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Red Sox, trying to snap losing streak, tackle MLB-best Braves

It's a different day, but the same challenge for the Boston Red Sox, who will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they face the visiting Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.

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Will the Red Sox be sellers at the trade deadline?

Good morning! As of today, two things about the 2026 Boston Red Sox remain true: They are potentially the worst Red Sox team in 61 years (that’s how they’d end the season if they remain at their current clip).* They’re still not out of the playoff hunt, thanks to the American League’s Golden Age of Mediocrity.

MLB News / Over The Monster / May 26

Braves 7, Red Sox 6: Frustration Factory at Fenway Park

For a while, in the early part of this game, it looked like the Red Sox were on their way to a satisfying victory. Ranger Suarez got through the first

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Red Sox’s Fenway Park woes reaching 1932 levels of pathetic

The Boston Red Sox aimed to build off of their surprisingly good 2025 season in which they won 89 games and made it to the postseason. However, 2026 has not gone according to plan for the Red Sox.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox’s Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela Ignite Fenway With Back-to-Back Blasts

The Boston Red Sox certainly weren't messing around to kick off Tuesday night's contest against the Major League Baseball-leading Atlanta Braves. Boston got swept by the Minnesota Twins over the weekend and, fortunately, had a day off on Monday to get everything back in order.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Get Good Garrett Crochet News Amid Shoulder Recovery

The Boston Red Sox have been missing Garrett Crochet since April 25 after he was placed on the Injured List with shoulder inflammation. Crochet has been inching his way back and it feels like Tuesday finally was a much-needed break-through.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 26

MLB Names Willson Contreras, Ketel Marte as Players of the Week

On Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced the recipients of their Player of the Week Awards from May 18 to May 24. In the American League, the winner was first baseman Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox, who went 11-for-24 (.458) over the course of the week.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Might Finally Be Getting Closer to Roman Anthony's Return

We've long since passed the point of hoping for a quick return for Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony. But on Tuesday, there seemed to be a clear indicator of progress.

Tommy Kahnle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Wasting Time Keeping Rookie Over Tommy Kahnle

The Boston Red Sox should make a change in the bullpen in the very near future. Boston has had a lot of success in the Rule 5 Draft over the last few years.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 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.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Analyst Tries to Explain Alex Cora Drama

NESN color analyst Lou Merloni has become one of the most respected voices among Boston Red Sox fans, but his job is tough sometimes. As an employee of the Red Sox, Merloni can't bash the team with reckless abandon, the way some others in the local media do from time to time.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Buyers or Sellers? What to Make of Red Sox Trade Rumors

The Boston Red Sox have found themselves in a tricky situation that doesn't appear to be getting any easier. With a record of 22-30 on May 26th, the Red

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Acquire 2-Time All-Star, Make Playoffs, and More Bold Predictions for 2026 Season

It's just May 26 and there are people out there talking as if the Boston Red Sox's season is over. It is not. Boston has 110 games left and is just three games out of an American League Wild Card spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 26

Red Sox Truths and Lies: What's Real and Fake About 22-30 Record

A few harsh words could aptly apply to the start of this season for the Boston Red Sox: ugly, dismal, and concerning. With a 22-30 record entering a Tuesday series opener against the Atlanta Braves, who have the most wins in the sport so far, the Red Sox are fighting to avoid a sell-off at the August trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 26

Boston Red Sox Notes: No Memorial Day Game Thoughts, Upcoming Minor League Series, & More

The Boston Red Sox start a series tonight with the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park, they’re 22-30 entering the series. They’re 12.5 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 26

Red Sox to promote prospects Enddy Azocar, Luke Heyman to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox are promoting prospects Enddy Azocar and Luke Heyman from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, as was first reported by Hunter Noll of Beyond the Monster.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / May 25

Red Sox’ Anthony Eyanson named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Top Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 18-24, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Willson Contreras Is Thriving For The Red Sox

The 2025-26 offseason didn’t have a defining blockbuster like the Kyle Tucker trade in 2024-25 or the Juan Soto deal the winter before. However, what the trade market lacked in top-end quality, it made up for in quantity, with no shortage of big names switching teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Red Sox desperate to turn it around at home with Braves on tap

It's been a season full of questions for the Boston Red Sox, none more perplexing than this: Why has Boston struggled so much at Fenway Park? The Red Sox are 8-17 at home, the worst mark in Major League Baseball, entering Tuesday's matchup with the visiting Atlanta Braves, who happen to have the sport's best road record (19-8).

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 25

Red Sox' Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

After finishing second to Detroit Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal for the American League Cy Young Award voting last season, Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has not been the same player: compiling a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA in six starts before landing on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation (April 29).

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Aroldis Chapman is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Aroldis Chapman could be in line for a return to the National League. The San Diego Padres are eyeing the veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chapman on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / May 24

Willson Contreras continuing to prove his value to Red Sox

Contreras has been an astonishingly valuable addition to the Boston Red Sox, serving as an offensive catalyst in the lineup as well as providing a fiery clubhouse presence.

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Willson Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident

The benches cleared during Saturday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins after a rare home plate collision between Boston’s Willson Contreras and Twins catcher Victor Caratini.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 23

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

The Boston Red Sox were expected to be busy at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. However, despite their 22-28 record entering Saturday, the franchise may be looking to add instead of operating as a seller.

What Red Sox could do after SS Trevor Story's latest injury

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Rockies' Antonio Senzatela emerging as highly coveted bullpen arm ahead of deadline

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Red Sox Making Trade Calls For Offensive Help

The Red Sox rank 29th of 30 teams in both homers (36) and runs (187), and their collective 89 wRC+ is better than only three other clubs. The lack of pop has been one of the major factors of Boston’s 22-28 record, and the front office is looking to upgrade the lineup.

Trevor Story News / Field Level Media / May 22

Red Sox SS Trevor Story undergoes sports hernia surgery

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will likely miss several weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Red Sox confirmed the procedure on Friday but didn't present a timeline for Story's return.

Tayron Guerrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Red Sox To Select Tayron Guerrero

The Red Sox are going to select right-hander Tayron Guerrero to their roster, per reporting from Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com. He’ll be back in the big leagues for the first time since 2019.