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Red Sox Provide Positive Injury Update On Willson Contreras

The Boston Red Sox have been without Willson Contreras since Thursday, when he was hit in the hand by a pitch. Contreras was not placed on the injured list and is trying to make a return before the end of the regular season.

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Payton Tolle makes his final start before the postseason

Chad Tracy told us not to look very much into the order of the rotation this week, but it’s hard not to note that Payton Tolle is starting tonight exactly one week before the Wild Card series begins, and Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez are set to go tomorrow and Thursday.

Anthony Eyanson News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 22

Former Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson named 2026 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year

Former Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson was named the 2026 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year by Minor League Baseball on Monday. Like his one-time teammates Franklin Arias and Brooks Brannon, he was also selected as an Eastern League All-Star.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

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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.

Craig Breslow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Craig Breslow secretly knew Red Sox’s decision on his future almost 2 months before announcement

The Boston Red Sox made some big moves on Tuesday. Not only did Boston name Chad Tracy as the team’s full-time manager, but the franchise also made a new commitment to Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet is ready to return after Tuesday's live BP

The Boston Red Sox have been without ace Garrett Crochet since late April when he began dealing with a shoulder injury.

Red Sox make right decision with timing of Chad Tracy title

On deck: Rays-Yankees, Brewers-Phillies, Guardians-Red Sox

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox's Unexpected Playoff X-Factor No One Saw Coming

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for the playoffs and there is a guy on the roster who looks like he's going to be an X-factor, which at one point was unthinkable.

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 / Field Level Media / September 22

Red Sox reach deals with manager Chad Tracy, top executive Craig Breslow

The Boston Red Sox dropped the interim tag on Tuesday and named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history. Tracy agreed to a three-year contract that will extend through the 2029 season with a club option in 2030.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22

Red Sox make right decision with timing of Chad Tracy title

Tracy has been the calming force inside what was a Red Sox hurricane to begin the season.

The 'MLB MVP vote-getters from the 2022 season' quiz

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Will Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman pitch vs. Guardians, Cubs amid injury concern?

The Boston Red Sox started the season at 10-17. Now the Red Sox have clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB Postseason. The team is likely to play against the New York Yankees in the wild card round of the playoffs.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox-Cubs Series Could Be Disastrous for Both Teams — Here's Why

This weekend's series with the Chicago Cubs means nothing for the Boston Red Sox in terms of final season standings. But there's still a disaster scenario on the table.

Chad Tracy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Red Sox announce major decision on new manager

Chad Tracy has been the interim manager of the Boston Red Sox since the end of April. On Tuesday, the team announced that Tracy is no longer the interim manager.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Red Sox Exercise 2029-30 Club Options On Craig Breslow, Sign Manager Chad Tracy To Three-Year Deal

The Red Sox’ summer turnaround and postseason berth will lead to leadership continuity for the foreseeable future. The team announced Tuesday that it has exercised 2029-30 club options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and removed the “interim” label from manager Chad Tracy, who has signed a three-year deal covering the 2027-29 seasons.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 22

OK, so now how do the Red Sox lineup the rotation for the Wild Card Series?

I don’t know about you, but it sure is nice to officially not have to worry about any other team in the American League Wild Card race nipping at our heels now that the Red Sox have formally clinched a spot in the playoffs.

Brooks Brannon News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 21

Red Sox power-hitting prospect Brooks Brannon named Eastern League All-Star

In addition to Franklin Arias, Red Sox power-hitting prospect Brooks Brannon was also named a 2026 Eastern League All-Star by Minor League Baseball on Monday.

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 21

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias named Eastern League MVP

Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias has been named the 2026 Eastern League MVP, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. He was also selected as an Eastern League All-Star and recognized as the league’s top MLB prospect.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / September 20

Payton Tolle’s Case To Be the Red Sox’s Game 1 Starter

They haven’t clinched a postseason berth yet, but it looks more likely by the day that the Boston Red Sox have a date with the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round again.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Red Sox Make Surprising Decision on Rising Strikeout Artist

The Boston Red Sox optioned right-hander Wyatt Olds to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, clearing a roster spot for reliever Tyron Guerrero’s return from the 15-day injured list, via the MLB transaction log.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Move on Sunday

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays head into Sunday’s series finale at Fenway Park with the three-game set knotted at one win apiece after Saturday’s 2-1 Rays victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Red Sox eager to regain mojo in rubber match vs. 'relentless' Rays

Jahmai Jones said he feels the Boston Red Sox have grown this week, and perhaps he has a point. After Trevor Story's late homer led Boston to a win in the finale of its previous series, the Red Sox will look to capture the decisive contest of their current set on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St.