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Red Sox manager: 3B Alex Bregman (quad) to return this weekend

The Red Sox won't wait until after the All-Star break for Alex Bregman, as manager Alex Cora expects the third baseman to make his return either Friday or Saturday in Boston against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Craig Breslow Reveals Status Of Red Sox's Extension Talks With Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman is about to return to the field for the Boston Red Sox. But how permanent is that return? Bregman is on a three-year, $120 million contract, but he can opt out after the season and pursue free agency if he thinks there's a better offer out there.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 10

Red Sox Predicted To Snap 8-Year Streak, Bring Flamethrower To Boston

Over the last few years, the Boston Red Sox have prioritized young bats in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Boston hasn't taken a pitcher in the first round of the draft since selecting Tanner Houck with the No.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Red Sox Linked to Trade With Phillies Involving Eight-Time All-Star

Barring any drastic developments over the next few weeks, the Boston Red Sox are expected to move at least one or two players. They’re 8-2 in their last 10, but there’s reason to believe that still trading certain players makes sense.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Jeff Passan matches Red Sox with Cardinals for trade

The Boston Red Sox were expected to be one of the best teams in baseball this season, but they haven’t met expectations yet. From injuries to mind-boggling trades, this is not the season that Red Sox fans have hoped for.

Lucas Giolito News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Report: Cubs Showing Interest in Lucas Giolito

The Cubs’ starting pitching this year has been subpar. In June, they had the seventh-worst starting pitching ERA in the league at 4.87. This is close to their season ERA, which sits at 4.47.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 10

Red Sox-Padres Blockbuster Remains Strong Possibility, Per MLB Insider

The buzz connecting Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran and the San Diego Padres is getting too loud to ignore. Duran is a star left fielder when he's on his game, and no team needs a left fielder more than the Padres.

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 10

Red Sox Rising Star Could Be Nearing Final Game In Boston

The Boston Red Sox have plenty of outfield talent and unsurprisingly that has led to plenty of trade chatter. The Athletic's Tim Britton, Aaron Gleeman, and Chad Jennings shared "MLB trade deadline Big Board 2.0" where they discussed the top 40 trade candidates of the summer.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Red Sox’s Jarren Duran Reacts to Alex Cora Decreasing Playing Time

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has noticeably scaled back playing time for 28-year-old Jarren Duran, a former All-Star and 2024 All-Star Game MVP. Despite having his role scaled back, the outfielder has responded to that change with a blistering .346 batting average this month to date, while also reacting directly to the move by Cora.

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Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / July 10

Boston Red Sox Pull into Tie For Final Playoff Spot in American League

With six straight wins, and two straight losses by the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox have pulled into a tie for the third and final wild card spot in the American League, entering play on Thursday.

Masataka Yoshida News / Field Level Media / July 10

With Masataka Yoshida back, surging Red Sox open series vs. Rays

The Boston Red Sox will try to stretch their winning streak to seven games Thursday night when they open a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 10

Red Sox's Trade Steal From Yankees Just Made 53-Year Boston History

No one could have foreseen Carlos Narváez having this sort of impact as a rookie for the Boston Red Sox. Narváez arrived in Boston in a trade with the New York Yankees on the same day in December that Boston acquired new ace Garrett Crochet.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 10

Alex Bregman Watch: Alex Cora Hints At Red Sox Star's Return

The Boston Red Sox are just about to get a superstar back in the middle of the lineup. Boston is riding a six-game winning streak right now after sweeping the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies and now is about to begin an important four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Lucas Giolito News / Fastball on SI / July 10

Boston Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito Extends Historic Streak With Another Gem

When Lucas Giolito got rung up for seven runs in 1.2 innings against the Los Angeles Angels on June 4, it seemed like the veteran's best days were firmly behind him.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Red Sox’s Alex Cora reveals 3 keys to Boston’s recent hot streak

The Boston Red Sox have quietly become one of the hottest teams in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak and going 8-2 over their last 10 matchups.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / July 9

Lucas Giolito, Red Sox bats overpower Rockies

Carlos Narvaez, Wilyer Abreu, Romy Gonzalez and Jarren Duran each homered and Lucas Giolito pitched six scoreless innings to help the Boston Red Sox complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies by posting a 10-2 victory Wednesday.

Walker Buehler News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Red Sox Predicted to Land Elite Right-Hander to Replace Walker Buehler

Adding pitching is always a priority for teams around Major League Baseball, whether it be in free agency, trades at the deadline, the offseason, or the MLB draft.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Alex Bregman’s surprising injury return timeline for Red Sox, revealed

The Boston Red Sox have been without Alex Bregman in the lineup since late May. After suffering a right quad strain, however, it sounds like the star third baseman is nearing a return.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9