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Red Sox Promoting Veteran Reliever to Big League Roster

Despite the early struggles, the Boston Red Sox's pitching staff has looked like one of the league's best, anchored by a tremendous bullpen unit. They currently rank second in reliever ERA with a 2.98 mark despite being without key arms Justin Slaten and Johan Oviedo for much of the year.

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Jarren Duran heats up for Red Sox going into home series vs. Twins

After both teams banked series wins earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins open a three-game set in Boston with a battle of young left-handed pitchers on Friday night.

Tayron Guerrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Red Sox To Select Tayron Guerrero

The Red Sox are going to select right-hander Tayron Guerrero to their roster, per reporting from Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com. He’ll be back in the big leagues for the first time since 2019.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 21

Red Sox's Caleb Durbin-Kyle Harrison Trade Optics Couldn't Look Worse

A trade that very few dared to criticize the Boston Red Sox for making in February is increasingly becoming a black mark on their 2026 resume. Even as the Red Sox finished off a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, they continued to tarnish their own investment in third baseman Caleb Durbin.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Ranger Suarez joins Chris Sale, Luis Tiant in Red Sox history

Though it’s been a poor start for the Boston Red Sox, one of the few bright spots has been starting pitcher Ranger Suarez, who’s coming off his last outing in the 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 21

Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet, Trevor Story injury updates

After throwing two simulated innings yesterday in a bullpen session, injured Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has declared himself free of the shoulder inflammation that landed him on the IL.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until 2026, but the buzz is already building around one of the game’s most dominant closers. Aroldis Chapman has been a revelation since landing in Boston, and contending teams around the league are quietly taking notice.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 21

John Henry Isn't Winning Over Red Sox Fans With Latest Comment

The John Henry era with the Boston Red Sox has gone through plenty of different variations. Henry, as the principal owner, purchased the Red Sox way back in 2001 along with Tom Werner and a group of investors.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 21

The Red Sox have sucked… and yet they’re still going to make the playoffs

Here’s a pair of conflicting thoughts I believe to my core: The Red Sox have completely sucked to this point in 2026. They 2026 Red Sox are still going to make the playoffs.

Johan Oviedo News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Red Sox Get Long-Awaited Johan Oviedo Update

The Boston Red Sox finally have some news on pitcher Johan Oviedo. Oviedo, who has spent the majority of the season on the injured list, had a scheduled check in for his elbow injury which showed he was progressing well through his rehab.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 21

Red Sox Minor Lines: Jake Bennett strikes out eleven

This game fell apart in extras, namely the eleventh, and to be honest, the WooSox should have had it won earlier than that. The pitching was solid throughout the night, starting with Jake Bennett striking out eleven Red Wings (Nationals AAA) and allowing one run.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Jarren Duran News / Field Level Media / May 20

Behind Jarren Duran's home run, Red Sox complete sweep of Royals

Jarren Duran hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game road series sweep of the scuffling Kansas City Royals with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday.

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox's Trevor Story Waiting Game Keeps Getting Worse

The Boston Red Sox still don't know how much time shortstop Trevor Story will miss due to his sports hernia. Story was placed on the 10-Day Injured List on May 16 and it was shared that the veteran shortstop would be looking for multiple opinions to see if he needs to undergo surgery to repair the sports hernia.

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Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Red Sox Suddenly Seem to Be Reconsidering Caleb Durbin’s Role

The Boston Red Sox went for a series sweep on Wednesday night against Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals. The 6'6'' former Red Sox hurler entered the contest with an impressive 2.83 ERA in nine starts.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Theo Epstein Gives Red Sox Fans Hope About Craig Breslow, Offense

The Boston Red Sox have started to show some signs of life and will look for a series sweep over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Boston has won two straight and three of its last four games.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 20

Will Red Sox Fans Join MLB's 'Tarps Off' Craze This Weekend?

Will the Boston Red Sox take part in Major League Baseball's latest viral craze? To think that the St. Louis Cardinals would start a national movement

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 20

What Bobby Witt Jr. Had to Say About Red Sox's Roman Anthony

There are few players that can stack up next to Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. One of the league's best and brightest stars, Witt Jr. has established himself as a true 5-tool, MVP-caliber player.

Payton Tolle News / Just Baseball / May 20

Breaking Down Payton Tolle’s Dominant Rookie Season

In what has been a Boston Red Sox season defined by offensive underachievement, two rookie left-handers have emerged as long-term rotation building blocks.

Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / May 20

Red Sox turn to Connelly Early in bid to sweep reeling Royals

Following a much-needed offensive breakout, the Boston Red Sox are in position to sweep the Kansas City Royals. With left-hander Connelly Early (3-2, 3.21 ERA) looking to continue his solid start to the season, the visiting Red Sox will try to record a three-game series sweep against the scuffling Royals on Wednesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Ball Exclusives / May 19