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Boston's Gray fueled by ASG snub, gets 10th win

Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray admitted being "bummed" that he was not named an All-Star on Saturday but proceeded to get his 10th win of the season in an 8-1 victory over the Angels.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 5

Sox lead the entire way courtesy of big hits; win 8-1

In the first inning, with two baserunners due to walks, Willson Contreras whaled a no-doubter to left and the Sox never looked back. The Sox had steady traffic on the bases, working some long at-bats and drawing six walks, three of which led to runs.

Willson Contreras News / ESPN / July 4

'Emotional' Contreras apologizes for on-field flap...

- Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an emotional apology for his involvement in a pair of bench-clearing incidents against the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals this past week.

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Sonny Gray News / Over The Monster / July 4

Red Sox at Angels; keep it rolling as Gray takes mound

The Red Sox have established a tradition of winning on the Fourth of July. Having Sonny Gray on the mound tonight brings confidence that the Sox can post another W.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / July 4

Taking Stock of the Red Sox Before the Trade Deadline

Well, that was fun. For a few days, the Boston Red Sox looked like the team we thought they would be. Great starting pitching. A shutdown bullpen. Elite defense.

Aroldis Chapman News / Ball Exclusives / July 4

Aroldis Chapman breaks all-time MLB record for strikeouts by a reliever

Over the last 16 years, Aroldis Chapman has been putting on a show in the MLB. He hit the ground running early in his career, throwing the fastest pitch ever recorded with a 105.8 mph fastball in his rookie year.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Red Sox Outright Tommy Kahnle

Right-hander Tommy Kahnle cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Friday, according to Kahnle’s MLB.com profile page. Kahnle now has the option of accepting the outright assignment or electing free agency.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / July 4

Slumping Angels brace for Sonny Gray, Red Sox

In the midst of a four-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Angels now must face one of the hottest starting pitchers in baseball in Boston's Sonny Gray on Saturday night.

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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.

Connelly Early News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early gets ominous injury update after recent scare

The Boston Red Sox received another concerning update on Connelly Early after the rookie’s recent elbow scare moved into a more cautious stage. Early exited Tuesday’s start vs.

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Sonny Gray News / Over The Monster / July 4

Rearranging the Sock Drawer: Do the Red Sox send Sonny Gray elsewhere?

For the next few weeks we’ll be doing some theorizing on optimal returns at the trade deadline as the Red Sox look to do another tear down amidst a hopeless season.

Aroldis Chapman News / ESPN / July 4

Chapman sets all-time record for K's by reliever

Red Sox lefty Aroldis Chapman passed Hoyt Wilhelm as the major leagues' all-time leader in strikeouts by a reliever Friday night, reaching 1,364 for his career.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / July 4

Aroldis Chapman sets reliever strikeout record as Red Sox down Angels

Romy Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs and Aroldis Chapman broke the record for most strikeouts by a reliever en route to his 17th save as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Friday in Anaheim, Calif.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 4

Bennett and Offense Cruise to 5-2 Win; Chapman breaks MLB strikeout record

On a huge sports day—a near-upset that would have made FIFA history between Argentina and Cape Verde, Novak Djokovic tying a record at Wimbledon, the Cardinals

Willson Contreras News / Over The Monster / July 3

Red Sox at Angels; Contreras to play during appeal

While this is a night-owl game at the start of a holiday weekend, there are reasons to tune in. Can Jake Bennett, who looked great against the Yankees, do it again?

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

MLB announces suspensions from Red Sox-Nats brawl

Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras among four suspended for Red Sox-Nationals brawl

Major League Baseball announced four suspensions on Thursday for a bench-clearing incident that took place between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals earlier this week.

Nationals' Cade Cavalli sorry for remark toward Willson Contreras

Contreras challenges a Red Sox fan to a fight online after getting ejected

Zack Wheeler displeased despite Phillies' win over the Pirates

Mets' Freddy Peralta sounds like a broken pitcher amid ongoing struggles

Aaron Boone makes blunt admission about Yankees' losing streak

Rival MLB executives identify front-runner for Tarik Skubal

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 1

Top prospects Franklin Arias, Anthony Eyanson to represent Red Sox at All-Star Futures Game

Top Red Sox prospects Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson have been selected to represent the organization at the 2026 All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia later this month, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 1

Red Sox starting rotation takes another loss with Connelly Early's injury

The Boston Red Sox starting rotation has seen its fair share of injuries this season, but Connelly Early's injury could be a backbreaker. Early left Tuesday's outing against the Washington Nationals after feeling discomfort in his left elbow.

Winning streak giving Red Sox fresh hope after slow start

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

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Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Red Sox To Designate Tommy Kahnle For Assignment

The Red Sox are designating veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle for assignment, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo was also first to report that Boston will recall lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester tomorrow.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Willson Contreras throws helmet at Cade Cavalli during brawl

Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl

For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.

Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery

Juan Soto and the Mets gave up the most embarrassing Little League home run

Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play

Junior Caminero makes decision on 2026 Home Run Derby

Yankees ace Max Fried takes encouraging step in injury recovery

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Simeon Woods Richardson

Blake Wehunt News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox prospect Blake Wehunt named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect Blake Wehunt has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 29

Winning streak giving Red Sox fresh hope after slow start

The Boston Red Sox have been down for most of the 2026 season, but their current five-game win streak shows they're far from out.

Acquiring Sonny Gray would fill a lingering need for Blue Jays

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

Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

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Antonio Anderson News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 29

Red Sox prospects Dylan Brown, Antonio Anderson named South Atlantic League Pitcher and Player of the Week

Red Sox prospects Dylan Brown and Antonio Anderson have been named the South Atlantic League Pitcher and Player of the Week for the week of June 22-28, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

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

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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.