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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.

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Boston Globe predicts $27 million offseason trade between the Red Sox and Tigers

The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers could come together on a trade involving some of each team's most impactful players.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 9

Red Sox's 'Biggest Obstacle' For Kyle Schwarber Shouldn't Stop Them

An old friend of the Boston Red Sox is out there for the taking right now in free agency. Kyle Schwarber is one of the best overall players out there looking for a new home right now.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 9

Red Sox Lose 5-Year MLB Veteran Catcher To Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox ended up not using their Triple-A catching depth much at the major-league level, but that depth was still an interesting storyline to follow.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto 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 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 9

MLB Insider Predicts Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso To Red Sox

If the Boston Red Sox can bring Alex Bregman back to the organization, that would be a win. Imagine if they could land a second superstar as well? USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale predicted that it will be the case.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

The perfect $174M contract Red Sox must offer Framber Valdez to steal him from Astros

There were a number of key reasons behind the Boston Red Sox and their appearance in the American League playoffs last season. Those reasons included the

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 9

Red Sox Should Target Mariners All-Star Slugger

The Boston Red Sox have a real question at third base in the offseason for the first time in years. For all of the question marks around the Red Sox in recent years, third base was one of the few positions that Boston never had to think about.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 9

Why Expert Is Wrong About Red Sox-Alex Bregman

Will the Boston Red Sox find a way to keep Alex Bregman with the organization? That’s the million-dollar question. Well, it actually will take more than a million dollars for the Red Sox to get something done, but that is besides the point.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / November 8

Red Sox Single-A team just changed its name to the RidgeYaks — what are those?

We're confused, too.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 8

Red Sox Linked To Significant Piece From Juan Soto Trade

The Boston Red Sox could use another starting pitcher with upside this offseason and fortunately there will be plenty of options for the taking. We're in arguably the most interesting time of the offseason.

Yasmani Grandal News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 8

Red Sox Release Two-Time All-Star With Retirement Still Unconfirmed

The catching position was a source of uncertainty for the Boston Red Sox at various points this season, and many will recall that at one point, they signed a two-time All-Star as a potential solution.

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.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 8

Red Sox’s Biggest Threat For Alex Bregman Isn’t Who You Think

If the Boston Red Sox end up losing Alex Bregman this offseason, that would be a tough look for the organization. Entering the 2025 season, the Red Sox had two of the best overall third basemen in baseball in Bregman and Rafael Devers.

Alex Bregman News / Sporting News / November 7

Red Sox get hopeful prediction regarding the re-signing of superstar Alex Bregman

This analyst thinks Bregman will stay long-term in Boston.

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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

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

Red Sox Lose Outfielder With Famous Last Name To Free Agency

Most of the buzz of the Major League Baseball offseason revolves around which superstar could go through whatever team through free agency or via some sort of blockbuster trade.

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

Red Sox's Worst Pitcher Of Last Two Seasons Just Became A Free Agent

The Boston Red Sox had a lot of pitchers come and go this season -- 34, to be exact, not counting position player Abraham Toro. Among those 34, there were plenty of pitchers who struggled and found themselves out of playing time.

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

Red Sox Continue To Be Linked To Pete Alonso Sweepstakes

Free agency is open in Major League Baseball right now, although it would be pretty surprising to see anything major happen before the end of November.

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

Red Sox Lose 9-Year MLB Veteran Without Making An Appearance

When telling the story of the 2025 Boston Red Sox, there are perhaps 60 other players in the organization who would come to mind before right-handed pitcher John Brebbia.

Lucas Giolito News / Sporting News / November 7

Red Sox All-Star ace Lucas Giolito sends strong message to team about wanting to stay in Boston: "I made it clear to you"

Giolito does not want to leave.

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

Red Sox's Reported Target Is Bad News For Triston Casas

It sounds like the Major League Baseball offseason is going to start off with a bang. ESPN insider Jeff Passan reported that Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami will be posted by the Yakult Swallows on Friday, meaning that his 45-day window to sign with a big league club will begin on Saturday.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 6

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales, Stanley Tucker named 2025 Fall Stars

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales and Stanley Tucker have been selected to the 2025 Fall Stars Game, the Arizona Fall League announced on Thursday. Perales,