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Red Sox's Likely Lucas Giolito Decision Revealed By Boston Insider

He wasn't available in the postseason, but there's no shot the Boston Red Sox would have won 89 games this year without the help of Lucas Giolito. After missing all of last season, plus a few weeks on the injured list in March and April, Giolito found his way back to being a productive mid-rotation starter.

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AL Contender Could Be Biggest Threat To Red Sox In Alex Bregman Sweepstakes

A lot has changed with the Boston Red Sox since they signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal last February. Garrett Crochet is entrenched as the team’s ace for the remainder of this decade, Rafael Devers and his contract are no longer in Beantown, and the Red Sox reached the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

Carlos Narvaez News / Over The Monster / October 16

Carlos Narvaez named Gold Glove finalist. How good was he defensively?

Major League Baseball named three Red Sox players as Gold Glove finalists yesterday: last year’s right field winner Wilyer Abreu, defensive staple Ceddanne Rafaela, and Carlos Narvaez, who is probably a top ten rookie of the year.

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The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB innings-pitched leaders since 1990' quiz

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 16

Craig Breslow Hints At Red Sox's Plans To Acquire Starting Pitching

If it felt like the Boston Red Sox used a lot of starting pitchers this season, it's because they absolutely did. From ace Garrett Crochet to minor-league call-ups like Hunter Dobbins to opener Brennan Bernardino, the Red Sox ran the gauntlet of pitching available to them.

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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 / Blogging the Red Sox / October 15

How did Red Sox LHP prospect, Double-A Portland Pitcher of the Year Hayden Mullins fare in 2025?

Last month, Red Sox prospect Hayden Mullins was recognized as Double-A Portland’s 2025 Pitcher of the Year. This article will examine how the 25-year-old left-hander fared this season.

Craig Breslow News / Sporting News / October 15

Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow reveals team's position on what type of pitching acquisitions they will target

It seems it's go big or go home for the Sox when it comes to hurlers.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Red Sox star Alex Bregman’s telling quote on his free-agent mindset

As the Boston Red Sox prepare for another pivotal offseason, Alex Bregman’s free agency has become one of the biggest storylines in baseball. The veteran

Pete Alonso News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Why Red Sox Are 'Great Landing Spot' For Pete Alonso, Per Insider

Free agency has nearly arrived, which means anxiety will kick in soon for die-hard Boston Red Sox fans if it hasn't already. World Series champions are built in the offseason, and the Red Sox's offseasons have been a roller coaster of emotions for the last half-decade.

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

Red Sox Should Target $56 Million Ace To Bolster Rotation

Over the next few weeks, there's going to be plenty of discourse about Alex Bregman for the Boston Red Sox. It was reported on Tuesday night by Jon Heyman of the New York Post that Bregman plans to opt out of his deal with Boston and enter free agency.

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

Trevor Story Drops Hint On Alex Bregman's Red Sox Future (And His Own)

The Boston Red Sox's left side of the infield kept them afloat this season. It also could look entirely different moving forward. Third baseman Alex Bregman will soon be a free agent again, as Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the All-Star intends to opt out of the final two seasons of his three-year, $120 million contract.

Jason Varitek News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox’s Jason Varitek Talks Future Amid Expiring Contract

The Boston Red Sox have seen some key pieces of the organization leave already this offseason. Former Red Sox executive Paul Toboni left to become the president of baseball operations of the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 15

Red Sox Prospect Breaking Out In Arizona Fall League

The Boston Red Sox season came to an end in the American League Wild Card Series when they were eliminated by the New York Yankees following an 89-73 season.

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

Red Sox Notch Three Gold Glove Finalists Amid Defensive Criticism

At the end of the season, the Boston Red Sox faced justified criticism for their team defense. Even if errors are no longer the most important stat when evaluating defense, the fact that the Red Sox led the league in them has to be considered an issue heading into the offseason.

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

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Boston Red Sox News / Sport Relay / October 15

Three Boston Red Sox Named Gold Glove Finalists

Three players from the Boston Red Sox have been selected as 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists for their positions. The finalists are catcher Carlos Narvaez, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, and right fielder Wilyer Abreu.

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

Red Sox Expected To Pursue 265-HR Japanese Slugger

There are plenty of questions swirling around the Boston Red Sox's infield right now. In fact, there isn't an infield position that doesn't at least have a slight question mark attached to it right now.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Alex Bregman Makes Big Career Decision After Red Sox's Postseason Exit

It was a solid season overall for the Boston Red Sox as they finished the 2025 MLB season with an 89-73 record, finishing third in the American League East standings.

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

Red Sox Could Be Potential Trade Destination For $53 Million Flamethrower

The Boston Red Sox made a major move for their starting rotation last winter by acquiring left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. They also locked him down to a six-year, $170 million extension in April.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / October 15

Key Takeaways From the Boston Red Sox’s 2025 Season

The Boston Red Sox’s 2025 run ended with a New York Yankees win for the first time since 2003 — the year Aaron Boone drove a walk-off homer down the left-field

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 15

2025 Red Sox Postmortem Part 5: Was the 2025 season a success?

Welcome back to our 2025 Red Sox Postmortem. After talking about the things we loved and hated, grading Craig Breslow and Alex Cora, reevaluating the Rafael Devers trade, and handing out individual awards, today we turn our attention to the big question: was the 2025 Red Sox season a success?

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox Could Reallocate Rafael Devers Savings On Projected $292 Million Duo

The Boston Red Sox made a bold move by trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in June 2025. President of baseball operations Craig Breslow doubled down on the deal once it was official, too.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox Lose Another Talented Executive To Nationals Front Office

So far, the biggest impediment to success for the Boston Red Sox next season has been the Washington Nationals. Toward the end of September, the Nationals announced the hiring of former Red Sox assistant general manager Paul Toboni as their new president of baseball operations.

Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14