Boston Red Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Francisco Lindor News / Over The Monster / July 8

Should the Red Sox trade for Francisco Lindor?

For as frustrating as the Sox’s season has been, the Mets have been worse. While it’s not exactly stealing our thunder, it’s arguably more impressive (absolute value), given that they have active legitimate superstars, one of whom, Francisco Lindor, is allegedly on the block.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / July 8

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Win Fourth-Straight, Not in Last, and More

The Boston Red Sox won the series opener against the White Sox for their fourth straight win, improving to 41-48. They’re 12.5 games back of the Rays for the American League East.

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

Red Sox's Payton Tolle Gets Ultimate Stamp of Approval From Willson Contreras

The Boston Red Sox have looked like a completely different team over the last few weeks, to say the least. After dropping two out of three games against the Colorado Rockies, it seemed like the Red Sox reached a new rock bottom.

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Jake Bennett News / Field Level Media / July 8

Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett focuses on keeping White Sox's bats quiet

After riding a strong performance from one rookie left-hander on Tuesday night, the visiting Boston Red Sox will turn to another on Wednesday night as they aim for a series victory against the Chicago White Sox.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

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

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Hayden Mullins to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Hayden Mullins from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as was first reported by Tommy Cassell of The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Payton Tolle News / Over The Monster / July 7

Payton Tolle propels the Red Sox out of last place with an excellent outing in Chicago

Well, well, well, what do we have here? Is that a competent baseball team I see? 9-2 in their last eleven games. A young flamethrower bouncing back from a bad outing with six shut out innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Red Sox win 4th straight, rout reeling White Sox

Andruw Monasterio and Ceddanne Rafaela homered and Payton Tolle delivered six shutout innings to lift the visiting Boston Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras open to meeting with Cade Cavalli after incident

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered a measured follow-up Tuesday to his heated incident with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, giving Boston a calmer storyline after a tense week.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 7

Red Sox Phenom Anthony Eyanson Has 'Star' Written All Over Him

While there has been a lot of negativity around the Boston Red Sox this season due to their struggles across the first few months of the season, things are starting to shift.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 7

Red Sox 'Hopeful' After Ranger Suárez Adductor Scare

The Boston Red Sox have been dealt a bad hand all season long when it has come to injuries, but it sounds like they finally may have gotten some good luck.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Red Sox Get Encouraging Update on Injured Starter

The Boston Red Sox's stellar rotation has been put in a difficult spot with two key injuries right before the All-Star break. First, it was Connelly Early who left his start one week ago against the Washington Nationals with left elbow discomfort.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras set to replace Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on AL All-Star roster

MLB announced the rosters for the MLB All-Star Game on July 4. Whenever All-Star rosters are announced, there is sure to be a list of snubs. Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was seen as potentially the biggest snub of them all.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 7

Red Sox All-Star Has '90 Percent' Chance of Being Traded This Summer

There may not be a team with a more complicated decision to make this summer ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline than the Boston Red Sox.

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Former Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Follows Through on Pledge

Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was shockingly let go in April, is still happy to make good on a promise he made back in February before the season had begun.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / July 7

Caleb Durbin’s Hot June Shows He Just Needed Time

On May 23, Caleb Durbin was the worst hitter in Major League Baseball. He had a wRC+ of 34, which was on pace to be the lowest mark for a qualified hitter since Matt Wallbeck in the strike-shortened 1994 season.

Blake Wehunt News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 7

Red Sox prospect Blake Wehunt earns second consecutive Eastern League Pitcher of the Week honor

Red Sox pitching prospect Blake Wehunt has once again been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. Wehunt, who took home the honor last week, turned in another award-winning performance for Double-A Portland on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

Jose Caballero single-handedly powers Yankees to much-needed win

The New York Yankees headed into Monday's series opener against the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays needing a big swing of the bat in a major way. New York got exactly what it needed from its super utility man that's been steady throughout his time in the pinstripes.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Red Sox Reinstate Patrick Sandoval, Designate Jack Anderson For Assignment

The Red Sox announced that they have reinstated left-hander Patrick Sandoval from the 60-day injured list. He will pitch for the Sox on Thursday, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.

Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / July 6

Dodgers among potential Aroldis Chapman trade suitors

Chapman has turned back the clock with his best season in years.

Dodgers look to lean on Eric Lauer in opener vs. Rockies

Padres limit Dodgers' bats, snap 8-game slide

Dodgers hit with alarming Shohei Ohtani prediction

Ranger Suarez News / Yardbarker / July 6

Red Sox rotation is stuck between a rock and hard place after Ranger Suárez injury

Injuries continue to plague the Boston Red Sox's starting rotation, with Ranger Suarez becoming the latest pitcher to sustain an injury while pitching for the team this season. Starting for Boston in Sunday's series finale with the Los Angeles Angels, Suarez left the game after 2 and 2/3 innings with left abductor tightness.

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Ranger Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Ranger Suarez Leaves Game With Left Adductor Tightness

Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez exited today’s game in the bottom of the third inning with left adductor tightness, according to the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey. On a 2-2 count, the lefty delivered a curveball to the Angels’ Jo Adell, who grounded to short and reached on an infield single.

Willson Contreras News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Willson Contreras offers explanation for his recent behavior

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an apology and an explanation for some of his recent behavior on Saturday. Contreras on Saturday offered a tearful apology for his recent involvement in a bench-clearing fight with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli.