Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is constantly rumored to be a trade candidate, which can't be an easy way to go about navigating life as a big-league outfielder.
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.
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).
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.