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MLB's Latest CBA Proposal Would Be Surprisingly Bad for Red Sox

There was a stretch for a few years in which the Boston Red Sox got a lot of heat for a lack of spending. Things changed in 2025 and the Red Sox have started inching back to their old ways.

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Red Sox Roster Problem or Solution: Caleb Durbin

The Boston Red Sox are stuck. If you’re the type of person who is content finishing third within the division and being bounced by your arch rivals in just a handful of games in back-to-back seasons, you might disagree.

Brayan Bello News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 4

Red Sox Could Cut Ties With Brayan Bello After Odd 2026 Season

One of the Boston Red Sox's key arms from the 2026 season is out of the organization in free agency right now in Sonny Gray. At this moment, it's too early to know if Gray will return, although it seems unlikely.

Sonny Gray News / Baseball Now / November 4

Sonny Gray Predicted To Ditch Red Sox For NL East Contender

The Boston Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals last offseason, and he turned out to be a tremendous addition. He posted a 2.72 ERA in 29 starts and should have been an All-Star.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / RedSoxLife / November 4

1975 Boston Red Sox highlight special

The 1975 Boston Red Sox were one of the most memorable teams in team and MLB history. They featured a remarkable mix of young talent, veteran leadership, powerful hitting, and outstanding pitching leading them to the Al East crown with a record of 95-65.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Sonny Gray News / Baseball Now / November 4

Red Sox Predicted To Replace Sonny Gray With 4.32 ERA All-Star

Sonny Gray is a free agent, and the Boston Red Sox may need to replace him. There is no shortage of pitchers on the open market, but there is a shortage of quality ones.

MLB News / Over The Monster / November 4

Does the Brewers bullpen provide a blueprint for the Red Sox?

So much of the discourse surrounding the Brewers following their incredible postseason run has been around their offense. And to some degree, rightfully so.

Allan Castro News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 4

Red Sox Lose 14 Players to Free Agency, Including Slugger Allan Castro

The Boston Red Sox took a bit of a hit down in the minors earlier in the week. On Monday, free agency officially opened across the league. In the big leagues, Boston has lost guys to the open market, including Sonny Gray and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Red Sox’s perfect trade offer for Reds’ Elly De La Cruz

The Boston Red Sox should pursue Elly De La Cruz with an offer substantial enough to give the Cincinnati Reds a difficult decision. Franklin Arias, Payton Tolle, and Justin Gonzales would provide a potential shortstop successor, an established young starter, and another promising bat.

Yordanny Monegro News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

Red Sox re-sign pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to minor league contract

The Red Sox have re-signed pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to a minor league contract covering the 2027 season, a team source confirmed to BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Eduardo Rivera News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 3

Who did Red Sox acquire from Cardinals for Eduardo Rivera?

The Red Sox swung a trade with the Cardinals on Tuesday afternoon, acquiring 18-year-old right-hander Juan Garcia in exchange for left-hander Eduardo Rivera.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 3

Red Sox Fans Have Reason to Keep Close Eye on Kaima Taira

There's a real chance that the Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is going to look a bit different in 2027 than it did in 2026. A healthy Garrett Crochet will sit at the very top of the rotation.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 3

Red Sox's Trade Wishlist Emerges, Including Elly De La Cruz

The Boston Red Sox have been the most active team in the trade market in Major League Baseball already this offseason and it's just getting started. Boston sent Nate Eaton to the Athletics, Tsung-Che Cheng to the Detroit Tigers and Eduardo Rivera to the St.

Zack Kelly News / Baseball Now / November 3

Red Sox Cut Ties With Pitcher After Five Seasons With Team

The Boston Red Sox have designated Zack Kelly for assignment after five seasons with the team. Kelly signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox in 2021 and made his big league debut with the Red Sox in 2022.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / November 3

Insider Reveals Red Sox Will Continue To Pursue Trade For This NL All-Star

The Boston Red Sox have Trevor Story at shortstop and Franklin Arias ready to take over when they move on from Story. However, there were reports at the trade deadline that they were aggressively pursuing a trade for an established star shortstop.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Red Sox Trade Eduardo Rivera To Cardinals

11:17 am CT: The Red Sox have officially announced the trade. 10:34 am CT: The Red Sox are sending left-hander Eduardo Rivera to the Cardinals, reports Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Red Sox rumors: Boston expected to inquire about Elly De La Cruz, CJ Abrams trades

The Boston Red Sox reached the MLB postseason in 2026. They fell short in the American League Wild Card round, however. If Boston wants to take the next step toward winning its first World Series since 2018, upgrading the offense should be a priority.

Jarren Duran News / EasySportz / November 3

Jarren Duran Must Be Traded This Offseason

Bleacher Report writer Zachary D. Rymer identified Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran as the team’s single biggest trade asset heading into the 2026 offseason.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Red Sox Designate Eduardo Rivera For Assignment

The Red Sox announced that reliever Eduardo Rivera has been designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count is now at 40. Rivera is a somewhat surprising final roster cut.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 2

3 questions facing the Boston Red Sox this offseason

The Boston Red Sox season appeared to be over by July 1. The Red Sox had lost 10-2 to the Washington Nationals, pushing their record to 37-48. Manager Alex Cora and a large portion of the coaching staff had been let go earlier in the year.

3 questions facing the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason

Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

The '2026 K-leaders by MLB team' quiz

Garrett Whitlock News / Field Level Media / November 2

Red Sox exercise contract option on RHP Garrett Whitlock

The Boston Red Sox exercised the one-year, $8.25-million contract option on right-hander Garrett Whitlock, the team announced Sunday. Whitlock, 30, was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA in 54 relief appearances as the setup man to closer Aroldis Chapman.

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Red Sox’s Willson Contreras Makes Heartfelt Request to the Front Office After Disappointing End to the Season

Willson Contreras launched 27 home runs for the Boston Red Sox, yet the first baseman watched his club finish 26th in the majors in long balls and get bounced from October after just two games.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / October 30

Red Sox's Sonny Gray declines mutual option, becomes free agent

The 36-year-old had a stellar 2026 campaign in his first season with the Red Sox, logging a dominant 18-5 record with a 2.72 ERA, 149 strikeouts and a 1.15 WHIP across 169 innings pitched.

Nick Martinez will not exercise mutual option with Rays, will become free agent

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing season

Michael Soroka declines mutual option with Diamondbacks

Joc Pederson declines mutual option with Rangers

Marlins exercise ace Sandy Alcantara's 2027 club option

Angel Bastardo News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 29

Red Sox re-sign pitching prospect Angel Bastardo to minor league contract

The Red Sox have re-signed pitching prospect Angel Bastardo to a minor league contract covering the 2027 season, as first reported by BeisbolFR’s Francys Romero.

Boston Red Sox News / Trade Talk Sports / October 26

The Red Sox Need Another Team Worth Remembering

Boston Red Sox fans have plenty of great memories to lean on. Jason Varitek was the captain of two World Series championship teams. Pedro Martinez helped Boston break through in 2004, ending that long championship drought.