Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Walker Buehler News / Field Level Media / May 1

Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler (shoulder) undergoing tests

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler has been scratched from Friday night's start against the visiting Minnesota Twins due to issues with his pitching shoulder.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Phenom Gets Stamp Of Approval From Manager Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox likely couldn't have prediced how the first month of the season was going to go for young slugger Kristian Campbell. They obviously likely hoped it would be good, but no one could really see coming what Campbell has been able to do for this organization so far in 2025.

Yasmani Grandal News / Athlon Sports / May 1

All-Star Slugger Sends Clear Message on Red Sox Future

For now, longtime MLB catcher Yasmani Grandal is staying in the minor leagues—and he’s doing so voluntarily. When the 36-year-old Grandal inked a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox last month, he did so knowing he could opt out on May 1.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / May 1

Electric Boston Red Sox Youngster Scratched From Lineup With Problematic Issue

According to Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston, the Boston Red Sox scratched superstar youngster Kristian Campbell from Thursday's lineup because of right rib discomfort.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Red Sox’s Walker Buehler dealt troubling shoulder injury update

The Boston Red Sox and Alex Cora are bouncing back from an underwhelming season in 2024. Boston added Walker Buehler and Alex Bregman in an attempt to re-enter the competition in the American League East.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox May Soon Cut Ties With $90 Million Fan Favorite, 'Eat A Lot Of Cash'

At some point this season, the Boston Red Sox are going to have to make an uncomfortable decision. It's only been two years and change since the Red Sox gave Masataka Yoshida a five-year, $90 million contract.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Shut Down Wild Speculation About $90 Million Man

The Boston Red Sox have a very solid offensive piece not currently with the big league roster. Boston outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida hasn't appeared in a game with the Red Sox so far this season.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Yankees Might Look To Acquire Recent Red Sox All-Star 'On The Move'

A recent Boston Red Sox All-Star could be wearing New York Yankees pinstripes soon in a bitter turn of events for Red Sox fans. If you’ve been living under a rock, the Yankees have somewhat of a crisis at the closer position.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Craig Breslow Hints At Whether Or Not Red Sox Will Replace Struggling 25-Year-Old

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas hasn't gotten off to the start he would have hoped for in 2025, and that's putting things mildly. Casas is slashing .181/.280/.309 so far this season, good for just a 67 OPS+.

Jarren Duran News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Yankees Star Sends Strong Message to Red Sox OF Jarren Duran

In no way, shape, or form, was what the Cleveland Guardians fan did to Jarren Duran over the weekend against the Boston Red Sox something that should ever happen.

Yasmani Grandal News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Veteran Catcher Yasmani Grandal Decides to Remain in Boston Red Sox Organization

Yasmani Grandal has been a member of the Boston Red Sox organization for all of three weeks, but he was still left with a major decision regarding his future on Thursday.

Rafael Devers News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Rafael Devers' Latest Comments Show Where Things Stand With His Future With Red Sox

There are some benefits to having Rafael Devers be a designated hitter. Frankly, outside of upsetting the Boston Red Sox's best player, there isn't much of a problem with him being a long-term designated hitter.

Kenley Jansen News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Ex-Red Sox 4-Time All-Star Called 8th-Best 'Trade Chip' Of 2025 MLB Season

He's not a member of the Boston Red Sox anymore, but Kenley Jansen looks poised to play a major role in the Major League Baseball season. Jansen signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels after an unceremonious exit from Boston at the end of last season.

Marcelo Mayer News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Red Sox Predicted to Trade Highly Rated Prospect Amid Marcelo Mayer News

The Boston Red Sox have a wealth of depth in the organization at the middle infield positions. Trevor Story is the club's starting shortstop, and Boston's No.

Connor Wong News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox Reveal Surprisingly Soon Return Timeline For Key Starter

The Boston Red Sox have been missing a key piece over the last few weeks but it sounds like the team is hoping for a return in the very near future. Catcher Connor Wong suffered a fracture in his catching hand in the team's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 7th.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / May 1

ESPN Insider Suggests Boston Red Sox Could Trade Breakout Star Wilyer Abreu

The Boston Red Sox could have an interesting roster dilemma on their hands this summer. In ESPN's updated power rankings, the Red Sox moved up one spot from No.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Red Sox Executive Reveals Why Top Prospect Duo Remain at Triple-A

Everybody in the Boston Red Sox organization knows that outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Marcelo Mayer are ready to make a difference at the Major League level.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox 22-Year-Old Continues Meteoric Rise With 'April All-Star' Recognition

Remember when second base was a point of contention during spring training for the Boston Red Sox? David Hamilton had a shot to win the job, some said.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras, complete comeback

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras to complete epic comeback

The Toronto Blue Jays trailed 6-0 in the sixth inning and appeared to be down and out in Wednesday night's affair with the Boston Red Sox. That changed quickly.

Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year

Royals pitcher excels in MLB debut, continues team's recent surge

Watch: Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age vs. Orioles

Watch: Benches clear in Yankees game

'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda sets sights on baseball movie

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 30

Red Sox sign former Seton Hall righty Jay Allmer to minor-league deal

Team-by-team AL MVPs: Why Yankees' Max Fried, six other pitchers get the nod

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

Marcelo Mayer News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 28

Red Sox’ Marcelo Mayer named International League Player of the Week

Top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer has been named the International League Player of the Week for the week of April 21-27, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.