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Red Sox, facing Orioles, chase first home series win since April

Home series wins have been very hard for the Boston Red Sox to come by this season. The opportunity to claim their first series victory in Boston since early April comes in the decisive contest of a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon.

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Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle spark Red Sox in rout of O's

Wilyer Abreu had Boston's first three RBIs before the Red Sox rattled off a five-run fifth inning en route to an 8-1 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 3

Red Sox finally earn double-digit Fenway victory

The Red Sox should really try to replicate this performance all the time at home to change their Fenway Park fate in 2026. Boston earned a long-desired

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Floated for 2 NL Central Clubs

The Boston Red Sox are lucky to have one of baseball's best overall relievers. But will that be the case by the time the 2026 Major League Baseball season comes to an end?

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox 'Aggressive' Trade Buzz Underscores Craig Breslow's Desperation

Buster Olney of ESPN dropped a report on Wednesday that might excite different Boston Red Sox fans for different reasons. According to Olney, the Red Sox were looking hard for right-handed offensive help on the trade market as of Tuesday, perhaps to a point where they'd be willing to boost their payroll significantly.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Red Sox 'Desperately' Canvassing Trade Market

Here on June 3rd, it seems the Boston Red Sox season is at a crossroads. At 25-34, the club looks up from the basement of the AL East with an awful 9-20 home record at Fenway Park.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Trade Rumors Now Emerging Around Willson Contreras

The Boston Red Sox are fortunate to have one of Major League Baseball's best first basemen in Willson Contreras. First base was a significant hole for the Red Sox over the last two years with Triston Casas suffering long-term injuries in 2024 and 2025.

Payton Tolle News / Over The Monster / June 3

Game 60: Red Sox vs. Orioles, Payton Tolle takes ball to even series

TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox still cannot figure out ways to win at Fenway Park. Boston dropped the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles and remains the only club in baseball to not win 10 games at home so far.

Nick Sogard News / Field Level Media / June 3

Red Sox place utility infielder Nick Sogard (oblique) on IL

The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Nick Sogard on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 3

Red Sox promote utility man Anthony Seigler

Note: a version of this article was originally published on February 25, 2026. He’s Anthony Seigler. Do you think the Red Sox don’t have enough infield depth pieces?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Notes: Garrett Crochet Setback, Roman Anthony Update, Drama In Boston

The Boston Red Sox took down the Cleveland Guadians in a series over the weekend, but it didn't quiet the negative noise around the organization, unfortunately.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Red Sox making injury move after latest ‘sick’ Fenway Park loss

The Boston Red Sox lost at home again on Tuesday, losing to the Baltimore Orioles 4-2. It dropped the Sox to 25-34 on the season, the worst record in the AL East.

Kyson Witherspoon News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox's Future Looks Bright After Huge Week From 2025 Draft Class

The Boston Red Sox's 2025 draft class constituted a "big three" of sorts. Right-handed pitchers Kyson Witherspoon, Marcus Phillips, and Anthony Eyanson all came to the Red Sox in the first three rounds after twirling the pill at SEC schools last year.

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Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 3

The Red Sox Had a Good Offseason But Can’t Win Games

One of the great mysteries of the first third of the 2026 MLB season is the prolonged struggles of the Boston Red Sox. Through the team’s first 59 games, they’re 25-34 and sit last in the American League East.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Red Sox’s Isiah Kiner-Falefa cryptic on outside ‘distractions’ ruining Fenway Park record

The Boston Red Sox lost at home again on Tuesday, losing to the Baltimore Orioles 4-2. It dropped the Sox to 25-34 on the season, the worst record in the AL East.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Red Sox Offseason Acquisition Set to Make Season Debut

The third and final piece of the Kyle Harrison trade is on his way to Fenway Park. Anthony Seigler, whom the Boston Red Sox acquired alongside Caleb Durbin

Franklin Arias News / Over The Monster / June 3

Red Sox Minor Lines: Yes, Franklin Arias hit another home run

Jake Bennett threw five innings of great work, allowing just one hit to propel the WooSox to a lead, but they couldn’t get any run support for him and so they pulled into the ninth inning trailing the Bison (Blue Jays AAA) 2-1.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Will Resume Rehab When This Happens

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet isn't too much the worse for wear after his recent injury setback, but there are still a lot of boxes to check. Crochet felt a pull in his lat while throwing on Sunday, which prompted the Red Sox to shut him down from throwing.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 3

Boston Red Sox Notes: Series Opener Loss, Top Pitching Prospect Shines, and More

The Boston Red Sox suffered a loss to the Orioles to start their series and dropped to 25–34. They’re 12 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 2

Brewers' Kyle Harrison gets his revenge, matches career high in win

Continuing their early domination in the series, the Milwaukee Brewers benefited from their starting pitcher getting revenge against his former team.

Brewers' Jake Bauers making strong All-Star case

On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Cristopher Sanchez scoreless streak, Jacob Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Tanner Bibee's bad start

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Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Garrett Crochet Diagnosed With Low-Grade Lat Strain

Garrett Crochet has been diagnosed with a low-grade lat strain, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told the Boston beat after tonight’s loss to Baltimore (relayed by Christopher Smith of MassLive).

Willson Contreras News / Just Baseball / June 1

Willson Contreras Has Been Better Than Expected in Boston

Some offseason matches end up basically being spoken into existence. Willson Contreras and the Boston Red Sox felt like one of those matches. After getting some of the worst production in the league at the first base position in 2025, an upgrade there seemed logical.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

Garrett Crochet To Undergo Tests After “Very Minor” Injury Setback

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is dealing with lingering soreness in his lat area, and as a result Crochet’s throwing progression has been halted. The left-hander

Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / May 31

Red Sox's Gray has been highly effective on the mound following IL stint

Red Sox's Sonny Gray has been highly effective on the mound following IL stint

In his most recent dominant performance on Saturday, facing the Cleveland Guardians, he collected his sixth win of the season.

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Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Tommy Kahnle To Test Free Agency If Not Promoted By Red Sox

With a June 1 opt-out date looming, veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle is expected to look for a new team if he isn’t added to Boston’s roster, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.