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Red Sox open 4-game set by edging error-prone Yankees

Caleb Durbin hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early struck out nine in six innings as the Boston Red Sox opened a four-game series against the visiting New York Yankees with a 6-3 victory on Thursday night.

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Red Sox 6, Yankees 3: Caleb Durbin takes advantage of the Yankees self-destructing

Good news! Apparently whatever ailment preventing the Red Sox from playing competent baseball at Fenway Park this year is contagious. The New York Yankees may have the best record in the American League, but tonight they put on a total clown shown and gifted away a rather amusing victory with a big, fat bow on it.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

Even in a game the New York Yankees failed to win, right-hander Cam Schlittler still managed to make more history.

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Trevor Story News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Red Sox SS Trevor Story Delivers Promising Injury Update

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is ahead of schedule in his recovery from sports hernia surgery. The 33-year-old now expects his return to fall closer to eight weeks rather than the original 12-week timeline, a significant development for a Red Sox team hoping to get one of their key infielders back before the summer is over.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

4 Under-the-Radar Red Sox Who Could Be Traded Next Month

All eyes are on Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow right now. While he has continued to make it clear that he's not willing to give up on the 2026 season, Boston isn't winning games.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

The Red Sox player Yankees likely won’t trade for not named Aroldis Chapman

The New York Yankees are in great shape after taking two of three games on the road from the Detroit Tigers. They are sitting in first place in the American League East despite key injuries to Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and members of the pitching staff.

MLB News / Over The Monster / June 25

Yankees vs Red Sox: Cam Schlittler vs Connelly Early

If you purchased a ticket to this game months ago, my condolences. Red Sox vs. Yankees is supposed to resemble a clash of titans, but instead, the Red Sox have been such an embarrassment they’ve fallen through the cellar floor and might as well be in a different hemisphere than New York (15.5 games back and the season’s not even halfway over yet).

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow's Seat Getting Hotter and Hotter in Boston

Changes have already come to the Boston Red Sox organization this season and there will be more to come. Boston shocked the baseball world back towards the end of April as it cut ties with former manager Alex Cora, along with a handful of coaches.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 25

Red Sox Minor Lines: Dylan Brown dominates for the Drive

The WooSox got out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning on Wednesday against the Mud Hens (DET), thanks to a two-run double from Allan Castro. The pitching was unable to hang on, though, with starter Raymond Burgos allowing four runs (three earned) in four innings.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Red Sox rumors: Why Jarren Duran trade may not happen before deadline

The Boston Red Sox continue to struggle. They have lost seven of their last ten games and are falling out of contention in the American League. This has already led to speculation of players getting traded, such as Adolis Chapman or Sonny Gray, being on the way out of Boston.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

Red Sox 'Dodged a Bullet' After Caleb Durbin's Early Exit vs. Rockies

The Boston Red Sox had yet another injury scare on Wednesday, but it sounds like the club avoided a worst-case scenario. Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin was forced to leave the club's series finale against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning after he suffered a left fifth finger subluxation while sliding into first base.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 25

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Miscues Cost Red Sox Finale, Injuries Continue to Mount, and More

The Boston Red Sox drop the finale, the only way they know how; they’re 32-46. They’re 15.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East. They’re seven games back of the Blue Jays for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 25

What is the worst you’ve ever felt about the Red Sox in the big picture?

For me, the 2026 Red Sox experience is orders of magnitude worse than 2012 or 2020 when you consider what surrounds it. The 2012 disaster came off 14 straight winning seasons and World Series followed the next year.

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Sonny Gray News / Just Baseball / June 25

Where Did Sonny Gray’s Strikeouts Go?

Sonny Gray has delivered on being a top-of-the-rotation pitcher for the Boston Red Sox so far. After a brief rocky start to the season, Gray has provided stability for Boston, posting a 9-1 record with a 2.95 ERA while tying for the second-most wins in MLB.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

Red Sox Trade Tiers: Who's Untouchable and Who's on the Way Out?

When the Boston Red Sox kicked off a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies earlier in the week, the hope was that it would be a way for the club to springboard itself closer to .500.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 25

Why Jarren Duran 'Likely' Isn't Leaving Red Sox, Per Insider

A good portion of Boston Red Sox fans have long been proponents of a Jarren Duran trade. At this year's deadline, there's good and bad news for those folks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 24

Mookie Betts crushes milestone HR to lead Dodgers to win over Twins

Winning is always the most important thing for a team like the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but winning while a star player reaches a career milestone makes the victory even sweeter.

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Caleb Durbin News / Field Level Media / June 24

Red Sox 3B Caleb Durbin injures pinky, out vs. Rockies

Boston third baseman Caleb Durbin exited in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver with a left pinky finger subluxation, the Red Sox announced.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 23

Sonny Gray fans 11 to lead Red Sox over Rockies

Wilyer Abreu homered and tripled, Sonny Gray struck out a season-high 11 over seven innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 in Denver on Tuesday night.

Zach Ehrhard News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 23

How former Red Sox prospect Zach Ehrhard is faring with Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate

After writing about James Tibbs III last week, it feels like it would be a missed opportunity to not take note of the season Zach Ehrhard — the other outfield prospect the Red Sox traded to the Dodgers for Dustin May last July — is having so far.

Gage Ziehl News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 22

How Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl is faring with Double-A Portland

After a rocky start to his first season in the organization, Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl appears to be settling in with Double-A Portland. Ziehl showed as much in his latest start for Portland this past Friday night by striking out seven consecutive batters at one point.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / June 22

Red Sox's Willson Contreras conundrum thickens with reporter's latest input

Contreras has certainly proved his value, which has made him a hot commodity on the trade market that would provide the Red Sox a hefty return package if they were to trade him.

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