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Free agency has nearly arrived, which means anxiety will kick in soon for die-hard Boston Red Sox fans if it hasn't already. World Series champions are built in the offseason, and the Red Sox's offseasons have been a roller coaster of emotions for the last half-decade.

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Red Sox Should Target $56 Million Ace To Bolster Rotation

Over the next few weeks, there's going to be plenty of discourse about Alex Bregman for the Boston Red Sox. It was reported on Tuesday night by Jon Heyman of the New York Post that Bregman plans to opt out of his deal with Boston and enter free agency.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Trevor Story Drops Hint On Alex Bregman's Red Sox Future (And His Own)

The Boston Red Sox's left side of the infield kept them afloat this season. It also could look entirely different moving forward. Third baseman Alex Bregman will soon be a free agent again, as Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the All-Star intends to opt out of the final two seasons of his three-year, $120 million contract.

Jason Varitek News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox’s Jason Varitek Talks Future Amid Expiring Contract

The Boston Red Sox have seen some key pieces of the organization leave already this offseason. Former Red Sox executive Paul Toboni left to become the president of baseball operations of the Washington Nationals.

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The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB innings-pitched leaders since 1990' quiz

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Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 15

Red Sox Prospect Breaking Out In Arizona Fall League

The Boston Red Sox season came to an end in the American League Wild Card Series when they were eliminated by the New York Yankees following an 89-73 season.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / October 15

Red Sox linked to NL Central playoff team as potential blockbuster trade partner for Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu

These two teams might be able to make something work.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox Notch Three Gold Glove Finalists Amid Defensive Criticism

At the end of the season, the Boston Red Sox faced justified criticism for their team defense. Even if errors are no longer the most important stat when evaluating defense, the fact that the Red Sox led the league in them has to be considered an issue heading into the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Sport Relay / October 15

Three Boston Red Sox Named Gold Glove Finalists

Three players from the Boston Red Sox have been selected as 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists for their positions. The finalists are catcher Carlos Narvaez, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, and right fielder Wilyer Abreu.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox Expected To Pursue 265-HR Japanese Slugger

There are plenty of questions swirling around the Boston Red Sox's infield right now. In fact, there isn't an infield position that doesn't at least have a slight question mark attached to it right now.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Alex Bregman Makes Big Career Decision After Red Sox's Postseason Exit

It was a solid season overall for the Boston Red Sox as they finished the 2025 MLB season with an 89-73 record, finishing third in the American League East standings.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox Could Be Potential Trade Destination For $53 Million Flamethrower

The Boston Red Sox made a major move for their starting rotation last winter by acquiring left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. They also locked him down to a six-year, $170 million extension in April.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / October 15

Key Takeaways From the Boston Red Sox’s 2025 Season

The Boston Red Sox’s 2025 run ended with a New York Yankees win for the first time since 2003 — the year Aaron Boone drove a walk-off homer down the left-field

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 15

2025 Red Sox Postmortem Part 5: Was the 2025 season a success?

Welcome back to our 2025 Red Sox Postmortem. After talking about the things we loved and hated, grading Craig Breslow and Alex Cora, reevaluating the Rafael Devers trade, and handing out individual awards, today we turn our attention to the big question: was the 2025 Red Sox season a success?

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Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox Could Reallocate Rafael Devers Savings On Projected $292 Million Duo

The Boston Red Sox made a bold move by trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in June 2025. President of baseball operations Craig Breslow doubled down on the deal once it was official, too.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 15

Red Sox Lose Another Talented Executive To Nationals Front Office

So far, the biggest impediment to success for the Boston Red Sox next season has been the Washington Nationals. Toward the end of September, the Nationals announced the hiring of former Red Sox assistant general manager Paul Toboni as their new president of baseball operations.

Alex Bregman News / Field Level Media / October 15

Reports: Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman opts out of deal

After one solid but unspectacular year with the Boston Red Sox, third baseman Alex Bregman is set to opt out of his contract and become a free agent again, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Alex Bregman makes a noteworthy decision on his future

Alex Bregman is ready to do it all again in free agency this winter.

Phillies' decision to keep Rob Thomson raises a big question

These teams should be in the market for Kyle Schwarber this offseason

25 MLB players who could be traded over the offseason

25 intriguing things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

Allan Castro News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 14

How did Red Sox OF prospect, Double-A Portland MVP Allan Castro fare in 2025?

Last month, Red Sox prospect Allan Castro was recognized as Double-A Portland’s 2025 Most Valuable Player. This article will examine how the 22-year-old outfielder fared with the Sea Dogs this season.

Boston Red Sox News / TV Insider / October 14

Danny Reagan Does Beantown in ‘Boston Blue’

On a set in late September, Donnie Wahlberg is happily chowing down, as his beloved Blue Bloods character Det. Danny Reagan is once again enjoying a family dinner full of lively debate and jokes.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Twins ask permission to interview Red Sox’s bench coach

The Twins have sought permission from the Red Sox to interview bench coach Ramón Vázquez in their managerial search, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Red Sox to retain most of coaching staff, part ways with assistant hitting coach

The Boston Red Sox are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. It’s possible that’ll be the only change to Alex Cora’s staff.

Quinn Priester News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 13

Revisiting Red Sox’ trade of Quinn Priester to Brewers

With the Brewers playing in the National League Championship Series, it feels like an appropriate time to revisit the trade they made with the Red Sox for starter Quinn Priester back on April 7.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 10

Red Sox trade additions Joe Vogatsky, Matt McShane show early returns in pro debuts after coming over from Pirates

In the span of a few weeks last winter, the Red Sox made two separate, yet similar trades with the Pirates. On December 15, the Red Sox acquired minor league right-hander Joe Vogatsky from the Pirates for then-recently DFA’d infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez.