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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 29
Red Sox Showing Reason for Concern After Recent Hot Streak
Are the Boston Red Sox ripe for reinforcements, or are the last two games simply a blip on the radar? The offense has been much, much better for Boston over the last two months, and a lot of the credit goes to guys who projected to be role players or Triple-A depth at the start of the season.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29
Red Sox Activate Garrett Whitlock From 15-Day Injured List
The Red Sox announced that right-hander Garrett Whitlock has been activated from the club’s 15-day injured list. Whitlock will take the place of righty
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.
Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 29
Red Sox Starting Lineup vs. Yankees: Roman Anthony Watch Continues
The Boston Red Sox dropped Game 1 of their four-game set against the New York Yankees on Friday night. Don't worry, though, Red Sox Nation. Boston has two chances to get back into the win column on Saturday.
Brooks Brannon News / Over The Monster / August 29
Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon is a hitting machine 
Just as the Red Sox struggled to put runs on the board on Friday night at Yankee Stadium, Worcester couldn’t get one cross the plate hosting the Triple-A affiliate RailRiders (Yankees AAA) despite the pitching staff doing a good job throughout the night.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 29
Where will the offensive spark come from for the Red Sox?
It may not seem like the Red Sox offense has been skidding over the past seven games, since five of those games resulted in victories. However, if you
Boston Red Sox News / The Spun / August 29
Former Boston Red Sox Catcher Rich Rowland Has Died At 62
The MLB community learned this week that former catcher Rich Rowland has died at the age of 62. Rowland made his MLB debut in September 1990 with the Detroit Tigers.
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.
MLB News / Over The Monster / August 28
Red Sox Strand 10, Fall 1-0 to Yankees in Brutal Series Opener
The Yankees starter walked five Red Sox batters on Friday night. The Red Sox scored zero runs. That’s the whole story, and it’s an ugly one. Cam Schlittler was not sharp.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Injured Red Sox Pitchers Make Important Steps Toward Return
An important piece of the 2024 Boston Red Sox could be back in the mix soon. All-Star right-hander Tanner Houck, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2025, is set for a crucial step toward a return this season.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Red Sox Manager Reveals When Roman Anthony and Trevor Story Can Return
The Boston Red Sox are a roller coaster ride this season, jumping out to 13 games over the .500 mark with less than five weeks left to go. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and sit two games back of the New York Yankees for the number one American League Wild Card spot.
Adley Rutschman News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Red Sox Get Adley Rutschman Update Ahead of Yankees Series
The Boston Red Sox are headed for one of their biggest tests of the season with a four-game set against the New York Yankees this weekend. When the two AL East rivals squared off at the end of June, a nearly resigned Red Sox unit used a series sweep to kickstart a historic streak that catapulted them back into postseason contention.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 28
Where Red Sox, Yankees Stand Now Before Pivotal AL East Clash
The Boston Red Sox had a much-needed day off on Thursday. Now, we're just hours away from the most important series of the season kicking off. On Friday night, Boston will kick off a four-game series against the New York Yankees over at Yankee Stadium with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
Willson Contreras News / Just Baseball / August 28
Is Willson Contreras the Best First Baseman in the AL?
It’s hard to overstate how important Willson Contreras has been to the Boston Red Sox. Through all the ups and downs Boston has had, Contreras has been one of the few consistent spots on the team, all while having a career year.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28
Red Sox, Tomás Nido Agree To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Tomás Nido. Nick John of Talk Sox was the first to report the deal. Nido will give Boston some catching depth at a time when deadline acquisition Adley Rutschman has been banged up.
Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Red Sox Acquire Long-Time MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Move
The Boston Red Sox added veteran catching depth on Thursday, agreeing to a minor league contract with Tomás Nido just as they prepare to open a four-game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26
Giants' Rafael Devers joins Barry Bonds on multiple franchise all-time lists
Though the San Francisco Giants failed to win on Wednesday and, in fact, blew a six-run lead in the ninth inning to the Cincinnati Reds, Rafael Devers still made history.
Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Sonny Gray’s strong season draws ‘savant’ admission
The Boston Red Sox took a chance on Sonny Gray last offseason, acquiring the veteran in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Boston believed there was still some juice in his arm.
Adley Rutschman News / EasySportz / August 26
Rutschman Sits Red Sox Out Due to Elbow Soreness
Adley Rutschman won’t be behind the plate for the Red Sox on Tuesday. The team’s premier catcher sits out the Miami clash after a swing left his right elbow irritated.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27
New potential timeline for Aaron Judge return to Yankees revealed
What do the latest developments mean for the Aaron Judge's eventual return to the New York Yankees' lineup?
Jarren Duran News / Yardbarker / August 26
Jarren Duran generating optimism with hot streak
The Boston Red Sox have gained solid offensive contributions in August from left-fielder Jarren Duran, generating optimism about what he can be for the club down the stretch and into the postseason.
Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / August 26
Sonny Gray, Red Sox vie to keep rolling in finale vs. Marlins
Right-hander Sonny Gray is close to becoming the first Boston Red Sox pitcher since Rick Porcello in 2016 to win 20 games in a season. Gray (16-3, 2.79 ERA), who is set to start against the host Miami Marlins in the series finale on Wednesday, is not afraid to talk about his quest to reach the 20-win milestone.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26
Red Sox inch closer in AL wild-card race after Jarren Duran's game-winning grand slam; Yankees should be sweating
The New York Yankees should be biting their fingernails after every Boston Red Sox win.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 25
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman joins elite company with milestone save
By successfully closing the door on a victory for Boston on Monday night, Aroldis Chapman accomplished more than just delivering another win for the Red Sox.
Chad Tracy News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24
Chad Tracy’s future with the Red Sox gets an update
The Boston Red Sox made the surprising decision to fire manager Alex Cora at the end of April after a brutal 10-17 start. Chad Tracy was named the interim manager, and he had been the manager for Worcester, the Red Sox’s top affiliate, since 2022.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 24
Why Nick Sogard should continue to hit leadoff for Red Sox when Roman Anthony returns
Sogard has excelled as a leadoff hitter for the Boston Red Sox.
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