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Jarren Duran's slam in the 11th carries Red Sox past Marlins

Jarren Duran slugged a grand slam in the 11th inning as the Boston Red Sox defeated the host Miami Marlins 7-3 on Tuesday night. Mickey Gasper homered twice for the Red Sox, who have won five straight games.

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Red Sox's Roster Crunch Gets Lifeline From Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The Boston Red Sox are about to have too many position players, and everyone knows it. With the impending returns of Trevor Story, Roman Anthony, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the injured list, the Red Sox are going to have to get deserving players off the active major league roster.

Payton Tolle News / Over The Monster / August 25

Payton Tolle tries to take the Red Sox to new highs in Miami

As Payton Tolle prepares to take the mound tonight against the Marlins, it’s worth noting this will be his fourth consecutive start on five days rest. When opponents face Tolle on a “normal,” four days of rest, they hit .250 with a .753 OPS.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Red Sox Land Massive Injury Update With Yankees Looming

Roman Anthony is getting closer to rejoining the Boston Red Sox after the first significant injury of his young career. The highly regarded outfielder, who has long been viewed as a cornerstone of the franchise’s future, has progressed through a rehab assignment that began in Double-A and has now reached Triple-A Worcester.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Red Sox Announce Reason for Adley Rutschman's Removal From Lineup

The Boston Red Sox decided to go all in at this year’s trade deadline, sending a significant prospect package to the Baltimore Orioles for catcher Adley Rutschman.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 25

Red Sox Lineup vs Marlins: Caleb Durbin, Adley Rutschman Both Out

The 2026 Boston Red Sox have proven over and over again that they can find a way to win a baseball game, even if their backs are up against the wall. Monday's series opener was a perfect example of this.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 25

Red Sox News & Links: Will Roman Anthony push Jarren Duran out of the Sox lineup?

This morning, Bob wrote about the coming middle infield roster crunch, which is the most difficult roster issue the Sox will have to navigate down the stretch of the season.

Trevor Story News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Boston Red Sox Announce Trevor Story News on Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox secured a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday afternoon, relying on contributions from several players who have spent time bouncing between the major league roster and Triple-A Worcester.

Roman Anthony News / Lindy's Sports / August 25

Red Sox Face Tough Roman Anthony Decision Before Playoffs

The Boston Red Sox will have to make some intriguing roster decisions with key players returning from injury. Starting shortstop Trevor Story and utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa are close to returning, and Nick Sogard and Andruw Monasterio could be optioned, while DH/C Mickey Gasper is another player who could be optioned.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / EssentiallySports / August 25

MLB Commissioner Accused of Ruining Baseball as Red Sox Veteran Takes Dig

Jeff Frye wasn’t looking back at the Red Sox’s 4-2 win over the Marlins. He was looking at what baseball has become, taking aim at Rob Manfred’s influence on the game.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 25

What Roman Anthony's Return Means for Red Sox's Left Field, Jarren Duran

While the Boston Red Sox are about to get Roman Anthony back into the mix, don't expect that to mean that Jarren Duran won't have a role with the club moving forward.

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Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 25

Red Sox Spark Plug Suddenly at Risk as Trevor Story Nears Return

It certainly sounds like a Boston Red Sox fan favorite could soon find himself down in the minors in the coming days. With shortstop Trevor Story quickly approaching a return to the majors, Boston is going to have to make a difficult decision and send someone down to Triple-A to make room for the two-time All-Star.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 25

Looking at the Red Sox strength of schedule down the stretch

The Yankees were off last night, so the Sox were only able to pick up a half of a game on their blood rivals, but we’ll take it. The Sox now sit just three games in the loss column behind the Yankees and will play the Marlins two more times before this weekend’s rivalry showdown, with the Yankees playing three games against the Astros.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 25

Red Sox's Next Top 100 Prospect Already Dominating in Minors

The Boston Red Sox's supposedly depleted farm system still has some bright spots, and Franklin Primera is among the brightest. We've heard all about how the Red Sox "gutted" their farm system at the trade deadline to acquire Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25

MLB roundup: Red Sox rally again, top Marlins for 4th straight win

Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead RBI triple in the top of the ninth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox rallied to defeat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Monday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 25

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman joins elite company with milestone save

By successfully closing the door on a victory for Boston on Monday night, Aroldis Chapman accomplished more than just delivering another win for the Red Sox.

Why Nick Sogard should continue to hit leadoff for Red Sox when Roman Anthony returns

Chad Tracy’s future with the Red Sox gets an update

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Red Sox spoil Sandy Alcantara's strong start, beat Marlins

Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead RBI triple in the top of the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to defeat the Marlins 4-2 on Monday night in Miami.

Chad Tracy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Chad Tracy’s future with the Red Sox gets an update

The Boston Red Sox made the surprising decision to fire manager Alex Cora at the end of April after a brutal 10-17 start. Chad Tracy was named the interim manager, and he had been the manager for Worcester, the Red Sox’s top affiliate, since 2022.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 24

Why Sogard should continue to hit leadoff for Red Sox when Anthony returns

Why Nick Sogard should continue to hit leadoff for Red Sox when Roman Anthony returns

Sogard has excelled as a leadoff hitter for the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox heating up again entering series vs. Marlins

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

Red Sox use two-out hits to slay Giants

'The 450-career MLB home runs' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Red Sox heating up again entering series vs. Marlins

The Boston Red Sox, who were in last place before altering their season with a 27-3 run, will visit the Miami Marlins on Monday night for the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21

Rafael Devers hears boos, homers in return to Fenway Park

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers made his first return to Fenway Park as a visiting player on Friday night, and it produced some mixed results for him.

White Sox will have a significant advantage during final stretch of the season

Pirates' Brandon Lowe leads all second basemen in key offensive metrics

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Chris Sale as Brewers edge Braves

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 21

Checking in on Red Sox prospect Jose Bello, last holdover from Rafael Devers trade

With Rafael Devers returning to Fenway Park this weekend, it feels like an appropriate time to check in on the lone player the Red Sox acquired from the Giants in last June’s blockbuster trade who remains in the organization.

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

Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers

Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

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