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Sonny Gray Just Joined Pedro Martínez in Rare Red Sox History

This past offseason, the Boston Red Sox were on the hunt for pitching. Specifically, the Red Sox were looking for a No. 2 starter to pair with lefty ace Garrett Crochet.

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Red Sox put Yoshida on IL with hamstring strain

The Red Sox placed Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day IL because of a left hamstring strain.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 16

Brutal News for Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida, Justin Slaten

The Boston Red Sox are going to be thin in the bullpen and at designated hitter over the next few weeks. Both Masataka Yoshida and Justin Slaten are banged up right now and Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reported on Sunday morning that they are being placed on the Injured List ahead of the club's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 16

Red Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, IKF to begin rehab

So many rehabs! As we round the stretch of the 2026 season, the Red Sox will be getting reinforcements from several long-injured players (though in the case of some of these players, it’s an open question as to whether they’re improvements over the current options).

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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?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates

With another win, his second of the month, Sonny Gray's career resurgence has turned into putting together a season that can be argued as the best season of his overall career.

Pirates pull a curious move with the struggling Paul Skenes

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

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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.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / August 15

Sonny Gray continues his dominance as Red Sox blank Pirates

Sonny Gray threw seven scoreless innings and Wilyer Abreu's second-inning solo home run put the Boston Red Sox on course for a 4-0 shutout of the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Aroldis Chapman Reaches Vesting Option Threshold

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman crossed the 40-inning mark on Saturday in an outing against the Pirates. The appearance triggered the vesting option in his contract for next season.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 15

Red Sox Lose Masataka Yoshida to Midgame Injury: What We Know

At a time when the Boston Red Sox could ill afford to sacrifice any offense, they lost one of their more consistent hitters. Masataka Yoshida has been a nice story this year, as he's slowly carved out an important role for himself with solid offense.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Trevor Story, Roman Anthony injury updates will catch Red Sox fans’ attention

The Boston Red Sox had a remarkable surge earlier this summer that took them from last place in the American League East and the second-worst record in the AL to a spot inside the league’s playoff structure.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 15

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Just Days Away From Long-Awaited Rehab Assignment

Don't worry, Boston Red Sox fans. Roman Anthony is getting close to a return. Boston fans have been waiting for Anthony since he landed on the Injured List back in May.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Former Boston Red Sox Slugger Has Died

Boston Red Sox fans are mourning the loss of a contributor to one of the franchise’s memorable late-1990s teams, as former slugger Butch Huskey has died at age 54.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15

Red Sox fall on hard times after surge, try to right ship vs. Pirates

The Boston Red Sox have played most of their best baseball away from home this season, but that hasn't been the case on the team's current road trip. The visiting Red Sox will enter Saturday's night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 1-4 record on their seven-game road trip.

Seth Martinez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Red Sox Outright Seth Martinez

The Red Sox announced yesterday that righty Seth Martinez has been sent outright to Triple-A Worcester. Martinez was designated for assignment three days ago.

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Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / August 15

Ex-Red Sox Slugger Who Nearly Broke the Curse Has Tragic End at 54

“If I ever made it in baseball, 42 would be my number.” Butch Huskey wrote in his book report as a high schooler, years before his MLB debut in 1993. So, when the time came to choose between the football scholarship and the New York Mets, Huskey knew what it was going to be.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14

White Sox claim catcher Jake Rogers off waivers

The Chicago White Sox have claimed catcher Jake Rogers off waivers.

Willson Contreras shows true leadership amid Red Sox fan anger

MLB's Field of Dreams Game has become more commercial than magical

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

2 Red Sox most to blame for recent struggles

The Boston Red Sox put together their greatest surge in recent memory when they reeled off 32 wins in 37 games in a run that started in late June and went all the way into the first week of the August.

Boston Red Sox News / EasySportz / August 13

Payton Tolle and Caleb Durbin End Red Sox Skid

The Boston Red Sox came crashing back to Earth after a historic July run, dropping five straight games. Being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays would’ve sparked serious panic among the fanbase.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Red Sox Lose Key Player to Injury Amid 5-Game Losing Streak

The Boston Red Sox have had a true roller coaster 2026 season following an early Wild Card exit in 2025. Following a 15-game and a 9-game winning streak, the Red Sox are currently facing a five-game skid which has pushed them firmly to third place in the American League East division.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / August 13

Boston Red Sox All-Star Gets Involved in More Controversy

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran recently confronted a fan who crossed a clear line online. Amid a difficult stretch at the plate, Duran received a private Instagram message urging him to kill himself.

Garrett Whitlock News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Red Sox To Place Garrett Whitlock On Injured List

The Red Sox are placing star setup man Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list and recalling right-hander Greg Weissert from Triple-A in his place, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 13

Willson Contreras shows true leadership amid Red Sox fan anger

Fresh off the excitement of a franchise-record breaking month of July, the Boston Red Sox are back to slumping.

Kevin Gausman struggles in second start with Cubs

Unpacking the rise in position-player pitching in MLB this season

Reds ace gets awful injury news

Cubs rookie Pedro Ramirez earns ultimate praise from Dansby Swanson

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

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Jedixson Paez News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 12