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Red Sox Rising Star Could Be Nearing First Game In Boston

The Boston Red Sox made an intriguing decision this weekend. It was reported that the Red Sox are promoting top pitching prospect, and No. 2 overall prospect overall Payton Tolle.

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Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With Fan Favorite Who 'Survived' Trade Deadline

The moves that don't get made at the trade deadline can still tell us a lot. Boston Red Sox fans were largely disappointed with their team's haul at Thursday's deadline, which included only two players, starting pitcher Dustin May and reliever Steven Matz.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4

Red Sox 'Came Close' To Acquiring Cy Young Contender: Report

The Boston Red Sox had a need in the starting rotation ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline and ended up filling it by acquiring Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Red Sox Missed Out on All-Star Pitcher After Trade Deadline Mistake

With the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline officially in the rearview mirror and many notable players now on new teams, the final stretch of the season is officially here.

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Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 4

Boston Red Sox Were Reportedly Willing to Trade Multiple High-End Prospects in Stunner

The Minnesota Twins made several notable trades at the trade deadline, gutting their roster after moving on from Carlos Correa, Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, Willi Castro, Harrison Bader and multiple others.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4

Why Latest Red Sox Trade Criticism From MLB Insider Is Off Base

The Boston Red Sox have been a popular target for ire in the wake of Thursday's trade deadline, though it hasn't affected their play in the slightest. To be clear, those who think the Red Sox failed to do enough to boost their playoff chances are justified.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4

Red Sox Predicted To Sign All-Star To $160 Million Mega-Deal

The Boston Red Sox didn't make the big, splashy addition to the starting rotation ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Boston did land Dustin May, but he's a rental and it's far too early to know if he will play a role in 2026.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4

Red Sox $120 Million Superstar Predicted To Ditch Boston In Favor Of Tigers

The Boston Red Sox have their hands more than full with the rest of the 2025 season, but it's only natural for the rest of us to look at the bigger picture of where this team is headed.

Kristian Campbell News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 4

Boston Red Sox Rookie Trying to Revive Season With Season-Best Tear in Triple-A

When Kristian Campbell got sent down to the minors in mid-June, the Boston Red Sox rookie was in need of a major reset. It may have taken him a while to get his bat hot again, but the 23-year-old finally seems to be back in a grove.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4

Red Sox Breakout Star Facing Deadline For MLB Promotion

The Boston Red Sox reportedly are promoting No. 3 prospect Payton Tolle to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. Beyond The Monster's Andrew Parker reported the news on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4

Red Sox Fleeced By Dodgers? Insider's Trade Scoop Is Tough Look For Boston

The Boston Red Sox put any bad vibes from the trade deadline behind them with a series sweep this weekend, but the dust still hasn't fully settled. Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May still has yet to debut with the Red Sox; he'll do so against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Tanner Houck News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 4

Tanner Houck Talks Surgery Decision, Uncertain Red Sox Future

The Boston Red Sox’s starting rotation has been thinner than expected this season. There was a time when the Red Sox seemingly had a surplus of starting pitching to the point that Boston traded Quinn Priester to the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

Red Sox having fun at home as Royals come to Fenway

The Boston Red Sox will have plenty of momentum and a rested bullpen when they open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.

MLB News / FirstSportz / August 4

MLB Announcer Throws Brutal Shade at Astros for Accusing Red Sox of Stealing Signs

The Houston Astros were once again caught up in a heated moment this weekend. During the game against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, the American League West team accused their opponents of stealing signs which led to an MLB announcer throwing shade at them.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Pair of Red Sox pitchers doubtful to return in 2025

The 2025 season may be over for two members of the Red Sox pitching staff on the 60-day injured list.

Patrick Sandoval News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 3

Red Sox Get $18.25 Million Starting Rotation Update

The Boston Red Sox added a few hurlers this past offseason but it sounds like one of the additions won't make his team debut this season. When Boston signed Patrick Sandoval to a two-year, $18.25 million deal, they knew he wouldn't be able to help at least in the first half of the season.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 3

Alex Cora Reveals How Red Sox Caused Astros' Comedy Of Errors

The Boston Red Sox got the sweep, but the Houston Astros had only themselves to blame. After outclassing the Red Sox in sweeps at Fenway Park each of the last two Augusts, Boston got their get-back.

Lucas Giolito News / Field Level Media / August 3

Lucas Giolito tries to deliver Red Sox sweep of Astros

Right-hander Lucas Giolito will get the start on the mound when the Boston Red Sox attempt to sweep a three-game series from the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Red Sox All-Star to undergo Tommy John surgery

A notable name on the Boston Red Sox is set to miss the remainder of this year and possibly all of next year as well. Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, Boston manager Alex Cora revealed to reporters on Saturday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Red Sox transfer Luis Guerrero to 60-day IL

The Red Sox announced some minor injury-related transactions today involving three right-handed relievers. Nick Burdi, who was on the 60-day IL with a foot contusion, has been reinstated and optioned to Triple-A Worcester.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / August 2

Red Sox Fans Left Disappointed by Yet Another Trade Deadline

The dissatisfaction Boston Red Sox fans are feeling is something they’ve become used to after the trade deadline in recent years. From Luis Urías headlining the 2023 haul or last year’s shortcomings with Lucas Sims and Luis Garcia, the Fenway faithful have become too familiar with being let down by the team’s last chance to add to the roster.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 1