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Red Sox promote power-hitting OF prospect Isaiah Jackson to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted outfield prospect Isaiah Jackson from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Beyond the Monster’s Hunter Noll.

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The Red Sox look to extend their winning streak to six games against the Angels

Three things jump out about tonight’s lineup card against the Angels: 1) Patrick Sandoval will be on the mound. This is noteworthy because the Sox started Brayan Bello yesterday, and could’ve started Jake Bennett on normal rest tonight with Ranger Suarez also going on normal rest tomorrow.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 8

Red Sox Have an Unlikely Path to Jump Past Yankees, Rays

The Boston Red Sox are once-again red-hot and have a lot to play for over the next few weeks. Right now, Boston is riding a five-game winning streak and sitting at 80-65 on the season.

Adley Rutschman News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Red Sox Grab Attention With Adley Rutschman Announcement

The Boston Red Sox keep finding ways to stay relevant in a crowded American League Wild Card race, and Monday night’s 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels only added to the sense that something has clicked.

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 8

Red Sox News & Links: Injury updates on Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck

By now you’ve probably all seen the quote circulating online: “I mean, not [to be all] me, me, me, me, but I’ve done crazy things before. I’m not Joe Schmoe.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet injury update leaves door open for return this season

The Boston Red Sox finally have movement on the Garrett Crochet injury front, with a return this season still possible despite an uncertain recovery timeline.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 8

How do the Red Sox shrink their Magic Number?

The Boston Red Sox are 80-65 with a magic number of 10. The Blue Jays are 72-73, eight back. The Guardians are right there too, fighting the Blue Jays for the right to chase Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 8

Adley Rutschman heating up for Red Sox after slow start

Rutschman has been heating up at the plate for the Boston Red Sox following his slow start since joining the team at the MLB trade deadline.

Red Sox carry 5-game win streak into matchup vs. Angels

Adley Rutschman, Jarren Duran power streaking Red Sox past Angels

Aroldis Chapman reaches major career milestone in Red Sox win

The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 8

Red Sox Forgotten All-Star Nearly Back From Year-Long Injury Absence

A lot has changed for the Boston Red Sox since Tanner Houck last took the mound. What may have changed for Houck himself? The 2024 All-Star starting pitcher was off to a horrific start last season before going on the injured list in May.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 8

Should the Red Sox rest up for the playoffs or push to catch the Yankees?

Hello and happy Tuesday, folks. Hope you enjoyed your holiday. Today’s a regular day, and it’s one where our beloved Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the United States of North America of Planet Earth.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 8

Red Sox's Absurd 2026 Turnaround Isn't a Fluke and the Numbers Prove It

If you're a fan of the Boston Red Sox, it's hard not to be excited about this club as the regular season winds down. This isn't just a team that will make the playoffs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Red Sox carry 5-game win streak into matchup vs. Angels

The Boston Red Sox have numerous reasons to be happy as they enter Tuesday night's matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Near the top of the list may be how the lower part of Boston's batting order performed on Monday, as the Red Sox (80-65) extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over the Angels.

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 8

Red Sox beat preseason projections, but still need more home run power

Do you remember when the Red Sox weren’t gonna have any player in 2026 who would hit 20 home runs? I’m not gonna be gaslit by this by being told that I’m imagining things, because I know you remember this discourse leading up to Opening Day as well.

Garrett Crochet News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Red Sox are considering a risky move with 1 injured All-Star

The Boston Red Sox may be feeling like gambling men. Boston could potentially trot out injured star pitcher Garrett Crochet in the first round of the playoffs, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reported on Monday.

Henry Godbout News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 7

Red Sox prospects Henry Godbout, Hayden Mullins sweep Eastern League weekly awards

Red Sox prospects and Double-A Portland teammates Henry Godbout and Hayden Mullins have been named the Eastern League Player and Pitcher of the Week for the week of August 31-September 6, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Red Sox Get Update on Garrett Crochet Timeline

The Boston Red Sox are on a collision course for the Wild Card round, just as they found themselves in last season. After a lights-out start from their ace Garrett Crochet to claim game one, last year’s squad bowed out of the postseason following two straight losses to the series host New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Boston Red Sox Announce Even More Brutal Injury News

The Boston Red Sox entered the final stretch of the 2026 season with one of the stronger bullpens in baseball, sitting second in the majors with a 3.14 ERA.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 7

Adley Rutschman, Jarren Duran power streaking Red Sox past Angels

Adley Rutschman and Jarren Duran each homered to help the Boston Red Sox extend their winning streak to five games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-2 Monday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 7

Aroldis Chapman reaches major career milestone in Red Sox win

Chapman's latest milestone also occurred in a season that's going to end up as one of the best of his overall career.

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Former Red Sox Manager Joe Morgan Passes Away

Former big league player, manager, and longtime staple of the Red Sox organization Joe Morgan passed away on Saturday at age 95. Morgan’s long career in baseball is best remembered for his time as Boston’s manager from 1988-91, as the Sox won a pair of AL East titles during his tenure.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Red Sox Place Ceddanne Rafaela On 10-Day IL

The Red Sox have placed center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 3) and recalled infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester, the team announced.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox

Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / September 4

Adley Rutschman makes history with multi-HR game against former team

Once a promising young player on the Baltimore Orioles and now a member of the Boston Red Sox, Rutschman made history with his performance against his former team on Thursday night.

Adley Rutschman receives heartfelt welcome in return to Baltimore

The '30-HR MLB catchers' quiz

Ben Hansen News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 1