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Ceddanne Rafaela Was Robbed Of Platinum Glove Award

Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees won the American League Platinum Glove Award, but if an outfielder were going to win the award, it should have been Ceddanne Rafaela.

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CC Sabathia speaks highly of Payton Tolle's dominant rookie season

Former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia had nothing but optimistic things to say about left-handed starter Payton Tolle's dominant 2026 rookie campaign with the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox Adding Shelley Duncan To Coaching Staff

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Brewers just won their first World Series, but now the hard part begins

The '2026 K-leaders by MLB team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 7

Red Sox Fans Now Need to 'Keep an Eye' on Japanese Ace Kaima Taira

Could the Boston Red Sox end up making a splash in the international market this winter? Well, MLB.com's Ian Browne raised some eyebrows and told Boston fans to "keep an eye" on Seibu Lions ace Kaima Taira as the offseason starts to heat up.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 7

Take Your Pick: 2027 Red Sox Shortstop

We’ve played “Take Your Pick” with the Red Sox before, so let’s do it again. OverTheMonster.com’s Matt Gross took an extensive look this week at the multitude

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Hobie Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Royals, Hobie Harris Agree To Minor League Deal

The Royals are in agreement with reliever Hobie Harris on a minor league contract, reports Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News. The Gaeta Sports Management client will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Zack Kelly News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox Fan Favorite Clears Waivers, Expected to Leave Boston

After five seasons with the Boston Red Sox, it appears as though Zack Kelly's time with the organization is over. Kelly was designated for assignment by Boston as the organization had to trim down its 40-man roster and get into compliance with players being reinstated from the 60-day Injured List.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / November 6

Short Playoff Runs Force Red Sox to Consider Moving Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida Out

A $208 million payroll was supposed to help the Boston Red Sox compete with the American League’s best. But it has left them searching for answers after a humiliating postseason exit.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox Made Surprise Call to Royals for Bobby Witt Jr. Blockbuster

The Boston Red Sox were among the most aggressive teams in baseball ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Boston brought All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to town along with infielder Curtis Mead and outfielder Eli White, among others.

Zack Kelly News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Zack Kelly Clears Waivers, Will Become Free Agent

Red Sox righty Zack Kelly went unclaimed on outright waivers following his recent DFA, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. He has more than three years of major league service and, as such, can now become a free agent.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox Insider Drops Cryptic Elly De La Cruz Social Media Post

If the Boston Red Sox are going to add a major piece this offseason by way of a trade, there are few players more intriguing than Cincinnati Reds superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB wins-leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the pitcher to lead Major League Baseball in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

Franklin Arias News / Over The Monster / November 6

Red Sox News & Links: Will the Sox trade Franklin Arias this offseason?

As Matt laid out yesterday, there sure are a lot of rumors involving the Red Sox and shortstops, despite the fact that Franklin Arias is a shortstop with nothing left to prove in AAA.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / November 6

Red Sox Open To Trading These Two Players This Offseason

The Boston Red Sox must decide whether to bring back Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida next year. Duran was an All-Star in 2024, but has steadily declined over the last two seasons.

Boston Red Sox News / The Lead / November 6

Pay Gray, Ship Duran? – The Red Sox Have a Roster Dilemma

This offseason brings big decisions to the Red Sox front office. From a reliable arm in Sonny Gray to a homegrown star in Jarren Duran, the Red Sox must face their toughest challenge yet.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Red Sox rumors: Boston’s offseason ‘priority’ could lead to signing star outfielder

The Boston Red Sox are expected to add a bat or two this offseason. While Boston would benefit from bringing in a starting pitcher with Sonny Gray entering free agency, the team’s “priority” will be to add a hitter to the middle of the lineup, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox Boss Hints Clear Offseason Goal, Outside Of Adding Offense

The Boston Red Sox don't need to reinvent the wheel this offseason and completely overhaul the roster if they want to contend in 2027. But that doesn't mean that there isn't work that needs to be done.

Franklin Arias News / Baseball Now / November 6

Insider Reveals Where Red Sox Stand On Trading Franklin Arias

What the Boston Red Sox do with Franklin Arias this offseason could dictate the future of the team. Arias is the No. 2 prospect in baseball and is expected to be the shortstop of the future in Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 6

The July 2026 Red Sox were never out of the game… even when fans were

Before we begin looking ahead to 2027, OTM is looking back at 2026, highlighting some of the biggest, strangest, and most memorable moments of a memorable season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox to 'Explore' Trading All-Star Out of Boston This Winter

It would be a bit of a surprise if the Boston Red Sox entered the 2027 season with the same exact outfield as they had in 2026. The outfield logjam has been a question mark for the organization for a few years at this point and it remains the case now.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Red Sox Adding Shelley Duncan To Coaching Staff

The Red Sox are adding former big leaguer Shelley Duncan to their major league coaching staff, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com report. As with Boston’s previously agreed-upon hiring of Jason Bell (who’d been with the Astros), a specific title has yet to be settled upon.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / November 5

Red Sox Pulled Off a Surprise as Yankees Manager Joins Their Major League Staff

Few rivalries in baseball can turn an ordinary career move into a betrayal overnight, and the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have mastered that art for generations.

Steven Brooks News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

How Red Sox pitching prospect Steven Brooks, organization’s saves leader, fared in 2026

Red Sox pitching prospect Steven Brooks led the organization in saves this season, converting eight of his 11 opportunities. This article will examine how the 24-year-old right-hander fared across two levels in 2026.

Antonio Anderson News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

Red Sox prospect Antonio Anderson named 2026 AFL Fall Star

Red Sox infield prospect Antonio Anderson has been named a 2026 Arizona Fall League Fall Star, the league announced Wednesday. Anderson will represent the Mesa Solar Sox as a member of the American League in the 20th annual Fall Stars Game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday night.

Yordanny Monegro News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

Red Sox re-sign pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to minor league contract

The Red Sox have re-signed pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to a minor league contract covering the 2027 season, a team source confirmed to BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / November 3

Boston Red Sox Pull off Trade Involving Hard-Throwing Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox continued reshaping their pitching inventory this week by dealing hard-throwing left-hander Eduardo Rivera to the St. Louis Cardinals, receiving right-hander Juan Garcia in return.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 2

3 questions facing the Boston Red Sox this offseason

The Boston Red Sox season appeared to be over by July 1. The Red Sox had lost 10-2 to the Washington Nationals, pushing their record to 37-48. Manager Alex Cora and a large portion of the coaching staff had been let go earlier in the year.

3 questions facing the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason

Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

The '2026 K-leaders by MLB team' quiz

Garrett Whitlock News / Field Level Media / November 2

Red Sox exercise contract option on RHP Garrett Whitlock

The Boston Red Sox exercised the one-year, $8.25-million contract option on right-hander Garrett Whitlock, the team announced Sunday. Whitlock, 30, was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA in 54 relief appearances as the setup man to closer Aroldis Chapman.