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Red Sox Could Target 31-Home Run First Baseman

Suddenly, the Boston Red Sox look like trade deadline buyers. After starting the season 43-45, the Red Sox have ripped off series sweeps of the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies, and the Tampa Bay Rays and head to the All-Star break at 53-45, just three games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East lead.

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Red Sox Hall Of Famer Fires Shot At Boston's 'Big 3' Rookie Sensations

Boston Red Sox icon Jim Rice believes the team's star rookies can't hold a candle to... Jim Rice. In 2025, the Red Sox have a trio of former top prospects making their rookie debuts in outfielder Roman Anthony, infielder Marcelo Mayer, and infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Alex Bregman Sparks Red Sox Rumors With Cryptic Post

The Boston Red Sox have already been linked to a handful of guys with the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline quickly approaching. It's coming up quickly and will pass on July 31st.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Did Red Sox Land MLB Draft's Biggest Steal In National Champion Hurler?

The Major League Baseball Draft is all about value, and the Boston Red Sox know that well. Some of Boston's biggest draft successes came outside the first round.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

What Will Red Sox Do at MLB Trade Deadline to Fuel World Series Push?

The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team and baseball heading into the All-Star break, and have put themselves in a buyer's position for the MLB trade deadline at the end of the month.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Dylan Cease News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Landed Next Dylan Cease, Per MLB Analyst

The Boston Red Sox must be happy about their performance in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball. Boston landed right-handed flamethrower Kyson Witherspoon out of Oklahoma with the No.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Reportedly Narrowing in on Certain Trade Deadline Targets

2025 has been anything but normal for the Boston Red Sox. This wild season has already seen three top prospects debut, the addition and return of notable veteran starting pitchers, and a Rafael Devers West Coast trade.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With Fan Favorite All-Star In Trade To Padres

There's a central question beginning to cement itself as the trade deadline approaches for the Boston Red Sox. Will outfielder Jarren Duran be traded? And will it be to the ravenous San Diego Padres?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Linked To 2-Time World Series Champion

Will the Boston Red Sox add any more pieces before the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline? With the way that Boston was playing ahead of the All-Star break, the obvious answer seems to be yes.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Two Former Red Sox Players On Official All-Star Game Rosters (And One Bonus)

Some years, it feels like all the Boston Red Sox's best talent is already playing for other teams. That's not the case in 2025. In years past, ex-Red Sox stars like Mookie Betts, J.D.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox's First-Round Pick Could Debut as Soon as 2026

The Boston Red Sox have to be excited about their first-round draft choice. The Red Sox selected Kyson Witherspoon, a soon-to-be 21-year-old right-handed pitcher from the University of Oklahoma, with their 15th overall pick.

Cooper Adams News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 14

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect Cooper Adams to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting pitching prospect Cooper Adams from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Alex Bregman Gets Concerning Update on Red Sox Contract

Given the Boston Red Sox's current play, it's understandable if they decide to keep Alex Bregman around. However, it remains uncertain what the Red Sox plan to do.

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

One Rumored Trade Red Sox Should Avoid At All Costs

The Boston Red Sox have been the subject of plenty of noise as the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline has inched closer and closer. Boston is the hottest team in baseball with 10 straight wins and a 53-45 record.

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Passan Clears the Air: Red Sox Set to Surge, Not Sell, at Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox, riding a 10-game win streak and sitting at 53-45, approach the MLB trade deadline on July 31, 2025, with high stakes. Speculation recently swirled about trading key players like Aroldis Chapman and Alex Bregman due to their contract situations.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

The Blue Jays should ask about this productive rival DH

Boasting a 55-41, first-place record, the Toronto Blue Jays have surprisingly established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the American League.

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

Jeff Passan Has Bold Red Sox Declaration As Trade Rumors Swirl

The Boston Red Sox are the topic of every discussion as the trade deadline draws near. What was a frustrating season for the Red Sox through three months has turned on a dime in the last two weeks.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Roman Anthony Makes Red Sox History Not Done Since 1965

Kudos to the Boston Red Sox for figuring things out over the past few weeks. When it looked like the Red Sox were dead in the dirt, all they did was respond

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 14

Red Sox-Brewers Officially Complete Polarizing Trade

The Boston Red Sox had a surplus of capable starters early in the season and shipped one off to the Milwaukee Brewers when they were being bitten by the injury bug.

Jim Bowden News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Former GM Has Bold Red Sox Claim After Night One of MLB Draft

The Boston Red Sox had a few picks on night one of the 2025 MLB Draft. They picked two players inside the top 35, with picks at 15 and 34. After taking two pitchers, Boston drew a lot of attention from a former general manager.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Red Sox rumors: Jeff Passan makes trade deadline guarantee for ‘World Series contender’

The Boston Red Sox are red hot entering MLB All-Star Week, as the club is on a 10-game winning streak. With the trade deadline right around the corner, insider Jeff Passan sparked rumors after claiming the franchise will make a deal in the hopes of making a legitimate World Series push.

Trevor Story News / Just Baseball / July 15

Trevor Story Has Started to Hit His Stride for the Red Sox

On March 20, 2022, the Boston Red Sox had done it – they signed slugging shortstop Trevor Story. At the time, he was a 29-year-old two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger who had earned MVP votes on three separate occasions.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 13

Red Sox are on a heater going into the All-Star break

As the Boston Red Sox contemplate whether to buy or sell at the upcoming MLB trade deadline on July 31, they've at least made things interesting heading into the All-Star break.

Legendary manager achieves a major milestone after Reds win

Aaron Judge’s latest record is overshadowing another historic feats

Max Fried's murky injury status raises more concerns about Yankees' pitching

Cubs head into All-Star break with momentum after series win

Diamondbacks reportedly ready to sell with eye toward 2026

Trading away Mitch Keller would be a bad idea for the Pirates

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Red Sox place Hunter Dobbins on 15-day IL due to ACL tear

Hunter Dobbins’ 2025 season is over, as the Red Sox placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list due to a right ACL tear. Right-hander Richard Fitts was called up from Triple-A to take Dobbins’ spot on the active roster.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Yardbarker / July 11