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Red Sox's Roman Anthony Gets Updated Debut Projection From MLB Insider

The way things unfolded for the Boston Red Sox and Worcester Red Sox on Tuesday night was a little too on the nose. Down in Triple-A, baseball's number-one prospect, Roman Anthony, hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning that traveled 428 feet to right-center.

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Alex Cora Predicts Breakout From Least Expected Source

When the Boston Red Sox signed Trevor Story to a six-year, $140 million contract, he owned a career stat line of .272/.340/.523 with 186 home runs in 745 games over six years with the Rockies. Now in his fourth year with the Red Sox, Story has only played 225 games to the tune of a .228/.287/.379 slash line with 28 home runs.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox’s Alex Cora Leaving Door Open For Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals have been talked about a lot recently. The reason for this hasn’t been about the play on the field at the big league level, but instead the fact that these clubs have two of the most exciting prospects in baseball right now.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / June 4

Boston Red Sox Star Closer Could Become Big Trade Deadline Piece, Per Report

According to The Athletic, Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman could be one of the names that shapes the trade deadline in 2025. Chapman has been nearly as good as ever, still generating extreme velocity while excelling in basically every ninth-inning metric.

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Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox Have Multiple Suitors, But Not 'Shopping' Jarren Duran: Report

Jarren Duran trade rumors are rapidly starting to percolate, and the Boston Red Sox have no one to blame but themselves. Amid a gruesome 2-8 stretch, the Red Sox have fallen five games out of the playoff race for the first time all season.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox's Alex Bregman Recovering At 'Warp Speed,' But Is It Already Too Late?

Everything is going wrong for the Boston Red Sox, and it all started when Alex Bregman hit the injured list. Though the Red Sox were a fairly frustrating team through 53 games, they were barely above .500 at 27-26.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Beantown Rundown: 3 moves Red Sox must consider making amid prolonged slump

The Boston Red Sox are officially a mess. After hovering around the .500 mark to open the season, the wheels have fallen off over the last three weeks.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox Moving On From All-Star Amid Flurry Of Moves

The Boston Red Sox had a pretty busy day on Tuesday. Boston took on the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of a three-game set. The Red Sox tied the score up at three thanks to a two-run homer from Ceddanne Rafaela, but ended up falling in extra innings to drop their record to 29-34 on the season.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Red Sox's Poor Fundamentals Blasted By Analyst: 'Definition Of Insanity'

The Boston Red Sox have serious issues, and their manager knows it. Following another one-run loss on Tuesday night (the Red Sox have already suffered 17 such losses in 2025), Alex Cora spoke with the media through a dejected countenance and essentially admitted that his team isn’t improving.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 4

Respected Broadcaster Rips Red Sox Starting Pitcher For Happily Losing

The Boston Red Sox aren’t doing the little things to win games, and it’s beginning to feel like they don’t know how to. After another frustrating one-run loss on Tuesday night, Boston fell to 29-34 on the season, 10 games back of the New York Yankees in the division.

Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Alex Cora Assigns Blame After Red Sox’s Loss to Angels

The Los Angeles Angels (28-32) are on the verge of sweeping the Boston Red Sox (29-34) after Tuesday's 4-3 win in 10 innings. Alex Cora's squad out-hit Los Angeles 10-8, but they also had three errors.

Richard Fitts News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Management Reportedly Messed Up Young Pitcher 'Out Of Necessity'

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Richard Fitts was shelled on Monday, but it wasn’t entirely his fault. In a one-inning, 39-pitch nightmare outing that only lasted one inning, Fitts, 25, allowed six runs to the Los Angeles Angels before registering an out.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Prospect Compared To Marcelo Mayer Thriving In 2025

The Boston Red Sox have significant farm system talent beyond the Big 3. Yes, Boston’s explosive trio of Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer, and Roman Anthony have grabbed all the headlines recently, especially with two of the three having graduated to The Show.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / June 3

A Red Sox Hall of Famer Calls Aaron Judge a Model for Baseball’s Future

Aaron Judge just snagged his second American League Player of the Month award this season, and Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez says it’s no surprise.

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Hunter Dobbins News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Rookie Hurler Injects Hope Into Tough Season: 'Effective Piece'

Amid the Boston Red Sox’s disappointing season so far, there have been some silver linings. One of the positive narratives for Boston through 62 games is the solid rookie season that Hunter Dobbins is having.

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Red Sox Have 2 Offensive Stars Who Could Be Moved, Per MLB GM

June is here and this is the time of the year in which trade speculation and rumors start to get turned up to another level. The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline will pass on July 31st.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Two-Time All-Star Granted Release, May Retire After 13-Year MLB Career

A former two-time Major League Baseball All-Star is calling it a career after a very brief stint with the Boston Red Sox. So brief, in fact, that he never appeared for the major league club.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3

Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With $38.5 Million All-Star

The Boston Red Sox might surprisingly look to trade one of their All-Star starting pitchers this summer, per a new report. Boston entered Tuesday with a 29-33 record, and Alex Cora's ball club needs to right the ship in June or else risk the depressing outcome of being sellers at the trade deadline.

Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Walker Buehler

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West while the Boston Red Sox are currently in fourth place in the American League East. Recent rumors have suggested that the Red Sox could sell ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline amid their underperformance.

Triston Casas News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Red Sox's Triston Cases Makes 'Nightmare' Statement Following Surgery

It will be an arduous rehab for Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas. The 25-year-old is out for the season after undergoing surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon, which he sustained in early May while trying to beat out a chopper back to the pitcher. One awkward misstep cost Casas his season and could affect his offseason routine.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 3

Red Sox promote power-hitting IF prospect Freili Encarnacion to High-A Greenville

The Red Sox have promoted infield prospect Freili Encarnacion from Low-A Salem to High-A Greenville, as was first reported by SoxProspects.com’s Chris Hatfield.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3

Dodgers should consider reuniting with two-time World Series champion before trade deadline

With their injury-plagued rotation threatening their championship chances, the Los Angeles Dodgers should consider reuniting with a two-time World Series champion.

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Brooks Brannon News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 2

Red Sox’ Brooks Brannon named South Atlantic League Player of the Week

Red Sox catching prospect Brooks Brannon has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of May 26-June 1, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

David Sandlin News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 2

Red Sox’ David Sandlin named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Red Sox pitching prospect David Sandlin has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 26-June 1, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.