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Red Sox re-sign LHP prospect Eduardo Rivera to minor league contract

The Red Sox have re-signed left-hander Eduardo Rivera to a minor league contract, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Rivera was slated to reach free agency next month, but is now tentatively in line to return to the organization he has spent the better part of the last two seasons with.

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Tigers deemed a fit for All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman

Bregman becomes a free agent for the second straight offseason this winter.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / October 28

Three questions facing the Red Sox this offseason

In some ways, the 2025 season was a success for the Boston Red Sox. The fact that the Red Sox made the playoffs at all was a bit of a surprise given a deal made in June.

How potentially losing Alex Bregman impacts the Red Sox

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman takes aim at former team

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

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Red Sox Fans May Not Have To Worry About Trevor Story

The entire left side of the Boston Red Sox's infield is completely up in the air right now, despite a great 2025 season that saw the organization get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'AL & NL batting champions since 2003' quiz

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Why Red Sox Could Soon Release Former World Series Champion

As the Boston Red Sox construct a plan for the offseason, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe's future is in a state of flux. Lowe came to the Red Sox on a league-minimum contract for the final two months of the season after he was released by the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / New Baseball Media / October 28

2025 MLB Season Recap: Boston Red Sox

For the first time since 2021, the Red Sox made the playoffs in 2025. Boston’s roster, a mix of young stars and established veterans, helped the city experience postseason baseball once more.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Red Sox Re-Sign 6'7'' Flamethrower For Minor League Depth

The Boston Red Sox aren't able to make any massive moves yet, but they aren't wasting any time right now to take a look at the depth throughout the organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / October 28

Why Blue Jays must take World Series longest game inspiration from the Red Sox

Toronto only has one choice here.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Potential Red Sox Free-Agent Target Projected For $135 Million Payday

The Boston Red Sox should leave no stone unturned in their search for starting pitching. As free agency approaches and trades are once again allowed, the Red Sox know they need to find one more impact arm.

Aroldis Chapman News / Field Level Media / October 28

Aroldis Chapman: I'd rather retire than play for Yankees again

Hard-throwing left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman is dead set against re-signing with the New York Yankees. Literally. "No way, not even dead," Chapman said when asked if he'd consider joining the Yankees during an appearance on the "Swing Completo" podcast, as translated from Spanish.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Red Sox Get Predictable Update On Alex Bregman Pursuit

The Major League Baseball offseason always feels long and it hasn't even fully started yet. The World Series is still ongoing -- and has been fantastic at that.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Red Sox Get Glass-Half-Empty Kyle Schwarber Update Ahead Of Free Agency

If the Boston Red Sox are hoping to bring slugger Kyle Schwarber back in free agency, they'll have to clear a major obstacle in their path. Schwarber had a fantastic four-year tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies, culminating in a career year with a National League-best 56 home runs.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Over The Monster / October 28

2025 Red Sox in Review: Nathaniel Lowe gave the Sox what they needed — but will he be back next year?

2025 was a strange year for Nathaniel Lowe. He was coming off 4 straight years averaging 2.8 bWAR per season with a .274/.359./.432 batting line. He was joining a new team — the Washington Nationals — who many believed to be something of a sleeper in the National League with young stars James Wood and CJ Abrams.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Blue Jays Projected $75 Million Star Would Be Bargain For Red Sox

If the Boston Red Sox really want to add another starter to pair with Garrett Crochet at the top of the starting rotation, they should take a look at free agency once it officially opens up after the World Series.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 28

Red Sox's Best Starting Pitching Option Could Be Projected $154M Rookie

It's often said that adding free agents is more desirable than trades, because all it costs is money. While it's never wise to oversimplify, as the Boston Red Sox proved last year when they traded for Garrett Crochet, there's a nice, simple logic to the idea of signing a free-agent pitcher to be the No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman takes aim at former team

There's no love lost for Aroldis Chapman when it comes to the New York Yankees.

How potentially losing Alex Bregman impacts the Red Sox

Three potential Bryce Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

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

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Linked To 49-HR Slugger After All-Star Season

The Boston Red Sox have been the subject of so much speculation over the last few weeks. Unfortunately, we're going to have to wait a while before we start to see real moves.

Vaughn Grissom News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Likely To Cut Ties With 24-Year-Old Infielder, Per Insider

The Boston Red Sox used 23 position players this season, and Vaughn Grissom somehow wasn't one of them. In just his second season since being traded for nine-time All-Star Chris Sale, Grissom spent the entire season at Triple-A Worcester, despite the Red Sox constantly swapping out second basemen at the big-league level.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / October 27

How potentially losing Alex Bregman impacts the Red Sox

Obviously, losing Bregman would be a big blow to the Red Sox as they try to bounce back from their wild-card series loss. This would leave a major hole at third base that would need to be filled.

Aroldis Chapman would rather retire than return to one former team

The 25 all-time greatest MLB postseason performers

The '2024 MLB Gold Glove winners' quiz

How did Red Sox LHP prospect Devin Futrell fare in 2025 pro debut?

One lesson each MLB postseason team learned in 2025