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Ranking Rafael Devers' Top 5 Red Sox Moments Before Return to Fenway

Rafael Devers will play at Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since June 15 of last year, and it's got us feeling sentimental. Whether Boston Red Sox fans choose to cheer or boo Devers in his return to his former home as a member of the San Francisco Giants, it's undeniable that he had some great moments throughout those nine seasons.

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Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Decision on Friday

The Boston Red Sox took two of three games from the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, providing a welcome boost after a recent stretch of uneven play.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 21

Red Sox Minor Lines: Roman Anthony, Kiner-Falefa hitless in latest rehab appearances

Not a whole lot going on offensively for the Woo Sox on Thursday, facing a bullpen game from Syracuse (NYM). Brett Harris had two of the team’s four hits, and Franklin Arias was 1-for-3 with a walk and an error.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 21

Roman Anthony's Imminent Return Makes Red Sox's Next Moves Clear

Roman Anthony has two games under his belt on his minor league rehab assignment and should be back with the Boston Red Sox in the very near future. Anthony kicked off his rehab assignment on Aug.

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Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 21

The Big Question for Red Sox Fans as Rafael Devers Returns to Fenway

The Boston Red Sox are set to kick off one of their most intriguing series of the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Friday. First off, the Red Sox are 68-59 on the season and have a 5 1/2 game-lead over the Minnesota Twins for the No.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 20

Red Sox's Demotion When Trevor Story Returns Is Clear By Now

The infield has been an intriguing dilemma for the Boston Red Sox all season, and a decision will need to be made soon when Trevor Story returns from the injured list.

Trevor Story News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Red Sox Decide on Next Steps for Trevor Story

For a Boston Red Sox club that now sits comfortably in the second AL wild-card spot, much of the attention has turned to the organization’s minor league affiliates, who are hosting several key players on rehab assignment.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Boston Red Sox Cut Ties With a Whopping 10 Players

The Boston Red Sox are set to open a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on Friday night, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

D-backs score twice in 10th, salvage series finale at Red Sox

An RBI single from Nolan Arenado and three walks allowed the Arizona Diamondbacks to score twice in the 10th inning and avoid a three-game sweep by beating the host Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

Paul Skenes had another disappointing outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, failing to get through five innings and allowing three earned runs with four walks.

Pirates hit two HRs in ninth to rally past Tigers 4-3

Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers

Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

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

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Barrett Morgan to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Barrett Morgan from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, per the MiLB.com transactions log. Morgan is currently regarded by SoxProspects.com as Boston’s No.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Garrett Crochet Sets Clear Intention for Possible Return

A lot has happened for the Boston Red Sox since Garrett Crochet last stepped on the mound. The 27-year-old ace threw his last outing on April 25, going six strong innings, allowing just three hits, no runs, and punching out seven in a 17-1 rout of the Orioles in Baltimore.

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Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Roman Anthony Impresses in First Rehab Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony played in his long-awaited first rehab game with Double-A Portland on Tuesday. The step was the 22-year-old’s biggest yet as he works his way back from a torn ligament and partially torn tendon in his right ring finger.

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / August 18

Adley Rutschman hits first Red Sox homer in win over D-backs

Adley Rutschman and Mickey Gasper each hit a solo home run to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 Tuesday night. Rutschman went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in the win.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Garrett Crochet Targeting Bullpen Return, Injury To Negate 2030 Opt-Out

If Garrett Crochet comes back this season, it’ll be in short relief. Last year’s AL Cy Young runner-up tells Chris Cotillo of MassLive that it’d “a million percent” be a bullpen return if he’s able to make it back before year’s end.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / August 18

Boston Red Sox Injury Update 08/18/2026

Before tonight’s Red Sox game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston manager Chad Tracy gave an injury update. The update had some not-so-great news about Masataka Yoshida and some great news about reinforcements for the bullpen.

Masataka Yoshida News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida’s hamstring injury may end his season early

The Boston Red Sox were built like the Milwaukee Brewers, but they insisted on playing against type. Following Alex Cora’s dismissal and another two months’ worth of struggles, this squad finally underwent the small-ball metamorphosis it needed in late June.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Red Sox’s Chad Tracy shares latest update on Roman Anthony’s injury recovery

The Boston Red Sox are moving closer to getting Roman Anthony back in action in the big leagues. The 22-year-old outfielder Anthony has not played a game in the majors since early May after suffering a finger injury.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Red Sox Place Eduardo Rivera On Restricted List

The Red Sox have placed left-hander Eduardo Rivera on the restricted list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The southpaw had to tend to a personal matter, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 18

Fresh off romp, Red Sox bid to continue power surge vs. D-backs

Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman liked what he saw from his team's offense Monday night. Rutschman undoubtedly hopes to see similar production when the Red Sox face the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series.

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

Red Sox to promote top prospect Justin Gonzales to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting top outfield prospect Justin Gonzales from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez of Rompiendo Sports.

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

Red Sox catching prospect Franklin Primera named Carolina League Player of the Week

Red Sox catching prospect Franklin Primera has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for the week of August 10-16, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Wyatt Olds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Red Sox Select Wyatt Olds

The Red Sox announced they have selected the contract of right-hander Wyatt Olds. Left-hander Raymond Burgos has been optioned in a corresponding active roster move.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates

With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.

Pirates pull a curious move with the struggling Paul Skenes

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

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