There's no doubt that the Boston Red Sox made a phenomenal move last offseason. After a few years of swinging and missing in free agency, Boston struck gold by signing poaching All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman from the Houston Astros in free agency.
The MLB offseason is a magical time, isn’t it? It’s a period filled with wild speculation, fan theories that belong on a conspiracy subreddit, and enough hot stove rumors to heat every home in New England.
Last offseason, the Boston Red Sox pulled off one of the biggest moves of the winter by signing Alex Bregman away from the Houston Astros. To lure the two-time World Series champion to Fenway Park, Boston had to hand him a short-term contract loaded with an opt-out clause — a gamble that paid off for the infielder this year.
With the trades the Boston Red Sox made this week fresh in our minds, it's worth thinking back to the most similar move they made a year ago. On Dec. 21 of last year, the Red Sox shipped lefty reliever Cam Booser to the Chicago White Sox for teenage pitching prospect Yhoiker Fajardo.
By all indications, the Boston Red Sox did Lucas Giolito a favor at the start of free agency. The Red Sox did not tender Giolito a qualifying offer, so teams looking to sign him in free agency won't have to give up a draft pick to do so.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
The Boston Red Sox have the means to get any type of deal done this offseason that they see fit. Financially, the Red Sox should be able to get any sort of deal done after trading Rafael Devers away.
The Boston Red Sox were heavily linked to two prominent third basemen last offseason: Alex Bregman and Nolan Areando. Boston ended up signing Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal and Arenado stuck around with the St.
Like every other baseball fan, I’m making deals in my head all offseason long and wishing for this, that, and the other. Of course, most of us will be disappointed because there are only so many free agents to go around.
The Red Sox released catcher Yasmani Grandal earlier this month, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America. Grandal stepped away from the organization back in June.
Richard Fitts, acquired a couple of offseasons ago for Alex Verdugo, had some difficulties finding his spot in the rotation, along with the strike zone, and also dealth with the worst struggle of all, injuries.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
There is more to building a winning team than just the superstar talent on the roster. Obviously, if you load up with All-Stars throughout the roster, that's going to help.
The Boston Red Sox's roster is officially at its offseason starting point. Friday was the last true deadline that needed to pass before hot stove season could begin in earnest.
The offseason is restful for most Major League Baseball players, but to those on the roster bubble, every day can be excruciating. Most of the Boston Red Sox's big-league contributors from this past season are either working out in anticipation of another year in Boston or testing free agency.
The biggest question around the Boston Red Sox is whether Alex Bregman will return to the organization. We're at a point in the offseason when fans hold onto any bit of information that they can get.
It's unlikely that many Boston Red Sox fans heard about the team acquiring Tristan Gray and instantly thought the outlook for the upcoming season was very different.
The idea of acquiring the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner is tempting for a lot of teams, and the Boston Red Sox may be among the few with the means to make it happen.
As part of a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, the Red Sox acquired three minor leaguers in three separate trades with the White Sox, Rockies, and Mariners.
As part of a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, the Red Sox acquired three minor leaguers in three separate trades with the White Sox, Rockies, and Mariners.
Ahead of the Tuesday deadline to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, the Boston Red Sox made a number of moves, including designating first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and right-hander Josh Winckowski for assignment.
The Red Sox added three pitching prospects — right-handers David Sandlin and Tyler Uberstine and left-hander Shane Drohan — to their 40-man roster in advance of Tuesday’s Rule 5 Draft protection deadline.
The Red Sox are planning to tender a contract to right-hander Tanner Houck, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The club has until Friday evening to change its mind but it seems they are planning to keep Houck on the roster.