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Boston Red Sox News / Stadium Rant / August 8

2026 Boston Red Sox: Can The Team Make A Run At The AL East Crown?

The 2026 season looked like it was heading toward another disappointing year for the Boston Red Sox. Injuries, inconsistent offense and a struggling home record left Boston well outside the American League East race for much of the first half.

Brooks Brannon News / Over The Monster / August 8

Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon keeps hitting

With Raymond Burgos making his Red Sox debut Friday night in a rout and subsequently achieving his first MLB save by getting the final nine outs against the Athletics, the quick roster change led the WooSox to turn to some unlikely faces to take the brunt of the outs.

Adley Rutschman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 8

What We Know Now About Red Sox's Adley Rutschman Return Timeline

It certainly sounds like Boston Red Sox fans are going to be able to see the club's newest star in the very near future, barring a setback. Boston acquired three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / New Baseball Media / August 8

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Red Sox Win Behind Tolle, Dodgers Lose 7th Straight

Boston’s winning streak continued on August 7, thanks in large part to rookie pitcher Payton Tolle. And as for the Dodgers, the club had a chance to snap their lengthy losing streak.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Red Sox's Payton Tolle has historic outing vs. Athletics

Still shy of his 30th career MLB start, Payton Tolle has already put together a performance worthy of harkening back to a Boston Red Sox legend.

Caleb Durbin plays hero for Red Sox in 13-inning thriller

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 7

Red Sox’s Fenway Park Problem Is Officially Gone

When the Boston Red Sox were struggling across the first few months of the 2026 season, one of the biggest talking points around the club was their struggles at home.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Red Sox Provide Adley Rutschman Update

It may not be too long until the Boston Red Sox debut their new catcher. Speaking with reporters ahead of their game against the Athletics on Friday, interim manager Chad Tracy announced that Adley Rutschman (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Rob Parker still doesn’t view Red Sox as a playoff team: ‘Save this tape’

The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in MLB. They’ve won 26 of their last 29 games after pulling off an amazing 12-11 win over the Chicago White Sox in extra innings on Thursday.

Franklin Arias News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 7

Red Sox Have Incentive Not to Call Up Franklin Arias — Here's Why

Shortstop remains the biggest question mark on the Boston Red Sox during their magical summer -- we even saw it in Thursday night's miracle comeback win.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 7

Red Sox Lose 28-Year-Old Rookie Pitcher to Angels

With the addition of Erik Miller ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox had a tough decision to make in the bullpen to free up a spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Red Sox Make Bullpen Decision After 13-Inning Affair

The Boston Red Sox incredible run kept rolling in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, when the club pulled off a come-from-behind win to sweep the Chicago White Sox in 13 innings.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Red Sox Select Raymond Burgos, Option Greg Weissert

The Red Sox announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Raymond Burgos to the roster. Right-hander Greg Weissert has been optioned in a corresponding active roster move.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Red Sox lose impactful Triple-A catcher to free agency

The Boston Red Sox made some aggressive moves before the trade deadline to bulk up the roster for the final stretch of the season and potentially the playoffs.

Ryan Watson News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Red Sox Lose Player to AL West Team on Friday

The Boston Red Sox lost another arm from their organization Friday after right-hander Ryan Watson was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels. The move comes just days after Boston designated Watson for assignment.

Eli White News / Field Level Media / August 7

Red Sox rally 5 times, emerge with 13-inning win over White Sox

Caleb Durbin's RBI single up the middle in the 13th inning lifted Boston to a wild 12-11 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday, the Red Sox's eighth consecutive victory.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Caleb Durbin plays hero for Red Sox in 13-inning thriller

The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox teamed up to play one of the most entertaining and longest games of the 2026 MLB season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits weird HR thanks to Marlins OFs' incompetence

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

Why Phillies' three-headed pitching monster may be postseason key

Pete Crow-Armstrong steals another win for the Cubs

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman might be waking up after slow start

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Joe LaSorsa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Red Sox Release Joe La Sorsa

The Red Sox announced that left-hander Joe La Sorsa has been released. There was no previous indication he had been removed from the 40-man roster, so the club’s count drops from 39 to 38.

Boston Red Sox News / Trade Talk Sports / August 7

Craig Breslow Shuts Down Rumors of Roman Anthony-Marcelo Mayer Issues

A year ago, the future of the Boston Red Sox centered around Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, two of the top prospects in all of baseball expected to become stars.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 6

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Casas has proved that he can't be trusted to stay healthy.

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

Adley Rutschman trade gets sarcastic seal of approval from Red Sox fan favorite

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 5

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has not pitched since late April due to left shoulder inflammation and lat tightness, but the Red Sox received a positive injury update on the 27-year-old on Tuesday as he has commenced a light-throwing program.

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Devin Futrell to Double-A Portland

Adley Rutschman trade gets sarcastic seal of approval from Red Sox fan favorite

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Jarren Duran News / Trade Talk Sports / August 5

Jarren Duran Thought He Would Be Released Before Trade Deadline

Jarren Duran has had a rough 2026 season for more reasons than one, and it all seemed to come to a head in Sacramento against the Athletics last week. After his outburst at Willson Contreras and the third base coach, it felt like the end could be nearing for Duran’s time with the Boston Red Sox, especially with the trade deadline just days away.