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Marcelo Mayer and His Dad's Red Sox Exit Comments Raise Eyebrows

For the second straight year, the Boston Red Sox traded an infielder who was expected to be a part of the club's long-term plans to the San Francisco Giants in a surprise move.

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Hello and happy Tuesday, folks. Hope your hangover from celebrating the postseason berth wasn’t too bad yesterday. The Boston Red Sox—your newly-minted Wild Card qualifiers (I wonder if they’ll hang a banner for that one)—are back in action today.

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 21

Yes, THIS 2026 Boston Red Sox team is playoff bound

On June 25, the Red Sox were 32-46. The season looked over. Most people had stopped paying attention, and that was a reasonable call. They ended up becoming the first team in MLB history to lose 46 of their first 78 games and still finish above .500.

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

Red Sox May Have Hinted Playoff Rotation With Guardians Starters

The Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff spot for the second straight year on Sunday, despite a loss against the Tampa Bay Rays. Boston got some help and it has guaranteed itself at least two playoff games.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 21

2026 Red Sox Join Rare Club By Making Postseason

The Boston Red Sox were 14 games under .500 at one point this season, but, against all odds, have secured a spot in the postseason. According to ESPN Insights, they are only the 4th team in MLB history to make the postseason after being 14 games under .500 in the World Series era.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 21

2026 Red Sox Overcame Worst 75-Game Start Of Any Postseason Team In MLB History

The Boston Red Sox are headed back to the postseason, and their turnaround has been historic. The Red Sox were 14 games below .500 in June, but went on an impressive 15-game win streak to save the season, and then stayed hot to secure a spot in the postseason.

Boston Red Sox News / HITC / September 21

The remarkable record the Boston Red Sox just set by clinching playoff spot

The Boston Red Sox did not have the best start to their season and needed some major improvements if they wanted to make it to the playoffs. That is exactly what happened, as they went on a 15-game winning streak in the middle to secure the playoff spot dramatically.

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

Payton Tolle Can Make Red Sox Playoff History 108 Years After Babe Ruth

When the Boston Red Sox kick off postseason action, if they turn to red-hot rookie Payton Tolle in either Game 1 or Game 2 on the mound, he will make a bit of absurd team history.

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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 / New Baseball Media / September 21

How the Red Sox Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

The Red Sox are back in the playoffs, as Boston officially locked up a spot for the 2026 Postseason on September 20. But given how the Red Sox played over the first third of the regular season, this reality was far from a certainty.

Aroldis Chapman News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Boston Red Sox Announce Major Aroldis Chapman News

The Boston Red Sox will take Monday off after dropping two of three games to the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida, but they return home Tuesday for a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with encouraging news on their closer.

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Payton Tolle News / Baseball Now / September 21

Payton Tolle Speaks On Red Sox's World Series Chances

The Boston Red Sox secured a spot in the postseason on Sunday, but the real work is only beginning. The Red Sox have a date with the New York Yankees in a best-of-three Wild Card series in a couple of weeks.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 21

Craig Breslow Reflects On Firing Alex Cora After Red Sox Clinch Postseason Berth

The Boston Red Sox secured their spot in the postseason thanks to an Atlanta Braves win over the Houston Astros. Things are going well now, but Red Sox fans remember the 10-17 start that led to Alex Cora and six other coaches being fired.

Chad Tracy News / Baseball Now / September 21

Chad Tracy Sends Message To Red Sox Players After Clinching Postseason Berth

The Boston Red Sox lost on Sunday, but an Atlanta Braves win over the Houston Astros kicked off champagne showers inside the visitors' clubhouse in Tampa Bay.

Payton Tolle 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.

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.

Caleb Durbin News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Caleb Durbin blows the game for Red Sox with brutal baserunning blunder

Caleb Durbin managed to do exactly what you do not want to do as the go-ahead run. The Boston Red Sox played Saturday against the division rival Tampa Bay Rays.

Willson Contreras News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Offers Optimistic Injury Update

Willson Contreras had his season flash before his eyes on Thursday night when the Boston Red Sox‘s best hitter wore a pitch on the right hand during a check swing against Texas Rangers pitcher Jakob Junis.

Roman Anthony News / Field Level Media / September 18

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Roman Anthony homered and had three RBIs, Jahmai Jones went deep and the Boston Red Sox cooled off the first-place Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-2 victory on Friday night in St.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 17

How top Red Sox draft picks Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull fared in pro debuts

With their first two picks in this summer’s draft, the Red Sox not only took a pair of teammates, but also a pair of roommates from the University of North Carolina who share similar backgrounds.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Report: Sonny Gray could pull a shocker this offseason

Instead of securing the bag this offseason, Sonny Gray might potentially be walking away from the bag. The Boston Red Sox pitcher Gray could possibly retire after this season, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reported on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17

Four managerial fits for MLB teams that could make a change

With the offseason approaching, several recognizable names could make sense for a few clubs looking for a different direction.

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Braiden Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox Weighing Possible Playoff Promotion For Braiden Ward

The Red Sox are considering carrying outfielder Braiden Ward on their playoff roster, writes Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Interim manager Chad Tracy, who briefly managed Ward in the minors, publicly addressed the possibility on Wednesday.

Trevor Story News / Yardbarker / September 14