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Red Sox Can Cross One AL Contender Off Alex Bregman Chase

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes continues to capture the attention of baseball fans, insiders, and analysts alike across the league. The 31-year-old three-time All-Star is one of the best overall free agents available.

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The Red Sox bullpen needs a lefty. Who are the best options?

After a series of decisions at the end of the 2025 season, the Red Sox quickly went from a plethora to a dearth of left-handed pitchers, almost overnight.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

Orioles' Latest $10M Signing Could Actually Benefit Red Sox

Once again, one of the Boston Red Sox's division rivals has made a significant free-agent signing. On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles inked starting pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million contract.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

25 MLB stars you probably didn't realize began their career with another team

The worst MLB teams from the 2000s

Bobby Dalbec News / Over The Monster / December 29

Former Red Sox slugger Bobby Dalbec signs with Yomiuri Giants in Japan

Good morning! Bobby Dalbec, the Red Sox once and future first baseman, is out of Major League Baseball. After playing in just seven games with the White Sox last year, Dalbec signed a one-year deal with the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, one of the most successful and famous clubs in the sport.

Justin Verlander News / Over The Monster / December 29

Should the Red Sox sign free agent pitcher Justin Verlander?

Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Next up, a future Hall of Famer who is still hanging on.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29

How Red Sox's Roman Anthony Is Like Juan Soto, Mike Trout

The Boston Red Sox have one of the most intriguing overall outfielders in baseball in young slugger Roman Anthony. He became a national sensation in 2025.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 28

Tatsuya Imai Update After Red Sox, Cubs, More Connected To Ace

The Boston Red Sox have already added two starting pitchers this offseason and while it would be lovely to get another high-impact arm, it shouldn't be a priority right now.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 28

Red Sox could return to Cardinals trade well for third time this offseason

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have already made a pair of trades this offseason. A third deal could be in the works.

Cubs listed among favorites to land Alex Bregman, but…

How NL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

How AL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 28

Red Sox Fans Will Love Expert's Assessment Of Willson Contreras' Fit

Stability at first base would be a welcome sight for the Boston Red Sox. After years of inconsistency at the position, aided and abetted by injuries to Triston Casas in the last two seasons, the Red Sox acquired Willson Contreras from the St.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / December 28

Red Sox Have Blue Jays Superstar On 'Primary' Target List

The Boston Red Sox have a need in the middle of the order still and a handful of options have been mentioned as potential targets. This has been the case in reference to both free agents and trade targets.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 28

Triston Casas' Road To Recovery Features Fresh Look For Red Sox

The vast majority of the noise around Major League Baseball throughout the offseason has to do with transactions. Which free agent is going to cash in on a mega deal?

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 28

How Red Sox Could Lose Alex Bregman To Tigers, Per Detroit Insider

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes have captivated the attention of Boston Red Sox fans throughout the holiday season, and decision day could be approaching.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28

Red Sox Continuing To Pursue Infield Help

The Red Sox have long been known to be looking for a right-handed bat to add to their infield mix, and they found one when they swung a trade with the Cardinals to acquire Willson Contreras.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 28

Red Sox Urged To Acquire 28-Year-Old After All-Star Season

The Boston Red Sox are a team that can do some damage in the American League in 2026. Arguably, the club needs one more piece in the middle of the order and Alex Bregman fits what the team needs perfectly.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 27

Where Alex Bregman Stands With Red Sox, Cubs, More

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes remains alive and well. The three-time All-Star opted out of his three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox and remains one of the hottest names in free agency.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 27

Craig Breslow Responds To Vaughn Grissom-Chris Sale Whiff

The Boston Red Sox made an unlucky move ahead of the 2024 season. At the time, the Red Sox had a real need at second base and traded the then-oft-injured Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for young infielder Vaughn Grissom.

Alex Bregman News / CBSSports.com / December 27

MLB rumors: Cubs among three teams chasing Alex Bregman; Reds sign outfielder

Here's the latest from the MLB Hot Stove

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 27

Red Sox's Updated List Of Targets Includes Iffy Cardinals, Astros Trade Options

We've got a new update on where the Boston Red Sox's pursuit of offense stands, and not every name on the list will get the fan base jazzed up. Though a new deal for Alex Bregman is still probably the Red Sox's primary objective, we've entered the point in the offseason where parallel pursuits are necessary.