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Boston Red Sox Roster Gymnastics Coming to the Bullpen

Tuesday was a very busy day for the Boston Red Sox from a roster-building standpoint. With the roster expanding from 26 players to 28, Boston opted to promote Jedixson Páez and activate Isiah Kiner-Falefa off the Injured List.

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How former Red Sox pitching prospect Ben Hansen is faring since trade to A’s

With the Red Sox designating Brett Harris for assignment as part of a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, it feels like an appropriate time to check in on the prospect Boston traded to the Athletics for the infielder two months ago.

Jazz Chisholm News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 1

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Goes Off on Red Sox Broadcaster Will Flemming

The Boston Red Sox were embarrassed by the New York Yankees by a score of 16-1 on Sunday, but somehow, the team's radio broadcaster wound up becoming the day's biggest punchline.

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / September 1

Red Sox C Adley Rutschman (elbow) out of lineup against Mariners

Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman is dealing with a lingering elbow injury that kept him out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Jedixson Paez News / Over The Monster / September 1

Jedixson Paez makes his Boston Red Sox debut

Expanded rosters aren’t what they used to be, but the Red Sox are still utilizing every inch of the extra allotted space they’ve been grated today. Unlike back in the old days when September meant rosters expanding from 25 to 40 people and an armada allowed in the bullpen … … we now have a much more modest expansion from 26 to 28 players.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Red Sox Lose Key Bullpen Arm to Injured List

After getting off to a historically slow start, the Boston Red Sox have had all hands on deck for the past few months. Now heading into the home stretch of September, this has materialized itself in a few key players showing signs of fatigue.

Curtis Mead News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 1

Red Sox Could Get More Firepower as Curtis Mead Stars Playing Catch

Despite the series loss against the New York Yankees over the weekend and the loss of Willson Contreras to the Injured List, the vibes are still high around the Boston Red Sox.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Red Sox’s latest roster moves include reinstating Isiah Kiner-Falefa from IL

The Boston Red Sox have been dealing with plenty of injuries. Recently, the Red Sox welcomed Trevor Story and Roman Anthony back from the IL. Now, the Red Sox are welcoming another player back from the IL, among multiple moves the team announced on Tuesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Red Sox Announce Several Roster Moves During Mariners Series

The Boston Red Sox made several important decisions on Tuesday as rosters expanded two spots for September call-ups. As expected, veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been activated from the injured list as an additional position player.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 1

Red Sox Promote Jedixson Páez, Cut 3-Year Veteran in September Shakeup

September is officially here and that means rosters are expanding across Major League Baseball. The final month of the 2026 regular season has arrived and that means that from here on out, clubs will be able to have 28 players on the active roster, instead of 26.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

How many of the players to record at least 1K hits in their Big League career can you name in eight minutes?

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Red Sox Promote Jedixson Paez, Designate Brett Harris

The Red Sox announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Jedixson Paez from Triple-A Worcester. He’ll start tonight’s game in what will be his Red Sox debut.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Willson Contreras’ injury return timeline gets big update

An up-and-down season has come to define the Boston Red Sox. Now that September has arrived, the Red Sox still have a shot at the playoffs. They are currently second in the American League Wild Card standings behind the New York Yankees.

Curtis Mead News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Red Sox Announce New Curtis Mead Update Before Facing Mariners

The Boston Red Sox will play the second game of their series against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at Fenway Park after grinding out a 9-8 victory on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / EasySportz / September 1

The Red Sox Look Incredibly Lame Right Now

There are plenty of reasons to dislike the Yankees. Beating you too badly probably shouldn’t be one of them. The Boston Red Sox somehow managed to make a 16-1 loss to their biggest rival even more embarrassing after radio play-by-play announcer Will Flemming completely lost it over Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / September 1

Red Sox undecided on Tuesday starter vs. M's as ace Sonny Gray gets extra rest

The Boston Red Sox haven't announced a starting pitcher for Tuesday night's game against the visiting Seattle Mariners, but it won't be ace Sonny Gray.

Payton Tolle News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Watch: Payton Tolle found a unique way to record an out

Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle doesn’t discriminate when it comes to doling out hugs. He showed that during a moment in Monday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 31

Red Sox’ Johanfran Garcia named Eastern League Player of the Week for second time this season

Red Sox catching prospect Johanfran Garcia has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of August 24-30, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker / September 1

Mariners' Cal Raleigh joins elite company with latest milestone HR

Trying to end a disappointing season the right way, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been hot as of late and has made more history on his career resume.

Cal Raleigh joins Ken Griffey Jr., other Mariners legends in record books amid rough season

Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

Comeback Story: Embattled Red Sox shortstop sparks late rally in walk-off win over Mariners

White Sox's Tristan Peters makes MLB history with HR in fifth straight game

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Trevor Story News / Yardbarker / August 31

Trevor Story sparks late rally in walk-off win over Mariners

Comeback Story: Embattled Red Sox shortstop sparks late rally in walk-off win over Mariners

Comebacks have been the story of the Boston Red Sox's 2026 season, and on Monday, shortstop Trevor Story completed the next chapter.

Red Sox announcer apologizes for his comments about Jazz Chisholm

Austin Wells makes MLB history in Yankees' blowout win over Red Sox

Max Scherzer reaches milestone after stellar outing against Mariners

Cubs set multiple records with nine-HR outburst vs. Brewers

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Red Sox announcer apologizes for his comments about Jazz Chisholm

Boston Red Sox announcer Will Flemming addressed the controversial comments about the New York Yankees he made during Sunday’s game. Flemming, who calls Red Sox games on the radio for WEEI, was angry that Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm stole third base while holding a 7-1 lead in the eighth inning of Sunday’s game at Yankee Stadium.

Payton Tolle News / Just Baseball / August 31