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Released Red Sox 36-Year-Old Journeyman Signs With Mets In Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox's playoff run in 2025 can be attributed to a lot of players, and that extends to those who held down the fort at Triple-A. This season, the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox used 45 pitchers, and only two threw over 80 innings.

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Red Sox News & Links: is Sonny Gray the last big pitching acquisition?

The Red Sox have a new top of the rotation arm in Sonny Gray, who has put up a career ERA+ of 117 in 13 seasons. But it hasn’t always been pretty. The nadir of his career came in 2018, when Gray fell flat on his face in his lone full season with the Yankees.

Lucas Giolito News / Just Baseball / November 26

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Lucas Giolito

Ordered restored for right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito in 2025. After missing the 2024 season to injury and preceding that with two seasons as one of the worst qualified starters in baseball, the right-hander helped anchor a very good Boston Red Sox pitching staff.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Mets sign quartet of players to minor league deals

The New York Mets have agreed to minor league contracts with pitchers Robert Stock, Nick Burdi and Anderson Severino and with outfielder Jose Ramos, according to SNY.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25

Red Sox expected to prioritize offense after Sonny Gray trade

Chris Cotillo of MassLive and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic each write that while further starting pitching adds are possible, the Red Sox are now likely to prioritize bringing in a power bat.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

J.T. Realmuto News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Red Sox linked to a three-time All-Star in free agency

The Boston Red Sox are apparently hitting multiple fronts this offseason in an effort to improve.

Red Sox add needed second starter in trade with Cardinals

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 25

Which pitching prospect did Red Sox trade to Cardinals for Sonny Gray?

The Red Sox swung a significant trade with the Cardinals on Tuesday, acquiring veteran starter Sonny Gray and cash considerations for right-hander Richard Fitts, minor league left-hander Brandon Clarke, and a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 25

Red Sox rumors: Should Boston pursue Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso in free agency?

The Boston Red Sox are looking for a new star slugger in their lineup after trading away Rafael Devers. Atop the list of available free agents who fit that category are Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso.

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

Craig Breslow Explains Why Red Sox Doomers Are Wrong On Sonny Gray Trade

Sonny Gray is a good pitcher, and Boston Red Sox fans don't seem to realize it. Yes, ERA still matters in Major League Baseball. But Gray's 4.28 ERA for the St.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 25

How Fenway Park Is Key To Unlocking New Red Sox Ace Sonny Gray

The Boston Red Sox landed a starter that very well could fit in well at Fenway Park on Tuesday. That is, of course, in reference to new Boston starting pitcher Sonny Gray.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

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

Red Sox Have Clear Next Step After Sonny Gray Stunner

The Boston Red Sox pulled off their first big move of the offseason on Tuesday and the next should be painfully obvious. Boston needs to go out and re-sign Alex Bregman.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 25

Red Sox Predicted To Lose Alex Bregman To Fellow AL Wild Card Team

Here we go. Another offseason of constant worry about whether the Boston Red Sox can sign free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Bregman was great for the Red Sox until late August, then slumped down the stretch while possibly still being hampered by the quad strain that cost him all of June and half of July.

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

Red Sox Lose 6-Year Veteran Arm To Mets In Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox, as you may have heard, acquired a big-name pitcher on Tuesday. Boston struck a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire Sonny Gray, the three-time All-Star right-hander.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 26

Red Sox add needed second starter in trade with Cardinals

President of baseball operations Craig Breslow had been clear that the Red Sox wanted to add a second top-of-the-rotation starter behind Garrett Crochet.

Red Sox linked to a three-time All-Star in free agency

Diamondbacks 'listening' to Ketel Marte offers, but trade will be expensive

Three landing spots for Devin Williams

Could Dodgers look to pair of familiar faces to address needs?

Tatsuya Imai comments on the Dodgers: 'I want to beat them!'

KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25

Red Sox have acquired a former Cy Young finalist in trade

The Boston Red Sox have made a notable addition to their starting rotation. Veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray was traded to the Red Sox on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

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

Red Sox Predicted To Sign 25-Year-Old Slugger With Huge Upside

It's clear that the Boston Red Sox need a power boost in the middle of the lineup. Even with Alex Bregman as a member of the organization in 2025, Boston still finished 15th in the league as a team in home runs with 186.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / November 24

Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Dustin May

It has been a turbulent last couple of years for Dustin May, to say the least. From dealing with Tommy John surgery in 2021, flexor tendon surgery in 2023, and tearing his esophagus in July of ’23, it’s been quite the journey to get to where he is today.

Pete Alonso News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

The Red Sox Are Playing 4D Chess, and Pete Alonso Is the Prize

The MLB offseason is a magical time, isn’t it? It’s a period filled with wild speculation, fan theories that belong on a conspiracy subreddit, and enough hot stove rumors to heat every home in New England.

Alex Bregman News / Viral Sports News / November 23

Red Sox Star Expected to Cash In With Huge $174M Contract

Last offseason, the Boston Red Sox pulled off one of the biggest moves of the winter by signing Alex Bregman away from the Houston Astros. To lure the two-time World Series champion to Fenway Park, Boston had to hand him a short-term contract loaded with an opt-out clause — a gamble that paid off for the infielder this year.