Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 7

Red Sox Lose 28-Year-Old Rookie Pitcher to Angels

With the addition of Erik Miller ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox had a tough decision to make in the bullpen to free up a spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 7

The Red Sox absurd 13-inning win on Thursday night might come at an expensive cost

The goods news is the Red Sox have won eight in a row, 26 out of 29, and 31 out of 36. The bad news is their most recent win in the bananas marathon game on Thursday night might have a poison pill embedded inside of it.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Red Sox Make Bullpen Decision After 13-Inning Affair

The Boston Red Sox incredible run kept rolling in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, when the club pulled off a come-from-behind win to sweep the Chicago White Sox in 13 innings.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Red Sox Select Raymond Burgos, Option Greg Weissert

The Red Sox announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Raymond Burgos to the roster. Right-hander Greg Weissert has been optioned in a corresponding active roster move.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 7

An early look at the Red Sox potential playoff lineup and rotation

The Red Sox started 2026 with legitimate postseason aspirations. Those vanished for three months before a historic 31-5 run revived them. With two months

Boston Red Sox News / EasySportz / August 7

Are the Red Sox the Hottest Team in Baseball?

Nobody in baseball should want to play the Boston Red Sox right now. Boston has gone from sitting 14 games under .500 at 32-46 on June 25 to 63-51 entering Friday.

Ryan Watson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Angels Claim Ryan Watson

The Angels announced that they have claimed right-hander Ryan Watson off waivers from the Red Sox. Boston designated him for assignment earlier this week.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 7

Red Sox Open to Bold Garrett Crochet Move for Playoff Push

The Boston Red Sox have the best bullpen in baseball by a wide margin and it sounds like there's a chance that it could get another massive weapon before the 2026 season comes to a close: Garrett Crochet.

Brady Tygart News / Over The Monster / August 7

Red Sox Minor Lines: Brady Tygart dominates in his return to Greenville

The Woo Sox kept rolling on Thursday against the IronPigs (PHI) in a matinee game. The lineup was pounding the ball from top to bottom, with Nathan Hickey’s three hits leading the way, followed by two hit efforts from Allan Castro and Vinny Capra.

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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.

Adley Rutschman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 7

Red Sox Seemingly Hit Jackpot With Adley Rutschman Wrist Rehab

The Boston Red Sox are firing on all cylinders right now, to say the least. What can be said about the 2026 Red Sox that hasn't been said already? For the first few months of the season, the Red Sox were among the worst teams in baseball in general.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Red Sox’s John Henry’s Boston passion comes through on Instagram post during White Sox thriller

The rollercoaster season continued, as the Boston Red Sox swept the Chicago White Sox with a thrilling 12-11 win in 13 innings. After the win, owner John Henry displayed his passion on Instagram, according to Red Sox beat writer Gordo.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / August 7

Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer?

The Boston Red Sox capped off a busy deadline by sending former fourth-overall draft pick Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed reliever Erik Miller.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Red Sox reach historic MLB milestone not seen since 1969 after sweeping White Sox

The Boston Red Sox kept their remarkable hot streak alive Thursday night, outlasting the Chicago White Sox 12-11 in a wild 13-inning battle at Fenway Park to complete their second sweep of Chicago and secure their eighth consecutive win.

Eli White News / Field Level Media / August 7

Red Sox rally 5 times, emerge with 13-inning win over White Sox

Caleb Durbin's RBI single up the middle in the 13th inning lifted Boston to a wild 12-11 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday, the Red Sox's eighth consecutive victory.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Caleb Durbin plays hero for Red Sox in 13-inning thriller

The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox teamed up to play one of the most entertaining and longest games of the 2026 MLB season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits weird HR thanks to Marlins OFs' incompetence

Sal Stewart passes Joey Votto in Reds' record books, now pursuing HOFer

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Joe LaSorsa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Red Sox Release Joe La Sorsa

The Red Sox announced that left-hander Joe La Sorsa has been released. There was no previous indication he had been removed from the 40-man roster, so the club’s count drops from 39 to 38.

Boston Red Sox News / Trade Talk Sports / August 7

Craig Breslow Shuts Down Rumors of Roman Anthony-Marcelo Mayer Issues

A year ago, the future of the Boston Red Sox centered around Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, two of the top prospects in all of baseball expected to become stars.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 6

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Casas has proved that he can't be trusted to stay healthy.

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

Adley Rutschman trade gets sarcastic seal of approval from Red Sox fan favorite

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 5

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has not pitched since late April due to left shoulder inflammation and lat tightness, but the Red Sox received a positive injury update on the 27-year-old on Tuesday as he has commenced a light-throwing program.

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Devin Futrell to Double-A Portland

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Jarren Duran News / Trade Talk Sports / August 5

Jarren Duran Thought He Would Be Released Before Trade Deadline

Jarren Duran has had a rough 2026 season for more reasons than one, and it all seemed to come to a head in Sacramento against the Athletics last week. After his outburst at Willson Contreras and the third base coach, it felt like the end could be nearing for Duran’s time with the Boston Red Sox, especially with the trade deadline just days away.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 4

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Jason Gilman to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Jason Gilman from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, per the club’s MiLB.com transactions log. Gilman was Boston’s 16th-round (478th overall) pick in last summer’s draft out of Kean University (N.J.), where he earned 2025 ABCA/Rawlings Division III National Pitcher of the Year honors.