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Red Sox make Craig Breslow’s job status clear while also raising the stakes on him

Sam Kennedy answered the question that has hung over the Red Sox for weeks. The more interesting one is what his answer set up. During a WEEI appearance,

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Chapman: If Yanks want me, GM should apologize

If the Yankees were to acquire Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, he would like New York GM Brian Cashman to apologize to him for how his previous stint with the team ended.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / June 11

Red Sox Minor Lines: Johanfran Garcia takes spotlight for a night

Walks caught up to Eduardo Rivera very quickly, after allowing a home run to Red Wings (Nationals AAA) and 2024 10th overall draft pick Seaver King with just one out in the game.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / HITC / June 11

The Boston Red Sox’s strangest stat explains their entire season

The strangest number attached to the 2026 Red Sox is also the one that explains them best. Boston leads Major League Baseball in ninth inning runs scored, yet went into mid June without a single win when trailing after eight innings.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Red Sox CEO: No Consideration Of Moving On From Breslow

Last night’s loss to the Rays was the Red Sox’ fourth straight, dropping them to 27-39 — last in the American League East, second-worst in the American League as a whole, and fourth-worst in all of MLB.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / June 11

Red Sox Executive Makes Honest Admission About Trade Deadline

The 2026 Major League Baseball campaign has unfolded as a profound disappointment for the Boston Red Sox organization. From the opening weeks, the team has grappled with inconsistency and setbacks, failing to generate any sustained momentum.

Masataka Yoshida News / Over The Monster / June 11

How much longer will the Red Sox keep Masataka Yoshida?

Masataka Yoshida is in the fourth year of the five-year, $90 million contract with the Red Sox. Perhaps he and the money he’s owed will get moved as part of a larger transaction in the next few weeks, but either way, it feels like we’re approaching a point where a decision has to be made about his future with the club.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 11

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Swept, Bennett Replaces Bello, Former Boston Legend’s Son Shows Up, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped the series opener against the Rays, dropping to 27–39. They’re 13.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

Brayan Bello News / Over The Monster / June 11

How will Brayan Bello fare in Worcester?

Today marks the day Brayan Bello takes the mound after his demotion to Triple-A Worcester. So the obvious question is, how will he do? Does he dominate minor league hitters because his stuff’s still there and the pressure of a major league game is off?

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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Garrett Crochet News / Total Pro Sports / June 11

'A Lot Worse' – Garrett Crochet’s Latest Update Hits The Red Sox With Another Huge Blow

The dreadful start to the 2026 campaign took another turn for the worse when Garrett Crochet landed on the 15-day IL at the end of April. Upon getting close to his return to the team, the lefty pitcher suffered another injury while playing catch during practice.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 10

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet faces major setback in his injury recovery

Garrett Crochet provided an update on Wednesday regarding the status of his lat injury. The 26-year-old southpaw on the Boston Red Sox said that his lat injury is "a lot worse than we thought."

Notable update emerges about the future of Red Sox executive Craig Breslow

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

Things have not been going well for the Boston Red Sox lineup this season, and the top of their lineup reached a new historic low on Wednesday afternoon.

Drew Rasmussen dominates as Rays finish sweep of Red Sox

Red Sox likely to recall Jake Bennett in bid to avert sweep vs. Rays

Red Sox prospect Henry Godbout undergoes surgery for broken left hand

Notable update emerges about the future of Red Sox executive Craig Breslow

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Aroldis Chapman News / Fastball on SI / June 10

Trade Or Stay? Predictions For Aroldis Chapman, More Stars in Trade Rumors

Right now, we are 54 days away from the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, but who is counting? The deadline is coming on Aug. 3 and a handful of stars have already been talked as potential options who could be wearing different uniforms by the time Aug.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

Blown saves have been the biggest issue with the Pirates' lackluster bullpen.

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

How the Yusei Kikuchi trade has become a massive win for the Blue Jays

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman strengthens HOF case with career milestone

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 10

Prospects Who Just Missed the Top 100 Update

As always, whittling down the top 100 prospect list to the century mark is a can’t-win exercise that leaves very talented prospects on the cutting-room floor.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 10

What Led to Marcelo Mayer’s Surprise Absence for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox can't afford to lose many more pieces. Right now, the Red Sox are missing Garrett Crochet, Kutter Crawford, Patrck Sandova, Johan Oviedo, Jovani Morán, Triston Casas, Nick Sogard, Trevor Story, Romy González, and, of course, Roman Anthony.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 10

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Drop Middle Game, Leave Tying Run at Third, A Crazy Stat and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped the series opener against the Rays, dropping to 27–38. They’re 12.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

Jake Bennett News / Field Level Media / June 10

Red Sox likely to recall Jake Bennett in bid to avert sweep vs. Rays

The Boston Red Sox continue to trend in the wrong direction and will look to avoid a three-game sweep on Wednesday when they conclude a five-game road trip with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays in St.

Aroldis Chapman News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Boston's Aroldis Chapman Responds to Trade Rumors

A longtime veteran of the league, Aroldis Chapman is no stranger to the uncertainty of an MLB trade deadline. The eight-time All-Star has been traded three times now in his 17-year career and has pitched for seven different clubs.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 9

Boston Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox Drop Opener, Interesting Trade Comments Made, and More

The Boston Red Sox dropped the series opener against the Rays, dropping to 27–37. They’re 11.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East.

Henry Godbout News / Blogging the Red Sox / June 8

Red Sox prospect Henry Godbout undergoes surgery for broken left hand

Red Sox infield prospect Henry Godbout recently underwent surgery to repair a broken left hand, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Godbout suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of High-A Greenville’s 10-8 loss to Asheville at Fluor Field on May 30.

Craig Breslow News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8

Notable update emerges about the future of Red Sox executive Craig Breslow

The Boston Red Sox continue to tailspin, but Craig Breslow apparently will not be paying the price for it. Boston is not considering firing their chief baseball officer Breslow, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reported on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Red Sox’s Chad Tracy gets real on ‘incredible’ Alex Cora relationship

When news broke that Chad Tracy would step in as the new interim manager of the Boston Red Sox, it all but closed the chapter on Alex Cora’s era of Beantown baseball… or did it?

Brayan Bello News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8

Brayan Bello reveals emotional reaction to his demotion

Brayan Bello reveals his emotional reaction to demotion Brayan Bello had an emotional reaction after learning that the Boston Red Sox decided to send him to Triple-A Worcester last Friday.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Red Sox Reveal Timeline for Garrett Whitlock, Romy Gonzalez

The Boston Red Sox will have to get healthy if they want to make the kind of mid-summer push necessary to avoid a MLB trade deadline fire sale. On Sunday, they got several key updates on that front before their getaway day matchup with the New York Yankees.