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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Open To Return To Boston

The Boston Red Sox have added two hurlers already this offseason, could they afford to add a third? Well, there were rumors linking Boston to veteran starter Michael King before he re-signed with the San Diego Padres, so the idea isn't the craziest thing in the world.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Boss Hoping To Salvage Value From Rafael Devers Trade Debacle

There's no bringing Rafael Devers back to the Boston Red Sox; both parties had a hand in burning that bridge. But the Red Sox are still affected every day by the ripple effects of trading him.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Red Sox Can Cross One AL Contender Off Alex Bregman Chase

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes continues to capture the attention of baseball fans, insiders, and analysts alike across the league. The 31-year-old three-time All-Star is one of the best overall free agents available.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

25 MLB stars you probably didn't realize began their career with another team

The worst MLB teams from the 2000s

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / December 29

The Red Sox bullpen needs a lefty. Who are the best options?

After a series of decisions at the end of the 2025 season, the Red Sox quickly went from a plethora to a dearth of left-handed pitchers, almost overnight.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Orioles' Latest $10M Signing Could Actually Benefit Red Sox

Once again, one of the Boston Red Sox's division rivals has made a significant free-agent signing. On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles inked starting pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million contract.

Bobby Dalbec News / Over The Monster / December 29

Former Red Sox slugger Bobby Dalbec signs with Yomiuri Giants in Japan

Good morning! Bobby Dalbec, the Red Sox once and future first baseman, is out of Major League Baseball. After playing in just seven games with the White Sox last year, Dalbec signed a one-year deal with the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, one of the most successful and famous clubs in the sport.

Justin Verlander News / Over The Monster / December 29

Should the Red Sox sign free agent pitcher Justin Verlander?

Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Next up, a future Hall of Famer who is still hanging on.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

How Red Sox's Roman Anthony Is Like Juan Soto, Mike Trout

The Boston Red Sox have one of the most intriguing overall outfielders in baseball in young slugger Roman Anthony. He became a national sensation in 2025.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 28

Tatsuya Imai Update After Red Sox, Cubs, More Connected To Ace

The Boston Red Sox have already added two starting pitchers this offseason and while it would be lovely to get another high-impact arm, it shouldn't be a priority right now.