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Trevor Story Just Joined Jacoby Ellsbury In Red Sox History

The Boston Red Sox are getting a comeback season for the ages from shortstop Trevor Story right now. He had one rough month early on, but overall has been phenomenal for the Red Sox this season.

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Red Sox slip in playoff race: 'Have to play better'

The Red Sox lost 5-3 to the Athletics on Thursday, allowing the Cleveland Guardians to crawl closer to Boston in the AL wild-card race.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 18

A’s 5, Red Sox 3: What a pathetic showing

I will have many more words tomorrow but this afternoon, I have very few. This team looks like April rather than July. I’m as nervous as can be. This is slipping out of this team’s hands extremely quickly.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Why Ace Garrett Crochet Believes Red Sox Have Been Successful In Second Half

There was a point during this Boston Red Sox season when it looked like the rotation was a complete one-man show. Garrett Crochet has been the Red Sox's best pitcher all season, easily justifying the steep prospect package they had to pay to get him from the Chicago White Sox.

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Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

We Finally Know When Wilyer Abreu Could Return To Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have been without the services of outfielder Wilyer Abreu since August 17th, but that finally could change. He's been out for over one

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 18

Game 153: Red Sox vs A’s — Bello vs Ginn

Well, last night was fun, eh? When every game feels like a big one, are any of them or all of them? This one absolutely has that feel. The Red Sox HAVE to take two out of three from a team like the A’s to keep themselves in contention.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Red Sox’s dream scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs

The Boston Red Sox are looking to make a run in the 2025 MLB playoffs and win their 10th title in franchise history. After the Red Sox had another walk-off win, there is hope that the team can make a big run.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Red Sox Taking Smart Risk With Payton Tolle Bullpen Decision

There are 10 games left in the Boston Red Sox's season, and it appears that barring injury, the starters are set for all 10 games. Boston was guaranteed to start Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Crochet twice more each.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox' AGM Eddie Romero

The Nationals are continuing to their attempts to get a front office in place before the offseason.

Roman Anthony News / Over The Monster / September 18

Red Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony is exercising. Kinda.

We have a Roman Anthony injury update — yay! But the update actually makes me feel even worse — boo! Per Alex Cora, Anthony took a 25 minute walk on a treadmill yesterday and is “doing better” but “still sore” as he recovers from his strained oblique.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Reaction To Speculated Red Sox 'Dream' Trade Scenario

The Boston Red Sox took care of business on Wednesday night in exciting fashion. Boston is in the middle of a heated playoff race and got a much-needed walk-off, 5-4 win over the Athletics on Wednesday night to stay the course and hold onto an American League Wild Card spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 18

How many bats can one team lose and still be the same team?

The Red Sox aren’t trying to do this but they have become a Baseball Team of Theseus. Like the mythical ship, the Red Sox have replaced part after part, player after player, in the lineup as the season has gone on.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Red Sox's Lucas Giolito Makes Dismissive Free Agency Remark After 'Trash' Start

Wednesday was a huge day for Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, but his performance didn't live up to the magnitude of the moment. For one, the Red Sox desperately needed a win over the Athletics, which they managed to secure in a 5-4 10-inning thriller.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Alex Bregman’s Late-Season Struggles With Red Sox Explained

The Boston Red Sox’s offense hasn’t been where’s the team has needed it to be recently. Most of that has been attributed to the loss of Roman Anthony, but that is not all that is going on with the club.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Red Sox's Magic Number Drops After Walk-Off; Guardians Become No. 1 Threat

It was by no means pretty, but the Boston Red Sox found a way to get back in the win column with a 5-4 extra-inning thriller over the Athletics on Wednesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Red Sox Make Rotation Tweaks with 10 Games Left

BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday on WEEI’s “Afternoons” radio show that Kyle Harrison will start Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 17

Red Sox 5, A’s 4: They don’t need to be pretty, folks

Trevor Story got caught stealing tonight, which is a thing we haven’t said all year. Story wasn’t going to just keep on running unhindered forever, of course; every streak comes to an end.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 18

How did Red Sox pitching prospect, top international signing Sadbiel Delzine fare in professional debut?

Red Sox pitching prospect Sadbiel Delzine missed most of his first professional season due to injury. When on the mound, though, the young right-hander showed flashes of intriguing potential.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox pitcher clinches notable contractual milestone

He’s coming off a platform year that is arguably better than the one Luis Severino turned in for the Mets a year ago.

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Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / September 17

3 Players Red Sox Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition

The Boston Red Sox are one of the best teams in baseball because of all the aggressive moves they've made this year. Adding Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman in the offseason bolstered the roster quite a bit, but the additions didn't stop there.

Cutter Coffey News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 17

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey named 2025 Northwest League All-Star

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey has been named a 2025 Northwest League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Wednesday. Coffey, one of three prospects traded by the Red Sox to the Blue Jays for veteran catcher Danny Jansen last July, spent the entirety of the 2025 season with Toronto’s High-A Vancouver affiliate.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 16

Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales recognized as 2025 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales has been named a 2025 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Gonzales spent most of his first season in the United States with Low-A Salem after making a brief one-game cameo in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Garrett Crochet and Red Sox Rookie Form a Battery Built for October

Garrett Crochet didn’t just beat the Yankees on Sunday night; he and rookie catcher Carlos Narváez looked like a battery Boston can ride into October. Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts over six innings in a 6–4 win, while Narváez capped the six-run first with a two-out solo homer.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Three-time All-Star pitcher's future in question after Alex Cora's latest update

It is fair to wonder if retirement could be in the cards after all the tumult of his last three seasons.

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Nathaniel Lowe News / Just Baseball / September 12

Nathaniel Lowe Has Been a Huge Pickup for the Red Sox

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