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Red Sox Score Waiver Win As 25-Year-Old Returns In Latest Roster Move

After about a week of dead time, there was roster news to report for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Right-handed relief pitcher Luis Guerrero was designated for assignment last week, when the Red Sox needed to trim the 40-man roster upon the return of nine players from the 60-day injured list.

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Red Sox-Tarik Skubal Speculation Takes Significant Hit

The hot stove is starting to turn on around Major League Baseball. We've seen a few minor league signings across the league so far, but this is the calm before the storm.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox Boss Explains Jarren Duran Contract Decision As Trade Rumors Fly

The Boston Red Sox are entering a potentially hectic offseason, and outfielder Jarren Duran seems to be in the eye of the storm. Duran is one of four talented, starting-caliber outfielders on the Red Sox, and he happens to be the oldest, the worst defender, and the closest to free agency.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox CBO's Comments Don't Close Door On Kyle Schwarber Pursuit

One thing that has been clear throughout the general manager meetings is that the chatter around the Boston Red Sox and Kyle Schwarber isn't going away until he signs on the dotted line -- either with Boston or another team.

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Cooper Criswell News / Over The Monster / November 13

2025 Red Sox in Review: Cooper “Break Glass in Case of Emergency” Criswell

After filling in for about 100 innings in 2024, the Red Sox quietly resigned Cooper Criswell as pitching depth in 2025. There’s no doubt that Criswell was useful with an ERA/FIP of 4.08/4.15.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Aroldis Chapman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Red Sox May Create 'Super Bullpen' With Late-Game Partner For Aroldis Chapman

The Boston Red Sox squeaked into the playoffs this season, and they absolutely could not have done so without Aroldis Chapman closing out games. Not only was Chapman 32 of 34 in save opportunities, but he was unhittable at times, going 50 straight at-bats without allowing a hit at one point.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Red Sox rumors: Here’s what Scott Boras said about Alex Bregman’s Boston future

The Boston Red Sox made the postseason in 2025, but that has now given way to an offseason full of questions. Third base is a position of interest, especially after the Rafael Devers trade.

Kyle Tucker News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Insider Links Red Sox To High-Profile Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes

The Boston Red Sox arguably have one of the best outfields in baseball already, but that isn't stopping the rumor mill from spinning. Boston pursued superstar outfielder Juan Soto last offseason despite having Ceddanne Rafaela, Jarren Duran, and Wilyer Abreu in the majors with Roman Anthony on his way.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13

Triston Casas' Red Sox Days Could Soon Be Over, Says Insider

The last two years certainly haven't gone the way Triston Casas would have liked. Coming off a third-place Rookie of the Year finish and a monster second half in 2023, Casas seemed at one point like a future star in the middle of the Boston Red Sox's order.

Jarren Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Jarren Duran

The San Diego Padres always find themselves in a difficult position at the start of every season. They are in the same division with the Los Angeles Dodgers and that means they are always have to find a way to beat the richest and most powerful team in the National League.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

What Scott Boras Said About Alex Bregman, Red Sox

Alex Bregman already is one of the most talked-about stars available in free agency right now. This was the case before he even opted out of his deal with the Boston Red Sox and has only picked up steam since.

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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 / Blogging the Red Sox / November 12

Red Sox release former top international signing after just two seasons

The Red Sox released minor league outfielder and former top international signing Vladimir Asencio after reinstating him from the restricted list last Friday, per the MiLB.com transactions log.

Craig Breslow News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Craig Breslow Drops Most Encouraging Offseason Quote Yet For Red Sox Fans

Every Boston Red Sox fan lives in fear of offseason inaction. It's what the Red Sox dealt with for five years, essentially from the first moment after Mookie Betts got traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (with whom he's now won three World Series rings).

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Reportedly Eyeing Yankees Hurler With Massive Upside

The Boston Red Sox don't necessarily need to add another big-name bullpen arm, but it sounds like the organization isn't leaving any stone unturned. Boston had one of the best overall bullpens in baseball in 2025.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Superstar Projected To Sign 5-Year, $155 Million Boston Deal

The Boston Red Sox will gladly say they loved their time with Alex Bregman, but bringing him back is going to come down to a calculated numbers game. How much are other teams willing to bid on the three-time All-Star entering his age-32 season, coming off a second-half slump?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Insider Pitches 8-Time All-Star As 'Wild Card'

The best solution for the Boston Red Sox at third base for the 2026 season and beyond is a new deal with Alex Bregman. After the season that he had in 2025, that much is obvious.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Boss Hints At Big-League Role For 101-MPH Top Prospect

The Boston Red Sox's farm system is loaded with pitching talent, and that's been on display even after the team was eliminated from the playoffs in early October.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 12

Red Sox Already Moving On From $1 Million Prospect

It's been a busy offseason already for the Boston Red Sox. It's still early and we haven't even seen any big additions come to town yet. But, we have seen some subtractions from the organization.

Triston Casas News / Just Baseball / November 12

What Should the Red Sox Do With Triston Casas in 2026?

Few players in recent Boston Red Sox history have been more polarizing than Triston Casas. His supporters will point to his remarkable performance over the last four months of 2023, as the then-23-year-old posted a .307/.404/.570 slash line from June 2 on.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Craig Breslow Explains Red Sox 2026 Strategy After Blockbuster Rafael Devers Trade

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow wasted no time in outlining the team’s offseason plans, telling reporters that he wants to add an impactful hitter and a premier starting pitcher this winter.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / November 11

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Rob Refsnyder

It’s the bottom of the ninth. Your team is down by one. With a pair of runners in scoring position, all you need is one big hit to turn everything around.

Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Red Sox looking for front of the rotation starter, middle of the order bat

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has already admitted that the Sox will be looking for starting pitching this offseason.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Lucas Giolito wants to return to Red Sox in offseason

After UCL surgery cost him the entire 2024 season, Lucas Giolito returned in 2025 to post solid results (3.41 ERA in 145 innings) in the Boston Red Sox rotation before the injury bug arose just prior to the start of Boston’s wild-card series with the New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 6

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales, Stanley Tucker named 2025 Fall Stars

Red Sox prospects Luis Perales and Stanley Tucker have been selected to the 2025 Fall Stars Game, the Arizona Fall League announced on Thursday. Perales,