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Red Sox ride hot offense, sweep Nationals

Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela each homered to help the visiting Boston Red Sox complete a three-game sweep by beating the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Sunday.

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Why Red Sox Should Avoid MLB Trade Deadline Bullpen Trap

The Boston Red Sox are a team that can still make a run at a postseason spot. Boston entered play on Sunday with a 45-45 record, but that is below expectations.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Red Sox Predicted to Land Star Pitcher at Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the more interesting teams across baseball this season. Boston is fighting for a playoff spot, both in the American League East division and within the wild-card race in the AL.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 6

Outlandish Red Sox Trade Buzz Suggests Fit Between Mariners, $120M Superstar

Given what the Boston Red Sox have already done in 2025, it's hard to call any trade rumor "ridiculous" anymore. The Red Sox gave a lot of ammo to trade opportunists when they moved Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Red Sox Legend Sends Strong Message to Team Before Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox have not had the kind of 2025 MLB season that they were hoping to have. At this point, with the trade deadline right around the corner, the team is 45-45 and is struggling to keep pace in the American League playoff race.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 6

Red Sox Emerging In $12 Million Slugger's Sweepstakes: Insider

The Boston Red Sox lost Triston Casas for the season and have been trying to make due ever since. Boston has consistently utilized Abraham Toro and Romy Romy González at first base and both have done a good job.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Red Sox Linked to 334 Home Run Guardians All-Star First Baseman

The Boston Red Sox, after losing Triston Casas early in the season, have been looking for a new first baseman for a while. There are some options at the MLB trade deadline, but recently, they were linked to a different piece.

Walker Buehler News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 6

Red Sox's Walker Buehler Makes Brutally Honest Admission About 2025 Playoffs

Walker Buehler's identity as a big-league pitcher is closely tied to his success in the postseason. In his storied career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Buehler put up a 3.04 ERA in the playoffs, including a 0.47 mark in the World Series.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 6

Red Sox-Padres Blockbuster Remains Possible, Per MLB Insider: 'Makes Sense'

Only three-and-a-half weeks out, the Boston Red Sox's trade deadline fate is still murky. Entering play on Sunday, the Red Sox are 45-45, only 2 1/2 games out of a potential playoff spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Red Sox Become Fifth MLB Team to Reach This Franchise Milestone

The Boston Red Sox have had an interesting season in 2025, but after a win on Saturday, they sit at .500 with eight games until the All-Star break. The Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-3 on Saturday to win the series and play Sunday afternoon for the potential sweep.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 6

Red Sox Urged To Cut Ties With 7-Time All-Star In Bold Deal

The Boston Red Sox's bullpen is loaded with high-octane firepower right now and that starts with All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman. Right now, he's a seven-time All-Star.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 6

Red Sox's Latest Alex Bregman Decision Is 'A Mistake,' Boston Insider Says

The temptation to bring Alex Bregman back as soon as possible is unmistakable. Is the risk even greater? Bregman, the Boston Red Sox's star third baseman who has been out since May 24 with a right quad strain, appears to be just about ready to return to game action.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 6

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran Just Made 100-Year MLB History

The Boston Red Sox have one of the most dynamic outfielders in baseball. Jarren Duran is a star. Although the 2025 season hasn’t gone as well as 2024 did to this point, Duran seemingly finds a way to impact each game that he plays in.

Garrett Crochet News / Field Level Media / July 6

Ace Garrett Crochet, hot-hitting Red Sox eye sweep of Nats

The visiting Boston Red Sox will look for more of the same from their offense Sunday when they try to complete a three-game sweep against the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 5

Red Sox Predicted To Send Lefty Pitching Tandem To All-Star Game, With Two Snubs

In an up-and-down season, the Boston Red Sox can certainly use the upcoming All-Star break as a chance to catch their breaths. It won't be a break for the entire roster, though.

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Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 5

Red Sox-Blue Jays Named 'Dream' Blockbuster Trade Partners

The Boston Red Sox made arguably the best move of the offseason for the bullpen. Boston went out and signed seven-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman and it looks like he's going to earn his eighth All-Star nod.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 5

Red Sox tally seven in third inning, rout Nationals

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run home run as part of a seven-run third inning that carried the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 5

Red Sox Could Land Red-Hot Marlins Starter In Much-Needed Deadline Pickup

As Walker Buehler takes to the mound on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox are surely mindful of their need for more starting pitching. The Red Sox have had three very reliable starters since the start of June: Garrett Crochet, Lucas Giolito, and Brayan Bello.

Masataka Yoshida News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Red Sox get big Masataka Yoshida update, but there’s a catch

The Boston Red Sox are trying fight their way back into contention for a spot in the playoffs in the second half of the season. While they have played

Jarren Duran News / Fastball on SI / July 5

Jarren Duran Does Something No Other Red Sox Player Has Done in Last 100 Years of History

With a triple on Saturday, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made some incredible team history of the last 100 years. Per JP Long, aka @SoxNotes on social media: Jarren Duran is the only Red Sox player in the last 100 years to record 10+ triples and 10+ stolen bases in back-to-back seasons.