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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 18

Red Sox Lock Up Late-Round Draft Steal With $1.5 Million Bonus

The average signing bonus for a player selected in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball Draft was roughly $200,000 this year. Outfielder Martin Shelar got nearly eight times that amount from the Boston Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Red Sox rumors: Boston is ‘clearly’ buying at trade deadline, insider claims

The Boston Red Sox have been on fire recently, and are putting themselves back firmly in the conversation for a postseason berth. Boston is rumored to be buying ahead of this year’s trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 18

Red Sox's Pitching Is Doing Something Not Seen Since 1918

There isn't a team in baseball right now that is hotter than the Boston Red Sox. There's still a lot of season left, but the Red Sox's turnaround over the last month is one of the biggest overall stories across Major League Baseball of the 2026 season.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 18

Red Sox Linked to 20-HR Breakout Bat in Possible Nationals Trade

The Boston Red Sox are a .500 baseball team for the first time since they were 1-1. Riding an 11-game winning streak into Saturday, the Red Sox are escaping the plight of looking like playoff sellers -- because they'd be in the playoffs if they started right now.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Brooks Brannon News / Over The Monster / July 18

Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon is a home run machine

Allan Castro continues his hot streak after the break with three knocks in Scranton (Yankees AAA). The WooSox had a pretty awesome day at the plate all things considered.

Tommy Kahnle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 18

Red Sox Cut 7-Year Veteran Catcher to Make Room for Tommy Kahnle

The Boston Red Sox had themselves an eventful day on Friday, to say the least. The Red Sox welcomed the Tampa Bay Rays to town for a doubleheader to kick off the second half of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 18

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Doubleheader Sweep, 11-Straight, Back to .500, and More

The Boston Red Sox swept their doubleheader last night and are back to .500 at 48-48. They’re tied for the final playoff spot in the American League. They’re also now down to eight games back of the Rays for first in the American League East.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / July 18

My Red Sox takeaways from an on-site All-Star visit

PHILADELPHIA — The MLB All-Star Game had not been as close to Boston as this season since Washington D.C. hosted in 2018, which was also known as a year to remember for Red Sox Nation.

Adam Ottavino News / EasySportz / July 18

MLB Bans AI Dugout Tech After Ottavino Alert

MLB just slammed the door on artificial intelligence in the dugout. The league now forbids teams from using iPads to run AI for strategy decisions. No more algorithms.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Boston Red Sox News / EasySportz / July 17

Red Sox Stay Red Hot, Extend Winning Streak

The Boston Red Sox entered play just a few weeks ago at 37-48 and appeared to be headed toward selling at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Instead, Boston has caught fire.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17

Red Sox resurgence reaches impressive benchmark not seen since March

The Boston Red Sox were white-hot entering the MLB All-Star break and had a daunting task coming out of it. Boston had to play a doubleheader against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays to kick off the second half of the season.

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Wilyer Abreu News / Field Level Media / July 17

Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox wrap twin bill vs. Rays with 11th straight win

Wilyer Abreu hit home runs in back-to-back at-bats as the Boston Red Sox won their 11th straight game and swept a day-night doubleheader, defeating the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 17

Former Mets pitcher says team was using expensive AI program to call pitches

Major League Baseball made the decision this week to start restricting how iPads can be used in dugouts during games, limiting the "custom" tab that teams had at their disposal.

Updates on Mets' Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette emerge after bombshell trade deadline report

Yankees have made a decision about Francisco Lindor, other Mets stars

Mets reportedly open for trade business — but who all will go?

Mets, Clay Holmes to begin contract extension talks

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Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Red Sox Re-Sign Tommy Kahnle To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox have re-signed right-hander Tommy Kahnle to a minor league deal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 17

Red Sox win 10th straight in first game of doubleheader vs. Rays

Jake Bennett threw six scoreless innings before a six-run sixth inning allowed the Boston Red Sox to blow open a 10-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Friday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 17

Red Sox might make a surprising Aroldis Chapman decision ahead of trade deadline

With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the Boston Red Sox still have a chance to make the playoffs, and the next week could make or break their entire season.

Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?

Aroldis Chapman clears air on his demand for an apology from Yankees

Red Sox face a tough question for the next two weeks

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Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 16

How Red Sox IF prospect Mason White is faring with High-A Greenville

Led by Franklin Arias, the Red Sox have a talented group of infield prospects in their farm system. Lost in the shuffle, perhaps, is the club’s fourth-round pick in last year’s draft: Mason White.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Injured Star Explains Why Red Sox Can 'Win the Whole Thing'

At the start of the season, a 46-48 record at the All-Star break would look disappointing for a Boston Red Sox team that had eyes on another trip to the postseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 16

Red Sox face a tough question for the next two weeks

The Boston Red Sox have seen a remarkable turnaround since firing former manager Alex Cora, going from pretenders to potential contenders. While Cora was the skipper, the Red Sox began the season 10-17.

Willson Contreras makes career decision ahead of trade deadline

Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 15

Trio of Red Sox prospects named 2026 Dominican Summer League All-Stars

Red Sox prospects Joskairo Ramirez, Anderber Urbina, and Isaac Velasquez have been named 2026 Dominican Summer League All-Stars. The trio of teenagers will represent the organization in Sunday’s DSL All-Star Game at the Rays’ academy in Guerra, just outside Santo Domingo.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15