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Red Sox Bring Up Tommy Kahnle, Demote Surprising Rookie

The Boston Red Sox are finally getting a reinforcement for the bullpen in the form of 11-year big league veteran Tommy Kahnle. Kahnle had the opportunity to opt out of his minor league deal with Boston on June 1 if he was not promoted to the big leagues.

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Brayan Bello remains an enigma in blow up loss for Red Sox

I ju— I just don’t understand… Brayan Bello made his return to the starting rotation on Thursday. If you know anything about how this season has gone for

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Why a Red Sox-Padres Blockbuster Makes Sense for Both Teams

The Boston Red Sox took care of business on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, but that doesn't change the fact that the club needs more offense from the right side of the plate.

Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / June 4

Orioles at Red Sox; Brayan Bello back as starter?

TV: NESN First Pitch: 1:35 p.m. ET The Red Sox and Orioles will compete in the rubber match of their three-game series on Thursday at Fenway Park. Brayan Bello, who has been absolutely phenomenal as a bulk reliever, will return to the starting rotation with the hope that he can keep that form without the help (or lack thereof) of an opener.

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How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 4

Red Sox Minor Lines: Silent night (at the plate)

Simply put: the WooSox got carved up by the Bison (Blue Jays AAA) pitching staff. Former Ray pitcher Josh Fleming pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and retired 16 consecutive batters en route to an easy win.

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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.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox Finally Break Unbelievable Losing Streak for Payton Tolle

Payton Tolle was brilliant for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, continuing his upward trajectory in his rookie season. With six scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles, Tolle lowered his season ERA to 2.28 and helped the Red Sox become the last team in the majors this season to finally win their 10th game at home.

Willson Contreras News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Willson Contreras Urges The Red Sox To Take Things Personally

Boston Red Sox fans expected the team to take another step forward in 2026 after ending its playoff drought last year. Willson Contreras was their primary addition to the lineup during the offseason.

Tommy Kahnle News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Red Sox to select Tommy Kahnle

The Red Sox are planning to select the contract of veteran right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A Worcester, reports Christopher Smith of MassLive.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4

Boston Red Sox Notes: Five-Run Fifth Helps Red Sox Reach Double-Digit Wins at Home, Looking to Add, and More

The Boston Red Sox picked up a win in the middle game of their series with the Orioles, improving to 26–34. They’re 11 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

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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.

Craig Breslow News / Over The Monster / June 4

John Henry, not Craig Breslow may make the Red Sox buyers at the trade deadline

The 2026 Red Sox continue to find themselves in an excessively bizarre situation. On one hand, they’ve looked like a trainwreck on the field; particularly their home field, where they still haven’t won a game at Fenway Park with Chad Tracy at the helm in which the opponent has scored more than one run.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 4

What if any roster moves will the Red Sox make this afternoon

The Red Sox have to make a decision on Tommy Kahnle today. He opted out of his minor league deal with the Red Sox on Tuesday, and we’re approaching the end of 48-hour window where the team needs to call him up to prevent him from becoming a free agent.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Red Sox rumors: Insider shuts down Theo Epstein-Craig Breslow drama reports

The Boston Red Sox have enough on-field problems to address, but one front-office rumor received pushback Thursday. Jim Bowden dismissed reports of tension between Theo Epstein and Craig Breslow, quieting speculation around a club near the bottom of the American League East.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox's Isiah Kiner-Falefa Clears the Air on Fenway Park Comments

The Boston Red Sox haven't played well at Fenway Park this season. There's really no other way around that fact. The Red Sox simply haven't been good at home this season.

Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox Might Not Need to Trade for Caleb Durbin's Replacement

The February trade with the Milwaukee Brewers might never look like a win on paper for the Boston Red Sox. As new third baseman Caleb Durbin struggled mightily to start his Red Sox career, starting pitcher Kyle Harrison has spent this entire season going gangbusters for the Brew Crew.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Red Sox, facing Orioles, chase first home series win since April

Home series wins have been very hard for the Boston Red Sox to come by this season. The opportunity to claim their first series victory in Boston since early April comes in the decisive contest of a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / June 3

Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle spark Red Sox in rout of O's

Wilyer Abreu had Boston's first three RBIs before the Red Sox rattled off a five-run fifth inning en route to an 8-1 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Floated for 2 NL Central Clubs

The Boston Red Sox are lucky to have one of baseball's best overall relievers. But will that be the case by the time the 2026 Major League Baseball season comes to an end?

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Red Sox 'Desperately' Canvassing Trade Market

Here on June 3rd, it seems the Boston Red Sox season is at a crossroads. At 25-34, the club looks up from the basement of the AL East with an awful 9-20 home record at Fenway Park.

Nick Sogard News / Field Level Media / June 3

Red Sox place utility infielder Nick Sogard (oblique) on IL

The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Nick Sogard on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Sunday.

Kyson Witherspoon News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox's Future Looks Bright After Huge Week From 2025 Draft Class

The Boston Red Sox's 2025 draft class constituted a "big three" of sorts. Right-handed pitchers Kyson Witherspoon, Marcus Phillips, and Anthony Eyanson all came to the Red Sox in the first three rounds after twirling the pill at SEC schools last year.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / June 3

The Red Sox Had a Good Offseason But Can’t Win Games

One of the great mysteries of the first third of the 2026 MLB season is the prolonged struggles of the Boston Red Sox. Through the team’s first 59 games, they’re 25-34 and sit last in the American League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 2

Brewers' Kyle Harrison gets his revenge, matches career high in win

Continuing their early domination in the series, the Milwaukee Brewers benefited from their starting pitcher getting revenge against his former team.

Brewers' Jake Bauers making strong All-Star case

On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Cristopher Sanchez scoreless streak, Jacob Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Tanner Bibee's bad start

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Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Garrett Crochet Diagnosed With Low-Grade Lat Strain

Garrett Crochet has been diagnosed with a low-grade lat strain, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told the Boston beat after tonight’s loss to Baltimore (relayed by Christopher Smith of MassLive).

Willson Contreras News / Just Baseball / June 1

Willson Contreras Has Been Better Than Expected in Boston

Some offseason matches end up basically being spoken into existence. Willson Contreras and the Boston Red Sox felt like one of those matches. After getting some of the worst production in the league at the first base position in 2025, an upgrade there seemed logical.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

Garrett Crochet To Undergo Tests After “Very Minor” Injury Setback

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is dealing with lingering soreness in his lat area, and as a result Crochet’s throwing progression has been halted. The left-hander

Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / May 31