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Masataka Yoshida set to make season debut as Red Sox host Rockies

Masataka Yoshida is expected to be in the lineup when the Boston Red Sox try to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.

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Brayan Bello goes the distance as Red Sox pummel Rockies

Brayan Bello pitched a complete game and struck out 10 to help the Boston Red Sox extend their winning streak to five games by beating the visiting Colorado Rockies 10-2 Tuesday.

Jarren Duran News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Jarren Duran Hits Longest Home Run at Fenway Park This Season

9:37 p.m. ET: The Red Sox won 10-0 to get to 48-45 on the season. 9:25 p.m. ET: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran hit the longest home run at Fenway Park this season on Tuesday night, blasting one 456 feet against the Colorado Rockies.

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Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox Slugger Quietly Emerged As Team's Leader Amid Drama

Although it has been an up-and-down year at points for Trevor Story, he still has done everything possible to put the Boston Red Sox in the best position to succeed.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Red Sox make roster moves as All-Star break draws near

The Boston Red Sox have had an eventful first half of the 2025 season. Trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants was the lowlight, sending down Kristian Campbell has raised questions about his future, and they are still out of the postseason picture.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Red Sox' Alex Cora Makes Garrett Crochet Decision on Tuesday

Left-handed starting pitcher Garrett Crochet is in his fifth major-league season and first as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Originally selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft, he debuted in the big leagues a year later at age 21.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox Predicted To Make 'Huge Moves' With Savings From Rafael Devers Trade

The Boston Red Sox have created another test for themselves to pass. In the past five years, the Red Sox haven't always acted like a big-market team. They built some goodwill in that regard this winter with the additions of Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman, then immediately tore it down by trading superstar slugger Rafael Devers.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox Will Contend If Insider's 'Upgrade' Suggestion Happens

Stop us if you've heard this before, the Boston Red Sox can still surprise some people. Boston has had an inconsistent season, for sure, and yet it still is two games above .500 and is just going to get better.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 8

Red Sox prospect James Tibbs III (acquired in Rafael Devers trade) homers for first time with new organization

Red Sox first base/outfield prospect James Tibbs III hit his first home run since being acquired from the Giants as part of last month’s blockbuster Rafael Devers trade in Double-A Portland’s series finale against New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Red Sox, Yankees Expected to Battle for $70 Million All-Star During MLB Trade Deadline

The New York Yankees are expected to show interest in veteran third baseman Ryan McMahon and many other teams around the league. According to Boston.com, the Red Sox could also get in the mix for the left-handed hitting infielder, adding that while he's typically a third baseman, he's also played some first base throughout his career.

Alex Bregman News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Red Sox Receive Positive Update on Alex Bregman Injury

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is approaching a return to the diamond after being sidelined with a quad strain since late May. The 31-year-old was, somewhat surprisingly, selected for the All-Star Game despite only playing in 51 games this season.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 8

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 7/8/2025

The Boston Red Sox play the middle game of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies tonight. The Red Sox won game one last night 9-3. Ahead of tonight’s game, the Red Sox have selected right-handed pitcher Isaiah Campbell from Triple-A Worcester.

Isaiah Campbell News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Red Sox select righty reliever Isaiah Campbell

The Red Sox announced they have selected the contract of righty reliever Isaiah Campbell. Fellow righty Richard Fitts has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding active roster move.

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Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox Found Next Homegrown Superstar, Per Alex Bregman

Despite all of the drama of the last few years, the Boston Red Sox have done a good job in recently developing homegrown stars. Even though most aren't with the team any longer, guys like Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, and Rafael Devers worked their way up and helped to take the Red Sox to the mountaintop.

Rafael Devers News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Rafael Devers Snubbed Giants Legend After Red Sox Drama

The Boston Red Sox are out of the Rafael Devers drama business. Boston moved in a post-Father's Day stunner that sent the prolific slugger to the San Francisco Giants.

Roman Anthony News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Boston Red Sox Rookie Roman Anthony Extends Historic Hot Streak at the Plate

Roman Anthony had been heating up at the plate, but baseball's top prospect had yet to go yard at Fenway Park. Until Monday night, when the young Boston Red Sox outfielder finally sent one over the fence in front of a raucous home crowd.

Richard Fitts News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox's Richard Fitts Finally Achieves Personal Milestone In 12th MLB Start

The baseball gods were particularly cruel toward Boston Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts at the start of his major league career. Due to a combination of bad injury luck and poor run support, Fitts went 11 starts at the start of his career without notching a win.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Red Sox All-Star ‘Most Likely’ to Be Traded Among Crowded Outfield

The Boston Red Sox already shocked the world once this season when they shipped three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster deal.

Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Red Sox’s Alex Bregman offers optimistic return timeline ahead of MLB All-Star break

The Boston Red Sox are riding a four-game winning streak and gaining ground in the AL East, but the biggest boost might still be coming. Alex Bregman’s injury update on Monday came with real optimism, as the star third baseman told reporters he’s targeting a return before or just after the MLB All-Star break 2025.

Roman Anthony News / Field Level Media / July 7

Roman Anthony's hot bat leads Red Sox in rout of Rockies

Roman Anthony hit his first career home run at Fenway Park en route to his sixth multi-hit game in his last nine, as the Boston Red Sox rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 8

Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales recognized as Carolina League Player of the Week

Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for the week of June 30-July 6, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 7

Red Sox OF prospect Allan Castro recognized as Eastern League Player of the Week

Red Sox outfield prospect Allan Castro has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of June 30-July 6, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7

Boston Red Sox $90 Million Man Set to End Minor League Rehab Assignment

According to Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Masataka Yoshida is set to end his minor league rehab assignment this week. He should be activated from the injured list on Wednesday, as Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports: Cora said Yoshida is likely to be activated Wednesday.

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