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Red Sox Should Acquire Former All-Star 1B To Replace Abraham Toro

The Boston Red Sox need to treat the first base position as a serious need at the trade deadline. Romy Gonzalez is fantastic and should start every game Boston plays against left-handed pitchers.

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Red Sox Predicted to Trade Fan Favorite to NL Contender Despite Recent Play

With how well the Boston Red Sox played heading into the All-Star break, the front office may shut down any trade talks and only look to add to this roster.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Red Sox Predicted To Land High-Octane Reliever In Trade With AL East Rival

The Boston Red Sox's 10-game winning streak has made them presumptive buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. Yes, the Red Sox traded superstar Rafael Devers in June, but that was a move made based on culture, not commitment to winning this year.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 16

Brewers Must Call Red Sox About All-Star With 'Medium' Trade Likelihood

Do the Milwaukee Brewers have another surprising trade opportunity with the Boston Red Sox? Milwaukee already snagged Quinn Priester from Boston in April, and the author of this piece recently suggested that the Brewers would benefit from adding another Red Sox arm, Aroldis Chapman, before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline.

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Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Makes Bold Declaration On All-Star Future

Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony got to relax and enjoy the All-Star break, but he hopes it's the last time that happens for the foreseeable future.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Red Sox Have Clear MLB Trade Deadline Target Amid Injuries, Uncertainty

The Boston Red Sox went into the All-Star break scorching hot, winning ten games in a row, and soaring into a postseason spot in the Wild Card. Their momentum should indicate the team is looking to buy at this year's MLB trade deadline, and according to Jen McCaffrey in The Athletic, Boston has a clear top need at the deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Red Sox Urged to Trade for 5.18 ERA Starter

After winning 10 straight games to close out the first half of the season, the Boston Red Sox look like they will take an aggressive approach at the trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Red Sox Receive Pennant-Winning Praise From MLB Insider

Are the Boston Red Sox… for real? Winners of 10 straight heading into the All-Star break, this season has taken a complete 180, and now the Red Sox look like they can do some damage in the second half.

Merrill Kelly News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Red Sox Could Target Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly

Just like that, the Boston Red Sox are competitive again. A 10-game win streak has the Red Sox at 53-45 and well-positioned to make a second-half run at the postseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 16

Boston Red Sox All-Star Game Trade Speculation

The Boston Red Sox entered the All-Star break on a ten-game winning streak and in the second Wild Card spot. The Red Sox traded Rafael Devers back on June 15th.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Red Sox Taking Perfect Stance On Potential Aroldis Chapman Extension

Aroldis Chapman has been phenomenal for the Boston Red Sox this season. At age 37, Chapman might be on the way to his best season ever. The eight-time All-Star is pitching to a 1.18 ERA, which would be a career-low, through 38 innings.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Red Sox Could Cut Ties With Veteran Reliever to Keep Alex Bregman

The Boston Red Sox are in an interesting position with star third baseman Alex Bregman. The Red Sox signed Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal this offseason, but it includes opt-outs.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Still Predicted to Cut Ties With Fan Favorite All-Star Despite Recent Play

Over the past few days, nearly everything has suggested that the Boston Red Sox won't even consider selling out the trade deadline, which is an auspicious sign for the organization. The Red Sox have played excellent baseball recently and are now in a position to make the postseason.

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Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Urged to Replace Alex Cora With Current Boston Superstar

As of now, it doesn't seem like Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox has anything to worry about regarding his job security. Some suggested earlier in the year

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Alex Bregman Gives Statement About Red Sox Future Amid Rumors

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best third basemen in baseball and are fortunate that he is healthy enough to play games again. Boston lost Alex Bregman on May 23rd and he returned to action on July 11th against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

MLB Commissioner Hints At Red Sox Hosting Future All-Star Game

Boston Red Sox fans who were lucky enough to witness the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 1999 know how electric Fenway Park can be as a venue for the Midsummer Classic.

Aroldis Chapman News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Reportedly Make Firm Aroldis Chapman Trade Decision

After plenty of speculation regarding the Boston Red Sox over the past few weeks, the team completely turned things around and saved its season. The Red Sox are now only three games out in the American League East and have a real opportunity to win the division.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Legend Sends Message To Garrett Crochet

There's no way around it, the Boston Red Sox made one of the most impactful moves of this past offseason. Boston needed to add a left-handed pitcher into the mix for its righty-dominated rotation and after missing out on Max Fried to the New York Yankees, went out and acquired lefty star Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox for prospects.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Could Target 31-Home Run First Baseman

Suddenly, the Boston Red Sox look like trade deadline buyers. After starting the season 43-45, the Red Sox have ripped off series sweeps of the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies, and the Tampa Bay Rays and head to the All-Star break at 53-45, just three games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East lead.

Cooper Adams News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 14

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect Cooper Adams to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting pitching prospect Cooper Adams from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

Passan Clears the Air: Red Sox Set to Surge, Not Sell, at Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox, riding a 10-game win streak and sitting at 53-45, approach the MLB trade deadline on July 31, 2025, with high stakes. Speculation recently swirled about trading key players like Aroldis Chapman and Alex Bregman due to their contract situations.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

The Blue Jays should ask about this productive rival DH

Boasting a 55-41, first-place record, the Toronto Blue Jays have surprisingly established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the American League.

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Trevor Story News / Just Baseball / July 15

Trevor Story Has Started to Hit His Stride for the Red Sox

On March 20, 2022, the Boston Red Sox had done it – they signed slugging shortstop Trevor Story. At the time, he was a 29-year-old two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger who had earned MVP votes on three separate occasions.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 13

Red Sox are on a heater going into the All-Star break

As the Boston Red Sox contemplate whether to buy or sell at the upcoming MLB trade deadline on July 31, they've at least made things interesting heading into the All-Star break.

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Ceddanne Rafaela News / Yardbarker / July 11