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What ‘really upset’ former Red Sox manager Alex Cora about getting fired

Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora opened up publicly Monday about his April firing, explaining how the decision affected people beyond himself. His comments came six months after chief baseball officer Craig Breslow dismissed him during a disappointing start to the season.

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Red Sox 'Sneaky Trade Candidate' Will Stun Boston Fans

The Boston Red Sox are loaded with talent all across the roster already and arguably are going to be better in 2027 than they were in 2026. Boston was a playoff team in 2026, but the organization is in a better place right now than it was at this point last year thanks in large part due to the trade deadline additions.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Former Boston Red Sox Outfielder Has Reportedly Died

George Thomas, a versatile utility player who spent six seasons with the Boston Red Sox and contributed to the 1967 “Impossible Dream” team that captured the American League pennant, has died.

Boston Red Sox News / Trade Talk Sports / October 26

The Red Sox Need Another Team Worth Remembering

Boston Red Sox fans have plenty of great memories to lean on. Jason Varitek was the captain of two World Series championship teams. Pedro Martinez helped Boston break through in 2004, ending that long championship drought.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

CJ Abrams News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 26

Red Sox Insider Confirms Past Interest in CJ Abrams: Should They Try Again?

While the Boston Red Sox were bounced from the 2026 postseason quickly, they did do a good job of adding talent ahead of the trade deadline. Boston added a clear-cut superstar in Adley Rutschman, a power bat potential in Curtis Mead and a solid bench outfielder in Eli White, among others.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 26

Red Sox Stock Watch: Where Every Key Player Stands Headed into 2027

At first glance, it may appears like the Boston Red Sox have a fairly simple offseason in front of them. Other than veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray, every single significant member of the 2026 team is under contract for 2027.

Caleb Durbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Did Anyone Win The Caleb Durbin Trade?

The deal that sent infielder Caleb Durbin from the Brewers to the Red Sox seemed like a disaster for two months. By the end of the year, it looked like a season-saving maneuver.

Alex Cora News / Baseball Now / October 26

Alex Cora Blames This Red Sox Flaw For Firing

The Boston Red Sox had high expectations going into the season, but after a 10-17 start to the season, the team fired Alex Cora and several members of his coaching staff.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Sonny Gray News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 26

Red Sox Could Lose Sonny Gray to NL World Series Contender

In a perfect world, the Boston Red Sox could simply run it back with the starting rotation they had in 2026, along with the addition of a healthy Garrett Crochet.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 24

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Red Sox

For the eighth-straight year, the Boston Red Sox find themselves watching the World Series from their couches. Game 1 between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night was a scintillating contest, won by the host Brewers 3-2.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 24

Red Sox-Ronald Acuna Jr. Trade Package to Actually Get Braves Attention

The Boston Red Sox don't need to do anything crazy this winter in order to contend in 2027. At least, that is the case on paper right now. The rotation is loaded and will include Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez and Jake Bennett, at least.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 24

Red Sox Flamethrower Has Potentially Thrown Last Pitch for Boston

The 2026 World Series kicked off on Friday night. Soon enough, it will come to a close and every team around the league will be in a similar situation with an eye towards the 2027 season.

Romy Gonzalez News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Red Sox Could Make a Surprising Move on 30 YO Star After 3 Long Years

The Boston Red Sox have until November 20 to decide whether Gonzalez’s 2025 breakout justifies his arbitration salary. After the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment, the 30-year-old utility man found his niche with the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 24

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record in Game 1

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series record on first pitch of Game 1

There is no pitcher in Major League Baseball right now who throws harder and more consistently than Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski.

John Smoltz Q&A: Braves legend dissects World Series matchup between Brewers, Rays

Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

Romy Gonzalez News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 23

Red Sox Fan Favorite At Risk of Surprise Cut After 3 Seasons

The Boston Red Sox's roster isn't going to look exactly the same by the time the 2027 Opening Day rolls around. Regardless of what happens with a potential lockout, changes are going to come.

Adley Rutschman News / Just Baseball / October 23

Do the Red Sox Need to Extend Adley Rutschman This Winter?

The Adley Rutschman trade was one of the biggest and riskiest moves of the 2026 trade deadline. The Boston Red Sox acquired the former No. 1 overall pick for a hefty price, which included three of Boston’s top-five prospects.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Red Sox Reportedly Guaranteed to Make $11.1 Million Move

Jarren Duran’s place on the Boston Red Sox roster for 2027 is up in the air, and the club faces a clear decision by November 20. However, Sean McAdam of MassLive has already predicted that Boston will tender the outfielder a contract.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / October 18

Red Sox could lose Sonny Gray to free agency

Sonny Gray had an excellent first season as part of the Boston Red Sox rotation. It may be his last in Boston.

How Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl fared in 2026 after ‘crazy’ trade

Phillies were turned down by two ex-players in their manager search

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

Three questions facing the Cardinals this offseason

The '2026 K-leaders by MLB team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / October 17

Boston Red Sox Officially Dump Catcher Before MLB Offseason

The Boston Red Sox have parted ways with catcher Juan Montero just before the MLB offseason, via the MiLB transaction log. The Triple-A Worcester affiliate released the 24-year-old this week, ending a six-year run in the organization that never quite gained traction.

John Holobetz News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 16

How Red Sox pitching prospect John Holobetz fared in first full season with organization

Behind only Gage Ziehl, John Holobetz threw more innings than any other Red Sox minor leaguer in 2026. This article will take a look at how the 24-year-old right-hander fared in his first full season with the organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Shohei Ohtani finally broke out of his slump with monster home run — but Dodgers still lost

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have gotten swept on Thursday night, but for a moment, their fans had some hope.

Shohei Ohtani makes a strong public statement amid his struggles

Brewers move one step closer to first World Series championship in franchise history

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Gage Ziehl News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 14

How Red Sox pitching prospect Gage Ziehl fared in 2026 after ‘crazy’ trade

After coming over from the White Sox in a February trade, Gage Ziehl made more starts and pitched more innings than any other Red Sox minor leaguer in 2026.

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Jarren Duran is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Jarren Duran might potentially be headed as far away from Boston as possible. The veteran Red Sox outfielder Duran is being linked to the San Diego Padres in trade rumors this week.

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Report: Red Sox may part ways with 1 All-Star

The Boston Red Sox could be facing a real reckoning this offseason. Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is projected to earn around $11.1 million in arbitration next season, but the Red Sox seem unlikely to want to give him that figure (per a report this week by Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic).

Ronny Hernandez News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 12

How Red Sox prospect Ronny Hernandez emerged as power threat in first season with organization

Despite playing in just 67 games this season, Red Sox catching/first base prospect Ronny Hernandez established himself as one of the organization’s most productive hitters.