Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 14

How worried are you about the Red Sox after the losing streak?

The Red Sox 5-game losing streak, thankfully, is over. And while I wouldn’t exactly say that Red Sox Nation was panicking this week, there certainly was a sense of “oh no, what’s going on here?” as the bats went silent and the losses piled up.

Franklin Arias News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 14

Red Sox's Franklin Arias Makes On-Field Statement With Promotion Looming

With each passing day, Franklin Arias' footsteps grow louder in the Boston Red Sox organization. In just his 15th game at the Triple-A level, Arias turned in a sparkling performance on Thursday.

Tim Anderson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Red Sox eager to build momentum in opener vs. Pirates

The Boston Red Sox will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night, and both teams have rested bullpens and some much-needed momentum.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 14

Red Sox Announce Starting Pitchers for Key Pirates Series

The Boston Red Sox got back in the win column on Thursday with a much-needed 7-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. With the win, the Red Sox avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of one of the club's biggest rivals.

MLB News / Over The Monster / August 14

With Greg Weissert back, Red Sox look forward to facing Pirates, shaky Paul Skenes

The Red Sox got back on track yesterday against the Blue Jays. It took until the 8th inning, but the bats roared to life. Long live The Durbinator, right?

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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 13

Payton Tolle or Cam Schlittler? Red Sox Lefty Has Case for AL East's Young Ace

Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees is arguably the No. 1 favorite for American League Cy Young Award favorite, which meant he also became the default answer for best young pitcher in his division.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 13

Red Sox Announce Even More Good Roman Anthony News

It was a good day for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. First and foremost, the Red Sox snapped their five-game losing streak by taking down the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-0.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 13

Payton Tolle, Caleb Durbin lead Red Sox in shut out of Blue Jays

Payton Tolle pitched a two-hitter over eight innings, Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam and the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-0 on Thursday afternoon.

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The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 13

The Boston Red Sox Aren't Going Anywhere

Boston Red Sox fans certainly haven't been shy about their feelings about the franchise over the last few years. Well, a "few years" doesn't necessarily tell the entire story.

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.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 13

More Rafael Devers-Red Sox Drama Surfaces a Year Later

The Boston Red Sox moved on from infielder Rafael Devers over one year ago, and yet the deal continues to be talked about. Boston's trade sending Devers to the San Francisco Giants with eight years left on his deal was one of the most shocking mid-season deals in recent memory.

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

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Jedixson Paez News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 12

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Jedixson Paez to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Jedixson Paez from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as first reported by SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker.

Adley Rutschman News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 12

Which prospect did Red Sox send to Orioles to complete Adley Rutschman trade?

More than a week after acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, the Red Sox have completed the blockbuster trade that netted him from the Orioles.

Seth Martinez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Red Sox To Designate Seth Martinez For Assignment

The Red Sox are expected to designate righty Seth Martinez for assignment, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. His spot on the roster will go to lefty Alec Gamboa, who’s being recalled from Triple-A Worcester (as reported by Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette).

Jake Rogers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Red Sox Designate Jake Rogers For Assignment

The Red Sox announced that catcher Jake Rogers has been designated for assignment. That opens a roster spot for fellow catcher Adley Rutschman to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Where Adley Rutschman Fits into the Lineup for Red Sox Debut

Over the last three games, the Boston Red Sox have matched the number of losses they were handed in the entire month of July. Looking to end this three-game skid, the lineup is getting a huge boost in the form of trade deadline acquisition Adley Rutschman.

Henry Godbout News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 11

Red Sox to promote top IF prospect Henry Godbout to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting top infield prospect Henry Godbout from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by MiLB Central’s Chase Ford.