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Alex Bregman's Comments Highlight Red Sox Negotiating Mistake

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan, you may want to look away. Three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman was officially unveiled as the newest member of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon.

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Red Sox's $130 Million Ranger Suárez Signing Came With Hidden Cost

The Boston Red Sox finally did something uncomfortable, which was one of the main things the fan base had been begging them to do. On Wednesday, four days after former Red Sox third baseman spurned his old team's offer for a more lucrative one with the Chicago Cubs, Boston finally made its first free-agent splash of the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 15

The Ranger Suárez signing could facilitate additional trade activity from the Red Sox

There’s a disgracefully long list of reasons the Red Sox lost Game 2 of last year’s Wild Card series to the Yankees, and I don’t think any of them are brought up enough.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 15

Red Sox Blasted For Ranger Suárez-Alex Bregman 'Miscalculation'

It appears as though not everyone is a fan of the Boston Red Sox’s deal with one-time All-Star starting pitcher Ranger Suárez. First and foremost, if you're a Red Sox fan, you should be excited about what Suárez brings to the table.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 15

3 Most Likely Hitters Red Sox Could Land After Ranger Suárez News

The Boston Red Sox need one more bat, and the entire calculus of that search changed on Wednesday when they reportedly agreed to a $130 million deal for free-agent starting pitcher Ranger Suárez.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Marcelo Mayer News / Over The Monster / January 15

Where should Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer play?

With all the infield rumors swirling and the Red Sox third base situation thrown in flux in the aftermath of Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs, Marcello Mayer’s role grows more interesting.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 15

Ranger Suárez and the evolution of the Red Sox payroll

On September 1, 2020 the Red Sox, in the midst of a crazy year in every sense of the word, decided to go for broke with a completely unhinged tweet: View Link The text on the tweet read “iykyk,” which stands for, “If you know, you know.” The Red Sox were referencing the team resetting the luxury tax in 2021.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Red Sox's Connelly Early Sends Message to Alex Bregman Before 2026 MLB Season

The Boston Red Sox pivoted on Wednesday after losing out in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes, signing left‑handed starter Ranger Suarez to a five‑year, $130 million contract.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / January 15

Five Packages To Convince the Red Sox To Trade Jarren Duran

The worst-kept secret of the 2025-26 offseason is the glaring logjam the Boston Red Sox have in their outfield. With four bona fide everyday contributors, only three spots to play them, and Masataka Yoshida clogging up the designated hitter spot, someone feels like the odd man out.

Bo Bichette News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 15

Red Sox-Bo Bichette Update As Free Agency Rumors Intensify

The Boston Red Sox struck in free agency on Wednesday. After a few months of speculation and rumors, Boston came out of left field and signed former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Ranger Suárez on Wednesday afternoon to a five-year, $130 million deal.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 15

Jarren Duran Rumors Flying In Wake Of Red Sox's Ranger Suárez Deal

At last week's "Fenway Fest" event, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow seemingly signaled that a trade involving an outfielder was unlikely.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Boston Red Sox News / EasySportz / January 15

Red Sox Strengthen Rotation With Ranger Suárez Signing

Five-year deal gives Boston stability behind Garrett Crochet The Boston Red Sox took a significant step toward stabilizing their pitching staff by agreeing to a five-year, $130 million contract with left-hander Ranger Suárez, adding a proven starter to a rotation that already had a clear ace at the top.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 14

Red Sox Could Cut Ties With $55 Million Starter After Ranger Suárez Deal

It was clearly a possibility that the Boston Red Sox could add to the rotation coming into the offseason. But adding three major league starters wasn't on many folks' radars.

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Boston Red Sox News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Boston Red Sox Make A Splash Signing Ranger Suarez To $130 Million Deal

After making multiple trades, the Boston Red Sox have finally made a big splash in free agency. The Red Sox have signed LHP Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130M deal per multiple reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman deal

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

The Red Sox had their chance to keep third baseman Alex Bregman in Boston. Instead, they bungled that opportunity in a truly embarrassing fashion.

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Ketel Marte News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 14

Red Sox Insider Fuels Ketel Marte Buzz After Ranger Suárez Deal

The Boston Red Sox finished off their starting rotation on Wednesday in a big way by signing Ranger Suárez to a five-year deal. If they can add one more bat, they can still contend in the American League, even without Alex Bregman.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 14

Roman Anthony's Early Red Sox Success May Have Newfound Explanation

Boston Red Sox fans are quickly getting to know Roman Anthony, and they've yet to see anything they don't love about him. Once a second-round pick in 2022, Anthony rose quickly to become one of the preeminent young stars in Major League Baseball.

Bo Bichette News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 14

Red Sox-Bo Bichette Update Drops After $130M Ranger Suárez Splurge

A whirlwind week for the Boston Red Sox doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. While the week began in major disappointment with the Red Sox recovering

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / January 14

Red Sox Keep Adding, Sign Ranger Suárez to Five-Year Deal

As we march on into the first calendar month of 2026, we’ve got a race in the American League East to see which team can be the most active. To date, the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have taken turns stealing the headlines, with both teams wheeling and dealing.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Red Sox sign free agent pitcher to $130 million contract

The Boston Red Sox moved quickly to make up for Alex Bregman’s departure by spending big money on a starting pitcher. Former Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suarez is heading to Boston on a 5-year, $130 million deal, according to multiple reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Red Sox make another significant addition to rotation

Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Craig Breslow was clear that he wanted to improve the Red Sox rotation heading into 2026. The Red Sox had seemingly accomplished that goal with a pair of trades, but they weren't done yet.

Details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

Yankees awaken from offseason slumber in trade with Marlins

Padres' Joe Musgrove update could be boost rotation needs

Team USA adds more pitching depth to roster, but still lacks a closer

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14