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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

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

Red Sox Could Cut Ties With Brayan Bello After Odd 2026 Season

One of the Boston Red Sox's key arms from the 2026 season is out of the organization in free agency right now in Sonny Gray. At this moment, it's too early to know if Gray will return, although it seems unlikely.

Sonny Gray News / Baseball Now / November 4

Sonny Gray Predicted To Ditch Red Sox For NL East Contender

The Boston Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals last offseason, and he turned out to be a tremendous addition. He posted a 2.72 ERA in 29 starts and should have been an All-Star.

Sonny Gray News / Baseball Now / November 4

Red Sox Predicted To Replace Sonny Gray With 4.32 ERA All-Star

Sonny Gray is a free agent, and the Boston Red Sox may need to replace him. There is no shortage of pitchers on the open market, but there is a shortage of quality ones.

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

Red Sox Lose 14 Players to Free Agency, Including Slugger Allan Castro

The Boston Red Sox took a bit of a hit down in the minors earlier in the week. On Monday, free agency officially opened across the league. In the big leagues, Boston has lost guys to the open market, including Sonny Gray and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

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 / Blogging the Red Sox / November 3

Who did Red Sox acquire from Cardinals for Eduardo Rivera?

The Red Sox swung a trade with the Cardinals on Tuesday afternoon, acquiring 18-year-old right-hander Juan Garcia in exchange for left-hander Eduardo Rivera.

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.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Red Sox rumors: Boston expected to inquire about Elly De La Cruz, CJ Abrams trades

The Boston Red Sox reached the MLB postseason in 2026. They fell short in the American League Wild Card round, however. If Boston wants to take the next step toward winning its first World Series since 2018, upgrading the offense should be a priority.

Boston Red Sox 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.

3 questions facing the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason

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

Boston Red Sox 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.