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Brayan Bello Receiving Trade Interest From Rival Teams

The Red Sox have gotten a lot of calls about right-hander Brayan Bello, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon. The source who shared this information with Rosenthal/Sammon pushed back, however, on the idea that the Sox had “quietly shopped” Bello themselves, as one rival executive framed the situation.

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Red Sox Fans Get Post-Christmas Positive Alex Bregman Update

We should start to see movement heat up across Major League Baseball in the very near future. Things cooled down a bit right before Christmas Day, but the holiday has now passed.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 26

Alex Cora Debunks Complaints About Red Sox 'Interest Kings' Narrative

Any committed Boston Red Sox fan has heard the joke about their favorite team being the offseason "interest kings." For the last several seasons, especially prior to last winter, the Red Sox were the ultimate punchline, because they'd reportedly show interest or be "in" on free agents galore, but never cross the finish line.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 26

Rays 'Perfect' Target Would Be Bad News For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox play in arguably the most competitive division in all of Major League Baseball. The National League East and National League West can make an argument as well, but the American League East is a juggernaut pretty much every year.

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Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / December 26

Have the Red Sox Done Enough To Address Their Rotation for 2026?

For all the attention paid to the Boston Red Sox’s pursuit of a middle-of-the-order bat, their attempts to supplement the rotation behind ace Garrett Crochet

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 26

Red Sox On Insider's List Of 'Winners' Despite Spending $0 On Free Agents

The Boston Red Sox's offseason has tested the patience of a famously impatient fan base. On one hand, the Red Sox have undeniably made the team better thus far with the additions of Sonny Gray, Johan Oviedo, and Willson Contreras.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 26

Why the Red Sox is the ‘perfect fit’ for All-Star free agent

The Boston Red Sox find themselves chasing a familiar goal this offseason, attempting to retain star third baseman Alex Bregman, who opted out of his previous contract and re-entered free agency.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 26

What Alex Cora Thinks Of Red Sox's Willson Contreras Trade

The Boston Red Sox have been out the lookout for big bats this offseason and struck by acquiring Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals. While there is still work to do, that shouldn't minimize the player that the Red Sox are bringing to town.

Payton Tolle News / Over The Monster / December 26

One tweak that can help Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle hit his ceiling

Hitting is hard. I could barely do it when I was 14, playing on the freshman team in Western Massachusetts, where the talent pool isn’t full of future major leaguers.

Michael Chavis News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 26

Former Red Sox Fan-Favorite Michael Chavis Attempting MLB Return

There was a time when the expectation was that 2014 first-round pick Michael Chavis would be a long-term fixture in the Boston Red Sox's lineup. A strong rookie campaign only added to that idea in 2019.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 26

Red Sox-Jarren Duran Trade Market Update Drops On Christmas Day

It had been a while since we'd heard about Jarren Duran's trade market. Throughout the offseason, there have been a few whispers about Duran potentially getting traded, but admittedly fewer than one might have expected.

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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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 25

Red Sox Named 'Perfect Fit' For Free Agent Who Should Sign Soon

Boston Red Sox fans are waiting on pins and needles waiting to find out where Alex Bregman is going. Though nothing is guaranteed, it seems as though Bregman's decision is likely to come soon, based in part on the posting window for Japanese corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto, which closes on Jan.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 25

Red Sox Fans Get Christmas Day Alex Bregman Free Agency Update

There was no Christmas morning miracle for Boston Red Sox fans hoping Alex Bregman would appear under the tree. Bregman appears to be the most likely addition for the Red Sox as they search for offensive improvements, even if he isn't so much an addition as a return to the status quo.

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Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 25

Red Sox Bested Big-Market NL Team In Willson Contreras Trade Battle (Report)

As Boston Red Sox fans hope for an Alex Bregman-sized gift under the Christmas tree, they can take heart in knowing that the one big bat Craig Breslow already delivered them was a hot commodity.

Joe Kelly News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 24

Red Sox World Series Champ Ends Career After 13 Seasons

One former Boston Red Sox fan-favorite is wrapping up his big league career, without saying the word "retirement." Three-time World Series champion Joe Kelly hasn't pitched in a big league game since 2024.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 24

Red Sox's Possible Alex Bregman Pivot Revealed With Decision Expected Soon

Could Alex Bregman have a new contract within the next week? That seemed to be what New York Post baseball insider Jon Heyman recently suggested on the Tuesday Bleacher Report livestream.

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 24

Red Sox’s Willson Contreras trade receives completely honest assessment

The Boston Red Sox have had a solid offseason so far. Recently, the Sox traded for Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals and hope it can improve the team.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 24

Red Sox Coaches Assess Kristian Campbell's Stint In Puerto Rico

Kristian Campbell is arguably the Boston Red Sox's biggest X-factor heading into 2026. At this time least year, we were talking about Campbell as the potential opening day second baseman -- a job he won despite a mediocre spring.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 24

Red Sox Veteran Labeled 'Odd Man Out' After Willson Contreras Trade

The Boston Red Sox may have lacked impact bats, but the sheer volume of position players with which they entered the winter was still somewhat staggering.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 24

Red Sox's Reported 'Plan A' Revealed For Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox have been arguably the most aggressive team in baseball when it has come to the trade block this winter. Boston has pulled off three high-profile swaps to bring Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Johan Oviedo to town.

Brendan Donovan News / Total Apex Sports / December 24

The Red Sox Have Discussed A Trade For Brendan Donovan

After completing a trade for Wilson Contreras over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have discussed a trade that would send Brendan Donovan to Boston.

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Alex Cora Sends Message After Red Sox Lose Player in MLB Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox have been busy reshaping their roster this MLB offseason, though most of their activity has come through the trade market rather than free agency.

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Mets' pursuit of Bichette and Bregman faces one major obstacle

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The Mets' offseason has tested the fans' patience and belief in president of baseball operations David Stearns.

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Red Sox still looking to bring back important free agent Alex Bregman

The Boston Red Sox fortified their roster by acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras on Sunday. That does not mean that they are out on one of their own free agents.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 22

Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras in trade with Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox were looking to fill their hole at first base. Their second trade of the offseason with the St. Louis Cardinals has provided an answer.

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White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Murakami

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