Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jason Varitek News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Red Sox Press Conference Has Update on Jason Varitek's Future with the Organization

Amid the shocking firing of manager Alex Cora, the Boston Red Sox also temporarily severed ties with game planning coordinator and franchise legend Jason Varitek.

Alex Cora News / Fastball on SI / October 7

Alex Cora 2027 Decision Impact on Phillies, MLB Manager Cycle

After the Boston Red Sox moved on from former manager Alex Cora early in the 2026 season, the assumption around the league has been that he would be a candidate to manage the Philadelphia Phillies in 2027.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 7

Yankees Fans Can Stop Crying Foul on Red Sox's Sonny Gray

The Boston Red Sox's season eulogies have all been read, but the one thing that some still considered to be up for debate was Sonny Gray. In Game 2 of last week's Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees, Gray had some visible debris on the side of his neck.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 7

The highs and lows of the 2026 Red Sox

Wilyer Abreu’s go-ahead home run in the seventh inning against the Rays just after the All-Star break. The team went into the break red hot, but at that point they were still only one game over .500, and being a playoff team was far from cemented.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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

The 1st Move Red Sox's Front Office Must Make This Offseason

In just a few weeks, the Boston Red Sox will have to make their first big decisions of the 2026 offseason. For now, there aren't many tangible things Boston can do with the playoffs still in full swing.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / October 7

Boston Red Sox Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Alex Cora News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 7

Alex Cora will not manage in 2027 despite Phillies’ interest

Dave Dombrowski eagerly wants to recreate World Series magic with Alex Cora, but the former Boston Red Sox manager is not interested in a reunion at this time.

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

3 Dangerous Mistakes the Red Sox Must Avoid This Offseason

It's going to be a long time before Boston Red Sox fans see their team back in action again. Boston's season ended on Sep. 30 by a score of 9-2 against the New York Yankees in the American League wild-card series.

Bryce Harper News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 6

Bryce Harper Growing Trade Buzz Needs to Have Red Sox's Attention

The offseason is still very young, but the Boston Red Sox should already be thinking about their next big splash. It's no secret that offense is the biggest necessity for the Red Sox this winter.

Curtis Mead News / Athlon Sports / October 6

How the Red Sox Plan to Use Curtis Mead in 2027

The Boston Red Sox were one of the first teams to get aggressive at the trade deadline, acquiring power bat Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for young left-hander Connelly Early.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / October 6

Did Red Sox Actually Win Caleb Durbin Trade?

The Boston Red Sox acquired Caleb Durbin in the offseason to replace Alex Bregman, and now that the season is over, it may be easier to evaluate whether the Red Sox won the deal.

Seth Martinez News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Boston Red Sox Lose 6-Year Veteran to MLB Free Agency

Seth Martinez is back on the open market after a brief and largely unremarkable year with the Boston Red Sox’s organization. The 32-year-old right-hander elected minor league free agency this week, joining a small group of former major leaguers who chose to leave their Triple-A clubs rather than wait out the end of the season on the roster.

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Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Red Sox Reveal Offseason Plan for Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox budgeted for a breakout 2026 season for young star Roman Anthony. Instead, his year was marred by injury as he once again could not make the lineup for the final game as the club bowed out to divisional rival New York in the Wild Card round for the second straight season.

Chad Tracy News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6

Chad Tracy sheds light on controversial decision in the Yankees series

With their season over, the Boston Red Sox have time to reflect on their 2026 MLB campaign, including their brief postseason run. One thing that Red Sox

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6

Red Sox View Curtis Mead As Early Favorite For Second Base Job

The Red Sox unfortunately didn’t get much of a look at Curtis Mead this year. Boston bought big on his breakout form in Washington, sending talented young southpaw Connelly Early to the Nationals at the deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Breslow answers what Red Sox's wild-card loss to Yankees really means

Craig Breslow gives honest answer about what Red Sox's wild-card loss to Yankees really means

While there is plenty to celebrate about the season that was for the Boston Red Sox, it will be the wild-card round sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees that will leave a bitter aftertaste all winter.

Cam Schlittler takes a savage parting shot at fan after eliminating the Red Sox

Red Sox may have chased Sonny Gray out of Boston with bullpen decision

Chad Tracy seems to have lost Red Sox locker room after playoff pitching decisions

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Roman Anthony News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5

Roman Anthony Expected To Avoid Offseason Surgery

Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was knocked out of the Wild Card round with a recurrence of the hand issue that cost him most of the regular season. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow told reporters (including Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com) on Monday that the injury is not expected to require surgery.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / October 5

Closing thoughts on the 2026 Red Sox

For all the twists and turns of the 2026 Red Sox season, the end result was frustratingly similar to 2025. A second consecutive Wild Card showdown with the Yankees at once proved that the Red Sox were still no match for their archrivals, and, in particular, Cam Schlittler and Max Fried.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

Aroldis Chapman Passes Physical, 2027 Option Vests

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has passed his end-of-season physical, according to reporter Francys Romero. This was the last detail required to turn

Louis Andujar News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 3

How Red Sox IF prospect Louis Andujar fared in 2026 stateside debut

Besides Josue Brito and Franklin Primera, the only other Red Sox prospect to earn Florida Complex League Player of the Week honors this season was Louis Andujar.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 2

How Red Sox OF prospect Josue Brito fared in 2026 stateside debut

After repeating the Dominican Summer League and earning the organization’s Latin Program Position Player of the Year award in 2025, Red Sox outfield prospect Josue Brito made his much-anticipated stateside debut this season.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 2

How Red Sox prospect Dylan Brown earned organization’s 2026 Minor League Pitcher of the Year award

After a successful first full professional season, Dylan Brown was recognized as the Red Sox’ 2026 Minor League Pitcher of the Year during pre-game festivities at Fenway Park last Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1

White Sox's young talent has shifted perception of the Garrett Crochet trade

The Crochet trade initially appeared to be a solid win for the Red Sox, but that is starting to change.

Colson Montgomery becomes the second-youngest player in White Sox history to hit a postseason home run

MLB roundup: Yankees, White Sox, Padres complete wild-card sweeps

White Sox's Sean Burke had an all-time quote before his playoff debut

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Roman Anthony News / Yardbarker / September 30

Troubling Roman Anthony habit developing for Red Sox

Troubling Roman Anthony habit developing after outfielder ruled out for Red Sox WC, possible ALDS

Boston Red Sox second-year outfielder Roman Anthony is developing a troubling habit.

Massachusetts native Ben Rice destroys Red Sox in record-tying postseason performance for Yankees

Cam Schlittler joins exclusive Yankees club with Game 1 master class

Yankees fans hilariously booed the wrong person during Game 1 against the Red Sox

Fans rip Red Sox manager Chad Tracy after his Game 1 decision backfires

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 30

Why Red Sox's Chad Tracy made controversial Payton Tolle move in Game 1 loss to Yankees

The Red Sox were trailing the Yankees 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League wild-card series when Red Sox manager Chad Tracy pulled starting pitcher Payton Tolle. They ended up losing 9-0.

Payton Tolle's Game 1 start places his name next to Babe Ruth in playoff history

The '2026 K-leaders by MLB team' quiz