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3 Stars For Red Sox To Target As Garrett Crochet's Running Mate

The Boston Red Sox said last year that they were going to be aggressive and specifically talked about adding to the starting rotation. Clearly, the front office did a good job adding left-handed ace Garrett Crochet.

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Red Sox, Phillies Named 'Best Fits' For 56-HR Superstar By MLB Insider

The Boston Red Sox's home run leader hit 25 long balls this year. How great would it be to add a guy who hit 56? Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber led the National League this year and finished second behind Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh for the home run lead in all of Major League Baseball.

Jason Varitek News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 16

Red Sox Make Decision On Two-Time World Series Champ's Future In Boston

Though the Boston Red Sox decided to retain the majority of their coaching staff last week, one prominent former player and current coach still had his future up in the air.

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

Red Sox Can't Lose Alex Bregman If Latest 5-Year Projection Proves Accurate

Alex Bregman meant a lot to the Boston Red Sox in his first season, both on the field and as a mentor/extra coach in the dugout. Bregman started out red-hot and slumped hard down the stretch, but he also deserves from grace for a rocky second half because he came back quickly from a quad strain.

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Craig Breslow News / Over The Monster / October 16

Red Sox News & Links: Breslow hints at chasing front-end pitchers

Craig Breslow is losing another member of his front office. Devin Pearson, the Red Sox director of amateur scouting since 2023, will be following Paul Toboni to the Washington Nationals.

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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.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 16

Red Sox's Kristian Campbell Predicted To Be 'Odd Man Out'

The Boston Red Sox are going to have to wait a few months until their next game. Spring Training won't be here until February and the Red Sox won't begin the 2026 regular season until March.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 16

Building a team out of six Red Sox players and their Pokémon counterparts

I’ve been a Pokemon fan for just as long as I’ve been a Red Sox fan. With the release of Pokemon Legends Z-A for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 today, I thought this could be fun to match up Red Sox players with their Pokémon counterparts and put a team together.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 16

Red Sox's Likely Lucas Giolito Decision Revealed By Boston Insider

He wasn't available in the postseason, but there's no shot the Boston Red Sox would have won 89 games this year without the help of Lucas Giolito. After missing all of last season, plus a few weeks on the injured list in March and April, Giolito found his way back to being a productive mid-rotation starter.

Carlos Narvaez News / Over The Monster / October 16

Carlos Narvaez named Gold Glove finalist. How good was he defensively?

Major League Baseball named three Red Sox players as Gold Glove finalists yesterday: last year’s right field winner Wilyer Abreu, defensive staple Ceddanne Rafaela, and Carlos Narvaez, who is probably a top ten rookie of the year.

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 16

Craig Breslow Hints At Red Sox's Plans To Acquire Starting Pitching

If it felt like the Boston Red Sox used a lot of starting pitchers this season, it's because they absolutely did. From ace Garrett Crochet to minor-league call-ups like Hunter Dobbins to opener Brennan Bernardino, the Red Sox ran the gauntlet of pitching available to them.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 15

How did Red Sox LHP prospect, Double-A Portland Pitcher of the Year Hayden Mullins fare in 2025?

Last month, Red Sox prospect Hayden Mullins was recognized as Double-A Portland’s 2025 Pitcher of the Year. This article will examine how the 25-year-old left-hander fared this season.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Red Sox star Alex Bregman’s telling quote on his free-agent mindset

As the Boston Red Sox prepare for another pivotal offseason, Alex Bregman’s free agency has become one of the biggest storylines in baseball. The veteran

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Pete Alonso News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Why Red Sox Are 'Great Landing Spot' For Pete Alonso, Per Insider

Free agency has nearly arrived, which means anxiety will kick in soon for die-hard Boston Red Sox fans if it hasn't already. World Series champions are built in the offseason, and the Red Sox's offseasons have been a roller coaster of emotions for the last half-decade.

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

Red Sox Should Target $56 Million Ace To Bolster Rotation

Over the next few weeks, there's going to be plenty of discourse about Alex Bregman for the Boston Red Sox. It was reported on Tuesday night by Jon Heyman of the New York Post that Bregman plans to opt out of his deal with Boston and enter free agency.

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

Trevor Story Drops Hint On Alex Bregman's Red Sox Future (And His Own)

The Boston Red Sox's left side of the infield kept them afloat this season. It also could look entirely different moving forward. Third baseman Alex Bregman will soon be a free agent again, as Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the All-Star intends to opt out of the final two seasons of his three-year, $120 million contract.

Jason Varitek News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox’s Jason Varitek Talks Future Amid Expiring Contract

The Boston Red Sox have seen some key pieces of the organization leave already this offseason. Former Red Sox executive Paul Toboni left to become the president of baseball operations of the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 15

Red Sox Prospect Breaking Out In Arizona Fall League

The Boston Red Sox season came to an end in the American League Wild Card Series when they were eliminated by the New York Yankees following an 89-73 season.

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

Red Sox Notch Three Gold Glove Finalists Amid Defensive Criticism

At the end of the season, the Boston Red Sox faced justified criticism for their team defense. Even if errors are no longer the most important stat when evaluating defense, the fact that the Red Sox led the league in them has to be considered an issue heading into the offseason.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Alex Bregman Makes Big Career Decision After Red Sox's Postseason Exit

It was a solid season overall for the Boston Red Sox as they finished the 2025 MLB season with an 89-73 record, finishing third in the American League East standings.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / October 15

Key Takeaways From the Boston Red Sox’s 2025 Season

The Boston Red Sox’s 2025 run ended with a New York Yankees win for the first time since 2003 — the year Aaron Boone drove a walk-off homer down the left-field

Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Alex Bregman makes a noteworthy decision on his future

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Allan Castro News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 14

How did Red Sox OF prospect, Double-A Portland MVP Allan Castro fare in 2025?

Last month, Red Sox prospect Allan Castro was recognized as Double-A Portland’s 2025 Most Valuable Player. This article will examine how the 22-year-old outfielder fared with the Sea Dogs this season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Twins ask permission to interview Red Sox’s bench coach

The Twins have sought permission from the Red Sox to interview bench coach Ramón Vázquez in their managerial search, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Red Sox to retain most of coaching staff, part ways with assistant hitting coach

The Boston Red Sox are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. It’s possible that’ll be the only change to Alex Cora’s staff.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 10

Red Sox trade additions Joe Vogatsky, Matt McShane show early returns in pro debuts after coming over from Pirates

In the span of a few weeks last winter, the Red Sox made two separate, yet similar trades with the Pirates. On December 15, the Red Sox acquired minor league right-hander Joe Vogatsky from the Pirates for then-recently DFA’d infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez.