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Red Sox Have 'No Real Traction' on Blockbuster Outfield Trade

The trade rumors around the Boston Red Sox have been endless this offseason — like each offseason — but it certainly sounds like a lot of the noise can be ignored, for now.

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Promising Update Drops on Red Sox-Cubs Trade Talks

It's hard to find the perfect trade for the Boston Red Sox right now. But in terms of needs matching up with other teams, the Chicago Cubs stand out. Boston has three starting infielders it feels good about; Chicago has five.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox's Triston Casas in Limbo Before Spring Training

Do the Boston Red Sox already have the big bat they are looking for on the roster? All offseason, a talking point around the organization has been the need to add one or two sluggers.

Dylan Moore News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox Miss as 33-Year-Old Gold Glover Joins Phillies

The Boston Red Sox have been surveying the market for infielders and one player who was linked to the organization came off the board on Friday night.

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox Get Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw Trade Updates

Spring Training is just over one week away from kicking off for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox's pitchers and catchers will officially report to Spring Training by Feb.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

'You Gotta Score Runs Too' – MLB Insider Casts Doubt On Red Sox’s Offense Amid Incomplete Offseason

Bolstering the offense was the primary concern for the Boston Red Sox after trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants last year. But they failed in their bids to land Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, and they also lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

MLB Rumors: Boston Red Sox Could Part Ways With $44,000,000 Pitcher

Bolstering the offensive production by adding a power hitter or two was the big objective for the Boston Red Sox this offseason. However, they missed out on both Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso and decided to go down a completely different path after failing to re-sign Alex Bregman.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 30

Red Sox rumors: Multiple Boston pitchers mentioned in trade discussions

The Boston Red Sox appear to be a team that is ready to do business. They did not re-sign 3rd baseman Alexs Bregman and they failed to bring in free agent Bo Bichette.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Red Sox-Jarren Duran Trade Buzz Reaches Unrealistic Level

The Boston Red Sox shouldn't just make a deal just to do it. At this point in the offseason, it's known that the club could use an infielder. It's also seemingly the calm before the storm.

Connor Wong News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Connor Wong Gets Ominous Prediction From Red Sox Insider

An under-discussed story of the Boston Red Sox's offseason is the ongoing search for a new catcher. We know the Red Sox were interested in J.T. Realmuto before he re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Where Things Stand With Red Sox, Marcelo Mayer

It certainly sounds like the Boston Red Sox have a clear path to replacing Alex Bregman at third base. With Bregman joining the Chicago Cubs this offseason, the Red Sox currently have holes at second base and third base.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 30

Red Sox Have Had Trade Talks Involving Jordan Hicks

The Red Sox seemingly have enough pitching depth to consider trading some. Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports that Patrick Sandoval, Brayan Bello and Jordan Hicks have been discussed in trade talks.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Red Sox Gold Glover Predicted to Sign With Marlins in Free Agency

The 2025 Boston Red Sox still have a couple notable free agents floating around. A lot of the buzz these days is focused on starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, who was good for the Red Sox all year, but was seemingly boxed out by the upgrades Boston landed this offseason.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / January 31

Top Cardinals’ Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

Chaim Bloom’s reign as the head of baseball operations is off to a scorching start, with household names Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, and Sonny Gray all being moved to contenders.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Jarren Duran Experiment Reportedly Off Table for Red Sox

It's no secret that the Boston Red Sox are loaded in the outfield. There's a real argument that the Red Sox have the very best overall outfield in baseball.

Jordan Hicks News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Red Sox Could Cut Ties With 7-Year Veteran in Dream Trade

If the Red Sox could wave a magic wand and make any payroll-related move, they'd probably offload Jordan Hicks' contract onto someone else. Hicks was the Red Sox's concession to the San Francisco Giants for offloading the rest of Rafael Devers' contract, which runs through 2033.

Brayan Bello News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

New Brayan Bello Update Puts Red Sox Future Up in the Air

The Major League Baseball offseason is quickly coming to an end, but it sounds like the Boston Red Sox are still engaged in the trade market. That shouldn't surprise anyone too much.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Red Sox Heavily Linked to Cubs Trade, But Projected to Fail

Ever since Alex Bregman left the Boston Red Sox for the Chicago Cubs, the two sides have seemed like obvious potential trade partners. Bregman's arrival left the Cubs with five infielders, leaving Gold Glove second baseman Nico Hoerner and 2025 rookie standout Matt Shaw as potential trade candidates.

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Wilyer Abreu’s Trade Value Might Surprise Red Sox Fans

Will the Boston Red Sox trade Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu this offseason? Like last offseason, this has been a talking point over the last few months.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Red Sox Could Finally Land Top Free Agent as Price Projected to Plunge

The Boston Red Sox are having a mixed offseason thus far. On one hand, they bolstered their roster with the trade deals for Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, in addition to the five-year, $130 million deal for Ranger Suárez.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Red Sox-Astros 'Not Really' Fit for Highly Discussed Trade

The last two weeks have been dominated by rumors and whispers about the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros making a trade that might just never occur. Boston's need for a power-hitting infielder is obvious, and the Astros currently have two-time All-Star Isaac Paredes blocked at third base by Carlos Correa.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 29

How did power-hitting Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales fare in 2025?

After playing a key role in winning a Dominican Summer League championship and being named the organization’s 2024 Latin Program Position Player of the Year in his professional debut, Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales took another step forward in 2025.

Kristian Campbell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29

Does Kristian Campbell Have A Role On The 2026 Red Sox?

Kristian Campbell was one of the most exciting players in the sport at this time a year ago. Baseball America had ranked him the #4 prospect in MLB on the heels of a .330/.439/.558 showing in the minors.

Lucas Giolito News / Fastball on SI / January 29

2 Intriguing Free Agency Landing Spots for Lucas Giolito

Right-hander Lucas Giolito is one of many free agents that have been left unsigned as the month of January comes to a close. The 31-year-old enjoyed a bounce-back year with the Boston Red Sox in 2025, going 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 28

Braves reportedly eyeing pair of veteran pitchers

Although the Atlanta Braves have been active this offseason, their starting rotation remains untouched. That may change in the coming days.

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 27

Why Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera could break out in 2026

At this time last year, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera appeared primed to take another step forward in 2025. Valera, originally signed for $45,000 as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in April 2023, put himself on the map in his stateside debut two seasons ago.