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MLB News / Over The Monster / November 24

Smash or Pass: Ranger Suárez

Welcome to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them.

Alex Bregman News / ESPN / November 24

Superlatives for the 2025-26 MLB free agent class, from Kyle Tucker to Alex Bregman

Surprise signings? Slugger or bust? Most impact? We've got a yearbook's worth of awards for the top MLB free agents.

Pete Alonso News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

The Red Sox Are Playing 4D Chess, and Pete Alonso Is the Prize

The MLB offseason is a magical time, isn’t it? It’s a period filled with wild speculation, fan theories that belong on a conspiracy subreddit, and enough hot stove rumors to heat every home in New England.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Alex Bregman News / Viral Sports News / November 23

Red Sox Star Expected to Cash In With Huge $174M Contract

Last offseason, the Boston Red Sox pulled off one of the biggest moves of the winter by signing Alex Bregman away from the Houston Astros. To lure the two-time World Series champion to Fenway Park, Boston had to hand him a short-term contract loaded with an opt-out clause — a gamble that paid off for the infielder this year.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 23

Red Sox Predicted To Sign 3-Time All-Star Slugger

There's no doubt that the Boston Red Sox made a phenomenal move last offseason. After a few years of swinging and missing in free agency, Boston struck gold by signing poaching All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman from the Houston Astros in free agency.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 23

Red Sox's Smartest Small Trade Of 2025 Highlighted By White Sox Roster Move

With the trades the Boston Red Sox made this week fresh in our minds, it's worth thinking back to the most similar move they made a year ago. On Dec. 21 of last year, the Red Sox shipped lefty reliever Cam Booser to the Chicago White Sox for teenage pitching prospect Yhoiker Fajardo.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 23

Red Sox Predicted To Lose $38.5 Million All-Star To Orioles In Free Agency

By all indications, the Boston Red Sox did Lucas Giolito a favor at the start of free agency. The Red Sox did not tender Giolito a qualifying offer, so teams looking to sign him in free agency won't have to give up a draft pick to do so.

Brendan Donovan News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 23

Red Sox Urged To Make Surprise Splash For Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

The Boston Red Sox have the means to get any type of deal done this offseason that they see fit. Financially, the Red Sox should be able to get any sort of deal done after trading Rafael Devers away.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 23

Red Sox Linked To $260 Million Alex Bregman Backup Plan

The Boston Red Sox were heavily linked to two prominent third basemen last offseason: Alex Bregman and Nolan Areando. Boston ended up signing Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal and Arenado stuck around with the St.

Triston Casas News / Over The Monster / November 23

What will happen to Triston Casas?

Like every other baseball fan, I’m making deals in my head all offseason long and wishing for this, that, and the other. Of course, most of us will be disappointed because there are only so many free agents to go around.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Michael King News / Yardbarker / November 23

Three potential landing spots for Michael King

He has performed like a top-of-the-rotation starter when healthy, but does not have an extensive history as a major league starter.

Three non-playoff MLB teams that could contend in 2026

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

MLB’s new media deal may end up being a bad deal for consumers

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

Richard Fitts News / Over The Monster / November 22

2025 Red Sox in Review: Richard Fitts may or may not, uh, fit

Richard Fitts, acquired a couple of offseasons ago for Alex Verdugo, had some difficulties finding his spot in the rotation, along with the strike zone, and also dealth with the worst struggle of all, injuries.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 22

How Red Sox-Rafael Devers Saga Could've Been Different, Per Alex Cora

At this point a year ago, the conversation around the Boston Red Sox centered around how the organization was going to be aggressive and build around Rafael Devers.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 21

Red Sox 10-Year Veteran Called 'Appealing' Cubs Free Agent Fit

There is more to building a winning team than just the superstar talent on the roster. Obviously, if you load up with All-Stars throughout the roster, that's going to help.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 21

Red Sox Announce Roster Moves, Officially Sever Ties With World Series Champ

The Boston Red Sox's roster is officially at its offseason starting point. Friday was the last true deadline that needed to pass before hot stove season could begin in earnest.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 21

Red Sox 28-Year-Old In Precarious Position After Week Of Trades

The offseason is restful for most Major League Baseball players, but to those on the roster bubble, every day can be excruciating. Most of the Boston Red Sox's big-league contributors from this past season are either working out in anticipation of another year in Boston or testing free agency.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 21

Red Sox's Alex Cora Gives Insight Into Alex Bregman Relationship

The biggest question around the Boston Red Sox is whether Alex Bregman will return to the organization. We're at a point in the offseason when fans hold onto any bit of information that they can get.