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First-inning homers lift Red Sox past Nationals for 5th straight win

Willson Contreras and Caleb Durbin hit first-inning home runs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3, series-opening win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday night.

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Red Sox prospect Josue Brito named FCL Player of the Week

Red Sox first base/outfield prospect Josue Brito has been named the Florida Complex League Player of the Week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Where Things Stand with Garrett Crochet, Roman Anthony

For the first time all season, the Boston Red Sox have some real momentum. The last-place club bounced back from a shaky 3-3 West Coast road trip to complete a shocking four-game series sweep of the New York Yankees, rallying in the 10th inning to walk off the series finale at Fenway Park on Sunday night.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Jorge Rodriguez News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox to promote catching prospect Franklin Primera to Low-A Salem

The Red Sox are promoting teenage catching prospect Franklin Primera from the Florida Complex League to Low-A Salem, as was first reported by Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 29

Three Red Sox Prospects Named Minor League Player of the Week; Week of 06/22-06/28

The Boston Red Sox had three prospects earn Minor League Player of the Week honors. Two pitchers of the week and one hitter. First is right-handed pitcher Blake Wehunt, who earned Eastern League Pitcher of the Week honors with the Portland Sea Dogs.

MLB News / Over The Monster / June 29

Red Sox to try some more of this “winning at home” against Washington Nationals

As everyone expected, there was a sweep at Fenway Park across the four games between the Red Sox and Yankees. The Sox are now 36-46, 12.5 games out of first place in the AL East, 4.5 games out of a Wild Card, tied in the loss column with the Orioles, one behind in losses against the Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Why the Red Sox Are Suddenly a Real Playoff Threat

Nothing sparks a struggling team more than sweeping its biggest rival. The Boston Red Sox may have found that spark when Jarren Duran delivered a walk-off single to complete a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees.

Patrick Sandoval News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

2 Red Sox pitchers receive crucial injury updates

The Boston Red Sox got some positive injury news on Sunday, with both left-hander Patrick Sandoval and reliever Jovani Morán taking important steps in their respective recoveries in rehab outings for Triple-A Worcester on June 28.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Ken Rosenthal reveals what Red Sox need for playoff run after sweeping Yankees

The Boston Red Sox looked impressive over the weekend after sweeping the New York Yankees in the four-game series. While the club is still in last place in the AL East, Boston is only 4.5 games back from qualifying for a Wild Card spot for the postseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 29

With 5 Weeks to Go, Red Sox Need a Miracle to Avoid Summer Sell-Off

There are just 35 days left to go until the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline and the Boston Red Sox are certainly going to be fascinating to follow until then.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Red Sox’s Jarren Duran hits Yankees with double birds after walk-off heroics

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran isn’t having as explosive of a season as fans have been hoping for. However, he had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Sunday.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / June 29

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Walk-Off Yankees, Swept Yankees, Sonny Nearly Perfect, and More

The Boston Red Sox won the third game of the series over the Yankees, claiming the series; they’re now 36-46. They’re 12.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

Miguel Bleis News / Over The Monster / June 29

Red Sox Minor Lines: Miguel Bleis hits another home run

There wasn’t a whole lot of offense on either side of the WooSox/Mud Hens (Tigers AAA) series finale, but Vinny Capra set the tone for Worcester with his eighth home run of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / HITC / June 29

Doctor calls out Boston Red Sox for ‘gross incompetence’ due to Roman Anthony injury setback

A doctor has criticized the Boston Red Sox for their handling of Roman Anthony’s recovery from injury. The outfielder was seen fielding balls hit off the Green Monster at Fenway Park, days after interim manager Chad Tracy confirmed he had not made any genuine progress on a recent wrist injury.

Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / June 29

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Gray has emerged as an appealing trade candidate for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Sonny Gray makes history with milestone strikeout

Jarred Kelenic scores on wild pitch as Rangers sweep Blue Jays

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 29

The Red Sox Rotation Just Did Something Not Seen in Boston in 38 Years

While it has been a tough season overall for the Boston Red Sox, the organization showed some serious signs of life over the weekend against the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Rolling Red Sox face challenge in chilling Nationals 1B Luis Garcia Jr.

The Boston Red Sox will be dealing with one of the hottest hitters in the National Leage when they open a three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Red Sox Gold Glover made hilariously bad throw to blow 9th-inning lead vs. Yankees

MLB’s awards voting panel may want to look into Wilyer Abreu’s 9th-inning mishap Sunday against the New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox outfielder, with two Gold Gloves to his name, made a downright horrific throw with his team desperately clinging to a 2-0 lead against their rival Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Red Sox walk off Yankees in 10th after Sonny Gray no-hit bid, blown save

Jarren Duran's single to right drove in Masataka Yoshida with the game-winning run as the Boston Red Sox survived a comeback by their rivals and completed a four-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Red Sox Activate Romy Gonzalez From 60-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that utilityman Romy Gonzalez was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, and Gonzalez will make his season debut as the DH in tonight’s lineup against the Yankees. In corresponding moves, Boston optioned catcher Mickey Gasper to Triple-A, and moved outfielder Roman Anthony from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Veteran pitchers highlight finale of Yankees-Red Sox series

The Boston Red Sox have received sterling starting pitching to win the first three contests of their four-game series against the visiting New York Yankees.

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran got into a verbal altercation with a fan on Saturday, and not for the first time. Reports suggested that Duran had to be pulled down the stairs and into the dugout during a confrontation with a fan during the eighth inning of Saturday’s win over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.