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Boston Red Sox Third Baseman Alex Bregman Opts Out Of Contract

The Boston Red Sox had one of the more intriguing rosters in the league heading into 2025. Boston had a ton of young talent and decided to capitalize on it by adding proven veterans.

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The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Alex Bregman makes a noteworthy decision on his future

Alex Bregman is ready to do it all again in free agency this winter.

Phillies' decision to keep Rob Thomson raises a big question

These teams should be in the market for Kyle Schwarber this offseason

25 MLB players who could be traded over the offseason

25 intriguing things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

Allan Castro News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 14

How did Red Sox OF prospect, Double-A Portland MVP Allan Castro fare in 2025?

Last month, Red Sox prospect Allan Castro was recognized as Double-A Portland’s 2025 Most Valuable Player. This article will examine how the 22-year-old outfielder fared with the Sea Dogs this season.

Alex Bregman News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Alex Bregman's opt-out decision will have major consequences

Alex Bregman has made a notable decision on his future.

Phillies' decision to keep Rob Thomson raises a big question

These teams should be in the market for Kyle Schwarber this offseason

25 MLB players who could be traded over the offseason

25 intriguing things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 14

Red Sox Expected To Lose 6-Year MLB Veteran To Free Agency

As the offseason begins in earnest, the Boston Red Sox's organizational depth chart has already begun to evolve. Several players who finished the season off the Red Sox's 40-man roster were eligible to elect free agency, and a trio have done so already.

Drake Maye's Message For Roman Anthony Is Boston Sports Nirvana

Boston Red Sox fans are often New England Patriots fans, and right now, those fans are seeing double. Second-year Patriots quarterback Drake Maye seems to be turning into a superstar in front of us, as he's played nearly flawless football over the last two weeks and led New England into first place in the AFC East.

Jason Varitek News / Over The Monster / October 14

Red Sox News & Links: Managerial rumors swirl around Jason Varitek, Ramon Vazquez

We mentioned yesterday that, while it’s been reported that most of the Red Sox coaching staff will be retained for 2026, one notable name remains up in the air: that of Jason Varitek.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 14

Mets Five-Time All-Star Predicted To Ditch New York For $115M Red Sox Deal

The Boston Red Sox are starving for home runs. Though most metrics indicated that Boston had a top-10 offense this season, the team's 186 blasts ranked only 15th in Major League Baseball.

Boston Red Sox News / TV Insider / October 14

Danny Reagan Does Beantown in ‘Boston Blue’

On a set in late September, Donnie Wahlberg is happily chowing down, as his beloved Blue Bloods character Det. Danny Reagan is once again enjoying a family dinner full of lively debate and jokes.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 14

Red Sox Assistant In Contention For Twins Manager Opening: Report

The Boston Red Sox are attempting to construct a winning formula for next year, but right now, they can only make decisions about the personnel outside the white lines.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Twins ask permission to interview Red Sox’s bench coach

The Twins have sought permission from the Red Sox to interview bench coach Ramón Vázquez in their managerial search, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 14

Red Sox, Nationals Could Align On Trade For All-Star Pitcher, Per Insider

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals haven't had much to do with each other through the years, but perhaps that is set to change soon. Just after the Red Sox left the nation's capital with a sweep in July, the Nationals fired longtime president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 14

3 Ideal Starting Pitchers Red Sox Should Target In Jarren Duran Trades

If the Boston Red Sox trade an outfielder this winter, our make-believe betting odds are heavily skewed in favor of it being Jarren Duran. Duran is both the oldest Red Sox outfielder (only 29, but still) and the closest to free agency.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Red Sox to retain most of coaching staff, part ways with assistant hitting coach

The Boston Red Sox are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. It’s possible that’ll be the only change to Alex Cora’s staff.

Quinn Priester News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 13

Revisiting Red Sox’ trade of Quinn Priester to Brewers

With the Brewers playing in the National League Championship Series, it feels like an appropriate time to revisit the trade they made with the Red Sox for starter Quinn Priester back on April 7.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox 'Will Almost Certainly' Cut Ties With $13.5M Veteran, Per Insider

Free agency is far from the only challenge facing a Major League Baseball front office during the offseason. Teams have to decide whether or not just about every player is worth paying for another campaign, and for players with medium amounts of service time, that means settling on salaries.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Cut Ties With 4-Year Member Of Coaching Staff: Report

The administrative business of the offseason has begun in earnest for the Boston Red Sox. After a season in which they improved, made the playoffs, but still left a lot on the table, the Red Sox decided to keep the majority of their coaching staff intact this winter.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Trade Buzz Heating Up; All-Star OF Makes Sense As Trade Chip

The Boston Red Sox had a great season, but a disappointing finish. They head into the offseason needing to make a few big moves to push their team in the right direction.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Expected To Cut Ties With Former Top Prospect After 8 Seasons

As the dust settles on the Boston Red Sox's season, the composition of the team's organizational depth chart has already begun to change. Players not on the 40-man roster have begun departing via free agency (though there's always a chance those players could re-sign if they don't find better opportunities on the open market).

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 10

Red Sox trade additions Joe Vogatsky, Matt McShane show early returns in pro debuts after coming over from Pirates

In the span of a few weeks last winter, the Red Sox made two separate, yet similar trades with the Pirates. On December 15, the Red Sox acquired minor league right-hander Joe Vogatsky from the Pirates for then-recently DFA’d infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Apex Sports / October 9

Boston Red Sox Star Mike Greenwell Dies At 62

It is a tough day in Boston. A cloud hangs over Fenway, and it has nothing to do with the New England weather. Mike Greenwell, the man they called “The Gator,” has passed away at 62 after a hard-fought battle with thyroid cancer.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / October 9

'It’s Tough' – MLB Suffers Heartbreaking Loss as Red Sox Legend Pass Away at 62

When a legend dies, it feels like a part of the world just went dark. And now, the city of Boston and the Red Sox will feel like they have lost a piece of themselves today.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / October 9

Red Sox legend Mike Greenwell dies at 62

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell died on Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 62. Greenwell, a two-time All-Star, revealed he was battling medullary thyroid cancer in August.

Connor Wong News / Field Level Media / October 9

Red Sox C Connor Wong recovering from hand surgery

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong is recovering after surgery on his right hand, the team announced Thursday. The procedure was an excision of a carpal boss, defined by the Cleveland Clinic as a benign "bony overgrowth" found on the back of the hand or wrist.