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Red Sox Star About To Take First Step Toward Potential Exit From Boston

Wednesday night is a crucial night for the Boston Red Sox as a group, but it's also a major moment for Lucas Giolito as an individual. Giolito is slated to take the ball for the Red Sox in game two of their series against the Athletics, coming off a gut-punch loss on Tuesday night.

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Minor Lines 9/16: Shane Drohan caps off a solid season

Abraham Toro broke open this game against the Red Wings (Nationals AAA) in its early stages with a 423-foot, three-run shot to score Mikey Romero and Kristian Campbell.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 17

Red Sox's Updated Magic Number As Guardians Close Wild Card Gap

With 11 games to go in the regular season, the Boston Red Sox certainly aren't making things easy on themselves. The Red Sox suffered an excruciating 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Tuesday, dropping them to 82-69 on the season.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 17

It’s Time: Red Sox Should Promote Kristian Campbell

The Boston Red Sox’s offense has been sputtering and that continued on Tuesday. Boston mustered up just one run against the Athletics and ended up losing the series-opener, 2-1.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 17

A’s 2, Red Sox 1: Connelly Early’s fantastic Fenway debut is trashed by Greg Weissert and the putrid Sox bats

Connelly Early did it again! He took the ball in a big September game against a surprisingly solid A’s lineup and completely shut them down. When he he

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 16

Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales recognized as 2025 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales has been named a 2025 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Gonzales spent most of his first season in the United States with Low-A Salem after making a brief one-game cameo in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May.

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

Red Sox's Trevor Story Nearing Feat Seen Just Once Before

The Boston Red Sox have gotten a pretty insane bounce-back season from shortstop Trevor Story. Story entered the 2025 season with plenty of uncertainty.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

Red Sox-White Sox Blockbuster Deal Lands Bold, But Correct Take

The Boston Red Sox landed one of the best pitchers in baseball in Garrett Crochet before the 2025 Major League Baseball. Crochet has had a season for the ages for Boston this year.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With $90 Million Veteran After Brutal Season

As the Boston Red Sox desperately search for offense at the end of the season, it's hard not to bemoan the struggles of one of their most expensive hitters.

Roman Anthony News / Over The Monster / September 16

Red Sox News & Links: We miss you, Roman

The Red Sox miss Roman Anthony’s bat in the lineup. It doesn’t take a genius to figure that out, nor do you even have to look at the numbers, but here they are anyway: Since losing Anthony to an oblique injury 10 games ago, the Red Sox sit at 4-6 with a .296 OBP (23rd in all of baseball), along with the third-worst walk rate in the game.

Connelly Early News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

Re-Examining Connelly Early's Explosive Red Sox Debut

The Boston Red Sox are beginning an important three-game series against the Athletics on Tuesday night and will do so with rookie starter Connelly Early on the mound.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

Why These 3 Red Sox Players Will Make Or Break Boston's Playoff Dreams

For the Boston Red Sox, there's still not much margin for error in a tight playoff race. Entering play on Tuesday, the Red Sox's magic number to clinch a playoff spot over the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians sits at nine.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

Red Sox's Magic Number Hits Single Digits On Perfect Off-Day For Boston

While the Boston Red Sox were resting at home, the action around Major League Baseball was unfolding in an absolutely ideal manner on Monday. Entering the day, Boston held a three-game lead over the Texas Rangers, the first team on the outside looking in at the American League Wild Card picture.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman joins Hall of Fame group with 30th save

When Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman nailed down his 30th save of the season on Sunday, he did more than just help his team defeat its arch-rival.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet opens up about getting the best of Aaron Judge

The Boston Red Sox, under the electric lights of Fenway Park, beheld Garrett Crochet steal the show Sunday night, guiding them to a momentous 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees in the finale of their three-game series.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Garrett Crochet and Red Sox Rookie Form a Battery Built for October

Garrett Crochet didn’t just beat the Yankees on Sunday night; he and rookie catcher Carlos Narváez looked like a battery Boston can ride into October. Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts over six innings in a 6–4 win, while Narváez capped the six-run first with a two-out solo homer.

Garrett Crochet News / Field Level Media / September 14

Garrett Crochet, Red Sox out to avert sweep by Yankees

The Boston Red Sox clinched the season series over their rival New York Yankees last month, but they will not get the last laugh in the midst of a September playoff race.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Why Alex Bregman’s future with Red Sox will be determined in October

The Boston Red Sox have their sights set on the American League postseason. Alex Cora sent an important message to his roster amid a big divisional series.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Three-time All-Star pitcher's future in question after Alex Cora's latest update

It is fair to wonder if retirement could be in the cards after all the tumult of his last three seasons.

Tigers' World Series hopes depend on Tarik Skubal injury

Pirates reinstate former Rockies pitcher from 60-day IL

Astros place former All-Star pitcher on IL

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Red Sox place left-hander on 15-day injured list

Prior to yesterday’s game, the Red Sox placed left-hander Brennan Bernardino on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 10) due to a left lat strain.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 12

Nathaniel Lowe Has Been a Huge Pickup for the Red Sox

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Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Craig Breslow, Red Sox plan to hire GM this offseason

With the 2025 season nearing its conclusion, teams around the league are beginning to turn their attention towards staffing changes during the offseason.

Top Prospect Connelly Early Shines for Red Sox in MLB Debut

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The '1986 Boston Red Sox roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 9

How did Henry Godbout, top position player drafted by Red Sox this summer, fare in professional debut?

Henry Godbout was the first of six position players drafted by the Red Sox over the summer. This article will examine how the 21-year-old infielder fared in his professional debut this season.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 8

3 Red Sox prospects crack Baseball America’s 2025 Dominican Summer League rankings

Late last week, Baseball America’s Josh Norris ranked the top 35 prospects who played in the Dominican Summer League in 2025. Of those 35, three members of the Red Sox organization made the cut, with infielders Dorian Soto and Jhorman Bravo coming in at No.