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Red Sox, Nationals Could Align On Trade For All-Star Pitcher, Per Insider

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals haven't had much to do with each other through the years, but perhaps that is set to change soon. Just after the Red Sox left the nation's capital with a sweep in July, the Nationals fired longtime president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo.

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3 Ideal Starting Pitchers Red Sox Should Target In Jarren Duran Trades

If the Boston Red Sox trade an outfielder this winter, our make-believe betting odds are heavily skewed in favor of it being Jarren Duran. Duran is both the oldest Red Sox outfielder (only 29, but still) and the closest to free agency.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Red Sox to retain most of coaching staff, part ways with assistant hitting coach

The Boston Red Sox are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. It’s possible that’ll be the only change to Alex Cora’s staff.

Quinn Priester News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 13

Revisiting Red Sox’ trade of Quinn Priester to Brewers

With the Brewers playing in the National League Championship Series, it feels like an appropriate time to revisit the trade they made with the Red Sox for starter Quinn Priester back on April 7.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox 'Will Almost Certainly' Cut Ties With $13.5M Veteran, Per Insider

Free agency is far from the only challenge facing a Major League Baseball front office during the offseason. Teams have to decide whether or not just about every player is worth paying for another campaign, and for players with medium amounts of service time, that means settling on salaries.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Cut Ties With 4-Year Member Of Coaching Staff: Report

The administrative business of the offseason has begun in earnest for the Boston Red Sox. After a season in which they improved, made the playoffs, but still left a lot on the table, the Red Sox decided to keep the majority of their coaching staff intact this winter.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Trade Buzz Heating Up; All-Star OF Makes Sense As Trade Chip

The Boston Red Sox had a great season, but a disappointing finish. They head into the offseason needing to make a few big moves to push their team in the right direction.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Expected To Cut Ties With Former Top Prospect After 8 Seasons

As the dust settles on the Boston Red Sox's season, the composition of the team's organizational depth chart has already begun to change. Players not on the 40-man roster have begun departing via free agency (though there's always a chance those players could re-sign if they don't find better opportunities on the open market).

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 13

Red Sox News & Links: Alex Cora, Alex Bregman, and the power of positive thinking

We never quite figured out why third-string catcher Ali Sanchez was ever in Boston to begin with, and now we may never know. As a minor leaguer who is not currently on the 40-man roster, Sanchez exercised his right to become a free agent, as did pitcher Nick Burdi.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Issue Coaching Staff Updates For 2026 Season: Report

The Boston Red Sox didn't finish the season with a World Series trophy, but for the most part, it was a successful campaign. After an eight-win improvement and the team's first trip to the playoffs since 2021, the Red Sox bowed out in the first round of the playoffs, losing to the hated New York Yankees in three games.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 13

Red Sox Viewed As Top Landing Spot For Projected $100 Million 3-Time All-Star

Although the Boston Red Sox watched their season end at the hands of the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series, the 2025 campaign was a step in the right direction.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 11

Red Sox Floated As Trade Landing Spot For Cy Young Winner In Dream Deal

The Boston Red Sox need to make some massive moves in the coming months in order to continue progressing toward a World Series. The Red Sox have talent a lot of big steps in the right direction this year, but the next few trade and free agency decisions could make or break the franchise.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 11

Ex-Red Sox Starter's Remarkable Comeback Story Continues During Cubs' NLDS Run

There are a select few former Boston Red Sox still making an impact on the postseason. Boston was eliminated last Thursday by the New York Yankees, and entering play on Saturday, only five teams are still fighting for a World Series title.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Alex Cora Seemingly Hints at Troubling Alex Bregman Future as Red Sox Brace for Bad News

“It was an honor to wear this uniform,” Red Sox’s 3B Alex Bregman shared once. But now that Boston’s season has ended after losing against the Yankees in the Wild Card Series, the conversations have shifted dramatically on his future.

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 10

Red Sox trade additions Joe Vogatsky, Matt McShane show early returns in pro debuts after coming over from Pirates

In the span of a few weeks last winter, the Red Sox made two separate, yet similar trades with the Pirates. On December 15, the Red Sox acquired minor league right-hander Joe Vogatsky from the Pirates for then-recently DFA’d infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Former Red Sox All-Star Mike Greenwell has died at age 62

Former Boston Red Sox fan favorite Mike Greenwell has died at age 62. Greenwell’s wife, Tracy Greenwell, told radio station WINK in Lee County, Fla., that her husband died on Thursday.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 10

Four Red Sox prospects highlighted among Baseball America’s 2025 international standouts

On Wednesday, Baseball America’s Ben Badler identified 40 standout hitting prospects from the 2025 international signing class who played in the Dominican Summer League this season.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Apex Sports / October 9

Boston Red Sox Star Mike Greenwell Dies At 62

It is a tough day in Boston. A cloud hangs over Fenway, and it has nothing to do with the New England weather. Mike Greenwell, the man they called “The Gator,” has passed away at 62 after a hard-fought battle with thyroid cancer.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / October 9

'It’s Tough' – MLB Suffers Heartbreaking Loss as Red Sox Legend Pass Away at 62

When a legend dies, it feels like a part of the world just went dark. And now, the city of Boston and the Red Sox will feel like they have lost a piece of themselves today.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / October 9

Red Sox legend Mike Greenwell dies at 62

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell died on Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 62. Greenwell, a two-time All-Star, revealed he was battling medullary thyroid cancer in August.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62

Former big leaguer and member of the Red Sox Hall of Fame Mike Greenwell has died at the age of 62.

Connor Wong News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Red Sox's Connor Wong undergoes hand surgery

Red Sox catcher Connor Wong went under the knife for a right hand carpal boss excision. The procedure, which the team described as “successful,” was performed earlier this morning by Dr.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / October 8

What Alex Bregman opting out would mean for Red Sox

The Red Sox will likely make a strong effort to keep Alex Bregman, but they'll face stiff competition.

Cleveland Guardians fan rips the team in a full-page newspaper ad

Former Yankees, Mariners prospect hospitalized following motorcycle crash

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Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Craig Breslow Subtly Points at Scott Boras Problem in Early Alex Bregman Pursuit for 2026

The Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees 4-0 in Game 3 of the Wild Card round on Thursday night. Craig Breslow now has to make some choices that could shape Boston’s future.

Jarren Duran News / Yardbarker / October 2

Jarren Duran addresses costly Game 2 blunder

Red Sox OF Jarren Duran shares what happened on his costly Game 2 blunder

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made a mistake on Wednesday night that may have cost his team a chance to advance to the ALDS, and he held himself accountable after the game.

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Red Sox third base coach criticized for his bad decision during Game 2 loss

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