Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chad Tracy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Chad Tracy’s future with the Red Sox gets an update

The Boston Red Sox made the surprising decision to fire manager Alex Cora at the end of April after a brutal 10-17 start. Chad Tracy was named the interim manager, and he had been the manager for Worcester, the Red Sox’s top affiliate, since 2022.

MLB News / Over The Monster / August 24

Red Sox begin road trip with stop at Marlins, fishing for runs

Sweep! The best kind of weekend. Didn’t hurt that it was an NL West team. Those Diambondbacks were kinda pesky too. Nice to just finish the week at 5-1.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 24

Best-Case Scenario for Roman Anthony's Red Sox Return

The Boston Red Sox could be just days away from seeing Roman Anthony back in the big leagues. On Sunday, the club shared that Anthony's minor league rehab assignment will continue on Tuesday, with Triple-A Worcester.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Adley Rutschman News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Red Sox Announce Adley Rutschman Decision on Monday

The Boston Red Sox return to action Monday night looking to build on recent momentum as they open a series against the Miami Marlins at Fenway Park. Boston enters the matchup after completing a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants over the weekend.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 24

Why Sogard should continue to hit leadoff for Red Sox when Anthony returns

Why Nick Sogard should continue to hit leadoff for Red Sox when Roman Anthony returns

Sogard has excelled as a leadoff hitter for the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox heating up again entering series vs. Marlins

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

Red Sox use two-out hits to slay Giants

'The 450-career MLB home runs' quiz

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / August 24

How Garrett Crochet's Injury Impacts his Future with Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have spent the majority of the 2026 season without staff ace Garrett Crochet. Crochet, 27, landed on the injured list on April 29 with left shoulder inflammation, and a setback in his rehab further delayed his return to the field.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 24

Red Sox Announce Starting Pitchers for Key Series vs. Marlins

The Boston Red Sox look like one of the hottest teams in baseball once again right now. Boston has won seven of its last 10 games, including three games in a row after sweeping the San Francisco Giants over the weekend at Fenway Park.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 24

How Red Sox Have Completely Flipped 2026 Narrative At Fenway Park

A strange, borderline inexplicable season for the Boston Red Sox took yet another turn this week at Fenway Park. After limping through a 2-5 road trip last week, the Red Sox came home and ripped off five wins in six games against National League West opponents.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 24

The Red Sox – and Red Sox fans – have brought the magic back to Fenway Park

Saturday night, the Red Sox were down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the ninth against the Giants. The crowd had been anxious all game—understandably—but something shifted when Caleb Durbin led off the inning with a walk.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Red Sox heating up again entering series vs. Marlins

The Boston Red Sox, who were in last place before altering their season with a 27-3 run, will visit the Miami Marlins on Monday night for the opener of a three-game series.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Latest on the Trio of Rehabbing Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox closed out a six-game homestand with a sweep of the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon. After the game, interim manager Chad Tracy gave some important updates on the status of Boston’s trio of rehabbing starters.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Red Sox’s Roman Anthony gets eye-opening injury update from Chad Tracy

With the Boston Red Sox concluding the series against the San Francisco Giants after Sunday’s 5-4 win, there are some key injury updates regarding outfielder Roman Anthony.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Red Sox use two-out hits to slay Giants

The Boston Red Sox flipped a one-run deficit with three runs off three straight two-out hits in the fourth inning en route to a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Chad Tracy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Chad Tracy gets brutally honest on Red Sox coaching future

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora early in the 2026 season following the team’s immense struggles. Chad Tracy took over as interim manager, but is there a chance of Tracy becoming the Red Sox’s next manager?

MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 22

'I’m Disappointed': Red Sox Broadcaster Makes Feelings Clear on Giants’ Star as Crowd Boos Him Upon Return

The boos said what the broadcaster did not have to. Red Sox fans were still angry over how everything fell apart last season, and when Rafael Devers walked back into Fenway Park 14 months later, this time wearing a Giants uniform and facing Boston, they made sure he heard it.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 21

Willson Contreras' HR fuels Red Sox's big inning in win over Giants

Wilyer Abreu went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple while Willson Contreras crushed a three-run home run to highlight a five-run third inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 6-4 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker / August 21

Rafael Devers hears boos, homers in return to Fenway Park

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers made his first return to Fenway Park as a visiting player on Friday night, and it produced some mixed results for him.

White Sox will have a significant advantage during final stretch of the season

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Chris Sale as Brewers edge Braves

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 21

Checking in on Red Sox prospect Jose Bello, last holdover from Rafael Devers trade

With Rafael Devers returning to Fenway Park this weekend, it feels like an appropriate time to check in on the lone player the Red Sox acquired from the Giants in last June’s blockbuster trade who remains in the organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

Paul Skenes had another disappointing outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, failing to get through five innings and allowing three earned runs with four walks.

Pirates hit two HRs in ninth to rally past Tigers 4-3

Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers

Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 19