Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Franklin Arias News / Over The Monster / April 25

Red Sox Minor Lines: 0-4 night drops Franklin Arias’ OPS to… 1.340

The Mets pitching staff pulled off a fantastic bullpen game on the uninspired WooSox offense. Worcester got just two hits on the night on the six pitchers Syracuse marched out, which totally upstaged whatever goodwill the Worcester staff got by allowing just one extra base hit on the night.

Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / April 25

Red Sox News & Links: Brayan Bello’s rotation spot safe for now

It’s more than fair to wonder whether Brayan Bello is on the verge of losing his spot in the starting rotation. Bello has been the Sox’ clear weak link, posting an ERA of exactly 9.00 after 5 starts this year.

Brayan Bello News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Red Sox's Brayan Bello Reaches Unfortunate Feat Not Seen Since 1936

Brayan Bello's start did not go according to plan on Friday night to say the least. The Boston Red Sox starting pitcher allowed eight runs on 13 hits in 3 and 1/3 innings on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles in the game.

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Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Garrett Crochet 'Red Flag' Emerges for Struggling Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are going to send Garrett Crochet to the mound on Saturday and it's arguably going to be the most important start of the season for him so far in 2026.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Brandon Neely News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 24

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Brandon Neely to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Brandon Neely from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, according to the club’s MiLB.com transactions log. Neely, 22, was originally taken by the Red Sox in the third round (86th overall) of the 2024 draft out of Florida.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Facing Bleak Jarren Duran Situation, Insider Hints

The Boston Red Sox's season hasn't just been ugly in terms of wins and losses. This roster is clumsily built and causing awkward rumors and chatter on all sides.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 24

Saturday's Red Sox-O's game moved up due to weather

Saturday's game between the Boston Red Sox and host Orioles has been moved up from 4:05 p.m. ET to 12:05 p.m. due to inclement weather expected in the Baltimore area.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Catch Bad Break With Roman Anthony Out Again

The Boston Red Sox simply can't catch a break right now. On Friday, the Red Sox will kick off a three-game set on the road against the Baltimore Orioles after being swept by the New York Yankees.

Payton Tolle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Payton Tolle drops honest Yankees admission Red Sox fans will appreciate

The Boston Red Sox suffered a sweep at the hands of their bitter rival New York Yankees. Pitcher Payton Tolle at least did everything in his power to try and get a win.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox's Surging 20-Year-Old Prospect Putting MLB Teammates On Notice

The Boston Red Sox have 14 home runs on the season, tied for the worst mark in Major League Baseball. But that doesn't mean everyone in the organization is scuffling at the plate.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Latest Sonny Gray injury update is crucial for Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have lost five of their last six games, including being swept by the New York Yankees. The Red Sox have also been dealing with their share of injuries early in the season, as they sit in last place in the AL East.

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Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Craig Breslow on Hot Seat? Red Sox Struggles Raise Question

We haven't hit May yet, but the alarm bells around ringing around Boston around the Red Sox. Boston has played 25 games so far this season and has won just nine of them.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 24

Red Sox Promote Towering 6’7” Lefty to Double-A Portland

There has been a lot of negativity lately around the Boston Red Sox, and rightfully so. Boston is 9-16 on the season and just got swept at Fenway Park by the New York Yankees in a three-game series.

Alex Cora News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

'They Look For Scapegoats' – MLB insider Claims Boston Red Sox May Fire Alex Cora If Team Fails To Earn Postseason Berth

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are two of the most underperforming teams in the National League this season. Their respective managers, Carlos Mendoza and Rob Thomson, are under intense pressure from fans.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Greatest Boston Red Sox Outfielders in History

The Boston Red Sox’s list of five greatest outfielders in history is a tough one to make. Not both for the players, because there are so many great ones, but also for whoever writes the list, again, because there are so many great ones.

Payton Tolle News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Red Sox To Recall Payton Tolle

The Red Sox are calling up left-hander Payton Tolle to start Thursday’s series finale against the Yankees, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. It’ll be the touted young lefty’s first major league action of the season and just the fourth big league start of his career.

Franklin Arias News / Just Baseball / April 23

Double-A Notebook: Scouting Reports From a Week With Franklin Arias

Throughout the past two seasons, I’ve been doing a series of stories breaking down the top players and most interesting prospects I saw come face the Altoona Curve, my hometown minor league affiliate.

Max Fried News / Yardbarker / April 22

Yankees ace Max Fried's dominance against Red Sox continues in latest gem

Fried once again had Boston's number.

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A

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Dorian Soto News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 22

What does Red Sox prospect Dorian Soto have in store for 2026?

Like other members of Major League Baseball’s 2025 international signing class, Red Sox infield prospect Dorian Soto is expected to make his stateside debut when the 2026 rookie-level Florida Complex Season begins on May 2.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 22

Red Sox Promote Pitching Prospect to Majors Before Triple-A Debut

On Tuesday, Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Eduardo Rivera made the jump from the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.

Lucas Giolito News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Former All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito has a new home for 2026. Giolito is signing with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports. The one-year contract is worth a base value of $3 million, but could rise to as much as $8 million.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 22

Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation hasn't been great this season, even though they have 2025 American League Cy Young runner-up, left-hander Garrett Crochet, on the staff.

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