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Red Sox Add Pitching Depth With 8-Year MLB Veteran, Local Boy

The deadline for a player to sign with a Major League Baseball team and be playoff-eligible has come and gone, but the Boston Red Sox are still busy. On Friday afternoon, NESN's Tom Caron reported that the Red Sox are signing veteran relief pitcher John Brebbia to a minor league deal after he elected free agency from the Atlanta Braves.

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Minor Lines 9/11: Mikey Romero goes deep twice

The Woo Sox jumped ahead early and didn’t look back Thursday night, thanks to monster games from third baseman Abraham Toro and second baseman Mikey Romero.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Scott Boras Sends Alex Bregman-Red Sox Message Before Tough Decision

If you are a Boston Red Sox fan, you've probably heard a lot already about Alex Bregman and his impending decision to potentially opt-out of his contract with the team.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Could Lose Rising Star Executive To GM-Less Nationals: Insider

It's nearly time for the Major League Baseball offseason carousel to begin rotating. Free agency will see hundreds of players change teams, and there will be at least four vacant managerial roles this winter as well.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

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The 'Highest slugging percentage in a season' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 12

It’s hold on to your butts time for the Boston Red Sox

With the Red Sox sitting at 81-66 on the season, I decided to go back and look at how our staff predictions have held up. Dean predicted 86 wins, which was the lowest number of the crew, and it feels like it would take a monumental failing to end up there by the evening of September 28th.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Magic Number With 1st Playoff Berth In Years In Sight

The Boston Red Sox are getting very close to clinching their first playoff spot since the 2021 season. Boston isn’t going to clinch a spot on Friday or Saturday or anything like that and there’s still work to do, but Boston is getting close.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12

Red Sox Must Make Four Tough Cuts From Playoff Roster: Insider

The Boston Red Sox face a roster construction conundrum in the likely, but not yet guaranteed event that they make a long-awaited postseason appearance.

Craig Breslow News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Craig Breslow, Red Sox plan to hire GM this offseason

With the 2025 season nearing its conclusion, teams around the league are beginning to turn their attention towards staffing changes during the offseason.

Top Prospect Connelly Early Shines for Red Sox in MLB Debut

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The '1986 Boston Red Sox roster' quiz

Alex Bregman News / Over The Monster / September 11

Red Sox News & Links: Alex Bregman extension update (there is no Alex Bregman extension update)

We’ve talked about Alex Bregman’s forthcoming opt-out about as much as we’ve talked about his play on the field lately. Following last week’s report from

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

1 Red Sox player who must step up in AL East race with Blue Jays, Yankees

The Boston Red Sox are on track to earn a spot in the American League playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season. However, with slightly more than two weeks to go in the season, Alex Cora’s team cannot take it’s foot off the gas pedal and think that it will be smooth sailing ahead.

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

Red Sox Projected As Runner-Up To Phillies In Slugger's $100M Bidding War

The Boston Red Sox have been agents of chaos for the last calendar year. Will that trend continue into this offseason? It's clear that the Red Sox are

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 11

Red Sox CEO Drops Clearest Hint Yet On Alex Bregman’s Future

The two biggest topics of discussion for the Boston Red Sox recently have been about the starting rotation and whether or not Alex Bregman will opt-out of his three-year, $120 million contract this upcoming offseason.

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

Red Sox's Slumping Flamethrower Is Sneaky X-Factor In Boston's Playoff Goals

Justin Slaten's return from the injured list was hailed as a potential saving grace for the Boston Red Sox. Slaten, the second-year relief pitcher who missed three months with a neck and shoulder issue, returned to action after a dominant rehab stint that suggested he could quickly resume high-leverage duties in a depleted bullpen.

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

Red Sox 24-Year-Old Arguably Just Solved Boston's Major Issue

The Boston Red Sox may not have come out on top on Wednesday, but they did at least arguably find a short-term solution for the starting rotation. Boston's rotation isn't clear beyond Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, and Lucas Giolito.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / September 10

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 9/10/2025

The Boston Red Sox wrap up their series against the Athletics today. The Red Sox won the first two games of the series, outscoring the Athletics 13-0. They are now 5-3 in September, averaging 5.5 runs per game while allowing 4.8 runs per game.

Connelly Early News / Just Baseball / September 10

Top Prospect Connelly Early Shines for Red Sox in MLB Debut

We’re firmly in the prime prospect promotion time of year, and the Boston Red Sox just had one of their top young guns make his MLB debut and utterly dominate the Athletics.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

Red Sox No. 6 Prospect Promoted, Will Start Tonight in Sacramento

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox called up left-handed pitcher Connelly Early from Triple-A Worcester for his major league debut tonight against the Athletics, first reported by Foul Territory TV.

Aroldis Chapman News / LWOSports.com / September 9

Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Should Get Strong Cy Young Award Consideration

With approximately three weeks in the season, Boston Red Sox 37-year-old left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman has to be considered a serious candidate to win the American League Cy Young Award.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Red Sox make Vaughn Grissom move after placing Dustin May on IL

Fresh off a 7-0 win over the Athletics in their series opener Monday night, the Boston Red Sox are looking to lock in their spot in the AL playoff field.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 9

How did Henry Godbout, top position player drafted by Red Sox this summer, fare in professional debut?

Henry Godbout was the first of six position players drafted by the Red Sox over the summer. This article will examine how the 21-year-old infielder fared in his professional debut this season.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect for MLB debut

The 23-year-old has thrived in both Double-A and Triple-A this season.

Trevor Story, Red Sox look to flex muscles against A's

Garrett Crochet, Red Sox fire 3-hit shutout against A's

Red Sox place another player on IL amid playoff push

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / September 9

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 9/9/2025

The Boston Red Sox tonight play the middle game of their three-game series against the Athletics. The Red Sox won the series opener last night, 7-0, behind seven shutout innings from Garrett Crochet.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Red Sox Decision on Top Pitching Prospect Fuels Speculation About Debut This Week

For the Red Sox, one top minor-league pitcher--Payton Tolle--has already been shuttled to Boston somewhat ahead of projections. Based on a move the organization made over the weekend, a second could follow, as the team's Triple-A affiliate in Worcester held Early out of scheduled a weekend start.

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

3 Red Sox prospects crack Baseball America’s 2025 Dominican Summer League rankings

Late last week, Baseball America’s Josh Norris ranked the top 35 prospects who played in the Dominican Summer League in 2025. Of those 35, three members of the Red Sox organization made the cut, with infielders Dorian Soto and Jhorman Bravo coming in at No.