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Red Sox Could Trade Sonny Gray, But There's a Major Hurdle

The closer we get to the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the louder the noise around the Boston Red Sox will be. Right now, Boston is eight games under .500 at 27-35 and will send lefty Ranger Suárez to the mound on Sunday against the New York Yankees looking for a series win on the road against Cam Schlittler.

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Aroldis Chapman reportedly on the trade block amid Red Sox slump

Boston Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman has done his part this season, but the team hasn’t been able to capitalize on his strong play. They currently sit at last in the American League East with a 27-35 record coming into Sunday.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 7

Red Sox Need To Take More Cues From Willson Contreras

There are very few Boston Red Sox players who can look themselves in the mirror and honestly say they've done their job well so far this season. Willson Contreras is undoubtedly one of them.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 7

Boston Red Sox Notes: Rained Out, Roster Move, and More

The Boston Red Sox were rained out tonight sitting at 27-35. They’re 10.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East. They’re three games back of the Rangers for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Connor Wong News / Over The Monster / June 7

Red Sox News & Links: Sox reportedly shopping Connor Wong

Let’s hope that Garrett Whitlock is able to return to action when he’s eligible on June 9, because the Red Sox bullpen is dealing with a few injury issues.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Red Sox rumors: The 4 players Boston is fielding trade calls on

The Boston Red Sox are attempting to maintain a posture that they can still contend for a spot in the American League playoffs this season even though they are in last place in the American League East.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Red Sox lose pitcher to injured list before Yankees clash

As the Boston Red Sox head into their third month of the season, the season has been fairly disastrous for a team that made it to the postseason a year ago and had designs on contending in the American League East this year.

Alec Gamboa News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 6

Red Sox Lose Another Key Arm, Promote Alec Gamboa

The Boston Red Sox are making yet another change in the bullpen on Saturday. On Friday, there was a change in the Boston bullpen as lefty Joe La Sorsa was selected to the big league roster after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Brayan Bello News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 6

Did Red Sox CBO Just Take a Shot At Brayan Bello?

There have been a lot of events that weren't on most people's Boston Red Sox bingo cards this season, and Brayan Bello being demoted to Triple-A was one of them.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / June 6

MLB Rumors: Boston Red Sox To Part Ways With $1,375,000 Player

The Boston Red Sox are reshaping their roster picture as the August trade deadline creeps closer. According to reporting from Maria Aldrich, updated June 6, 2026, Boston’s front office is exploring moves that could shift the catching depth chart in a big way.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 6

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu has unleashed his mastery against left-handed pitchers this season.

Red Sox cost themselves four runs by botching challenge

Sonny Gray, Red Sox down Aaron Judge-less Yankees

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Red Sox “Shopping” Connor Wong In Trade Talks

Rival teams have shown interest in Boston’s catching trio of Connor Wong, Carlos Narvaez, and Mickey Gasper, The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey reports. It

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Brayan Bello News / Inside The Diamonds / June 6

Boston Red Sox Notes: Red Sox Take Opener, Bello Optioned with Comments, and More

The Boston Red Sox picked up a win in the series opener against the Yankees, improving to 27–35. They’re 11 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

Aroldis Chapman News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Red Sox Reveal Aroldis Chapman Injury News

The Boston Red Sox have revealed that closer Aroldis Chapman has been dealing with a minor hamstring issue for about a week while continuing to pitch through it.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5

Sonny Gray, Red Sox down Aaron Judge-less Yankees

Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 innings against one of his former teams, Willson Contreras homered and the Boston Red Sox continued their recent road success with a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Red Sox Exploring Trade Market For Right-Handed Bats

Yesterday’s loss dropped the Red Sox to nine games under .500 — last place in the American League East. There’s a host of reasons for the team’s struggles to date, but a punchless offense is near the top of the list.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / June 5

Boston Red Sox Set To Promote Brayan Bello’s Replacement Next Week

Brayan Bello delivered an excellent 2025 campaign in the Boston Red Sox starting rotation, helping the team end a four-year playoff drought. But the Red Sox are in dire straits this year, with the right-handed pitcher also making a dreadful start to the 2026 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5