Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Kristian Campbell Update Rules Out One Option for Red Sox

While it's not completely clear who will be manning second base and third base for the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day, one option already seems to be off the table.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Finally Admit Where They Went Wrong in Free Agency

The saga barely bears repeating for the Boston Red Sox at this point. Trading away the team's best power bat in Rafael Devers was a real risk for a team that already lacked power.

Tanner Houck News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox All-Star Tanner Houck Gets Return Timeline Update

The Boston Red Sox seemingly have a surplus of starting pitching right now. The rotation currently looks like Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello and Johan Oviedo on paper.

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Caleb Durbin News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Caleb Durbin Hints He Can Help Fix Red Sox's Biggest Problem

Caleb Durbin was a good ballplayer as a rookie with the Milwaukee Brewers, and he got better as the season went along. But his arrival didn't seem to address the Boston Red Sox's biggest problem.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Southpaw Already Seems Like Near-Lock for Roster Spot

It's day two of spring training for the Boston Red Sox, but because it's fun, let's do some reading of the tea leaves. One of the sneaky subplots of this offseason has been the Red Sox leaving the bullpen untouched.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Where Red Sox Are 'Open' to Adding Before Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox should feel confident heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season. If the club can stay healthy, it should be able to compete at a high level in 2026.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox-Padres Mock Trade is Sure Sign Boston's Big Moves Should Be Done

The time has come for us all to step away from the trade machine. All offseason, the Boston Red Sox took a trade-first approach to improving the team. After landing Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Caleb Durbin via trade, it would be tempting to think more moves could be coming.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Announce Triston Casas Injury Recovery Update

The Boston Red Sox fortunately are set at first base right now with Willson Contreras. Boston brought over the slugger this offseason in a trade with the St.

Aroldis Chapman News / Over The Monster / February 11

Do you trust Aroldis Chapman as the Red Sox closer?

Good morning! MLB Network’s ongoing project to determine the 10 best players at each position continued yesterday, as they finally made it to the bullpen.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Speedster Seemingly Has No Spot on Opening Day Roster

A busy week for the Boston Red Sox seems to have left one player in particular on the outside looking in. Down the stretch last season, Nate Eaton played a shockingly important role for the Red Sox.

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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.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 11

Red Sox Announce Obvious Garrett Crochet Decision to Begin Spring

Spring Training kicked off for the Boston Red Sox and the organization got a pretty obvious decision out of the way. Red Sox manager Alex Cora made it clear right away that big lefty Garrett Crochet will be the team’s Opening Day starting pitcher.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Video shows exact moment Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet knew he’d be MLB Opening Day starter

As Spring Training opens in Florida, the Boston Red Sox quickly established the tone for their 2026 season. What began as a routine media session at JetBlue Park soon produced the defining moment of the Red Sox’s first day of camp.

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Patrick Sandoval News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Red Sox's Patrick Sandoval Makes Priorities Clear Amid Trade Rumors

If you play for the Boston Red Sox, you'd better get used to hearing your name in trade rumors. In addition to always playing in one of baseball's most active media markets, the Red Sox have had a remarkable degree of roster attrition over the last year-plus.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Triston Casas Steals Show at Red Sox Spring Training Day 1

Spring Training officially is here for the Boston Red Sox after a long offseason full of rumors, speculation and plenty of trades. The best part of Spring Training kicking off is the fact that real baseball is almost back.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Red Sox Just 2.41 ERA Lefty Away From Dominant Offseason

The Boston Red Sox arguably are in a great place heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles have gotten the most buzz of any of the American League East teams this offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 10

Red Sox $18M Trade Candidate Could Be Option for Rockies: Insider

Ah, the second luxury tax threshold. As the Boston Red Sox have scrambled to assemble a roster ahead of spring training, the projected collective bargaining tax payroll has hovered right around that $264 million mark, which comes with steeper penalties than Boston already incurred last year as a first-time offender.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / February 9

Which prospect did Red Sox send to Brewers in six-player trade for Caleb Durbin?

The Red Sox continued to bolster their infield mix on Monday morning by swinging a six-player trade with the Brewers. In exchange for left-handers Shane Drohan and Kyle Harrison and infielder David Hamilton, Boston acquired infielders Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio and infielder/catcher Anthony Seigler from Milwaukee, the club announced.

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Alex Cora Makes Simple Red Sox Admission Before New MLB Season

The Boston Red Sox are looking to compete during the upcoming 2026 MLB season. Boston made a number of moves this past offseason, including bringing in players such as Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 9

Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade

In theory, the Boston Red Sox received more than salary relief by trading corner infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 9

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in Caleb Durbin

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin

A move for a productive glove with offensive upside makes a lot of sense for Boston.

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Kutter Crawford News / Just Baseball / February 9

Kutter Crawford Positioned to be Red Sox Unsung Hero in 2026

Lost in the Boston Red Sox offseason pitching overhaul is 29-year-old right-hander Kutter Crawford. The former 16th-round pick missed all of the 2025 campaign with various injuries, making him something of the forgotten child.