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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.

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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?

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 25

Red Sox trade offer lands Bryce Harper in blockbuster deal

The Red Sox made it back to the American League playoffs in 2025 after a four-year absence. While the team made significant progress during the most recent season, manager Alex Cora’s team has multiple holes.

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

Red Sox Linked To Cy Young Winner Who Would Fix Rotation

If the Boston Red Sox can land one more high-end starter this offseason, there's no reason why this team cannot make a very deep run in 2026. Boston has so much talent already in the big leagues, one of the better farm systems in baseball, and proved last offseason that it can be aggressive when it sees fit.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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

Red Sox Predicted To Drop Masataka Yoshida But It Would Be Tough

The Boston Red Sox won 89 games in 2025, but they are just scratching the surface of what this team can do. In 2025, the Red Sox were pretty beaten up throughout the season despite the good record.

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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.

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 greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

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Triston Casas News / Sporting News / October 25

Red Sox predicted to sign $210M 5-time All-Star, former Rookie of the Year to replace Triston Casas

The Red Sox could get a power bat if they get this deal done.

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).

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / October 24

Red Sox connected to $400 million four-time All-Star, World Series champion as possible replacement for Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu

This would be an enormous splash by the Sox.

Lucas Giolito News / Sporting News / October 24

Red Sox linked to $13.75 million former Cy Young candidate; could be potential replacement for Lucas Giolito

This would be a great replacement.

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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.

Masataka Yoshida News / Sporting News / October 24

Red Sox predicted to be top landing spot for $79 million three-time All-Star; would replace Masataka Yoshida

This would be a most welcome reunion.

Jason Varitek News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 24

Red Sox, Jason Varitek Resolve Contract Situation For Next Season: Report

Jason Varitek has been a member of the Boston Red Sox organization since he was traded there as a catching prospect in 1997. Now a member of the coaching staff, that means 2026 will be his 30th season -- and it appears all potential roadblocks to Year 30 have been cleared away.