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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 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.

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

Red Sox Find Long-Term Silver Lining in Garrett Crochet's Rehab

The Boston Red Sox have been missing their top starter for a long time at this point. Lefty superstar Garrett Crochet hasn't taken the hill for Boston since April 25 due to shoulder and lat injuries.

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.

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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

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 / 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.

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 23

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MLB News / NBC Sports / August 23

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 23

Role Players Step Up To Complete Red Sox Sweep Of Giants

The Red Sox took care of business against the San Francisco Giants today, winning the third and final game of the series by a final score of 5-4. Things started out rocky, with Jake Bennett getting hit around early and surrendering three runs in the first two innings.

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.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Red Sox’s Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, Isiah Kiner-Falefa injury returns teased by Chad Tracy

With manager Chad Tracy coaching the Boston Red Sox in what has been an up-and-down season, the team does get a boost of confidence as it nears the potential return of three key players.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Deal Looks Like Biggest Steal of 2026

The Boston Red Sox's acquisition of Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals this past offseason will go down as one of the organization's best moves in years.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Curtis Mead News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Moment of Truth Coming on Curtis Mead's Injury

Curtis Mead suffered a cruel fate in his very first game with the Boston Red Sox, but we still don't know just how cruel. After suffering a fractured wrist on a hit-by-pitch on July 28, Mead was quickly in a mindset where getting back to his new team before the end of the season would be a win.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox Scored Sneaky Win in Under-the-Radar Braves Trade

It's been nearly three weeks, but it still doesn't quite feel like we've grasped the magnitude of the Boston Red Sox's trade deadline on Aug. 3. We talk a lot about the Red Sox trading five players for Adley Rutschman.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Decision on Sunday

The Boston Red Sox closed out a successful series against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday with a revised starting lineup that left one of their regular outfielders on the bench.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22

Red Sox rally in 9th, score 3 runs to stun Giants

Eli White slid home with the winning run on Wilyer Abreu's fielder's choice, as the Boston Red Sox erased a 2-0, ninth-inning deficit and walked off with a 3-2 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

MLB 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