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Red Sox smack three HRs while beating Astros

Romy Gonzalez, Trevor Story and Abraham Toro each homered to propel the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Saturday. Gonzalez hit a solo home run in the first inning, Story gave the Red Sox a 4-2 lead when he hit a two-run homer in the third and Toro extended the lead to 6-2 with a two-run home run in the fourth.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Red Sox announcer blasts Astros for concerns about sign-stealing

Boston Red Sox announcer Will Middlebrooks unloaded on the Houston Astros for their apparent concerns about potential sign-stealing during Saturday’s game.

Dustin May News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Starter Got 'Pushed Out' By Dodgers Before Recent Trade

Dustin May and the Boston Red Sox are both hoping to make the most of an awkward situation. May arrived in Boston on Thursday in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who didn't want him in their starting rotation anymore.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Phenom Has Unexpected Path To Boston: Report

As the Boston Red Sox approached the trade deadline, one of the guys who was talked about the most as someone who could end up leaving the organization is No.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Red Sox All-Star to undergo Tommy John surgery

A notable name on the Boston Red Sox is set to miss the remainder of this year and possibly all of next year as well. Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, Boston manager Alex Cora revealed to reporters on Saturday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Slammed By MLB Insider For ‘Tough’ Trade Negotiations

The trade deadline is in the rearview mirror, but the dust hasn't quite settled on the Boston Red Sox yet. After the Red Sox failed to make significant additions to a roster that's been firmly in the playoff race all year, it was open season on the front office, especially chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Red Sox transfer Luis Guerrero to 60-day IL

The Red Sox announced some minor injury-related transactions today involving three right-handed relievers. Nick Burdi, who was on the 60-day IL with a foot contusion, has been reinstated and optioned to Triple-A Worcester.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Red Sox Facing $14 Million Decision After Season-Ending Injury News

The Boston Red Sox are sitting in third place in a competitive American League East despite being nine games over .500 at 60–51, trailing both the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Disaster Strikes For Red Sox All-Star; May Miss Entire 2026 Season

The more we heard about Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck's injury, the less likely it seemed that he was coming back this season. Houck last pitched in the majors on May 12, when he surrendered 11 earned runs to the Detroit Tigers in 2 1/3 innings.

Tanner Houck News / Field Level Media / August 2

Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora announced Saturday. "Tanner's going to have Tommy John surgery," Cora said.

Justin Slaten News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Red Sox’s Justin Slaten Shares Confusing Injury Update Amid Division Race

The Boston Red Sox might be getting relief pitcher Justin Slaten back in the coming weeks ... or they might not. If you’re confused, trust us: we are, too.

Joe Ryan News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Offer Revealed: Why Boston Missed On Joe Ryan, Sandy Alcántara

The Boston Red Sox tried to land one of the top pitchers in the American League ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Boston spoke with the Minnesota Twins about All-Star starter Joe Ryan and the club also spoke to the Miami Marlins about Sandy Alcántara, per WEEI's Rob Bradford.

Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Red Sox option pitcher as Dustin May joins team

The Boston Red Sox made a key roster decision Saturday morning, optioning right-hander Cooper Criswell to Triple-A Worcester to clear space for Dustin May’s debut, which is set for this Wednesday vs.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Hint All-Star Could Miss Rest Of 2025 Season

The Boston Red Sox have been missing All-Star starter Tanner Houck since May 12th and it sounds like there’s a real chance that he could miss the rest of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Pushed To Bring Cy Young Winner To Boston

The Boston Red Sox were looking to bolster the starting rotation ahead of the trade deadline. Boston landed Dustin May but he’s not the only pitcher the Red Sox pursued.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Has 7-Word Reaction To First Career Walk-Off

Friday night at Fenway Park was a reminder of what really matters in the game of baseball. Sure, the Boston Red Sox may not have won the Thursday trade deadline on paper.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / August 2

Red Sox Fans Left Disappointed by Yet Another Trade Deadline

The dissatisfaction Boston Red Sox fans are feeling is something they’ve become used to after the trade deadline in recent years. From Luis Urías headlining the 2023 haul or last year’s shortcomings with Lucas Sims and Luis Garcia, the Fenway faithful have become too familiar with being let down by the team’s last chance to add to the roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Red Sox walk off with 10th-inning win over Astros

Roman Anthony's single in the bottom of the 10th inning drove in Wilyer Abreu with the game-winning run as the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games by beating the visiting Houston Astros 2-1 Friday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 1

Red Sox get another walk-off win while wearing 'Green Monster' uniforms

This time, it was rookie outfielder and former top prospect Roman Anthony who delivered the first walk-off of his young career.

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals

Pirates' Oneil Cruz shows off versatility vs. Rockies

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Miguel Bleis News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 1

Red Sox promote OF prospect Miguel Bleis to Double-A Portland

Grading the Royals' trade-deadline swap for veteran pitcher

Angels' head-shaking trade decision looks even worse now

With trade, Blue Jays banking on return to form for former Cy Young winner

Yankees tried to trade for Paul Skenes

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 28

Red Sox to promote pitching prospects Connelly Early, David Sandlin to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox are promoting pitching prospects Connelly Early and David Sandlin from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.