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Boston Red Sox News / ESPN / September 12

Ex-Red Sox pitcher sentenced to 3 years in prison

Former Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting.

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Admits Frustration With Slow Injury Recovery

Roman Anthony's injury absence has gotten a lot of the attention for the Boston Red Sox, and deservedly so, but the other right fielder on the roster is excellent too, and he's been injured a lot longer.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Red Sox get exciting injury update on rising star

The Boston Red Sox will host a crucial three-game series with the New York Yankees this weekend. Both teams are in the thick of both the American League East and Wild Card races.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Once-DFA'd Veteran Suddenly Playoff Roster Candidate

The Boston Red Sox don't officially have a playoff spot right now, but all of the signs are pointing in that direction for the organization. Barring a late-season massive collapse, the Red Sox will make it back to the postseason for the first time since 2021.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Announce Significant Roster Move Ahead Of Crucial Yankees Series

The Boston Red Sox have another pitching injury to worry about, and it's being announced just before the biggest series of the season. Boston trails New York by half a game entering Friday's series opener, in which Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito will toe the slab against the Yankees' Luis Gil.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 12

Nathaniel Lowe Has Been a Huge Pickup for the Red Sox

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Red Sox-Yankees ‘rivalry is back,’ World Series champion says

During the offseason before the 1920 MLB campaign, the Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world by trading a young star by the name of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.

Mikey Romero News / Over The Monster / September 12

Minor Lines 9/11: Mikey Romero goes deep twice

The Woo Sox jumped ahead early and didn’t look back Thursday night, thanks to monster games from third baseman Abraham Toro and second baseman Mikey Romero.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Add Pitching Depth With 8-Year MLB Veteran, Local Boy

The deadline for a player to sign with a Major League Baseball team and be playoff-eligible has come and gone, but the Boston Red Sox are still busy. On Friday afternoon, NESN's Tom Caron reported that the Red Sox are signing veteran relief pitcher John Brebbia to a minor league deal after he elected free agency from the Atlanta Braves.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Scott Boras Sends Alex Bregman-Red Sox Message Before Tough Decision

If you are a Boston Red Sox fan, you've probably heard a lot already about Alex Bregman and his impending decision to potentially opt-out of his contract with the team.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Could Lose Rising Star Executive To GM-Less Nationals: Insider

It's nearly time for the Major League Baseball offseason carousel to begin rotating. Free agency will see hundreds of players change teams, and there will be at least four vacant managerial roles this winter as well.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 12

It’s hold on to your butts time for the Boston Red Sox

With the Red Sox sitting at 81-66 on the season, I decided to go back and look at how our staff predictions have held up. Dean predicted 86 wins, which was the lowest number of the crew, and it feels like it would take a monumental failing to end up there by the evening of September 28th.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Magic Number With 1st Playoff Berth In Years In Sight

The Boston Red Sox are getting very close to clinching their first playoff spot since the 2021 season. Boston isn’t going to clinch a spot on Friday or Saturday or anything like that and there’s still work to do, but Boston is getting close.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Must Make Four Tough Cuts From Playoff Roster: Insider

The Boston Red Sox face a roster construction conundrum in the likely, but not yet guaranteed event that they make a long-awaited postseason appearance.

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Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Craig Breslow, Red Sox plan to hire GM this offseason

With the 2025 season nearing its conclusion, teams around the league are beginning to turn their attention towards staffing changes during the offseason.

Top Prospect Connelly Early Shines for Red Sox in MLB Debut

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Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / September 10

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 9/10/2025

The Boston Red Sox wrap up their series against the Athletics today. The Red Sox won the first two games of the series, outscoring the Athletics 13-0. They are now 5-3 in September, averaging 5.5 runs per game while allowing 4.8 runs per game.

Connelly Early News / Just Baseball / September 10

Top Prospect Connelly Early Shines for Red Sox in MLB Debut

We’re firmly in the prime prospect promotion time of year, and the Boston Red Sox just had one of their top young guns make his MLB debut and utterly dominate the Athletics.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

Red Sox No. 6 Prospect Promoted, Will Start Tonight in Sacramento

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox called up left-handed pitcher Connelly Early from Triple-A Worcester for his major league debut tonight against the Athletics, first reported by Foul Territory TV.

Aroldis Chapman News / LWOSports.com / September 9

Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Should Get Strong Cy Young Award Consideration

With approximately three weeks in the season, Boston Red Sox 37-year-old left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman has to be considered a serious candidate to win the American League Cy Young Award.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 9

How did Henry Godbout, top position player drafted by Red Sox this summer, fare in professional debut?

Henry Godbout was the first of six position players drafted by the Red Sox over the summer. This article will examine how the 21-year-old infielder fared in his professional debut this season.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect for MLB debut

The 23-year-old has thrived in both Double-A and Triple-A this season.

Trevor Story, Red Sox look to flex muscles against A's

Garrett Crochet, Red Sox fire 3-hit shutout against A's

Red Sox place another player on IL amid playoff push

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The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Red Sox Decision on Top Pitching Prospect Fuels Speculation About Debut This Week

For the Red Sox, one top minor-league pitcher--Payton Tolle--has already been shuttled to Boston somewhat ahead of projections. Based on a move the organization made over the weekend, a second could follow, as the team's Triple-A affiliate in Worcester held Early out of scheduled a weekend start.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 8

3 Red Sox prospects crack Baseball America’s 2025 Dominican Summer League rankings

Late last week, Baseball America’s Josh Norris ranked the top 35 prospects who played in the Dominican Summer League in 2025. Of those 35, three members of the Red Sox organization made the cut, with infielders Dorian Soto and Jhorman Bravo coming in at No.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 7