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Red Sox rumors: Insider shares intriguing take on possible Sonny Gray reunion

The Boston Red Sox have quite a bit of work to do in the offseason. Most of the Red Sox issues had to do with a lack of hitting, particularly in the final month of the regular season and in the playoffs.

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Red Sox Predicted To Sign Three-Time All-Star Outfielder, Trade From Depth

The Boston Red Sox ranked 26th in home runs last year, and while getting Roman Anthony back will help, the team should still prioritize adding power to the lineup this offseason.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Jake Bauers News / Baseball Now / November 5

Why Red Sox Should Sign Jake Bauers, Move On From Two Struggling Players

The Boston Red Sox ranked 26th in home runs last season, and adding some more power should be a priority this offseason. To be fair, one of the biggest power threats in the lineup, Roman Anthony, missed most of the season, so his being healthy should help.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Michael King News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Red Sox Have Easy Call to Make With Michael King Available Again

There was a point last offseason in which it seemed like a real possibility that the Boston Red Sox were going to sign right-handed starter Michael King.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Red Sox Must Avoid Mariners 3-Time All-Star, Despite Endless Buzz

We're at a point in the Major League Baseball offseason in which it is the calm before the storm. Free agents could technically sign at any moment. Trades can be swung at any given moment as well.

Masataka Yoshida News / Baseball Now / November 5

Insider Reveals Chances Of Masataka Yoshida Actually Returning To Red Sox

Masataka Yoshida has not quite lived up to expectations with the Boston Red Sox, and the team could try to move on from him this offseason. The outfield is already crowded with Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Red Sox, Yankees Both Called Top Fits for All-Star Second Baseman

If the Boston Red Sox can add more offense this winter, there's a real chance that we could be talking about this club as a World Series contender as soon as the 2027 season.

Freddy Peralta News / Baseball Now / November 5

Should Red Sox Target Freddy Peralta In Free Agency?

The Boston Red Sox have a very good lineup and rotation when healthy, but injuries held them back last season. Even if they are healthy going into next season, they have some moves they need to make in the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Red Sox Adding Shelley Duncan To Coaching Staff

The Red Sox are adding former big leaguer Shelley Duncan to their major league coaching staff, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com report. As with Boston’s previously agreed-upon hiring of Jason Bell (who’d been with the Astros), a specific title has yet to be settled upon.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Masataka Yoshida's Rollercoaster Red Sox Tenure May Be End This Winter

Before the 2023 Major League Baseball season, the Boston Red Sox went out and made a splash in an attempt to take the lineup — and outfield — to another level.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / November 5

Red Sox Pulled Off a Surprise as Yankees Manager Joins Their Major League Staff

Few rivalries in baseball can turn an ordinary career move into a betrayal overnight, and the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have mastered that art for generations.

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Steven Brooks News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

How Red Sox pitching prospect Steven Brooks, organization’s saves leader, fared in 2026

Red Sox pitching prospect Steven Brooks led the organization in saves this season, converting eight of his 11 opportunities. This article will examine how the 24-year-old right-hander fared across two levels in 2026.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 4

Red Sox's Pros and Cons of Targeting Nathan Eovaldi-Rangers Trade

The Boston Red Sox have a real chance of losing an elite right-handed pitcher this offseason with Sonny Gray out there in free agency right now. The top internal option to replace Gray undoubtedly is Brayan Bello.

MLB News / Baseball Now / November 4

Red Sox Reportedly Poach Yankees Triple-A Manager For Big League Staff

The Boston Red Sox brought Chad Tracy up from Triple-A to manage the big league team in the middle of the season after purging Alex Cora and members of his staff.

Ketel Marte News / Viral Sports News / November 4

Red Sox Emerge as Contender to Acquire Controversial Star

The Boston Red Sox are projected to acquire Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte in a trade this winter, according to an analysis by Matt Johnson of Sportsnaut.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 4

Red Sox Fan Favorite Starter Could Be One-and-Done in Boston

The Boston Red Sox made the right move bringing Sonny Gray to town last offseason, but now he is a free agent and the buzz out there hasn't been overtly positive so far this offseason when it comes to the idea of coming together on a new deal for 2027 and beyond.

Antonio Anderson News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

Red Sox prospect Antonio Anderson named 2026 AFL Fall Star

Red Sox infield prospect Antonio Anderson has been named a 2026 Arizona Fall League Fall Star, the league announced Wednesday. Anderson will represent the Mesa Solar Sox as a member of the American League in the 20th annual Fall Stars Game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 4

MLB's Latest CBA Proposal Would Be Surprisingly Bad for Red Sox

There was a stretch for a few years in which the Boston Red Sox got a lot of heat for a lack of spending. Things changed in 2025 and the Red Sox have started inching back to their old ways.

Caleb Durbin News / Over The Monster / November 4

Red Sox Roster Problem or Solution: Caleb Durbin

The Boston Red Sox are stuck. If you’re the type of person who is content finishing third within the division and being bounced by your arch rivals in just a handful of games in back-to-back seasons, you might disagree.

Yordanny Monegro News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

Red Sox re-sign pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to minor league contract

The Red Sox have re-signed pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to a minor league contract covering the 2027 season, a team source confirmed to BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Red Sox Trade Eduardo Rivera To Cardinals

11:17 am CT: The Red Sox have officially announced the trade. 10:34 am CT: The Red Sox are sending left-hander Eduardo Rivera to the Cardinals, reports Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

Jarren Duran News / EasySportz / November 3

Jarren Duran Must Be Traded This Offseason

Bleacher Report writer Zachary D. Rymer identified Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran as the team’s single biggest trade asset heading into the 2026 offseason.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Red Sox Designate Eduardo Rivera For Assignment

The Red Sox announced that reliever Eduardo Rivera has been designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count is now at 40. Rivera is a somewhat surprising final roster cut.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 2

3 questions facing the Boston Red Sox this offseason

The Boston Red Sox season appeared to be over by July 1. The Red Sox had lost 10-2 to the Washington Nationals, pushing their record to 37-48. Manager Alex Cora and a large portion of the coaching staff had been let go earlier in the year.

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Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

The '2026 K-leaders by MLB team' quiz

Garrett Whitlock News / Field Level Media / November 2

Red Sox exercise contract option on RHP Garrett Whitlock

The Boston Red Sox exercised the one-year, $8.25-million contract option on right-hander Garrett Whitlock, the team announced Sunday. Whitlock, 30, was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA in 54 relief appearances as the setup man to closer Aroldis Chapman.