The Boston Red Sox's season is already on life support. So far, this season has been memorable for a combination of excruciating one-run losses, starting pitching blowups, and untimely injuries.
Two years ago, the Texas Rangers needed a closer and went out and traded for All-Star Aroldis Chapman at the end of June. The results were mixed. Chapman only had four saves with the Rangers.
With just over a month until the trade deadline, the New York Mets rank second in MLB with a 2.91 bullpen ERA. However, that does not mean relief help should be dismissed as a need heading into the second half of the season.
The Boston Red Sox currently are four games below .500 at 32-36 and are in fourth place in the American League East behind the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and the Tornto Blue Jays.
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Aroldis Chapman has emerged as one of the most intriguing bullpen arms available, and the Boston Red Sox may soon have to decide whether to move him.
This former Chicago Cubs reliever is no stranger to a move halfway through the MLB season as the Boston Red Sox shape up to be sellers at the trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox are fortunate to have one of the hottest relievers in baseball right now. Boston signed seven-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman to a one-year, $10.75 million and he has turned back the clock.
A former Texas Rangers reliever may be on his fifth MLB team in three years if the Boston Red Sox don’t improve their standings before the trade deadline.
The Red Sox announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brian Van Belle. He will take the roster spot of fellow righty Robert Stock, who has been designated for assignment.
The Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees rivalry is starting to heat back up. We have Red Sox players dissing the Yankees organization in interviews and Yankees players responding with home runs.
Tanner Scott’s struggles with the Los Angeles Dodgers have been no secret. Since coming to Los Angeles on a four-year $72 million deal, the 30-year-old All-Star reliever has had a nightmare season, pitching to a 4.55 ERA.
The Chicago Cubs are rumored to be involved in the sweepstakes for Aroldis Chapman this summer. The Boston Red Sox have gotten out to a disappointing start to 2025.
According to The Athletic, Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman could be one of the names that shapes the trade deadline in 2025. Chapman has been nearly as good as ever, still generating extreme velocity while excelling in basically every ninth-inning metric.
Reports of the Boston Red Sox selling at the deadline have started to happen, with Bob Nightengale of USA Today reporting on Sunday that the team could move on from Aroldis Chapman if it isn't in a position to compete for the American League East.
It is no secret that the Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start this season, benefiting from a stellar bullpen. Newcomers Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz are leading this productive group.
The Boston Red Sox are 28-32 on the season, and are in a position where, if things don't start to turn around, they could make changes to their roster as MLB's trade deadline looms.
The Boston Red Sox have been a mess as of late, as they have lost six of their past seven games, resulting in their record falling to 28-32, which has them sitting in fourth place in the American League East.
The Boston Red Sox haven’t had the season they’ve wanted to have to this point. That much is obvious and is pretty clear when you look at the standings.
The Boston Red Sox entered the season feeling as if they assembled a roster that can compete with anyone. But instead of living up their lofty expectations, Boston has endured a roller coaster ride of a season so far.
In a baseball season full of intriguing storylines, a handful of veteran players may have located the fountain of youth in 2025. Or at the very least, a return to peak form after years of decline and/or injuries.
Aroldis Chapman wasn't throwing his signature heat when he first took the mound for the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. The 37-year-old left-hander's first fastball clocked in at 98.3 miles per hour, while his next two came in a few ticks below 100.
High leverage relievers are always in demand at the trade deadline and Chapman could be an important bullpen piece to move at the deadline. Here are three potential landing spots.
Aroldis Chapman has been pitching in the majors for 15 seasons, but the veteran left-hander has shown once again that his fastball is still as live as ever.