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Why Are Red Sox 'Suddenly' Assigning Scouts to MLB Games?

It's been an interesting season for the Boston Red Sox, to say the least. It's been a roller coaster of a campaign with plenty of low points, including a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays earlier in the week to push the club to a season-high 14 games below .500.

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Red Sox Go For Third Sweep Of Season Behind Payton Tolle

Happy Sunday, folks! The Red Sox are playing at a reasonable hour tonight after two straight wins that started after 10 pm EST. If they win, it will be their third series sweep of the season, and first of a non-AL Central team.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 21

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Win, Over .500 on the Road, and More

The Boston Red Sox won the middle game of their series in Seattle, improving to 31-43. They’re 14.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

Payton Tolle News / Field Level Media / June 21

Family matters to Red Sox P Payton Tolle ahead of game vs. M's

Payton Tolle comes from a close-knit family. That was evident when the Boston Red Sox left-hander made an emotional start May 10, on Mother's Day, and honored his late mom, Jina, who died two years earlier at age 48 due to cancer.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 21

Red Sox News & Links: Injury updates on Romy Gonzalez, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, history for Aroldis Chapman

Hey, remember that one-step-forward-two-steps-back pattern of injury recovery we discussed just three days ago? It’s back! Three games into his rehab assignment, Romy Gonzalez missed yesterday’s game with hip flexor soreness.

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 / HITC / June 21

Boston Red Sox president pens emotional ‘thank you’ letter to Scotland World Cup fans

Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy has turned Scotland’s World Cup visit into one of Fenway Park’s warmest baseball memories of the summer. The Tartan Army came for football, then adopted Boston for a week.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / June 21

Boston Red Sox Infielder Joins IL As Miserable 2026 Season Takes Further Turn For Worse

The Boston Red Sox are yet to make a proper recovery from their disastrous start to the 2026 campaign. Moreover, the decision from their front office to dismiss Alex Cora has not really paid any dividends.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 21

Red Sox Could Trade Up to Four All-Stars At Deadline: Insider

As the Boston Red Sox look for a last-gasp escape from trade deadline seller destiny, we have to acknowledge that the odds are stacked against them. Winning two games against the Seattle Mariners could be the start of something, but the Red Sox have been unable to sustain momentum at basically every turn of their season.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 21

Connelly Early, Red Sox handle Mariners for second straight win

Wilyer Abreu homered and Connelly Early overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as the Boston Red Sox defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night.

MLB News / Over The Monster / June 21

Red Sox Pitching Staff Throws Eight No-Hit Innings, Beat Mariners 2-1

What’s up, West Coast friends? It’s late, and I’m a little bit tired, so we’re going to do a good old-fashioned live blog today where I type my delirious thoughts in real time and publish them unfiltered.

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Guardians’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Willson Contreras

The trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Cleveland Guardians find themselves squarely in the hunt for an American League Central crown. While their pitching infrastructure continues to churn out competitive arms, Cleveland’s lineup remains in desperate need of a definitive, middle-of-the-order power bat.

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 20

Connelly Early Tries To Get Back On Track In Red Sox Meeting With Mariners

Night owls (and West Coast Red Sox fans), assemble. It’s the second game of a West Coast swing for the Red Sox, who are looking to build on a strong performance on Friday night.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Brutal Red Sox season gets even worse with Isiah Kiner-Falefa injury move

The Boston Red Sox don’t need any more bad news as they stumble along in the American League East cellar, but that’s just what they received Saturday. Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been placed on the Injured List with left forearm inflammation.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Latest Romy González Report is Discouraging for Red Sox

In the midst of their disappointing season, the Boston Red Sox will have to wait a little longer to get one of their injured players back. Utility man Romy González's rehab is being paused after he experienced soreness in his hip flexor during a rehab game for Double-A Portland on Friday, per Chris Cotillo of Mass Live.

Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Braves’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Sonny Gray

The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a familiar position, heavily favored for a deep postseason run but actively searching for that final, crucial piece to solidify their championship aspirations.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Red Sox's Starter Shaky in Second Start Since Minor League Demotion

In his second appearance since being sent to Triple-A Worcester, Brayan Bello faced some of the same issues that forced the Boston Red Sox to demote him a few weeks ago.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Red Sox star Isiah Kiner-Falefa shares injury update before Mariners game

The Boston Red Sox’s injury concerns continue to mount, as veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa revealed he will undergo an MRI on his sore left forearm after experiencing increased discomfort.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Royals Sign Matt Moore To Minors Contract

The Royals have signed left-hander Matt Moore to a minor league deal, as per the team’s official player development account on X. The signing marks Moore’s return to pro ball after he didn’t pitch during the 2025 season.

Ranger Suarez News / Field Level Media / June 20

Ranger Suarez dominates Mariners as Red Sox end losing streak

Ranger Suarez allowed one hit over 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-2 Friday night. Caleb Durbin went 3-for-4 with a double and homer for the Red Sox, who snapped a four-game losing streak.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman

Closer Aroldis Chapman will be one of the most sought-after players when the Boston Red Sox officially put him on the trade block.

Sonny Gray may want out of Boston as the Red Sox continue to slide

Three potential landing spots for Twins' Joe Ryan

Three potential landing spots for Giants' Luis Arraez

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Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 19

The Red Sox’s Catchers Are a Problem Without a Solution

Entering the 2026 season, Carlos Narváez appeared to have Boston’s everyday catcher role locked down. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, in which he finished sixth in American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Gold Glove, Narváez looked to position himself as one of the top young catchers in MLB.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 19

Sonny Gray may want out of Boston as the Red Sox continue to slide

The Boston Red Sox are trending toward being sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline after starting the season hoping to compete for a playoff spot. That hasn't happened.

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman

Four players Red Sox should move and one they should keep at trade deadline

Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline

Why Mariners should target Giants contact king Luis Arraez before 2026 MLB trade deadline

Phillies need to target one veteran cut loose by the Angels

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 19

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Swept in Fourth Straight Loss, Trade Talk, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped their fourth straight, dropping to 29–43. They’re 15.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East. They’re 5.5 games back of the Athletics for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

James Tibbs News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 18

Former Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III becomes first to reach 20 home runs in PCL this season

One year and one day after making his Red Sox organizational debut, Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III became the first hitter in the Pacific Coast League to reach the 20 home run mark this season.

Sonny Gray News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Sonny Gray Gets Blunt on Red Sox's Dreadful Season

The 2026 season has been a nightmare for the Boston Red Sox. After making the playoffs for the first time since 2021 last year, expectations were rightfully high in Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 17

Four players Red Sox should move and one they should keep at trade deadline

With the season going sideways in a major way for the Red Sox, it's time to make some difficult decisions.

Three potential landing spots for Twins' Joe Ryan

Three potential landing spots for Giants' Luis Arraez

Yankees highlight list of potential Seiya Suzuki trade landing spots

Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns

Update reveals how return of Francisco Lindor will impact Mets' trade plans

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 15

Red Sox prospects Sadbiel Delzine, Franklin Primera named FCL Pitcher and Player of the Week

The Red Sox swept the weekly awards in the Florida Complex League on Monday, as prospects Sadbiel Delzine and Franklin Primera were named Pitcher and Player of the Week for June 8-14.