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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.

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Ortiz says owner Henry 'worried' about Red Sox

Hall of Famer David Ortiz said Boston Red Sox owner John Henry is concerned about the direction of his last-place team.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / June 1

Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet to undergo MRI on lat

It’s now June, the month when we expected to see Garrett Crochet again. But while Crochet was progressing nicely in his return from shoulder inflammation and had hoped to skip a rehab assignment altogether, he has since experienced lat tightness and will hit pause on his throwing program.

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

Winners and Losers of Red Sox's 2026 Season (2 Months In)

The Boston Red Sox have just over two months of action unde their belt so far in 2026 and it has been anything but smooth. On the bright side, the Red Sox just took down the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series on the road.

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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.

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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.

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

Why Theo Epstein is 'Disappointed' in Red Sox's Craig Breslow: Report

Craig Breslow is just the latest in a growing group of Boston Red Sox executives struggling to live up to the example Theo Epstein set earlier this century.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 1

Red Sox Minor Lines: Kyson Witherspoon goes five scoreless

The second home run of the series for George Lombard Jr., a solo shot, accounted for the only run in the game in this finale against the RailRiders (Yankees AAA).

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

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Is Chasing Baseball History Again

While the Boston Red Sox's front office has taken a lot of heat over the last few months, there have been a few excellent moves made in the Craig Breslow era.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 1

Boston Red Sox Notes: Six-Run Seventh Propels Red Sox, also More Injuries and More Setbacks

The Boston Red Sox picked up another win over the Guardians to the win the series and they improved to 25–33. They’re 12 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

Craig Breslow News / Over The Monster / June 1

Is Craig Breslow going to be in charge of the Red Sox for much longer?

Well, that was a little bit better of a week for the Red Sox, I suppose? I mean, 3-3 still isn’t great or anything, but I feel slightly better on the heels of a weekend road victory.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 31

Red Sox No Longer Have a Jarren Duran Problem

Sunday started off very poorly for the Boston Red Sox, but things took a turn in a positive direction. Boston kicked off the day by scratching Ceddanne Rafaela from the lineup due to a sore lower back.

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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.

Garrett Crochet 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.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Red Sox Suffer Double Loss Before Guardians Game

The Boston Red Sox have endured a disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season. Entering Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians with a 24-33 record, the Red Sox sit in last place in the American League East.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Garrett Crochet's Rehab Gets Major Update Before Red Sox-Guardians Game

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet has been out of the rotation for manager Chad Tracy's team for over a month. His last outing came on April 25 against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts.

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.

Connor Wong News / Field Level Media / May 30

Connor Wong boosts Red Sox to comfortable win vs. Guardians

Jarren Duran had a three-run homer and Connor Wong singled home a pair in a six-run ninth inning, lifting the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

MLB News: Another Injury Adds To Boston Red Sox Woes

The Boston Red Sox have spent most of the 2026 season searching for momentum. However, every step forward seems to be followed by another setback. At 23-33 and sitting at the bottom of the AL East, Boston has struggled to find consistency as injuries continue to disrupt the club’s plans.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30

Boston Red Sox Notes: Comeback Falls Short, Opener Struggles, and More

The Boston Red Sox fell to 23–33 after dropping their series opener to the Cleveland Guardians. They’re 13 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

Roman Anthony News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Doctor Slams Red Sox For Downplaying Roman Anthony’s Injury

The Boston Red Sox fanbase expected Roman Anthony to take a big leap this season after his excellent rookie campaign last year. But the 22-year-old outfielder made a rough start while the Red Sox rank among the worst teams in the MLB.

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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