Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Roman Anthony News / Yardbarker / February 16

Team USA adds youth to WBC lineup as injury replacement

With the World Baseball Classic less than a month away, Team USA was already forced to make a change to its roster.

Red Sox front office continues to deflect blame amid growing criticism

Red Sox hoping better health can lead to breakout season for Carlos Narvaez

The 'Active 20-homer MLB season leaders' quiz

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

Red Sox Skipper Signals Major Aroldis Chapman Trend Likely to Continue

Of all the players returning to the Boston Red Sox for the 2026 season, closer Aroldis Chapman will have by far the toughest time measuring up to his 2025 output.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Triston Casas News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Could Triston Casas be the Red Sox’s Lineup’s X-Factor?

The Boston Red Sox’s offseason has gotten mixed reviews from the fanbase. It’s no secret that people are disappointed by the lack of offensive additions the front office has made compared to the promises made at the beginning of the offseason.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Roman Anthony News / Field Level Media / February 16

Red Sox OF Roman Anthony joins Team USA for WBC

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was named to the Team USA roster on Monday for next month's World Baseball Classic. Anthony, 21, is an injury replacement for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll, sidelined with a broken bone in his right hand.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 16

Red Sox Boss Silences Popular Alex Bregman Narrative

The Boston Red Sox are in a good place right now heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season, even without Alex Bregman with the organization any longer.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 16

Red Sox front office continues to deflect blame amid growing criticism

Decisions made by the Red Sox regarding Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman have brought criticism, but the front office doesn't appear ready to accept blame for the missteps.

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 16

Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez wants to be here “forever.” What would an extension look like?

During this past week’s run of press comments from members of the Red Sox organization at Fenway South (including Sam Kennedy, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about), catcher Carlos Narváez got some glowing reviews.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

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

Red Sox 29-Year-Old Already Behind in Starting Rotation Battle

The Boston Red Sox have a week of Spring Training action under their belt and will kick off games on Friday when they face off against the Northeastern Huskies in their annual clash.

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

Boston Red Sox CEO Says He Can't Understand Obvious Fan Gripe

Over the last few seasons, distrust between the Boston Red Sox and the ownership group has become rampant. It began in 2020 with the Mookie Betts trade, and has only gotten worse throughout a trio of last-place seasons, trading away Rafael Devers, then letting Alex Bregman walk in free agency.

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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 16

The Red Sox need Sam Kennedy to stop talking

As players report to Spring Training the Red Sox brass are showing their faces as well. And for some reason they are deciding to speak publicly. While availability to the press is definitely a better than the Where In the World Is John Henry?

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / February 16

How excited are you for Red Sox baseball THIS WEEK?!?

Hello and happy holiday Monday, folks. Very nice of the federal government to give Sam Kennedy and Larry Lucchino (RIP) their own dedicated holiday today.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 15

Red Sox $90M Masataka Yoshida Dilemma Getting More Complicated

The Boston Red Sox brought Masataka Yoshida into the organization ahead of the 2023 season on a five-year, $90 million deal. At the time, the expectation was that Yoshida was going to be someone who came in and hit at the top of the order and helped in the outfield.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 15

Red Sox Boss Sends Telling Message About Rafael Devers

The Boston Red Sox completed one of the most shocking mid-season trades in recent memory this past summer when the organization traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

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

Introducing Red Sox's Larger-Than-Life Teenager With Unlimited Potential

Spring training is a perfect time to reassess the future of a Major League Baseball organization, and the future appears nothing but bright for the Boston Red Sox.

Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

Red Sox executive takes shot at Alex Bregman

Boston Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy offered up a rather brutal assessment of Alex Bregman’s offseason departure. Bregman left the Red Sox after one season to join the Chicago Cubs despite Boston’s stated hope to bring him back.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 15