery Built for October

Garrett Crochet didn’t just beat the Yankees on Sunday night; he and rookie catcher Carlos Narváez looked like a battery Boston can ride into October. Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts over six innings in a 6–4 win, while Narváez capped the six-run first with a two-out solo homer.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Why Alex Bregman’s future with Red Sox will be determined in October

The Boston Red Sox have their sights set on the American League postseason. Alex Cora sent an important message to his roster amid a big divisional series.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Three-time All-Star pitcher's future in question after Alex Cora's latest update

It is fair to wonder if retirement could be in the cards after all the tumult of his last three seasons.

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Nathaniel Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 12

Nathaniel Lowe Has Been a Huge Pickup for the Red Sox

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Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / September 7