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Giant 5th Inning For Sox Sends Boston Past San Francisco, 6-4

Fenway booed Rafael Devers in his first at-bat. He struck out. That was probably the nicest part of the night for San Francisco. The Red Sox beat the Giants 6-4 on a cool Friday night at Fenway Park, and the game’s defining moment was the bottom of the third.

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Red Sox’s Willson Contreras blasts 450-foot homer over the Green Monster

The Boston Red Sox welcomed Rafael Devers back to Fenway Park on Friday night. Devers returned with the San Francisco Giants as the two teams began a three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21

Rafael Devers hears boos, homers in return to Fenway Park

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers made his first return to Fenway Park as a visiting player on Friday night, and it produced some mixed results for him.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 21

Great News for Red Sox's Garrett Crochet, Garrett Whitlock

The Boston Red Sox have some serious firepower inching their way back to the mound. On Friday, Boston got positive updates about both superstar lefty Garrett Crochet and setup man Garrett Whitlock.

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 21

Checking in on Red Sox prospect Jose Bello, last holdover from Rafael Devers trade

With Rafael Devers returning to Fenway Park this weekend, it feels like an appropriate time to check in on the lone player the Red Sox acquired from the Giants in last June’s blockbuster trade who remains in the organization.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / August 21

Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Decision on Friday

The Boston Red Sox took two of three games from the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, providing a welcome boost after a recent stretch of uneven play.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 21

Red Sox Minor Lines: Roman Anthony, Kiner-Falefa hitless in latest rehab appearances

Not a whole lot going on offensively for the Woo Sox on Thursday, facing a bullpen game from Syracuse (NYM). Brett Harris had two of the team’s four hits, and Franklin Arias was 1-for-3 with a walk and an error.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 21

Roman Anthony's Imminent Return Makes Red Sox's Next Moves Clear

Roman Anthony has two games under his belt on his minor league rehab assignment and should be back with the Boston Red Sox in the very near future. Anthony kicked off his rehab assignment on Aug.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 21

The Big Question for Red Sox Fans as Rafael Devers Returns to Fenway

The Boston Red Sox are set to kick off one of their most intriguing series of the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Friday. First off, the Red Sox are 68-59 on the season and have a 5 1/2 game-lead over the Minnesota Twins for the No.

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 20

Red Sox's Demotion When Trevor Story Returns Is Clear By Now

The infield has been an intriguing dilemma for the Boston Red Sox all season, and a decision will need to be made soon when Trevor Story returns from the injured list.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

D-backs score twice in 10th, salvage series finale at Red Sox

An RBI single from Nolan Arenado and three walks allowed the Arizona Diamondbacks to score twice in the 10th inning and avoid a three-game sweep by beating the host Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

Paul Skenes had another disappointing outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, failing to get through five innings and allowing three earned runs with four walks.

Pirates hit two HRs in ninth to rally past Tigers 4-3

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Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 19

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Barrett Morgan to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Barrett Morgan from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, per the MiLB.com transactions log. Morgan is currently regarded by SoxProspects.com as Boston’s No.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Garrett Crochet Sets Clear Intention for Possible Return

A lot has happened for the Boston Red Sox since Garrett Crochet last stepped on the mound. The 27-year-old ace threw his last outing on April 25, going six strong innings, allowing just three hits, no runs, and punching out seven in a 17-1 rout of the Orioles in Baltimore.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Roman Anthony Impresses in First Rehab Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony played in his long-awaited first rehab game with Double-A Portland on Tuesday. The step was the 22-year-old’s biggest yet as he works his way back from a torn ligament and partially torn tendon in his right ring finger.

Adley Rutschman News / Field Level Media / August 18

Adley Rutschman hits first Red Sox homer in win over D-backs

Adley Rutschman and Mickey Gasper each hit a solo home run to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 Tuesday night. Rutschman went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in the win.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Garrett Crochet Targeting Bullpen Return, Injury To Negate 2030 Opt-Out

If Garrett Crochet comes back this season, it’ll be in short relief. Last year’s AL Cy Young runner-up tells Chris Cotillo of MassLive that it’d “a million percent” be a bullpen return if he’s able to make it back before year’s end.

Masataka Yoshida News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida’s hamstring injury may end his season early

The Boston Red Sox were built like the Milwaukee Brewers, but they insisted on playing against type. Following Alex Cora’s dismissal and another two months’ worth of struggles, this squad finally underwent the small-ball metamorphosis it needed in late June.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Red Sox’s Chad Tracy shares latest update on Roman Anthony’s injury recovery

The Boston Red Sox are moving closer to getting Roman Anthony back in action in the big leagues. The 22-year-old outfielder Anthony has not played a game in the majors since early May after suffering a finger injury.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Red Sox Place Eduardo Rivera On Restricted List

The Red Sox have placed left-hander Eduardo Rivera on the restricted list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The southpaw had to tend to a personal matter, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.

Boston Red Sox News / New Baseball Media / August 17

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Over the last two years, the Red Sox have dipped heavily into the farm system for several trades. Boston replenished during the 2026 MLB Draft, which brought the Red Sox a mix of high-floor players with tools, as well as some projectable hitters out of high school.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 17