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The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with a problem that another lineup addition alone could not fix. Too often, their bullpen failed to protect the advantages the rest of the roster created.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

Aroldis Chapman Passes Physical, 2027 Option Vests

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has passed his end-of-season physical, according to reporter Francys Romero. This was the last detail required to turn

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Boston Red Sox Receive Huge Aroldis Chapman Update

Three days after the Boston Red Sox were swept out of the American League Wild Card series by the New York Yankees, the club received the first firm answer about its 2027 roster.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

How Braves’ Chris Sale joined Aroldis Chapman in MLB history vs. Phillies

The Atlanta Braves are battling the Philadelphia Phillies in a National League Wild Card series. Braves pitcher Chris Sale is accomplishing an amazing feat during Game 1.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 24

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Is Fan Of This National League Pitcher

Aroldis Chapman has made a name for himself by lighting up the radar gun throughout his career. Chapman holds the record for the fastest pitch thrown in the Statcast era at 105.8 mph.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 22

Red Sox Provide Timeline For Aroldis Chapman As He Battles Lat Injury

The Boston Red Sox have been without Aroldis Chapman for the last five games as he battles a lat injury. Chapman last pitched on Sept. 13, but the team has noted that they do not think his lat injury is something that will be a long-term issue.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Will Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman pitch vs. Guardians, Cubs amid injury concern?

The Boston Red Sox started the season at 10-17. Now the Red Sox have clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB Postseason. The team is likely to play against the New York Yankees in the wild card round of the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Boston Red Sox Announce Major Aroldis Chapman News

The Boston Red Sox will take Monday off after dropping two of three games to the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida, but they return home Tuesday for a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with encouraging news on their closer.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 18

Red Sox Monitoring Injury For Aroldis Chapman As Postseason Nears

Aroldis Chapman has not pitched since Sunday, and when he was not used with a one-run lead in the ninth inning on Thursday, interim manager Chad Tracy was asked for an explanation.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Red Sox Get Willson Contreras, Aroldis Chapman News Following Rangers Win

The Boston Red Sox received encouraging injury news on two important players following Thursday’s 4-3 comeback win over the Texas Rangers. First baseman Willson Contreras avoided a major injury after being hit on the right hand by a pitch in the eighth inning.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman dealing with concerning lat injury with playoffs approaching

In signature 2026 Boston Red Sox fashion, they rallied late and completed a comeback from three runs down against the Texas Rangers after they scored three runs in the eighth to take a 4-3 lead they would not relinquish.

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.

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 6

Aroldis Chapman earns 400th save as Red Sox sweep Orioles

Aroldis Chapman became the ninth pitcher in major league history to record 400 career saves, closing out the Boston Red Sox's 3-1 victory over the host Baltimore Orioles on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 25

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman joins elite company with milestone save

By successfully closing the door on a victory for Boston on Monday night, Aroldis Chapman accomplished more than just delivering another win for the Red Sox.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 24

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Makes History With 30th Save of Season

It was yet another impressive comeback win for the Boston Red Sox on Monday, and Aroldis Chapman closed it with an exclamation mark. After scoring three runs in the last two innings to take a 4-2 lead over the Miami Marlins, Chapman came in for his 32nd save opportunity of the year.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Aroldis Chapman Reaches Vesting Option Threshold

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman crossed the 40-inning mark on Saturday in an outing against the Pirates. The appearance triggered the vesting option in his contract for next season.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 17

Red Sox might make a surprising Aroldis Chapman decision ahead of trade deadline

With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the Boston Red Sox still have a chance to make the playoffs, and the next week could make or break their entire season.

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Aroldis Chapman clears air on his demand for an apology from Yankees

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 16

Red Sox face a tough question for the next two weeks

The Boston Red Sox have seen a remarkable turnaround since firing former manager Alex Cora, going from pretenders to potential contenders. While Cora was the skipper, the Red Sox began the season 10-17.

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Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15

Aroldis Chapman letting go of hard feelings toward Yankees?

Is Chapman softening his stance toward the Yankees after a contentious split?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

Dodgers among potential Aroldis Chapman trade suitors

Chapman has turned back the clock with his best season in years.

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 26

Report reveals what Red Sox could receive in potential Chapman trade

Report reveals what Red Sox could receive in potential Aroldis Chapman trade

Getting him won't be easy or cheap.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman

Closer Aroldis Chapman will be one of the most sought-after players when the Boston Red Sox officially put him on the trade block.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

Yankees might have a strong competitor for Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman's resurgence certainly hasn't gone unnoticed around Major League Baseball.

Aaron Boone responds to Aroldis Chapman's demand about possible Yankees reunion

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13

Boone responds to Chapman's demand about possible Yankees reunion

Aaron Boone responds to Aroldis Chapman's demand about possible Yankees reunion

The Red Sox are likely to be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and Chapman recently opened up on the rumors linking him back to a return to the Bronx. Notably, he's open to the idea, as long as GM Brian Cashman apologizes. Boone, however, begs to differ.

Chapman has one demand to return to the Yankees

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Aroldis Chapman has one demand to return to the Yankees

However, if the Red Sox even consider engaging with their lifelong rivals to discuss a trade for Chapman, the Cuban star has one demand for Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.

Yankees are being linked to one All-Star hitter in trade rumors

Mets' Freddy Peralta has unique way of dealing with trade rumors

Angels southpaw Reid Detmers is a trade candidate on the rise

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

It won't be much of a surprise to see multiple teams keep tabs on Chapman, who's gotten his career back on track in Boston. According to USA Today insider Bob Nightengale, that's already the case.

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