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Mookie Betts' Comments On Red Sox Trade Still Sting Years Later

The Boston Red Sox's window back into contention cracked open in 2025 for the first time in a few years. Boston has an exciting young core in place, some talented veterans, and looks like a team that's ready to take the next step after winning 89 games in 2025.

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Should the Red Sox go after Bo Bichette if they lose Trevor Story or Alex Bregman?

With Trevor Story’s offseason decision still to be made, the Red Sox should at least be looking at the market to see how they could replace him if he ends up elsewhere.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz

The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Aroldis Chapman News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27

Aroldis Chapman would rather retire than return to 1 former team

Aroldis Chapman has some particularly strong feelings about one of his former teams. In an appearance on the “Swing Completo” podcast, Chapman said he would rather retire than play for the New York Yankees again.

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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.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Relay Offseason Plan For Kristian Campbell Amid Uncertain Future

Kristian Campbell needs to be involved in the Boston Red Sox's future somehow, because they've already paid him to be part of that future. After signing an eight-year, $60 million extension in April, Campbell went on to win American League Rookie of the Month.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox's 25-Year-Old Undrafted Free Agent Retires From Professional Baseball

The Boston Red Sox's farm system thinned out ever so slightly at the end of last week. Catcher and right-handed pitcher Matt Donlan was an undrafted free-agent signing for the Red Sox in 2022 out of the University of Connecticut.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Could Solve 1st Base Problem By Pursuing Japanese Slugger

The Boston Red Sox's corner infield has been the subject of plenty of chatter already this offseason with no end in sight. That's because Alex Bregman is expected to opt out of his deal with Boston leaving third base up in the air.

Jason Delay News / Over The Monster / October 27

Red Sox News & Links: Sox sign free agent catcher Jason Delay

Last year, the Red Sox first free agent signing of the offseason was a journeyman reliever who had put up an ERA+ of 79 for the Cincinnati Reds the season before.

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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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Star Predicted To Cash In With $182 Million Deal

The first order of business for the Boston Red Sox should be figuring out a way to keep Alex Bregman with the organization into the foreseeable future.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Acquire 3-Year MLB Veteran, Add Depth At Catching Position

The Boston Red Sox proved this past season that you can rarely have too many catchers on minor-league deals. Catchers with big-league experience to appear for Triple-A Worcester this season included Blake Sabol, Seby Zavala, Yasmani Grandal, and Chadwick Tromp.

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

Pete Alonso News / Sporting News / October 26

Red Sox insider urges Boston to pursue reunion with 2021 playoff hero over targeting Pete Alonso

This insider thinks a no-doubter to get this star.

Roman Anthony News / Sporting News / October 26

Red Sox rising star Roman Anthony predicted to get $250 million contract update after current deal expires

If things goes as planned for Anthony, every dollar would be worth it.

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

Red Sox Get Major Coaching Staff Update Thanks To Twins' Hiring Process

The Boston Red Sox's coaching staff for next season is coming into focus, and so far, it looks almost identical to this past season's group. A major piece of the puzzle fell into place earlier this week when the Red Sox and game planning coach Jason Varitek reportedly agreed to a multi-year extension.

Kyle Schwarber News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 26

Red Sox Insider Pitches Perfect Kyle Schwarber Reunion

The Boston Red Sox have had a few weeks to get ahead on all of the speculation and noise that the Major League Baseball offseason brings. Boston was knocked

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 26

Red Sox Must Weigh Trevor Story Decision In Case Of $55M Opt-In

There is almost no certainty about the Boston Red Sox's starting infield next season. Alex Bregman has made his opt-out all but official, Triston Casas is coming off major knee surgery, and Marcelo Mayer, while talented, has injury concerns of his own.

Garrett Crochet News / Over The Monster / October 26

2025 Red Sox in Review: Garrett Crochet is an absolute pig

Sheer dominance just about every step of the way. An ace the Red Sox should be excited to have locked up for years to come. How much more could Boston have asked out of Garrett Crochet in his inaugural season with the Red Sox?

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 25

Red Sox trade offer lands Bryce Harper in blockbuster deal

The Red Sox made it back to the American League playoffs in 2025 after a four-year absence. While the team made significant progress during the most recent season, manager Alex Cora’s team has multiple holes.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 25

Red Sox Linked To Cy Young Winner Who Would Fix Rotation

If the Boston Red Sox can land one more high-end starter this offseason, there's no reason why this team cannot make a very deep run in 2026. Boston has so much talent already in the big leagues, one of the better farm systems in baseball, and proved last offseason that it can be aggressive when it sees fit.

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 25

Red Sox Predicted To Drop Masataka Yoshida But It Would Be Tough

The Boston Red Sox won 89 games in 2025, but they are just scratching the surface of what this team can do. In 2025, the Red Sox were pretty beaten up throughout the season despite the good record.

Jason Varitek News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25