Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Matt Thaiss News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Astros Sign Matt Thaiss To Minor League Deal

The Astros are signing catcher Matt Thaiss to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Sugar Land, according to the MLB.com transaction log.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 24

Red Sox No. 3 Prospect Punished for Slapping Opposing Catcher

Boston Red Sox top prospect Justin Gonzales had the most viral moment of the week thus far in the minors, but he paid the price for his fame. On Wednesday, the 19-year-old Gonzales launched his 13th home run of the season for the High-A Greenville Drive.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 24

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Jacob Mayers to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Jacob Mayers from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, as was first reported by Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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

The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz

Craig Breslow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Red Sox’s Craig Breslow has eyes on playoffs after 15-game winning streak

Just a few weeks ago, it seemed certain that the Boston Red Sox would be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline. Now, the conversation has completely changed.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Caleb Durbin News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Caleb Durbin's Bounce-Back Blueprint: How to Spot Fantasy Baseball's Next Hot Streak Before Everyone Else

If fantasy baseball has a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in 2026, it is definitely Caleb Durbin. Durbin's go-ahead homer in Boston's 14th straight win was the moment his turnaround went from a stat-page curiosity to a story every Red Sox fan already knew.

MLB News / Over The Monster / July 24

Blue Jays and Red Sox Freaky Friday narrative in full swing as Fenway series begins

What a year for the Blue Jays. Inches away from a World Series, sign the biggest free agent pitcher on the market and he’s an ace. Have perhaps the best first baseman in the American League but he forgets how to hit.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

How much did 99 lose with ‘Kids Eat Free’ promo during Red Sox’s 15-game winning streak

The Boston Red Sox’s 15-game winning streak came to an end recently in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles. During the streak, 99 Restaurants had to honor a “Kids Eat Free” promotion that they run when Boston wins.

Franklin Arias News / Over The Monster / July 24

Red Sox Minor Lines: Franklin Arias homers in final Double-A game

Many will love the Franklin Arias move to Triple-A so he can showcase his power and contact tools at the next level, facing guys who have pitched in the Majors before.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Red Sox 'Have Their Eyes' on .903 OPS Shortstop Before Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox are 52-49 and hold one of the American League wild card spots. Currently 9-1 in their last 10 games, they are also just 6.5 games back from the Tampa Bay Rays for the lead in the AL East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with their eyes set on two top-notch players

The Boston Red Sox have shifted from being sellers to aggressive buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Will The Padres Move Mason Miller?

3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Pirates Deadline

How Does Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Impact Dodgers’ Deadline Plan?

The '2004 Boston Red Sox (aka The Idiots)' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Brayan Bello News / Inside The Diamonds / July 24

Boston Red Sox Notebook: A Look at Their 23-Game Stretch, Brayan Bello as a Reliever, and More

The Boston Red Sox were off yesterday, and they’ll start a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays tonight. They’ve won 20 of their last 23 games and are sitting at 52-49.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / July 24

The Red Sox Saved Their Season With Recent Hot Stretch

The last time Boston Red Sox fans saw a hot streak like this, the most popular teens were jamming to an upstart young singer named Frank Sinatra. And it’s fitting that, 80 years later, the Red Sox are winning their way.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Red Sox phenom crushes moonshot, slaps catcher, sparks brawl

Boston Red Sox prospect Justin Gonzales is built more like a tight end than a baseball player, and the baseball never stood a chance.

Dodgers have been unbeatable with Eric Lauer on the mound

Joe Buck reveals favorite World Series-clinching call

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll matches MLB legend Lou Gehrig with latest triple

Yankees infielder goes off on MLB for targeting him

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Red Sox are being linked to notable shortstop in trade rumors

The Boston Red Sox, coming off their shocking 15-game winning streak, appear to have crossed over into the buyers’ category. Boston views Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto as a strong fit ahead of the Aug.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 23

Red Sox's Sonny Gray is prime extension candidate

Sonny Gray was expected to be a rental option when he was acquired by the Boston Red Sox during the 2025-26 offseason.

Red Sox fall one win short of franchise history

Three areas Red Sox need to improve at 2026 trade deadline

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Zach Neto News / Just Baseball / July 23

Why the Boston Red Sox Need To Trade for Zach Neto

This time last month, the thought of the Boston Red Sox adding something at the deadline felt like a distant dream. Fifteen wins in a row, an ascension from bottom team in the American League to top five, changes the scope.

Sonny Gray News / Just Baseball / July 23

Do the Red Sox Need Sonny Gray, or Could they Cash in at the Deadline?

Sonny Gray is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career at age 36. The Boston Red Sox ace is rocking a 2.48 ERA, a career best, and a 12-1 record, tied (Chase Burns, Cristopher Sánchez) for the most wins in MLB.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22

Red Sox fall one win short of franchise history

Everyone is well aware of the infamous saying: all good things must come to an end.

Red Sox ride impressive first inning to 15th consecutive win

Three areas Red Sox need to improve at 2026 trade deadline

Orioles reportedly entertaining offers for catcher Adley Rutschman

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 22

Three areas Red Sox need to improve at 2026 trade deadline

The Red Sox were in the AL East basement following a 10-2 loss to the Nationals on July 1. It was not a question of whether the Red Sox would be sellers at the deadline; instead, the question was which pieces would be moved.

Red Sox ride impressive first inning to 15th consecutive win

Jarren Duran had two words after Red Sox’s 15th straight victory

Rays fans get exciting update ahead of MLB trade deadline

Cubs' manager Craig Counsell has simple message for front office ahead of trade deadline

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Jarren Duran had two words after Red Sox's 15th straight victory

Somehow, someway, the Boston Red Sox have turned things around quickly. Just a few weeks ago, the Red Sox had one of the worst records in the American League.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22