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Alex Bregman 'Dark Horse' Suitor Is Red Sox Nightmare

The longer Alex Bregman remains on the open market, the more nerve-wracking the sweepstakes is for the organization. It's no secret that Bregman was everything the club could've asked for in 2025.

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Looking back at Red Sox’s biggest surprise of 2025

The Boston Red Sox made progress during the 2025 season, but losing a best-of-3 Wild Card series to the New York Yankees is no way for their year to conclude.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 30

Red Sox Remain Contender For 28-Year-Old All-Star

Despite two trades already this offseason, the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals remain linked for potentially another. Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras already have come to town and Brendan Donovan remains another guy who has been linked to the organization as it has tried to figure out its path forward in the infield.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 30

Red Sox could be inching closer to Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

The Red Sox and Cardinals have been the closest partners in the MLB offseason.

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'MLB MVP vote-getters from the 2022 season' quiz

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

25 MLB stars you probably didn't realize began their career with another team

The worst MLB teams from the 2000s

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 30

Red Sox Fans Get Glass-Half-Empty Ketel Marte, Alex Bregman Update

Where do the Boston Red Sox stand on a potential trade for Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte? First, we have to ask whether Marte is likely to be traded at all.

Victor Caratini News / Over The Monster / December 30

Free agent Victor Caratini could provide insurance as a backup catcher for the Red Sox

Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Receive Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette Updates As Markets Stall

The Boston Red Sox remain in a holding pattern. The club needs another star slugger and there are multiple remaining on the open market, but Boston hasn't struck yet.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Sending Signals About 28-Year-Old's Spot On MLB Roster

Perhaps the Boston Red Sox always had an eye toward 2026 when they traded for Jovani Morán? Last winter, Boston acquired Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for infielder/catcher Mickey Gasper.

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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.

Alex Bregman News / Bleacher Report / December 29

Watch: MLB Offseason Rumors, Tatsuya Imai, Alex Bregman Buzz | Insider Notebook with Jon Heyman

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Release 24-Year-Old Catcher After Short Tenure

It hasn't been the busiest month of December for the Boston Red Sox down on the farm, but a couple of weeks ago, the club severed ties with one of its young catchers.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Open To Return To Boston

The Boston Red Sox have added two hurlers already this offseason, could they afford to add a third? Well, there were rumors linking Boston to veteran starter Michael King before he re-signed with the San Diego Padres, so the idea isn't the craziest thing in the world.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Boss Hoping To Salvage Value From Rafael Devers Trade Debacle

There's no bringing Rafael Devers back to the Boston Red Sox; both parties had a hand in burning that bridge. But the Red Sox are still affected every day by the ripple effects of trading him.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Can Cross One AL Contender Off Alex Bregman Chase

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes continues to capture the attention of baseball fans, insiders, and analysts alike across the league. The 31-year-old three-time All-Star is one of the best overall free agents available.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / December 29

The Red Sox bullpen needs a lefty. Who are the best options?

After a series of decisions at the end of the 2025 season, the Red Sox quickly went from a plethora to a dearth of left-handed pitchers, almost overnight.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Orioles' Latest $10M Signing Could Actually Benefit Red Sox

Once again, one of the Boston Red Sox's division rivals has made a significant free-agent signing. On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles inked starting pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million contract.

Bobby Dalbec News / Over The Monster / December 29

Former Red Sox slugger Bobby Dalbec signs with Yomiuri Giants in Japan

Good morning! Bobby Dalbec, the Red Sox once and future first baseman, is out of Major League Baseball. After playing in just seven games with the White Sox last year, Dalbec signed a one-year deal with the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, one of the most successful and famous clubs in the sport.