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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 17

How should the Red Sox use Jake Bennett in the postseason?

Good morning! Last night, Jake Bennett was unable to hold the Rangers in check during the team’s 7-3 loss in Texas. Some of his numbers look good (seven strikeouts against just one walk), but he also surrendered eight hits in just 4.2 innings, which did in his evening.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 17

Breaking down the 2026 Red Sox postseason bullpen

The Red Sox are basically locked into the fifth seed in the American League and, at this point, I can’t help but build out postseason rosters to fall asleep at night.

Braiden Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox Weighing Possible Playoff Promotion For Braiden Ward

The Red Sox are considering carrying outfielder Braiden Ward on their playoff roster, writes Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Interim manager Chad Tracy, who briefly managed Ward in the minors, publicly addressed the possibility on Wednesday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time hits leader for every MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 16

Red Sox drop series to Rangers after tough 7th inning

The Red Sox are still in solid shape to pop champagne for a playoff spot before the end of the road trip, but they have not helped themselves so far after

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / September 16

Red Sox 2026 Spring Standout Back on Boston's Radar as Playoffs Loom

The Boston Red Sox haven't officially clinched a playoff spot, but that will happen in the very near future. Boston's magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to five.

Jake Bennett News / Over The Monster / September 16

Jake Bennett takes the ball to even series vs. Angels

TV: NESN First Pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET The Red Sox have cut their magic number for a postseason spot to five despite losing the first of three games in Texas on Tuesday night.

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

Red Sox IF prospect Mason White named 2026 South Atlantic League All-Star

Red Sox infield prospect Mason White has been named a 2026 South Atlantic League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Wednesday. White, Boston’s fourth-round pick in the 2025 draft out of Arizona, opened his first full professional season at High-A Greenville.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 16

What Red Sox Are Expected to Do With Chad Tracy, Craig Breslow

Back in April, the Boston Red Sox's season was going off the rails. The Red Sox started the season off with a 10-17 record and opted to fire a World Series-winning manager in Alex Cora — plus a handful of other coaches — and take a gamble by turning the reins over to interim manager Chad Tracy.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / September 16

Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet is one step closer to returning

This morning, we asked whether the Red Sox were ready to give Romy Gonzalez another chance. From his point of view, he’s ready to go. After acknowledging

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Boston Red Sox Make Sudden Decision on 2 Players

The Boston Red Sox dropped the opener of their three-game set in Arlington on Tuesday, falling 4-2 to the Texas Rangers behind a sharp outing from Jacob deGrom.

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 / Athlon Sports / September 16

Red Sox Manager Delivers Season-Ending News Before Rangers Game

Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy delivered a season-ending update on reliever Justin Slaten before Tuesday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers.

Justin Slaten News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Red Sox Expect Justin Slaten To Miss Remainder Of 2026

The Red Sox don’t expect reliever Justin Slaten to return this season, interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters (links via Tim Healey of The Boston Globe and Perla Paredes of MLB.com).

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Johnfrank Salazar News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 15

Red Sox catching prospect Kleyver Salazar named 2026 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox catching prospect Kleyver Salazar has been named a 2026 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Salazar, 20, enjoyed a breakout season with Low-A Salem, his second at the level.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 14

Trevor Story continues to provide late-game insurance for Red Sox

The 33-year-old missed about four months rehabbing from sports hernia surgery but provided an immediate impact upon his return.

On deck: White Sox-Guardians, Red Sox-Rays, Yankees-Diamondbacks

Red Sox activate 1B Willson Contreras from IL, return him to lineup

Payton Tolle, Red Sox strive for strong showing vs. Royals

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Roman Anthony Has Payton Tolle Message After Red Sox Win

The Boston Red Sox picked up an important 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, and Roman Anthony had plenty to say about the pitcher who helped make it happen.

Willson Contreras News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'Go Ask the Umpire': Red Sox Star Breaks Silence After He Throws Bat in Frustration as Umpire Denies Request

Willson Contreras recorded two hits, scored one run, and ticked all the boxes in his return to the Boston Red Sox. Yet, part of the focus remains on his strange at-bat for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs the day before.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 13

Payton Tolle's immaculate 1st, Roman Anthony's hit lift Boston past KC

Roman Anthony's two-out RBI single in the seventh inning snapped a 1-1 tie, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-1 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals in the rain-delayed rubber game of their series on Sunday.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Boston Red Sox Make Abrupt Jarren Duran Announcement

The Boston Red Sox headed into Sunday’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals with more than a rain delay to manage. While first pitch at Fenway Park was pushed back to 3:05 p.m., the club revealed a lineup that again left Jarren Duran on the bench against a left-handed starter.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Red Sox Activate Willson Contreras, Place Anthony Seigler On 10-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that first baseman Willson Contreras has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Anthony Seigler has been placed on the 10-day IL in the corresponding move, as Seigler is dealing with inflammation in his right wrist.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / September 14

How Should the Red Sox Line Up Their Rotation for the Postseason?

With just 13 games left in the regular season, the Boston Red Sox are gearing up for a potential playoff run. Currently holding a six-game lead over the third Wild Card spot, the Red Sox are expected to play the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series.

Ranger Suarez News / Field Level Media / September 12

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox snap losing streak at Royals' expense

Ranger Suarez tossed his second straight seven-inning start and the Boston Red Sox scored in their final three at-bats en route to a 5-1 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Garrett Crochet takes another step toward postseason return

The Boston Red Sox are currently second in the American League wild-card race, and they are sure hoping starting pitcher Garret Crochet can return for the postseason.

Cubs announce plans for return of Dansby Swanson

Byron Buxton to undergo season-ending hip surgery

Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.

Interesting update emerges about Bo Bichette's future

Details surface on Freddy Peralta’s expected new contract

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout finally ended one of the longest home run droughts of his career on Friday.

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

Isaiah Jackson News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 8

Red Sox promote power-hitting OF prospect Isaiah Jackson to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted outfield prospect Isaiah Jackson from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Beyond the Monster’s Hunter Noll.