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Red Sox Floated for Nationals Shortstop CJ Abrams Blockbuster

The Boston Red Sox have the means to make a splash in the trade market. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow already has publicly said that the club is taking a look at the trade market already and talking to teams.

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Game 59: Orioles at Red Sox — Connelly Early tries to twirl a third striaght gem at Fenway

The awful road Orioles (9-17) take on the even more awful Fenway Red Sox (9-19) in a battle for the bottom of the American League East. But you know who hasn’t been awful at Fenway of late?

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 2

The Red Sox have actually had a few things go right in 2026

It’s probably hard to believe given the state of the organization right now, but it isn’t all doom and gloom down at Four Jersey Street… The Boston Red

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 2

Red Sox Can Bolster Bullpen Right Now With One Call to Rockies

The Boston Red Sox have one of the better bullpens in baseball on paper, but that doesn't mean that it cannot be improved. Entering the club's three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles beginning on Tuesday, Boston has the fourth-best bullpen ERA in baseball at 3.13.

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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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Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 2

Kristian Campbell's Red Sox Future Becoming Major Question Mark

It's been nearly a full year since Kristian Campbell was demoted to Triple-A by the Boston Red Sox, and the results have been anything but definitive. Campbell famously rocketed through the minor leagues, won multiple Player of the Year honors in 2024, then got an eight-year, $60 million extension from the Red Sox last April.

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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.

Jarren Duran News / Over The Monster / June 2

Red Sox News & Links: When Jarren Duran hits, the Red Sox win

Is the Red Sox (relatively) improved play of late late all down to Jarren Duran? Duran hit nine homers in the month of May — the most home runs he’s ever hit in one month in his career — and the Red Sox went 7-2 in those games.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 2

How Red Sox Can Fix Infield Right Now, and at the Trade Deadline

There's no denying the fact that the Boston Red Sox aren't where they want to be, to say the least. Boston will begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night and the club is in last place in the American League at 25-33.

Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / June 2

Did the opener fix Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello?

If you’ve been following Brayan Bello’s season, you’ll know that as a starter, he has a 9.68 ERA, and as a reliever, he has a 0.71 ERA. The Section 10

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 2

What would it take for you to buy in on the 2026 Red Sox?

Happy Tuesday, OTM! Our Red Sox start a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles tonight, who are two games above last place in the American League East.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 2

Red Sox 26-Year-Old May Help Salvage Disastrous Brewers Trade

Boston Red Sox fans have a thousand reasons to bemoan the early results of the trade with the Milwaukee Brewers in February. The most prominent faces of that trade, third baseman Caleb Durbin and left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, have had polar opposite results.

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 1

Red Sox, Craig Breslow Under Fire From Ex-Boston Pitcher's Dad

What should have been a quiet off-day for the Boston Red Sox has devolved into chaos. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was the subject of a profile article in The Boston Globe that didn't paint a sunny picture of his tenure, including a tough nugget about his relationship with legend Theo Epstein.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 1

Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Backs John Henry Amid Disaster Season

The vibes around the Boston Red Sox certainly aren't high right now. Boston has 58 games under its belt this season, which is 35.8 percent of the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1

Red Sox hope to find home success against suddenly-hot Orioles

Quality at-bats and quality starts are what it's all about in baseball. The Boston Red Sox hope that both trends can continue as they return home to host the Baltimore Orioles for the first time this season, opening a three-game series with their American League East rival on Tuesday night.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Key Voice in Red Sox Ownership Reportedly 'Disappointed' in Craig Breslow

The calendar has officially turned over to June, and despite lofty preseason expectations, the Boston Red Sox are 25-33 and last place in the AL East. While shocking in some ways, Boston's underwhelming start was predicted by many who criticized Craig Breslow's clear failure to build a cohesive lineup with consistent offensive output.

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

Red Sox Have an Easy Path to Keep Tommy Kahnle, But Will They Use It?

The Boston Red Sox have a decision to make on Monday and it really shouldn't be that difficult. Veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle is currently down in Triple-A and has the chance to opt out of his deal with the organization on Monday if he is not promoted to the big leagues.

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.

Boston Red Sox 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

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Red Sox use big seventh inning to topple Guardians

A six-run seventh inning propelled the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Red Sox Make Interesting Ceddanne Rafaela Decision

The Boston Red Sox made a surprising move on Sunday, scratching center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela from the lineup ahead of a series finale rubber match against the Cleveland Guardians.

Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / May 31

Red Sox's Gray has been highly effective on the mound following IL stint

Red Sox's Sonny Gray has been highly effective on the mound following IL stint

In his most recent dominant performance on Saturday, facing the Cleveland Guardians, he collected his sixth win of the season.

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Brayan Bello News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Red Sox Nearing Critical Decision with Brayan Bello

The Boston Red Sox have gotten two wildly different versions of Brayan Bello this season. After a breakout 2025 campaign in which he posted a career-best 3.35 ERA, the 27-year-old has been a massive disappointment as a starter.

Connor Wong News / Field Level Media / May 31

Red Sox C Connor Wong making most of playing time at Guardians' expense

Connor Wong hasn't seen much action of late behind the plate for the Boston Red Sox, so he has to maximize every opportunity he receives. Thanks to his big game Saturday, the Red Sox have a chance at earning a rare series victory against the host Cleveland Guardians.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Tommy Kahnle To Test Free Agency If Not Promoted By Red Sox

With a June 1 opt-out date looming, veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle is expected to look for a new team if he isn’t added to Boston’s roster, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Red Sox Place Garrett Whitlock On Injured List

The Red Sox announced that right-hander Garrett Whitlock has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 25th, with left knee inflammation.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 25

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet progressing well after injury

After finishing second to Detroit Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal for the American League Cy Young Award voting last season, Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has not been the same player: compiling a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA in six starts before landing on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation (April 29).

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / May 24

Willson Contreras continuing to prove his value to Red Sox

Contreras has been an astonishingly valuable addition to the Boston Red Sox, serving as an offensive catalyst in the lineup as well as providing a fiery clubhouse presence.

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

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