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Red Sox's Preferred Infield Solution Reportedly Revealed

There has been endless chatter, speculation and rumors about the Boston Red Sox's plans in the infield since the organization lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.

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Red Sox’s Next Blockbuster Should Center on Isaac Paredes

The Boston Red Sox's infield remains under a microscope with Spring Training kicking off in just over one week. The organization's pitchers and catchers will report to camp by Feb.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 1

Where Matt Thaiss, Connor Wong Stand on Red Sox Catcher Depth Chart

The Boston Red Sox created a serious spring training storyline on Saturday evening. According to a Saturday report from Andrew Parker of SoxProspects, the Red Sox signed seven-year major league veteran catcher Matt Thaiss to a minor-league contract.

Kristian Campbell News / Over The Monster / February 1

Can Red Sox infielder Kristian Campbell make it as a big league second baseman?

I like Kristian Campbell and want him to succeed. But I am totally convinced that, if he does, it won’t be at second base. Is it harsh to say that he was arguably the worst defensive middle infielder I’d ever seen last season?

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Jake Bennett News / Over The Monster / February 1

Meet new Red Sox pitching prospect Jake Bennett

He’s Jake Bennett, the former Oklahoma Sooner and 2022 second-round draft pick who the Red Sox acquired for Luis Perales earlier in the offseason. This

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 1

Red Sox Rival Emerges For Boston Fan-Favorite Lucas Giolito

February is here and that means that baseball is on the way. Spring Training will kick off across baseball this month in the coming days. Finally, we can say days and not months.

Miguel Bleis News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 31

How did speedy Red Sox OF prospect Miguel Bleis fare in 2025?

Red Sox prospect Miguel Bleis is coming off a season in which he was named the organization’s Minor League Baserunner of the Year. This article will examine how the speedy outfielder fared on the 2025 campaign as a whole.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox Sign 30-Year-Old Catcher With AL East Experience

The Boston Red Sox reportedly added some much-needed catching depth to the organization on Saturday. Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com reported on Saturday

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Jeff Passan's Take on World Series Contenders Won't Please Red Sox Fans

It's awfully early in the year still, but baseball fans are itching for projections on who the best teams will be. On Saturday, ESPN insider Jeff Passan delivered for fans of American League teams, speculating that three clubs would be among the top World Series contenders.

Kristian Campbell News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Kristian Campbell Update Surfaces With Red Sox Role Unclear

Few Boston Red Sox players will be under the microscope more in 2026 than Kristian Campbell. Just a short while after this time last year, we were talking about Campbell taking the starting second base job and pushing superstar Rafael Devers into a position change.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox Have 'No Real Traction' on Blockbuster Outfield Trade

The trade rumors around the Boston Red Sox have been endless this offseason — like each offseason — but it certainly sounds like a lot of the noise can be ignored, for now.

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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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Promising Update Drops on Red Sox-Cubs Trade Talks

It's hard to find the perfect trade for the Boston Red Sox right now. But in terms of needs matching up with other teams, the Chicago Cubs stand out. Boston has three starting infielders it feels good about; Chicago has five.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox's Triston Casas in Limbo Before Spring Training

Do the Boston Red Sox already have the big bat they are looking for on the roster? All offseason, a talking point around the organization has been the need to add one or two sluggers.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

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Dylan Moore News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox Miss as 33-Year-Old Gold Glover Joins Phillies

The Boston Red Sox have been surveying the market for infielders and one player who was linked to the organization came off the board on Friday night.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 31

Red Sox Get Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw Trade Updates

Spring Training is just over one week away from kicking off for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox's pitchers and catchers will officially report to Spring Training by Feb.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

'You Gotta Score Runs Too' – MLB Insider Casts Doubt On Red Sox’s Offense Amid Incomplete Offseason

Bolstering the offense was the primary concern for the Boston Red Sox after trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants last year. But they failed in their bids to land Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, and they also lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 30

Red Sox Have Had Trade Talks Involving Jordan Hicks

The Red Sox seemingly have enough pitching depth to consider trading some. Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports that Patrick Sandoval, Brayan Bello and Jordan Hicks have been discussed in trade talks.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 31

Top Cardinals’ Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

Chaim Bloom’s reign as the head of baseball operations is off to a scorching start, with household names Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, and Sonny Gray all being moved to contenders.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 30

Jarren Duran Experiment Reportedly Off Table for Red Sox

It's no secret that the Boston Red Sox are loaded in the outfield. There's a real argument that the Red Sox have the very best overall outfield in baseball.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Red Sox Could Finally Land Top Free Agent as Price Projected to Plunge

The Boston Red Sox are having a mixed offseason thus far. On one hand, they bolstered their roster with the trade deals for Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, in addition to the five-year, $130 million deal for Ranger Suárez.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 29

How did power-hitting Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales fare in 2025?

After playing a key role in winning a Dominican Summer League championship and being named the organization’s 2024 Latin Program Position Player of the Year in his professional debut, Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales took another step forward in 2025.

Kristian Campbell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29

Does Kristian Campbell Have A Role On The 2026 Red Sox?

Kristian Campbell was one of the most exciting players in the sport at this time a year ago. Baseball America had ranked him the #4 prospect in MLB on the heels of a .330/.439/.558 showing in the minors.

Lucas Giolito News / Fastball on SI / January 29

2 Intriguing Free Agency Landing Spots for Lucas Giolito

Right-hander Lucas Giolito is one of many free agents that have been left unsigned as the month of January comes to a close. The 31-year-old enjoyed a bounce-back year with the Boston Red Sox in 2025, going 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 28

Braves reportedly eyeing pair of veteran pitchers

Although the Atlanta Braves have been active this offseason, their starting rotation remains untouched. That may change in the coming days.

Eugenio Suarez linked to three teams in MLB free agency

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 27

Why Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera could break out in 2026

At this time last year, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera appeared primed to take another step forward in 2025. Valera, originally signed for $45,000 as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in April 2023, put himself on the map in his stateside debut two seasons ago.