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Willson Contreras Is Thriving For The Red Sox

The 2025-26 offseason didn’t have a defining blockbuster like the Kyle Tucker trade in 2024-25 or the Juan Soto deal the winter before. However, what the trade market lacked in top-end quality, it made up for in quantity, with no shortage of big names switching teams.

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Red Sox desperate to turn it around at home with Braves on tap

It's been a season full of questions for the Boston Red Sox, none more perplexing than this: Why has Boston struggled so much at Fenway Park? The Red Sox are 8-17 at home, the worst mark in Major League Baseball, entering Tuesday's matchup with the visiting Atlanta Braves, who happen to have the sport's best road record (19-8).

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 25

Could Marcelo Mayer's Position Change Support Offensive Breakout?

Sunday was Marcelo Mayer's first game ever as the Boston Red Sox's starting shortstop, but as he starts to get more, it will be just as interesting to watch his offense progress as his defense.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 25

Red Sox-Padres Aroldis Chapman Trade Would Be a Mistake

The Boston Red Sox are fortunate to employ one of the best relievers in Major League Baseball history in Aroldis Chapman. Chapman joined the organization in free agency ahead of the 2025 season and has completely turned back the clock.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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

Red Sox 5-Year Veteran in Danger of Losing Rotation Spot

The Boston Red Sox are hurdling towards a difficult decision for the starting rotation. Right now, the Red Sox's rotation has Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, Payton Tolle and Connelly Early as consistent starters.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

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

Red Sox Slammed by Boston Media Titan for 'Bleak' Outlook

A horrific start to the season for the Boston Red Sox has one of the most prominent members of the media who roots for the team in a state of hopelessness.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Red Sox's Young Infielder Opens Up About Offensive Struggles

Of all the factors underlying the Boston Red Sox's slow start to the season, the most glaring deficiency has been their anemic offense. In a seemingly wide-open American League, Boston ranks last in slugging percentage (.368), home runs (38), RBI (186), and runs (194).

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / May 25

Red Sox Minor Lines: Johanfran Garcia gets walk-off knock

The Red Wings (Nationals AAA) and WooSox postponed the final game of this series until the week of June 9-14 after yesterday’s storm that made the Red Sox game such a mess.

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

Top 5 Ex-Red Sox Making Boston Regret Cutting Them Loose

If it feels like this season has brought an inordinate string of bad publicity for the Boston Red Sox, that probably has something to do with more than the team struggling on the field.

Mike Trout News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 25

Yordan Álvarez, Mike Trout Headline Red Sox Dream Trade Targets

The Boston Red Sox have made it clear that they are looking to add pieces to help fix this struggling offense. But who could actually solve the Red Sox's problems?

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Bill Simmons makes 50-year ‘bleakest’ admission about Red Sox after Twins’ sweep

It was a bad weekend at Fenway Park, as the Boston Red Sox endured a sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins, and they are in last place in the AL East.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Braves vs. Red Sox Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 26

Braves vs. Red Sox Game 1 feels a little like a measuring-stick game for Boston. Atlanta has looked like one of the most complete teams in baseball lately, while the Red Sox are still trying to climb out of an inconsistent start.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

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

The Red Sox’s Most Damning Stat of the 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox haven't been the team that they want to be so far this season. There's no way around it. Boston did make a few good moves this past offseason, like bringing Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Ranger Suárez to town.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 25

Boston Red Sox Notes: Mayer Shortstop Debut, Samaniego Optioned, Trade Chatter, and More

The Boston Red Sox fell to 22–30 after the Minnesota Twins completed the sweep with today’s game. They’re back in last place in the American League East at 13 games back.

Danny Coulombe News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 25

Red Sox Bullpen Mistake Overshadows Danny Coulombe Return

Before Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins, the Boston Red Sox got a key piece of the bullpen back into the mix in Danny Coulombe. Coulombe had missed a little over three weeks due to cervical spasms in his neck.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 25

Red Sox' Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

After finishing second to Detroit Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal for the American League Cy Young Award voting last season, Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has not been the same player: compiling a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA in six starts before landing on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation (April 29).

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Red Sox’s Isiah Kiner-Falefa makes painful admission after Twins sweep

After getting swept by the Minnesota Twins, the Boston Red Sox have fallen to 22-30 on the year. Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa feels the frustration resonating from the fan base.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 24

Red Sox 8-Time All-Star Suddenly Connected to Padres

The Boston Red Sox had one of their more promising series of the season earlier in the week as they swept the Kansas City Royals in three games. Boston had momentum heading back to Fenway Park for a three-game series against the struggling Minnesota Twins, but ended up stringing together one of its worst series of the season.

Aroldis Chapman News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Aroldis Chapman is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Aroldis Chapman could be in line for a return to the National League. The San Diego Padres are eyeing the veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chapman on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / May 24

Willson Contreras continuing to prove his value to Red Sox

Contreras has been an astonishingly valuable addition to the Boston Red Sox, serving as an offensive catalyst in the lineup as well as providing a fiery clubhouse presence.

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident

The benches cleared during Saturday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins after a rare home plate collision between Boston’s Willson Contreras and Twins catcher Victor Caratini.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 23

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox were expected to be busy at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. However, despite their 22-28 record entering Saturday, the franchise may be looking to add instead of operating as a seller.

What Red Sox could do after SS Trevor Story's latest injury

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Rockies' Antonio Senzatela emerging as highly coveted bullpen arm ahead of deadline

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Red Sox Making Trade Calls For Offensive Help

The Red Sox rank 29th of 30 teams in both homers (36) and runs (187), and their collective 89 wRC+ is better than only three other clubs. The lack of pop has been one of the major factors of Boston’s 22-28 record, and the front office is looking to upgrade the lineup.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 22

Red Sox SS Trevor Story undergoes sports hernia surgery

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will likely miss several weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Red Sox confirmed the procedure on Friday but didn't present a timeline for Story's return.

Tayron Guerrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Red Sox To Select Tayron Guerrero

The Red Sox are going to select right-hander Tayron Guerrero to their roster, per reporting from Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com. He’ll be back in the big leagues for the first time since 2019.