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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 20

This Red Sox Veteran Could Be Boston Next Odd Man Out

The Boston Red Sox's bullpen is the best in baseball right now, but that doesn't mean that it's going to look exactly the same when the playoffs kick off this fall.

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Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Boston Red Sox Cut Ties With a Whopping 10 Players

The Boston Red Sox are set to open a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on Friday night, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Over The Monster / August 20

Red Sox Minor Lines: Isiah Kiner-Falefa starts rehab

The entire farm won on Wednesday, but we’re seeing in real time what happens to the WooSox pitching staff when the Red Sox lose a portion of their arms to injury.

Griffin Kilander News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 20

Red Sox Release 23-Year-Old Pitcher; Promote Griffin Kilander

The Boston Red Sox made a flurry of moves down in the minors on Wednesday, to say the least. Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com reported a handful of minor league moves from the Red Sox on Wednesday, including the release of right-handed hurler Austin Ehrlicher.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Red Sox Release 19-Year-Old in Latest Roster Shakeup

The Boston Red Sox made a low-key roster move in their minor league system ahead of a home series against the San Francisco Giants. The club is set to open a three-game set with the Giants at Fenway Park on Friday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 20

Who survives the upcoming Red Sox roster reshuffle?

On Monday here at Over The Monster, Jake Reiser already asked “how do the Red Sox incorporate Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa?” But as we’re learning from this roller coaster Red Sox season, roster construction is both a complex and fluid beast that evolves by the day, and yesterday was a particularly interesting one.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 20

Willson Contreras Sheds Light on Boos, Tense Red Sox Fan Interaction

Willson Contreras is trying to give the Boston Red Sox a full, healthy season, which has proven somewhat difficult as the year has worn on. Contreras has dealt with hand, hamstring, and foot injuries, plus he's been plunked in the head and forced to sit out the next day.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 20

The Plan for Roman Anthony, Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are inching closer and closer to getting their young star back on the field up in the majors. Roman Anthony is close to a return, although he's not quite there.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

D-backs score twice in 10th, salvage series finale at Red Sox

An RBI single from Nolan Arenado and three walks allowed the Arizona Diamondbacks to score twice in the 10th inning and avoid a three-game sweep by beating the host Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 19

Red Sox Announce Starting Pitchers for Intriguing Giants Series

The Boston Red Sox have a much-needed day off on Thursday. After a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, Boston will welcome the San Francisco Giants to town on Friday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

Paul Skenes had another disappointing outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, failing to get through five innings and allowing three earned runs with four walks.

Pirates hit two HRs in ninth to rally past Tigers 4-3

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Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Boston Red Sox Cut Ties With 23-Year-Old Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox released right-handed pitcher Austin Ehrlicher from their Single-A affiliate during their ongoing series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 19

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Barrett Morgan to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Barrett Morgan from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, per the MiLB.com transactions log. Morgan is currently regarded by SoxProspects.com as Boston’s No.

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / August 18

Adley Rutschman hits first Red Sox homer in win over D-backs

Adley Rutschman and Mickey Gasper each hit a solo home run to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 Tuesday night. Rutschman went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in the win.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Garrett Crochet Targeting Bullpen Return, Injury To Negate 2030 Opt-Out

If Garrett Crochet comes back this season, it’ll be in short relief. Last year’s AL Cy Young runner-up tells Chris Cotillo of MassLive that it’d “a million percent” be a bullpen return if he’s able to make it back before year’s end.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Red Sox Place Eduardo Rivera On Restricted List

The Red Sox have placed left-hander Eduardo Rivera on the restricted list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The southpaw had to tend to a personal matter, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Red Sox Accomplish Feat Not Seen in 77 Years

The Boston Red Sox did more than cruise past the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. They also produced a statistical rarity that had not been seen in Major League Baseball in 77 years.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 18

Fresh off romp, Red Sox bid to continue power surge vs. D-backs

Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman liked what he saw from his team's offense Monday night. Rutschman undoubtedly hopes to see similar production when the Red Sox face the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 17