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Red Sox May Create 'Super Bullpen' With Late-Game Partner For Aroldis Chapman

The Boston Red Sox squeaked into the playoffs this season, and they absolutely could not have done so without Aroldis Chapman closing out games. Not only was Chapman 32 of 34 in save opportunities, but he was unhittable at times, going 50 straight at-bats without allowing a hit at one point.

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Alex Bregman free agency: Pros and cons, contract prediction, landing spots and more for star third baseman

Bregman has opted out of his Red Sox contract with two years, $80 million remaining

Kyle Tucker News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Insider Links Red Sox To High-Profile Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes

The Boston Red Sox arguably have one of the best outfields in baseball already, but that isn't stopping the rumor mill from spinning. Boston pursued superstar outfielder Juan Soto last offseason despite having Ceddanne Rafaela, Jarren Duran, and Wilyer Abreu in the majors with Roman Anthony on his way.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Triston Casas' Red Sox Days Could Soon Be Over, Says Insider

The last two years certainly haven't gone the way Triston Casas would have liked. Coming off a third-place Rookie of the Year finish and a monster second half in 2023, Casas seemed at one point like a future star in the middle of the Boston Red Sox's order.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

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Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Jarren Duran

The San Diego Padres always find themselves in a difficult position at the start of every season. They are in the same division with the Los Angeles Dodgers and that means they are always have to find a way to beat the richest and most powerful team in the National League.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

What Scott Boras Said About Alex Bregman, Red Sox

Alex Bregman already is one of the most talked-about stars available in free agency right now. This was the case before he even opted out of his deal with the Boston Red Sox and has only picked up steam since.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 12

Red Sox release former top international signing after just two seasons

The Red Sox released minor league outfielder and former top international signing Vladimir Asencio after reinstating him from the restricted list last Friday, per the MiLB.com transactions log.

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Craig Breslow Drops Most Encouraging Offseason Quote Yet For Red Sox Fans

Every Boston Red Sox fan lives in fear of offseason inaction. It's what the Red Sox dealt with for five years, essentially from the first moment after Mookie Betts got traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (with whom he's now won three World Series rings).

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Reportedly Eyeing Yankees Hurler With Massive Upside

The Boston Red Sox don't necessarily need to add another big-name bullpen arm, but it sounds like the organization isn't leaving any stone unturned. Boston had one of the best overall bullpens in baseball in 2025.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Superstar Projected To Sign 5-Year, $155 Million Boston Deal

The Boston Red Sox will gladly say they loved their time with Alex Bregman, but bringing him back is going to come down to a calculated numbers game. How much are other teams willing to bid on the three-time All-Star entering his age-32 season, coming off a second-half slump?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Insider Pitches 8-Time All-Star As 'Wild Card'

The best solution for the Boston Red Sox at third base for the 2026 season and beyond is a new deal with Alex Bregman. After the season that he had in 2025, that much is obvious.

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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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Boss Hints At Big-League Role For 101-MPH Top Prospect

The Boston Red Sox's farm system is loaded with pitching talent, and that's been on display even after the team was eliminated from the playoffs in early October.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Already Moving On From $1 Million Prospect

It's been a busy offseason already for the Boston Red Sox. It's still early and we haven't even seen any big additions come to town yet. But, we have seen some subtractions from the organization.

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Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Announce Updates On Marcelo Mayer, Pair Of Key Pitchers

The Boston Red Sox weren't only affected by injuries to big-name players this season, because players at every level of the roster were dropping like flies.

Triston Casas News / Just Baseball / November 12

What Should the Red Sox Do With Triston Casas in 2026?

Few players in recent Boston Red Sox history have been more polarizing than Triston Casas. His supporters will point to his remarkable performance over the last four months of 2023, as the then-23-year-old posted a .307/.404/.570 slash line from June 2 on.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Have More Changes Coming For Kristian Campbell

There was a time at the beginning of the 2025 season in which the Boston Red Sox's front office looked like geniuses. There were rumors about the idea of moving Alex Bregman to second base and keeping Rafael Devers at third base.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 12

Did Jeff Passan quietly suggest the Red Sox won’t spend significant money this winter?

Yesterday, the most reliable baseball reporter in the business dropped a broad but noteworthy article. In it, using his knowledge of the industry, Jeff Passan ran a compelling exercise seeking to align a major offseason transaction to 21 of MLB’s top clubs, with the major caveat being that he wouldn’t use the same player twice.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox's Craig Breslow Hints At Encore To Garrett Crochet Blockbuster

Trading for Garrett Crochet was the single most impactful move of Craig Breslow's tenure as Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer thus far. We'll wait

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / November 11

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Rob Refsnyder

It’s the bottom of the ninth. Your team is down by one. With a pair of runners in scoring position, all you need is one big hit to turn everything around.

Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Red Sox looking for front of the rotation starter, middle of the order bat

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has already admitted that the Sox will be looking for starting pitching this offseason.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Red Sox rumors: Bob Nightengale all but guarantees Jarren Duran trade this offseason

After reaching the Wild Card Round in 2025, the Boston Red Sox are now heavily evaluating their roster. Outfielder Jarren Duran’s future in Boston has now come into serious question.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Red Sox rumors: Alex Bregman predicted to stay with Boston, but will he get $40 million a year?

The Boston Red Sox made the playoffs in 2025 after a tumultuous year that featured trading away Rafael Devers. The Red Sox’s temporary plan at third base was Alex Bregman, but he opted out of the final two years of his contract this offseason.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Lucas Giolito wants to return to Red Sox in offseason

After UCL surgery cost him the entire 2024 season, Lucas Giolito returned in 2025 to post solid results (3.41 ERA in 145 innings) in the Boston Red Sox rotation before the injury bug arose just prior to the start of Boston’s wild-card series with the New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 6

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales, Stanley Tucker named 2025 Fall Stars

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales and Stanley Tucker have been selected to the 2025 Fall Stars Game, the Arizona Fall League announced on Thursday. Perales,

Cooper Criswell News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6