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The days of the Boston Red Sox being the top-spending team in Major League Baseball are long gone, but there's still reason for hope. Last year, Boston crossed over the competitive balance tax threshold for the first time since 2022 (when it was viewed as a mistake that they didn't get under).

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Red Sox News & Links: Sox pursuing Devin Williams, “super pen”?

The Red Sox, as expected, were shut-out of all the major award winners in 2025, with Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony coming the closes to bringing home the hardware in the AL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races, respectively.

Garrett Crochet News / Sporting News / November 14

Red Sox linked to 3.42 ERA starting pitcher trade to help Garrett Crochet

Boston could use another arm.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

New Alex Bregman Report Is Bad News For Red Sox

The first big event of the offseason has come to an end across Major League Baseball and there haven't been any game-changing deals, yet. The general manager meetings turned on the hot stove with all of the rumors and reports that surfaced from it, but it's still warming.

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The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

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Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Red Sox’ Aroldis Chapman wins Mariano Rivera Award for 2nd time after stellar season

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman won the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award for the second time in his career on Thursday. The 37-year-old previously earned the honor with the New York Yankees in 2019.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / November 13

Red Sox All-Star, World Series champion is Savannah Bananas' No. 1 overall pick in Banana Ball Draft

This is really cool for baseball.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox Insider Drops New Details On Pete Alonso Rumors

The Boston Red Sox left little doubt throughout the week during the general manager meetings. They want a big-time bat and don't care who knows it. Boston didn't shy away from this idea in the slightest.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox Facing Harsh Reality With $90 Million Man

The general manager meetings have helped to give a bit of early clarity around Major League Baseball with things starting to heat up. There have been a

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Red Sox’s Alex Cora Makes Personal Announcement on Instagram

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed on Instagram that he has officially proposed to his partner, Angelica Feliciano. “To be continued,” Cora posted on Thursday.

Luis Guerrero News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox Score Waiver Win As 25-Year-Old Returns In Latest Roster Move

After about a week of dead time, there was roster news to report for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Right-handed relief pitcher Luis Guerrero was designated for assignment last week, when the Red Sox needed to trim the 40-man roster upon the return of nine players from the 60-day injured list.

Tarik Skubal News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox-Tarik Skubal Speculation Takes Significant Hit

The hot stove is starting to turn on around Major League Baseball. We've seen a few minor league signings across the league so far, but this is the calm before the storm.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox Boss Explains Jarren Duran Contract Decision As Trade Rumors Fly

The Boston Red Sox are entering a potentially hectic offseason, and outfielder Jarren Duran seems to be in the eye of the storm. Duran is one of four talented, starting-caliber outfielders on the Red Sox, and he happens to be the oldest, the worst defender, and the closest to free agency.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox CBO's Comments Don't Close Door On Kyle Schwarber Pursuit

One thing that has been clear throughout the general manager meetings is that the chatter around the Boston Red Sox and Kyle Schwarber isn't going away until he signs on the dotted line -- either with Boston or another team.

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Cooper Criswell News / Over The Monster / November 13

2025 Red Sox in Review: Cooper “Break Glass in Case of Emergency” Criswell

After filling in for about 100 innings in 2024, the Red Sox quietly resigned Cooper Criswell as pitching depth in 2025. There’s no doubt that Criswell was useful with an ERA/FIP of 4.08/4.15.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox May Create 'Super Bullpen' With Late-Game Partner For Aroldis Chapman

The Boston Red Sox squeaked into the playoffs this season, and they absolutely could not have done so without Aroldis Chapman closing out games. Not only was Chapman 32 of 34 in save opportunities, but he was unhittable at times, going 50 straight at-bats without allowing a hit at one point.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Red Sox rumors: Here’s what Scott Boras said about Alex Bregman’s Boston future

The Boston Red Sox made the postseason in 2025, but that has now given way to an offseason full of questions. Third base is a position of interest, especially after the Rafael Devers trade.

Kyle Tucker News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Insider Links Red Sox To High-Profile Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes

The Boston Red Sox arguably have one of the best outfields in baseball already, but that isn't stopping the rumor mill from spinning. Boston pursued superstar outfielder Juan Soto last offseason despite having Ceddanne Rafaela, Jarren Duran, and Wilyer Abreu in the majors with Roman Anthony on his way.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Jarren Duran

The San Diego Padres always find themselves in a difficult position at the start of every season. They are in the same division with the Los Angeles Dodgers and that means they are always have to find a way to beat the richest and most powerful team in the National League.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 12

Red Sox release former top international signing after just two seasons

The Red Sox released minor league outfielder and former top international signing Vladimir Asencio after reinstating him from the restricted list last Friday, per the MiLB.com transactions log.

Triston Casas News / Just Baseball / November 12

What Should the Red Sox Do With Triston Casas in 2026?

Few players in recent Boston Red Sox history have been more polarizing than Triston Casas. His supporters will point to his remarkable performance over the last four months of 2023, as the then-23-year-old posted a .307/.404/.570 slash line from June 2 on.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Craig Breslow Explains Red Sox 2026 Strategy After Blockbuster Rafael Devers Trade

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow wasted no time in outlining the team’s offseason plans, telling reporters that he wants to add an impactful hitter and a premier starting pitcher this winter.

Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Red Sox looking for front of the rotation starter, middle of the order bat

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has already admitted that the Sox will be looking for starting pitching this offseason.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Lucas Giolito wants to return to Red Sox in offseason

After UCL surgery cost him the entire 2024 season, Lucas Giolito returned in 2025 to post solid results (3.41 ERA in 145 innings) in the Boston Red Sox rotation before the injury bug arose just prior to the start of Boston’s wild-card series with the New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 6

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales, Stanley Tucker named 2025 Fall Stars

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales and Stanley Tucker have been selected to the 2025 Fall Stars Game, the Arizona Fall League announced on Thursday. Perales,

Cooper Criswell News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6