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Red Sox Re-Sign Angel Bastardo To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox are re-signing reliever Angel Bastardo to a minor league contract with an invite to big league camp, reports Francys Romero. The 24-year-old righty would otherwise have qualified for minor league free agency next week.

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Red Sox To Trade Tsung-Che Cheng To Tigers

The Red Sox are trading infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the Tigers for cash, reports Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects. He’ll occupy a spot on Detroit’s 40-man roster, which is up to either 42 or 44 depending on their option decisions for Drew Anderson and Kenley Jansen.

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.

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

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 29

Five Potential Trade Targets for the Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is seemingly never afraid to make a splash in the trade market. If you look through the Red Sox's roster right now, a handful of the biggest names on the roster were brought to town in the trade market, like Willson Contreras, Adley Rutschman, Curtis Mead and Caleb Durbin, among others.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Caleb Durbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Caleb Durbin Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Red Sox announced that Caleb Durbin underwent surgery on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot (relayed by Christopher Smith of MassLive). It’s the second postseason operation for the third baseman, who also had a minor procedure on his left pinky finger a few weeks ago.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Former Boston Red Sox Player Reportedly Passes Away

George Thomas, the utility man who spent six seasons in a Boston Red Sox uniform and helped the club capture the 1967 American League pennant, died Friday at the age of 88.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 29

Red Sox-Jarren Duran Blockbuster 'Squarely in Play' Now That Offseason is Here

The Major League Baseball offseason has officially begun and that means that we could start to see moves pick up around the league in the very near future, especially with a potential lockout looming over the league.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 29

The Red Sox have five days to remove four players from their roster

As we embark on an offseason that will become known for its dearth of activity in the dead of winter, the Red Sox actually have some pretty big decisions to make right off the bat.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 29

Three Red Sox who deserved postseason MVP honors

The Red Sox have a postseason history unlike any other franchise in the 21st century. That went on full display in last week’s commentary on building their new-school World Series lineup. Boston put moments in the history books in the highest of highs and lowest of lows in October throughout the last quarter-century.

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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 / October 29

Red Sox Just Days From Big Sonny Gray, Garrett Whitlock Decisions

The offseason has officially begun for all 30 teams across Major League Baseball and we're just days away from the first big decisions being made. Within five days of the World Series coming to an end, option decisions must be made by players and clubs around the league.

Will Turner News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 28

How Red Sox OF prospect Will Turner fared in 2026

No Red Sox minor leaguer drew more walks in 2026 than Will Turner. Here is a closer look at the interesting season the 24-year-old outfielder put together.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

Red Sox Adding Jason Bell To Coaching Staff

The Red Sox are hiring Astros major league field coordinator and outfield coach Jason Bell and adding him to their major league coaching staff, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Boston Red Sox Expected to Get Rid of $90 Million Player

The Boston Red Sox are expected to move on from designated hitter and occasional outfielder Masataka Yoshida this offseason as the club confronts a crowded outfield and looks to add more power.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 28

MLB Loses a Veteran as Ex-Angels and Red Sox Pro Sadly Passes Away at 88

A $25,000 bonus once kept George Thomas, a versatile utility player, stuck on a big-league bench as a teenager, yet he turned that odd start into 685 games and 46 home runs across 13 seasons, playing everywhere but the mound.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Reportedly 'Big Fans' of Standout 26-HR Free Agent Slugger

It sounds like there is at least some level of interest from the Boston Red Sox in one of the top offensive weapons heading to free agency this winter.

Devin Futrell News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 27

How Red Sox pitching prospect Devin Futrell fared across three levels in 2026

Only Gage Ziehl and John Holobetz threw more innings than Devin Futrell among Red Sox minor leaguers in 2026. This article will examine how the 24-year-old left-hander fared in his second full professional season.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / October 27

Boston Red Sox Suddenly Announce 3 Free Agent Signings

While the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays battled in the World Series, the Boston Red Sox quietly bolstered their minor-league depth on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Alex Cora News / EssentiallySports / October 27

'Other Guys Paid the Price': Alex Cora Reveals Why the Red Sox’s Firing Decision Still Bothers Him

Alex Cora accepted his own firing. What still bothers him is who else paid the price. To spark a turnaround after a disappointing 10-17 start, the Boston Red Sox fired World Series champion manager Alex Cora and five other coaches on April 25.

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.

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 27

Red Sox Stock Watch: Where Every Key Player Stands Headed into 2027

At first glance, it may appears like the Boston Red Sox have a fairly simple offseason in front of them. Other than veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray, every single significant member of the 2026 team is under contract for 2027.

Alex Cora News / Baseball Now / October 26

Alex Cora Blames This Red Sox Flaw For Firing

The Boston Red Sox had high expectations going into the season, but after a 10-17 start to the season, the team fired Alex Cora and several members of his coaching staff.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24