Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: Red Sox maintain grip on Wild Card spot after sweeping Giants | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: San Francisco Giants vs. Boston Red Sox | SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL HIGHLIGHTS | MLB on NBC | 8/23/26

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 23

Role Players Step Up To Complete Red Sox Sweep Of Giants

The Red Sox took care of business against the San Francisco Giants today, winning the third and final game of the series by a final score of 5-4. Things started out rocky, with Jake Bennett getting hit around early and surrendering three runs in the first two innings.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Red Sox use two-out hits to slay Giants

The Boston Red Sox flipped a one-run deficit with three runs off three straight two-out hits in the fourth inning en route to a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Red Sox’s Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, Isiah Kiner-Falefa injury returns teased by Chad Tracy

With manager Chad Tracy coaching the Boston Red Sox in what has been an up-and-down season, the team does get a boost of confidence as it nears the potential return of three key players.

Boston Red Sox News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: Boston Red Sox are 'poised to make a run' amid resurgence | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

Adley Rutschman News / NBC Sports / August 23

Watch: Adley Rutschman reflects on trade to Red Sox (FULL INTERVIEW) | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Deal Looks Like Biggest Steal of 2026

The Boston Red Sox's acquisition of Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals this past offseason will go down as one of the organization's best moves in years.

Curtis Mead News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Moment of Truth Coming on Curtis Mead's Injury

Curtis Mead suffered a cruel fate in his very first game with the Boston Red Sox, but we still don't know just how cruel. After suffering a fractured wrist on a hit-by-pitch on July 28, Mead was quickly in a mindset where getting back to his new team before the end of the season would be a win.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 23

Red Sox End Homestand With Sweep Attempt of Giants

Happy Sunday, folks. The Red Sox secured a second straight series win with their comeback victory against the Giants last night. Today, Jake Bennett will take the mound after a brief hiatus, attempting to take the series.

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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox Scored Sneaky Win in Under-the-Radar Braves Trade

It's been nearly three weeks, but it still doesn't quite feel like we've grasped the magnitude of the Boston Red Sox's trade deadline on Aug. 3. We talk a lot about the Red Sox trading five players for Adley Rutschman.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Decision on Sunday

The Boston Red Sox closed out a successful series against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday with a revised starting lineup that left one of their regular outfielders on the bench.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Strong Case as AL Favorites Over Yankees, Rays

The Boston Red Sox have won two straight games over the San Francisco Giants and will go for the sweep on Sunday afternoon with lefty Jake Bennett set to take the hill.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 23

Red Sox's Absurd 2026 Turnaround Takes Another Turn

The Boston Red Sox were among the worst overall teams in the standings across the first few months of the 2026 season. That was until near the end of June, and then things shifted.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22

Red Sox rally in 9th, score 3 runs to stun Giants

Eli White slid home with the winning run on Wilyer Abreu's fielder's choice, as the Boston Red Sox erased a 2-0, ninth-inning deficit and walked off with a 3-2 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 21

Willson Contreras' HR fuels Red Sox's big inning in win over Giants

Wilyer Abreu went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple while Willson Contreras crushed a three-run home run to highlight a five-run third inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 6-4 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Friday.

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