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Red Sox Have Major Selling Point In Kyle Schwarber Sweepstakes

Before the offseason began, it was clear that the Boston Red Sox needed a little more pop in the middle of their lineup. Despite all of the injuries, Boston was able to limp into the playoffs, but the Red Sox's lineup wasn't at full strength.

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2025 Red Sox in Review: Aroldis Chapman blew everyone’s expectations away

A complete redemption year for the 37-year-old. One of the most dominant closers in the Majors from start to finish. What can’t you say about Aroldis Chapman’s 2025 season?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

David Ortiz Shares Surprising Alex Bregman–Rafael Devers Story

Alex Bregman spent a year with the Boston Red Sox organization and it's hard not to like him. Bregman is a guy who is a critical right-handed bat in the middle of the lineup and an elite defensive player at one of the most difficult positions on the field.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

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Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Red Sox considering adding high-leverage reliever

The Red Sox are considering adding a high-leverage reliever to bolster their bullpen, according to reporting from Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic.

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The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

David Ortiz Chooses Between Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber As Next Red Sox Slugger

The Boston Red Sox are missing a David Ortiz-like presence in the middle of the order. Ortiz has been gone for nearly a full decade, and though Rafael Devers was never quite Ortiz, he was a very good slugger in his own right.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

Red Sox Icon David Ortiz Explains Why Rafael Devers Didn't Work Out In Boston

The Rafael Devers trade was the most explosive moment of the Boston Red Sox's 2025 season, and it could take many more years to digest. Devers was meant to be the Red Sox's face of the franchise when he signed a 10-year, $313.5 million extension before the 2023 campaign.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Red Sox legend David Ortiz gets brutally honest on Roman Anthony

It didn’t take long for Roman Anthony to make an impact on the Boston Red Sox. He caught the eye of many around the baseball world, including Red Sox legend David Ortiz.

Dustin May News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

Dustin May Declares Free Agency Wishes After Brutal Red Sox Stint

The Boston Red Sox took a gamble with Dustin May at the trade deadline, and it quickly backfired. May wound up making just six appearances in a Red Sox uniform, pitching to a 5.40 ERA and 1-4 record before winding up on the injured list for the final three weeks of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

Red Sox-Twins Blockbuster Swap Still Possible, Says Insider

If the Boston Red Sox can find a new No. 2 pitcher to put between Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello this offseason, there's a chance that the organization could have one of the top overall rotations in baseball as soon as 2026.

MLB News / Sport Relay / November 14

Chapman, Diaz win Rivera, Hoffman Awards

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has won the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year, and New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the year.

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 / CBSSports.com / November 14

Are the Red Sox ready to make a run? Targets, trade chips as Boston's contention window swings wide open

The Red Sox's young core, headlined by Roman Anthony, should keep the team in contention for the foreseeable future

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Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

Red Sox Trade Rumors Heating Up Around Jarren Duran

Although there haven't been any big deals getting done yet this offseason, it's clear that things are starting to heat up. It's only a matter of time when we will start to see transactions across the league based on the sheer volume of reports that have come out over the last couple of days.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 14

Red Sox News & Links: Sox pursuing Devin Williams, “super pen”?

The Red Sox, as expected, were shut-out of all the major award winners in 2025, with Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony coming the closes to bringing home the hardware in the AL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races, respectively.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

Red Sox Payroll Expectations Revealed Ahead Of Hot Stove Season: Insider

The days of the Boston Red Sox being the top-spending team in Major League Baseball are long gone, but there's still reason for hope. Last year, Boston crossed over the competitive balance tax threshold for the first time since 2022 (when it was viewed as a mistake that they didn't get under).

Garrett Crochet News / Sporting News / November 14

Red Sox linked to 3.42 ERA starting pitcher trade to help Garrett Crochet

Boston could use another arm.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Red Sox’ Aroldis Chapman wins Mariano Rivera Award for 2nd time after stellar season

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman won the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award for the second time in his career on Thursday. The 37-year-old previously earned the honor with the New York Yankees in 2019.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 14

Three potential landing spots for pitcher Dylan Cease

As one of the top pitchers in the 2025-26 free agent class, Dylan Cease is set to receive plenty of attention in free agency. Let's look at three potential landing spots.

Are Mets optimistic about re-signing Pete Alonso?

Edwin Diaz's comments on his future may worry Mets fans

OF prospect Carson Benge might have legitimate shot to make Mets roster in 2026

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / November 13

Red Sox All-Star, World Series champion is Savannah Bananas' No. 1 overall pick in Banana Ball Draft

This is really cool for baseball.

Pete Alonso News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox Insider Drops New Details On Pete Alonso Rumors

The Boston Red Sox left little doubt throughout the week during the general manager meetings. They want a big-time bat and don't care who knows it. Boston didn't shy away from this idea in the slightest.

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Red Sox’s Alex Cora Makes Personal Announcement on Instagram

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed on Instagram that he has officially proposed to his partner, Angelica Feliciano. “To be continued,” Cora posted on Thursday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Red Sox rumors: Here’s what Scott Boras said about Alex Bregman’s Boston future

The Boston Red Sox made the postseason in 2025, but that has now given way to an offseason full of questions. Third base is a position of interest, especially after the Rafael Devers trade.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 12

Red Sox release former top international signing after just two seasons

The Red Sox released minor league outfielder and former top international signing Vladimir Asencio after reinstating him from the restricted list last Friday, per the MiLB.com transactions log.

Triston Casas News / Just Baseball / November 12

What Should the Red Sox Do With Triston Casas in 2026?

Few players in recent Boston Red Sox history have been more polarizing than Triston Casas. His supporters will point to his remarkable performance over the last four months of 2023, as the then-23-year-old posted a .307/.404/.570 slash line from June 2 on.

Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Red Sox looking for front of the rotation starter, middle of the order bat

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has already admitted that the Sox will be looking for starting pitching this offseason.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Lucas Giolito wants to return to Red Sox in offseason

After UCL surgery cost him the entire 2024 season, Lucas Giolito returned in 2025 to post solid results (3.41 ERA in 145 innings) in the Boston Red Sox rotation before the injury bug arose just prior to the start of Boston’s wild-card series with the New York Yankees.