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The Boston Red Sox have been fortunate to have exciting, young guys get the call to Boston this season and contribute right away. Fans have been excited over the last few years about Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kristian Campbell.

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Red Sox News & Links: Can Garrett Crochet win the Cy Young?

There’s still plenty of meaningful baseball ahead of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start thinking about offseason awards. So about a Cy Young for Garrett Crochet?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 19

Red Sox Assess Wilyer Abreu Injury Scare; Potential Return

The Boston Red Sox had to hold their breath for a second this past weekend. Boston outfielder Wilyer Abreu went 2-for-3 with a home run against the Miami Marlins on Aug.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 19

Red Sox's Controversial Off-Field Decision Still Hurts 10 Years Later

It's a phrased that's overused, but completely true: You never know what you've got until it's gone. The Boston Red Sox hired Massachusetts native Don Orsillo to be their primary play-by-play man before the 2001 season, and for 15 years, the hometown favorite developed a special relationship with the fan base.

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Aroldis Chapman News / Fastball on SI / August 19

Aroldis Chapman Making Personal History in Dominant Stretch For Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox lost on Monday night, falling 6-3 against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Boston is now 68-58 and in a three-way jumble for the American League wild card.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 19

Alex Cora Makes Alarming Confession About State Of Red Sox Bullpen

The Boston Red Sox's bullpen is not in a good place right now, as the last three games have conclusively shown. Between Isaiah Campbell, Jovani Morán, and Jordan Hicks, the Red Sox were forced to depend on three pitchers who probably shouldn't have major league roster spots based on how they're pitching right now.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 19

Fixing the back of the Red Sox bullpen

When a team’s biggest weakness is the last reliever out of the bullpen, it’s usually a sign of a pretty good team. Most of the time, if you’re using the back of your bullpen, you’re either up or down by a significant margin.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 19

New Roles Revealed Amid Red Sox Power Outage

The Boston Red Sox added new first baseman into the mix already this week. Boston has had a question at the position since Triston Casas got hurt but now Nathaniel Lowe is with the organization and seemingly is the answer the club has been waiting for.

Brennan Bernardino News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 19

Red Sox Bring Back 3-Year Fan Favorite, Demote Struggling Lefty: Report

It was never fair that Boston Red Sox reliever Brennan Bernardino got optioned to Triple-A, but that's in the past now. Bernardino was removed from the Red Sox's bullpen in the midst of a 13-inning scoreless streak, because on Aug.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Red Sox immediately demote pitcher after loss to Orioles

The Boston Red Sox made a swift and telling roster move just moments after their 6-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park Monday night, signaling clear urgency as the race to October intensifies.

MLB News / Boston Sports Journal / August 19

Orioles’ Trevor Rogers spins gem in 6-3 win over the Red Sox; Nathaniel Lowe makes Boston debut; Bullpen issues continue to rear their ugly head

The Orioles are in town for a brief two-game series at Fenway Park and dominated the Red Sox, behind an excellent pitching performance from left-hander Trevor Rogers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Trio of players are closing in on vesting option provisions

The upcoming free agent class doesn’t feature a ton of players whose contracts contain vesting options.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Red Sox get injury updates on key slugger, reliever

The Boston Red Sox received a mixed batch of injury updates Monday afternoon that could shape the course of their late-season run. Both reliever Justin Slaten and outfielder Wilyer Abreu are recovering from recent setbacks, and their health will be vital to Boston’s playoff push down the stretch.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 18

Cora opens up about what Lowe could bring to Red Sox

Alex Cora opens up about what Nathaniel Lowe could bring to Red Sox

Nathaniel Lowe arrived inside the Boston Red Sox clubhouse on Monday with a lot of questions and a lot to prove as well.

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Red Sox top prospect to undergo season-ending wrist surgery

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 18

Red Sox Get Good News About Return Of Flamethrower

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best overall bullpens in baseball and it's about to get even better. Boston enters play on Monday night with the sixth-ranked bullpen ERA in baseball.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 18

Triston Casas Sends Message To Red Sox; Reveals 2026 Goal

The Boston Red Sox potentially just solved the club's short term questions at first base. Boston reportedly is bringing Nathaniel Lowe to town after being designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 18

Red Sox sign 1B Nathaniel Lowe, place OF Rob Refsnyder on IL

The Boston Red Sox officially signed free agent first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on Monday and recalled third baseman Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester. To make room on the roster, the Red Sox designated catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment, while outfielder Rob Refsnyder was placed on the injured list with a left oblique strain.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 18

Son of Boston Red Sox Legend Reportedly Promoted in Minor Leagues

According to a report from Hector Gomez, Lucas Ramirez has been promoted to High-A in the Los Angeles Angels system. Ramirez is the son of Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Manny Ramirez.

Wilyer Abreu News / Field Level Media / August 18

Red Sox OF Wilyer Abreu (calf) might sit out home series against Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles may not have to worry about Boston's Wilyer Abreu on Monday when they begin a two-game road series against the Red Sox. Abreu collected

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Red Sox Receive Devastating Injury News on One of Their Top Prospects

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the hottest teams in baseball since just before the All-Star break, playing their way into a playoff spot where they now control their own destiny down the stretch of the MLB season.

Roman Anthony News / Fastball on SI / August 17

Roman Anthony Makes Baseball History with Five-Game Tear For Boston Red Sox

Entering play on Sunday, the Boston Red Sox are now tied for the top spot in the American League wild card race with the Seattle Mariners, and talented rookie Roman Anthony is a major reason why.