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Red Sox Could Solve 1st Base Problem By Pursuing Japanese Slugger

The Boston Red Sox's corner infield has been the subject of plenty of chatter already this offseason with no end in sight. That's because Alex Bregman is expected to opt out of his deal with Boston leaving third base up in the air.

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Red Sox News & Links: Sox sign free agent catcher Jason Delay

Last year, the Red Sox first free agent signing of the offseason was a journeyman reliever who had put up an ERA+ of 79 for the Cincinnati Reds the season before.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Star Predicted To Cash In With $182 Million Deal

The first order of business for the Boston Red Sox should be figuring out a way to keep Alex Bregman with the organization into the foreseeable future.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Acquire 3-Year MLB Veteran, Add Depth At Catching Position

The Boston Red Sox proved this past season that you can rarely have too many catchers on minor-league deals. Catchers with big-league experience to appear for Triple-A Worcester this season included Blake Sabol, Seby Zavala, Yasmani Grandal, and Chadwick Tromp.

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MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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Pete Alonso News / Sporting News / October 26

Red Sox insider urges Boston to pursue reunion with 2021 playoff hero over targeting Pete Alonso

This insider thinks a no-doubter to get this star.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

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.

Roman Anthony News / Sporting News / October 26

Red Sox rising star Roman Anthony predicted to get $250 million contract update after current deal expires

If things goes as planned for Anthony, every dollar would be worth it.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 26

Red Sox Get Major Coaching Staff Update Thanks To Twins' Hiring Process

The Boston Red Sox's coaching staff for next season is coming into focus, and so far, it looks almost identical to this past season's group. A major piece of the puzzle fell into place earlier this week when the Red Sox and game planning coach Jason Varitek reportedly agreed to a multi-year extension.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 26

Red Sox Insider Pitches Perfect Kyle Schwarber Reunion

The Boston Red Sox have had a few weeks to get ahead on all of the speculation and noise that the Major League Baseball offseason brings. Boston was knocked

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 26

Red Sox Must Weigh Trevor Story Decision In Case Of $55M Opt-In

There is almost no certainty about the Boston Red Sox's starting infield next season. Alex Bregman has made his opt-out all but official, Triston Casas is coming off major knee surgery, and Marcelo Mayer, while talented, has injury concerns of his own.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / October 26

2025 Red Sox in Review: Garrett Crochet is an absolute pig

Sheer dominance just about every step of the way. An ace the Red Sox should be excited to have locked up for years to come. How much more could Boston have asked out of Garrett Crochet in his inaugural season with the Red Sox?

Jason Varitek News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

Red Sox make decision on two-time World Series champion Jason Varitek

Varitek has been part of Boston’s coaching staff in each of the last five seasons, all as a game-planning coordinator.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 25

Red Sox Insider Has Bizarre Free Agency Plan To Solve Strikeout Crisis

Just about anyone who followed the Boston Red Sox this season would agree the team struck out far too often. The Red Sox had the eighth-most strikeouts in the sport this season, but they had 394 of them with runners in scoring position, 31 more than any other team in the game.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Over The Monster / October 25

Red Sox News & Links: Ceddanne Rafaela wins Fielding Bible Award

After the slightest bit of suspense, the Jason Varitek situation has been resolved. Varitek will return to Alex Cora’s coaching staff in 2026, in the same position of game-planning coordinator and run-prevention coach (go ahead and feel free to roll your eyes at that one).

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Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 25

Alex Bregman Prediction Is Music To Red Sox Fans' Ears

The World Series kicked off on Friday night with the Toronto Blue Jays coming out on top against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the Blue Jays are three wins away from winning the World Series and officially kicking off the offseason across baseball.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 25

Why Red Sox Are Destined To Cut Ties With Former Silver Slugger

Nathaniel Lowe and the Boston Red Sox became a partnership out of sheer necessity. Lowe had just been cut by one of the worst teams in baseball in mid-August, and the Red Sox had gotten nothing from the first-base spot in months.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 24

Red Sox Expected To Pursue Kyle Schwarber In One Scenario

There have been people clamoring for the Boston Red Sox to pursue Kyle Schwarber for months. FanSided Major League Baseball insider Robert Murray is someone who has been talking about a potential pairing for a while now.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 24

Red Sox Are Fantastic Fit For Padres Star But It's Too Early

The offseason is young, but the chatter out there arguably already is too much. It's not even November yet and Game 1 of the World Series hasn't been played as of writing, but most of the speculation around the league is about the trade market and free agency.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / October 23