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Red Sox Could Add DFA’d Yankees Reliever To Strengthen Historically Bad Bullpen

The Boston Red Sox aren’t in a position to be picky when it comes to reinforcing their bullpen at the present moment. Boston’s ‘pen has collapsed this season in a manner that hasn’t been seen by Red Sox fans in decades.

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Red Sox ownership tries to cut costs once again; targets front office employees

If you didn't know any better, you'd think the Red Sox are a small market team.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 20

Red Sox star slugger has been freezing cold his past 30 games

Slugger Rafael Devers simply can't put the ball in play.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 20

Red Sox pitching coach gives high praise to Sox star reliever

For Andrew Bailey, Justin Slaten is that guy.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 20

Red Sox recall intriguing infielder from Triple-A, place outfielder on IL

Boston announces a pair of roster moves.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox Star Could Be Dealt This Winter, Says Analyst: 'I Would Trade Anybody'

Do the Boston Red Sox truly have any untouchable pieces on their roster as far as the trade market is concerned? One would assume that chief baseball officer Craig Breslow considers guys like Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran off-limits, but former Red Sox player and current analyst Lou Merloni disagrees.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox Could Be Option For Cy Young Winner At Surprisingly Affordable Rate

The Boston Red Sox certainly need to upgrade the starting rotation this winter. Boston's starting rotation took a major step forward this season. Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford, and Brayan Bello all have had positive moments at points this season and are the building blocks of a really good rotation.

Richard Fitts News / Over The Monster / September 20

Game No. 154: Twins at Red Sox, Festa vs. Fitts

It’s now or never! In a series the Red Sox must sweep to have any chance of remaining in the Wild Card hunt, they will send Richard Fitts to the mound to make his third career start.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox Are Ideal Fit For Projected $200 Million Shortstop Named No. 4 Free Agent

By now, the Boston Red Sox's over-reliance on left-handed hitting is well documented. A vast majority of the productive hitters in the Boston lineup are lefty, and so are most of the top-hitting prospects.

MLB News / Sporting News / September 20

Red Sox to start right-handed rookie in opener vs. Twins

Boston gives the rookie another another start on the bump.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Rumored Red Sox Target To Make 'Easy Decision,' Enter Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox need to take a major swing this winter. Boston has a strong chance of making some noise next year if it can upgrade the starting rotation this winter.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox Could Surprisingly Start 22-Year-Old At Key Position On Opening Day

Who will be the Boston Red Sox starting catcher on Opening Day 2025? It’s a question that remains shrouded in mystery, considering the options at Boston’s disposal.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox Superstar Wearing Down As Breakout Season Ends: 'Physically, I'm Hurting'

The Boston Red Sox are limping to the finish line, and that's a familiar story at this point. For the past three years, the Red Sox have slowly decayed in August and September, finishing both 2022 and 2023 with a 78-84 record.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Yankees Could 'Part Ways' With Superstar Opening Door For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox need to be active this winter. Boston has had an inconsistent 2024 Major League Baseball campaign but has shown that the future is bright.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 20

Red Sox To Overhaul Baseball Operations Department. Again.

The Red Sox are, once again, rebuilding the front office. But they seem to have a different goal in mind this time. Waaaayyy back in May, Craig Breslow asked the lazily-named consulting group, Sportsology, to conduct an audit on the baseball operations department.

Jarren Duran News / Sporting News / September 20

Red Sox' Jarren Duran is battling a lot to play every game

Boston's leadoff hitter is going through it.

James Paxton News / Just Baseball / September 20

James ‘Big Maple’ Paxton Set to Retire After 2024 Campaign

The province of British Columbia has produced many talented baseball players – Jeff Francis (Vancouver, B.C.), Justin Morneau (New Westminster, B.C.), and Hall of Famer Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) – amongst many others who have called the rocky mountains or the ocean playground.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 20

Rays starter who shut down Red Sox is another example of a mistake by Boston

Boston gets destroyed by one of their former pitchers.

Gerrit Cole News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Rumored Red Sox Target Could Get Yankees' Gerrit Cole-Like Money

The Boston Red Sox will need to open the checkbook this winter if they want to make a significant addition. Boston has great foundational pieces, but it still needs to add one or two more major pieces in order to contend in the American League.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox Front Office Hints Breakout Star May Not Be Back In 2025

The Boston Red Sox are just a few weeks away from having to make some tough decisions. Boston hired Craig Breslow to be the team's chief baseball officer this past offseason and replace Chaim Bloom.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Red Sox try to hold on to fading playoff hopes vs. Twins

In the heat of the American League wild-card race, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins meet for the first time since May when they begin a three-game weekend series on Friday in Boston.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

Braves ace Chris Sale continues to prove Red Sox wrong

Braves starter Chris Sale made history in a 13-3 win over the Reds, adding to the growing list of reasons for the Red Sox to regret trading the eight-time All-Star.

Braves bash six HRs in rout of Reds

Braves' late-game collapse against Reds continues team's downward spiral

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '300 strikeouts in a season' quiz

Chris Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Red Sox reliever expects 2025 to be his final season

The veteran has had separate IL stints in 2024 for a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury, right elbow inflammation and anxiety.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora dodges potential punishment for comments about targeting Aaron Judge

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The '1986 Boston Red Sox roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 19

Red Sox pitching prospect Jojo Ingrassia named 2024 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox pitching prospect Jojo Ingrassia has been named a 2024 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Wednesday. Ingrassia, Boston’s 14th-round selection in the 2023 draft out of Cal State Fullerton, enjoyed a productive first full season in pro ball.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 17

Top Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell likely done for season after being placed on Triple-A Worcester’s injured list

The 2024 season is likely over for top Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell, who was placed on Triple-A Worcester’s 7-day injured list on Tuesday. Campbell suffered a left lat strain while running from home to first in the third inning of Worcester’s 7-0 win over the Syracuse Mets at Polar Park last Wednesday.