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Veteran pitchers highlight finale of Yankees-Red Sox series

The Boston Red Sox have received sterling starting pitching to win the first three contests of their four-game series against the visiting New York Yankees.

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With Marcelo Mayer on IL, Red Sox promote infielder Tsung-Che Cheng

He’s Tsung-Che Cheng. If you’re asking where Cheng geographically calls home, that would be Pingtung County, Taiwan. Cheng, who turns just 25 next month, hit .333, walked 5 times and stole 4 bases without getting caught in the World Baseball Classic while playing for the Taipei team.

Jake Bennett News / Inside The Diamonds / June 28

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Boston Claims Series Over Yankees, Bennett Impresses, Did Another Plane Incident Save The Red Sox, and More

The Boston Red Sox won the third game of the series over the Yankees, claiming the series; they’re now 36-46. They’re 12.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

Aroldis Chapman News / Over The Monster / June 28

Rearranging the Sock Drawer: Who could the Red Sox get in an Aroldis Chapman trade?

For the next few weeks we’ll be doing some theorizing on optimal returns at the trade deadline as the Red Sox look to do another tear down amidst a hopeless season.

Corey Seager News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

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The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Jarren Duran has another altercation with a fan

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran got into a verbal altercation with a fan on Saturday, and not for the first time. Reports suggested that Duran had to be pulled down the stairs and into the dugout during a confrontation with a fan during the eighth inning of Saturday’s win over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

Gerrit Cole News / Yardbarker / June 28

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after outing vs. Red Sox

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole started at Fenway Park in Boston for the first time since 2022 on Saturday. It wasn't a triumphant return.

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

Key stat shows why Yankees are the team to beat in the AL

White Sox make franchise history with series win over Royals

Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

Orioles looking to be buyers at trade deadline

Four AL stars who were snubbed in MLB All-Star voting

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Even Dave Portnoy is surprised by Red Sox’s success vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox have turned a rivalry weekend at Fenway Park into one of their most surprising highlights of the season. Boston entered the series last in the AL East, while the New York Yankees arrived trying to protect a narrow division lead.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 27

Anthony Seigler goes deep as Red Sox top Yankees again

Rookie Jake Bennett allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida and Anthony Seigler each belted a solo home run and the host Boston Red Sox earned a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 27

Red Sox Ace Garrett Crochet Making 'Good Headway' After Lat Setback

The Boston Red Sox have been snakebitten by significant injuries all season to this point, including to ace Garrett Crochet and outfielder Roman Anthony.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Red Sox receive multiple injury updates amid Yankees clash

A successful four-game series versus the New York Yankees will not wash away the pain fans suffered after watching the Boston Red Sox blow two games against the Colorado Rockies just days earlier, nor will it erase all the awful memories from the first half of this extremely disappointing campaign.

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Romy Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Red Sox Manager Delivers Injury News Ahead of Yankees Game

Boston Red Sox utility infielder Romy Gonzalez is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list as soon as Sunday, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith, who cited interim manager Chad Tracy.

Marcelo Mayer News / Ball Exclusives / June 27

Marcelo Mayer becomes latest Red Sox shortstop to land on IL

The Boston Red sox are in the midst of a difficult season and injury issues are only making things worse. On Friday, the team sent shortstop Marcelo Mayer to the injured list with a “bone stress reaction” in his left forearm.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 27

Front Office Turning Red Sox Into Reality Television

Friday wasn’t the first time unnamed sources leaked criticism of a player on the Boston Red Sox roster. This time, that source took aim at second-year infielder and former top prospect Marcelo Mayer.

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

What Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras said about benches-clearing incident vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox found a needed spark Friday night at Fenway Park, and Willson Contreras stood at the center of it. Contreras helped the Red Sox set the tone in a 6-1 win over the New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 27

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Win Again, Benches Clear, Series Split at Minimum, and More

The Boston Red Sox won the second game of the series over the Yankees; they’re now 35-46. They’re 13.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 27

The Garrett Crochet Trade Was a Win for Both Parties

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox have a recurring trend of trading left-handed aces. After some mixed results in the White Sox’s return for Chris Sale, several of the players received for Garrett Crochet have already become major-league mainstays.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 26

Payton Tolle, Red Sox shut down Yankees

Payton Tolle pitched seven dominant innings and combined with two relievers on a three-hitter Friday night as the Boston Red Sox earned a 6-1 victory over the visiting New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

Report: One Red Sox player is causing internal frustration

The vibes continue to stink for the AL East-worst Boston Red Sox. Boston shortstop Marcelo Mayer has some detractors within the organization, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reported on Friday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 26

Report reveals what Red Sox could receive in potential Chapman trade

Report reveals what Red Sox could receive in potential Aroldis Chapman trade

Getting him won't be easy or cheap.

Yankees strive for better defensive effort vs. Red Sox

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

Red Sox's Willson Contreras conundrum thickens with reporter's latest input

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

Chad Tracy News / Inside The Diamonds / June 26

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Take Opener, Chad Tracy Gives Injury Update, and More

The Boston Red Sox drop the finale, the only way they know how; they’re 32-46. They’re 14.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East. They’re five games back of four teams for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 25

Red Sox open 4-game set by edging error-prone Yankees

Caleb Durbin hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early struck out nine in six innings as the Boston Red Sox opened a four-game series against the visiting New York Yankees with a 6-3 victory on Thursday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25

Yankees waste Cam Schlittler's historic outing in loss to Red Sox

Even in a game the New York Yankees failed to win, right-hander Cam Schlittler still managed to make more history.

Red Sox open 4-game set by edging error-prone Yankees

Key stat shows why Yankees are the team to beat in the AL

Yankees' Aaron Boone blasts Jazz Chisholm for unprofessional move

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

Trevor Story News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Red Sox SS Trevor Story Delivers Promising Injury Update

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is ahead of schedule in his recovery from sports hernia surgery. The 33-year-old now expects his return to fall closer to eight weeks rather than the original 12-week timeline, a significant development for a Red Sox team hoping to get one of their key infielders back before the summer is over.

Sonny Gray News / Just Baseball / June 25

Where Did Sonny Gray’s Strikeouts Go?

Sonny Gray has delivered on being a top-of-the-rotation pitcher for the Boston Red Sox so far. After a brief rocky start to the season, Gray has provided stability for Boston, posting a 9-1 record with a 2.95 ERA while tying for the second-most wins in MLB.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Sonny Gray “Open” To Discussing No-Trade Clause If Red Sox Sell

With the Red Sox’ season continuing to spiral — they’re buried in the AL East cellar and have the American League’s second-worst record — speculation about a potential deadline sale continues to mount.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 21

Red Sox promote Newton native, power-hitting prospect Jack Winnay to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted corner infield prospect Jack Winnay from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.