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Who did Red Sox send to Tigers to complete Jahmai Jones trade?

On July 14, the Red Sox acquired outfielder Jahmai Jones from the Tigers in exchange for a player to be named later. That trade was officially completed on Saturday, as Boston sent pitching prospect Jojo Ingrassia to Detroit as the player to be named later, per announcements from both clubs.

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Red Sox hold out Contreras after concussion tests

The Boston Red Sox held All-Star Willson Contreras, 34, out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, after he was hit by a pitch on the side of the helmet in the third inning of Friday's win and was sent for concussion testing.

MLB News / Over The Monster / August 1

Red Sox at Dodgers: looking to play like it’s still July

Hello nightowls and western residents of Red Sox Nation! Besides the trade deadline and Jarren Duran’s current mood, there are other important things to keep an eye on tonight.

Yoeilin Cespedes News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 1

Red Sox promote power-hitting IF prospect Yoeilin Cespedes to Double-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted power-hitting infield prospect Yoeilin Cespedes from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Tommy Kahnle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 1

Red Sox Cut Ties With 12-Year Veteran Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox are moving on from a veteran reliever, again. Boston signed 12-year big league veteran Tommy Kahnle ahead of the 2026 season after years of interest in the righty.

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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.

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Red Sox could make controversial player available for trade

The Boston Red Sox may be ready to move on from one of their most controversial players. Though the Red Sox are clear buyers at the trade deadline, they are willing to trade outfielder Jarren Duran, according to Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports.

Adley Rutschman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 1

Red Sox Surprisingly Connected to Orioles Star Adley Rutschman

The Boston Red Sox are looking for catching help and there are surely some interesting options making headlines across Major League Baseball right now.

Jahmai Jones News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Red Sox Acquire Jahmai Jones

TODAY: The Tigers will receive left-handed pitching prospect Jojo Ingrassia as the player to be named later, as per Alex Speier. A 14th-round pick out of Cal State-Fullerton in the 2023 draft, Ingrassia is in his second season of high-A ball, and he has a 3.27 ERA, 33% strikeout rate, and 12.2% walk rate across 44 innings for Greenville in 2026.

Franklin Arias News / Over The Monster / August 1

Red Sox Minor Lines: A big night for Franklin Arias

Whenever you start seeing “6” in the box scores under “at-bats” like Nate Eaton had Friday night, you usually have an idea that a team had a pretty good night at the plate.

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 1

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Early Returns Positive After Scary Exit

The Boston Red Sox finished off their dominant month of July with a 9-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, but there was a scare during the contest. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was hit in the head by a pitch from Will Klein in the third inning of Friday night's contest and was forced to exit early.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / August 1

The Month That Saved the Boston Red Sox Season

The Boston Red Sox entered July 37-47 sitting 13 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East. They were also 5.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners for the final wild card spot.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Red Sox bid to carry July success into clash vs. Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox are bidding a fond farewell to the month of July. The calendar turned to August on Saturday with the middle contest of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Boston Red Sox News / HITC / August 1

Boston Red Sox make franchise history with spectacular July run

The Boston Red Sox enjoyed an incredible run of games in July, winning more than 80% and making history in the process. On the final day of July, the Boston Red Sox beat the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Willson Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Willson Contreras leaves game after getting hit in the head by 95-mph fastball

Boston Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras got rocked by a fastball to the dome Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contreras came up to bat with runners at the corners and one out in the top of the 3rd inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Red Sox cap historic month with victory over Dodgers

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run home run and Andruw Monasteiro added a two-run double in a five-run fifth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox earned a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

1 last-minute trade Red Sox must make before deadline

A little over a month ago, the Boston Red Sox were at the bottom of the American League and the 2026 season looked like an unmitigated disaster. They had lost two of three games to the Colorado Rockies and it appeared that general manager Craig Breslow could start preparing for the 2027 season.

Willson Contreras News / Field Level Media / July 31

Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras leaves game after being hit in helmet

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was removed from Friday's game in the third inning against the Dodgers in Los Angeles after he was hit in the helmet by a 95.4 mph fastball.

Jarren Duran News / Yardbarker / July 31

Red Sox reportedly looking to trade outfielder Jarren Duran

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been the subject of trade rumors for months. A deal may finally happen in the coming days.

Insider urges Red Sox to pursue blockbuster Jeremy Pena trade

Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury

Six MLB teams that have dominated July trades in the 2000s

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Watch: Jarren Duran crashes out, yells at Red Sox teammate

Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran erupted after a shallow flyout in the sixth inning of Thursday’s 5-4 victory over the Athletics in West Sacramento.

Jeremy Pena News / Yardbarker / July 29

Insider urges Red Sox to pursue blockbuster Jeremy Pena trade

Should the Red Sox explore a move for Pena?

Garrett Crochet’s injury triggers an interesting clause in his Red Sox contract

Red Sox OF prospect Andrews Opata sets new stolen-base record for Low-A Salem

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Curtis Mead News / Yardbarker / July 28

Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury

The Boston Red Sox got terrible news on Tuesday.

Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt

Trade market gets thinner with Giants' Casey Schmitt injury

Giants outfielder injures himself in a bizarre scooter accident

Shane Bieber destroys trade value with historically poor outing

Guardians' Gavin Williams joins rare company with 12-strikeout performance

Shohei Ohtani moves up multiple career lists with leadoff HR

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 28

Red Sox OF prospect Andrews Opata sets new stolen-base record for Low-A Salem

With two stolen bases for Low-A Salem on Sunday, Red Sox outfield prospect Andrews Opata set a new franchise modern-era (since 2004) record for steals in a single season.

Connelly Early News / Yardbarker / July 27

Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt

Will Nationals fans get to see the team's recent trade acquisition take the mound this season?

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

On deck: Yankees-White Sox, Red Sox-Dodgers, Cubs-Cardinals are pivotal series

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Garrett Crochet News / Yardbarker / July 27

Crochet’s injury triggers interesting clause in Red Sox contract

Garrett Crochet’s injury triggers an interesting clause in his Red Sox contract

Placed on the injured list on April 26 with left shoulder inflammation and left lat tightness, Crochet was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 5.

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

Teams interested in trading for catcher can cross A's Shea Langeliers off wish list

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

The Boston Red Sox needed to improve the middle of their infield while adding a potential impact bat to the lineup. They may have filled both needs in a trade with the Washington Nationals late Saturday night.

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with their eyes set on two top-notch players

Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz