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Red Sox Quietly Lock Up Former Yankees Draft Pick After Decent Season

The battle for the postseason rages on, but the Boston Red Sox are already getting a jumpstart on filling out their spring training roster for next March.

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What Red Sox Need To Happen To Clinch AL Wild Card Spot

Monday is the calm before the storm. For the next six days, the Boston Red Sox will do battle with a pair of first-place teams to determine the outcome of their season.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Former Boston Star Says a Single Absence Could Derail Red Sox Season

Jonathan Papelbon sent the warning that he thinks the Red Sox were delivered a blow they can’t recover from. He doesn’t think the Red Sox can simply patch the hole in their lineup as they fight for a playoff spot.

Alex Bregman News / Sporting News / September 22

Red Sox predicted to acquire $260 million eight-time All-Star if Alex Bregman leaves in free agency

This could be a solid pickup if the Sox lose Bregman.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz

The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Yankees Veteran Opens Up About 'Ruthless' Red Sox Fans

The Boston Red Sox certainly have an advantage at Fenway Park. When the Red Sox are playing well and Fenway Park is rocking, there aren't many places more difficult to play for opposing teams.

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Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

Hitting 30 home runs in an MLB season is impressive. Doing it as a rookie is even more impressive.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox 22-Year-Old Flamethrower Wins Award To Cap Off Breakout Season

At this time a year ago, Payton Tolle was a complete unknown in the Boston Red Sox's system. Selected 50th overall in last summer's Major League Baseball Draft, Tolle didn't throw his first professional pitch until this spring.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox Surging Hurler Hasn't Allowed Earned Run In A Month

The Boston Red Sox have six games left before a hopeful return to the postseason. If the season were to end today, the Red Sox would be back in the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox's Late-Season Trade With Mets Could Come Back To Haunt Boston

You very rarely see trades in Major League Baseball after July 31 anymore, but the Boston Red Sox made one this year. On Aug. 31, the Red Sox acquired catcher Ali Sánchez from the New York Mets for cash considerations, which they were allowed to do because Sánchez was on a minor-league deal at the time.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox's Alex Bregman Has Clear Message After Red Sox Loss

The Boston Red Sox lost on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. With the loss against the Blue Jays, the Red Sox now have an 85-71 record on the season with just six games left in the regular season.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 22

Red Sox Minor Lines 9/21: Worcester guts out a win in finale

Good morning! Last night’s starter, Connelly Early, had his first disappointing start as a Major Leaguer, and Payton Tolle didn’t look too sharp, either.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox's Risky Garrett Crochet Decision Could Determine Playoff Fate

As the Boston Red Sox entered the final week of the regular season, manager Alex Cora made a bold decision. All along, the Red Sox were slated to use their top three starting pitchers in their Tuesday to Thursday series against the first-place Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Why 6-Year MLB Veteran Can Bolster Red Sox's Playoff Push

It wasn't the Boston Red Sox's day on Sunday. Boston faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays and ended up losing, 7-3. Now, the Red Sox have a much-needed day off on Monday before beginning a crucial three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox's Magic Number Keeps Dropping Despite Huge Missed Opportunity Vs. Rays

The Boston Red Sox's playoff odds received a boost on Sunday, but it's hard not to feel as though they missed a golden opportunity. Earlier in the day, the Cleveland Guardians lost their 10-game winning streak, and the Detroit Tigers kept floundering with their sixth loss in a row.

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The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 22

MLB analyst reveals key choice Red Sox must make to succeed in the postseason

If the Sox want to make a run, they need to figure this out.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 21

Red Sox 3, Rays 7: Early errors erase opportunities for Sox

This offense is still killing me. I wrote yesterday about the tropes of the 2011 season and how it ended and while this series in general was helpful, a win on Sunday night would have been.

Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / September 21

Red Sox rookie Connelly Early gets key start vs. Rays amid tight wild-card race

Boston Red Sox rookie Connelly Early has taken a simple approach in his young career, and it's working. The left-hander is set to make his third career start Sunday night for the Red Sox in their series finale against the host Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Boston's big ninth rescues win from Tampa Bay

Trevor Story knocked in the go-ahead run in Boston's three-run ninth inning as the Red Sox crafted their eighth straight win over Tampa Bay, doubling the host Rays 6-3 on Saturday night.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Alex Cora reveals when Wilyer Abreu will ‘likely’ return to Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have been struggling throughout the month of September largely because their lineup has been unable to come up with key hits in clutch situations.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Red Sox outslug Rays as Crochet picks up 17th win

Jarren Duran laced a go-ahead two-run homer, Garrett Crochet won his third straight start, and the Boston Red Sox continued their mastery of Tampa Bay with their seventh consecutive win over the Rays, 11-7, on Friday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 19

The Red Sox’s Postseason Hopes Reach a Crossroads in Tampa

The Boston Red Sox have owned the Rays this season. They’re 8-2 against Tampa Bay, including a 6-1 mark on the road. At least that history gives them something to lean on as they limp into a pivotal series Friday night at George M.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Predicting the AL Manager of the Year finalists

Predicting the American League Manager of the Year finalists

The American League playoff picture is far from sealed as MLB marches towards its final week of the season, but the finalists for the AL Manager of the Year Award may be nearly set.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirms major Bo Bichette news

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox' AGM Eddie Romero

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey named 2025 Northwest League All-Star

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox AGM Eddie Romero

The Nationals are continuing to their attempts to get a front office in place before the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Red Sox Make Rotation Tweaks with 10 Games Left

BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday on WEEI’s “Afternoons” radio show that Kyle Harrison will start Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 18

How did Red Sox pitching prospect, top international signing Sadbiel Delzine fare in professional debut?

Red Sox pitching prospect Sadbiel Delzine missed most of his first professional season due to injury. When on the mound, though, the young right-hander showed flashes of intriguing potential.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox pitcher clinches notable contractual milestone

He’s coming off a platform year that is arguably better than the one Luis Severino turned in for the Mets a year ago.

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The 'Perfect games in MLB history' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 16

Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales recognized as 2025 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales has been named a 2025 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Gonzales spent most of his first season in the United States with Low-A Salem after making a brief one-game cameo in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May.