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On YouTubeBoston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / December 8
Smash or Pass: Tatsuya Imai 
Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Next up isone of the best pitchers in Japan’s NPB, who is on his way to North America.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 8
Red Sox Predicted To Nab $110 Million Free-Agent Slugger From Mets
Will the Boston Red Sox's grand offseason plan become clear this week? The Red Sox have already made a pair of significant trades to help the starting rotation, but the biggest unanswered question by far is which big bat will join the middle of the lineup (assuming they get one).
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 7
Red Sox Reportedly Eyeing $116 Million All-Star Sweepstakes
If you're a Boston Red Sox fan looking for the organization to add an infielder, Sunday likely was an interesting day for you. Rumors around the league are starting to pick up steam with the Winter Meetings kicking off.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Cole Ragans News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 7
Red Sox Insider Floats Explosive 3-Player Cole Ragans Trade With Royals
The Boston Red Sox's rotation could be a finished product, or it could be set up perfectly for another blockbuster. Having traded for Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo, the Red Sox have perhaps a dozen rotation options for the upcoming season.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / December 7
Red Sox's Roman Anthony Sends Message to Alex Bregman After Free Agency Report
The Boston Red Sox finished the 2025 season with an 89–73 record, reaching the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2021. Although their postseason run ended quickly in the AL Wild Card round, there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Boston heading into next year.
Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 7
Red Sox rumors: Boston among teams making push for Ketel Marte
The Boston Red Sox are exploring a major swing, and interest has zeroed in on Ketel Marte as Boston joins a growing field of suitors for the Arizona Diamondbacks star.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 7
Red Sox Projected To Land 5-Time All-Star Slugger During Winter Meetings
The holiday season is just beginning, but Sunday has a Christmas morning feel to it across Major League Baseball. This year, Orlando is playing host to the MLB Winter Meetings, which begin Sunday night and run through Wednesday night.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / December 7
Red Sox Suggested as Potential Trade Fit for 3-Time All-Star Second Baseman
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly inquired about trading for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, according to USA Today. Bob Nightengale reported on Sunday, Dec.
Bo Bichette News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 7
Red Sox, Bo Bichette Pursuit Reportedly Depends On Kyle Tucker
The Boston Red Sox's infield has a lot of questions right now and fortunately there are high-end options out there for the taking right now. Boston All-Star Alex Bregman is available and proved in 2025 that he can thrive with the organization.
Ketel Marte News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 7
Red Sox Get Ketel Marte Update Before Winter Meetings
The Boston Red Sox already have been one of the most active teams in baseball in the trade market. A good chunk of the teams around the league haven't pulled off a trade yet.
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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 6
Red Sox's Division-Rival Slugger Could Emerge As Boston Trade Target: Insider
The peak of the Major League Baseball offseason may be arriving in the next couple of days, and the Boston Red Sox desperately need right-handed bats. With no guarantee that Alex Bregman will return in free agency, one can safely bet that chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is exploring all options to bring in righty thump.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 6
Craig Breslow Explains Red Sox, Pirates Johan Oviedo Blockbuster
If you weren’t already excited about the Boston Red Sox’s acquisition of Johan Oviedo, Craig Breslow’s comments should be enough to get you there. The Red Sox chief baseball officer talked about the deal on Friday and explained what Boston sees in Oviedo to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 5
Red Sox Get Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette Pursuit Updates
The Boston Red Sox are well-positioned with the Winter Meetings beginning next week. It's going to be an intriguing time around the league with the vast majority of the big-ticket free agents still available.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5
Bo Bichette linked to Blue Jays’ rival in free agency
A two-time All-Star, Bichette hit .311 with 18 home runs in 139 games last season.
Joe Ryan News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 5
Red Sox Fans' Joe Ryan Dreams Reportedly Done, For Now
Boston Red Sox fans have been clamoring for the organization acquire Joe Ryan from the Minnesota Twins for months. Unfortunately, it seems like that dream is done, for now.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 5
Red Sox Could Soon Lose Intriguing 25-Year-Old Lefty To Rival Club
The Boston Red Sox are suddenly overflowing with young pitching talent. After acquiring Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday evening, the Red Sox have perhaps 15 pitchers who they could talk themselves into starting games for them this season.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / December 5
Red Sox Announce Roster Move After Johan Oviedo Trade
The Boston Red Sox announced that the New York Mets claimed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers on Friday afternoon. Boston designated the 29‑year-old Criswell for assignment on Thursday, shortly after acquiring pitchers Johan Oviedo and Tyler Samaniego in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 5
Red Sox rumors: Insider says Boston may be done adding starting pitching this offseason
The Boston Red Sox wanted to address their starting rotation this offseason. They have certainly done that, as the Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray from the St.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Last offseason's finalists in Alex Bregman sweepstakes are trying to land him again
Bregman opted for the shortest deal to get back to the market, accepting a three-year guarantee from Boston with outs after the first two years.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 5
Pirates, Red Sox both rolling the dice in Johan Oviedo trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox have seemed like ideal trade partners for more than a year now.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4
Red Sox designate Cooper Criswell for assignment
The Red Sox designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to open a spot on the 40-man roster to finalize this evening’s five-player trade with Pittsburgh.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Two most likely landing spots for Pete Alonso are revealed
Pete Alonso is expected to generate much more interest on the free-agent market this winter than he did a year ago.
Sonny Gray News / Yardbarker / December 3
New Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray lets his true feelings on the Yankees be known
Gray, who has been with the Red Sox for just a week, has already gotten some good karma with his new team and the fan base.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 29
Three under-the-radar trade chips for Red Sox
While outfielders Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu have been the most common names mentioned in trade rumors, here are three players Boston could also consider moving.
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