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On YouTubeBoston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 28
Red Sox 7-Time All-Star Says Teammate Has 'Ability' To Take Over His Current Role
There's something sacred about the closer role in Major League Baseball. Entering the 2025 season, it wasn't clear the Boston Red Sox had a capable closer on their roster.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 27
Red Sox Fireballer Makes Boston History Second Time In 12 Games
The Boston Red Sox made a solid bullpen move this past offseason. This past offseason, the Red Sox clearly wanted to add fire power to the bullpen after a tough 2024 season.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Red Sox Listed as Trade Fit for Potential Future Hall of Fame Pitcher
The Boston Red Sox already have two pitchers in their bullpen with several years of experience as closing pitchers. Aroldis Chapman is Boston's number one option to close games, and Liam Hendriks made his first MLB appearance in 680 days on Sunday.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23
Red Sox Surprisingly Linked To Polarizing Ex-Boston Star
The Boston Red Sox's bullpen hasn't had the greatest start to the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Boston's bullpen is currently ranked No. 21 in the league with a 4.46 ERA.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Red Sox Trade Idea Acquires Star Closer With 1.96 ERA
The Boston Red Sox have come out of the gates slower than fans may have anticipated. With a solid returning core of veterans, additions like Alex Bregman and Aroldis Chapman, as well as a youth infusion led by Kristian Campbell, there is no reason the Red Sox can not compete for an American League East title.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 20
Red Sox Flamethrower Sets Boston Record After Just 10 Outings
The Boston Red Sox came away with another win on Saturday afternoon and there was a bit of history in the win. Boston took down the Chicago White Sox in extra innings.
Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / April 19
Boston Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Breaks Franchise Record With Blazing Fastball
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.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 19
Nationals Could Trade All-Star To Red Sox: 'Good Bet To Be Dealt'
The Boston Red Sox don’t know who their go-to closer will be in September, but they have three options at the moment. 37-year-old veteran Aroldis Chapman began the season as Boston’s guy after a strong Spring Training, and Chapman hasn’t done much to take himself out of the running.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 13
Red Sox Could Trade For Cardinals All-Star, Ruining Yankees' Rumored Plan
Are the Boston Red Sox completely comfortable with their closer situation? 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman has been solid to begin the 2025 campaign, but not perfect.
MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 13
What Trevor Rosenthal, Aroldis Chapman, and the pitcher from my hometown softball team have in common 
Because my hometown softball team is really good and it's Sunday so let's have some fun. The St. Louis Cardinals have a rubber game against the Philidelphia Phillies in a few hours as they try to avoid losing their fourth straight series this season.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 10
Red Sox Flamethrower Near Boston Record After Just 5 Outings
The Boston Red Sox landed flamethrower Aroldis Chapman this past offseason in free agency and the move has gone as planned so far. Chapman has appeared in five games so far and hasn't allowed a run yet, has two saves, has two wins, and has six strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings pitched.
Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / April 10
Aroldis Chapman Makes Boston Red Sox History with High-Octane Fastball
The Boston Red Sox dropped a tough contest on Wednesday night, losing 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. With the loss, Boston is now 6-7 on the season while Toronto moved to a surprising 8-5.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 2
Royals $13 Million All-Star Predicted To Make First All-MLB Appearance In 2025
The Kansas City Royals made one of the best trades of the decade so far back in 2023, and they're still just beginning to reap the rewards. At the trade deadline that year, the last-place Royals sent fireballing reliever Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers, who went on to win the World Series.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19
Red Sox Notes: Houck, Newcomb, Fulmer, Chapman
The Red Sox haven’t approached right-hander Tanner Houck about a contract extension this spring, Houck himself tells Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 16
Why Bryan De La Cruz, Aroldis Chapman Are Ex-Pirates
Bryan De La Cruz was a bust for the Pittsburgh Pirates – and that is putting it nicely. The Pirates saw enough of the right fielder over the final two months of last season that they decided not to tender him a contract last month.
The 'MLB career saves leaders' quiz
In MLB history, 31 pitchers have amassed 300 or more saves over the course of their careers. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3
Red Sox sign seven-time All-Star reliever to one-year deal
The Boston Red Sox are in agreement with a veteran lefty to add some much-needed help to a struggling bullpen.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 3
The Red Sox sign Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal
An American League East rival added a relief pitcher. Numerous sources reported on Tuesday morning that the Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 3
Red Sox adding Aroldis Chapman on 1-year deal
Veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman is signing with the Boston Red Sox. While the team didn't confirm the signing on Tuesday, multiple sources told ESPN that Chapman was headed to Boston on a one-year, $10.75 million deal, pending a physical.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 3
Former Pirates Reliver Aroldis Chapman Heads Elsewhere
There will not be a reunion in 2025 between left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman and the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Chapman has agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / December 1
Three potential landing spots for Aroldis Chapman
Where will Aroldis Chapman end up in free agency? Let's take a look at three possible landing spots.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1
Three potential landing spots for Aroldis Chapman
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Watch: Aroldis Chapman throws fastest pitch of MLB season
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 1
Aroldis Chapman can still help Pirates
A seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series winner, Chapman is a player who could help teach the young pitchers how to win.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18, 2024
Aroldis Chapman suspended by MLB over brief exchange with umpire
Though it is far from his first one, Aroldis Chapman may have just gotten the strangest suspension of his MLB career.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22, 2024
Aroldis Chapman agrees to one-year deal with this NL team
Aroldis Chapman is officially headed to his fourth team in two years.
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