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Chinese Taipei pitcher Lin Chin-Tse has some advice for those watching the 2025 Little League World Series and thinking that they could easily manage a hit off pre-teen pitchers.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Pitcher at Little League World Series clocked at an absurd 82 mph

A pitcher at the Little League World Series this year is putting up some velocity numbers that would make Aroldis Chapman jealous. Lin Chin-Tse, a 12-year-old pitcher for the team representing Taiwan in this year’s Little League World Series, was clocked at 82 mph on consecutive pitches during his appearance against Mexico on Thursday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 14

Cincinnati Reds' Closer Named One of Baseball’s Best Closers

Bleacher Report recently released their Top 10 closers in baseball list and two familiar faces are on Joel Reuter's list. Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán is ranked as the sixth best closer in baseball, according to Reuters of Bleacher Report.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / August 7

What would the Red Sox postseason bullpen look like?

With 46 games to play in the regular season, the Red Sox are now a stunning four full games clear of the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians (the first teams out of the playoffs) and have an 75.1% likelihood of making the playoffs, per Fangraphs.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / August 6

Aroldis Chapman Is Beating the Odds and Pitching at His Best

Boston Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman is doing things that, frankly, have hardly ever been done before. As a rookie throwing unheard-of levels of velocity with his fastball, one would have predicted he’d have a short career doing so before transitioning to either a post-playing career or a pitch arsenal focused on break over velocity.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 31

Yankees Acquire David Bednar from Pirates: What to Make of Move

Relievers have taken over the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. The latest one to move was David Bednar, who was traded from the Pirates to the Yankees on the 31st.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Dodgers-Red Sox Trade Buzz Picks Up This Week

With the MLB trade deadline just a few days away, trade discussions are beginning to pick up steam. Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox have been viewed as teams to watch.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Red Sox Star Aroldis Chapman Has Update After Leaving Dodgers Game Early

On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox clinched the series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 4-3 win. With this win, Boston has come out on top in three of their last four games and is now 0.5 games ahead of the third AL Wild Card spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 27

Red Sox fans have one major concern after series win over Dodgers

The Boston Red Sox won their series against the defending World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, but fans are crossing their fingers that the impressive victory did not come at a cost.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Aroldis Chapman’s sly response to Red Sox trade rumors

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has truly been everywhere. Chapman is playing for his seventh Major League Baseball club, and he may have at least one more stop left in him.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 19

Aroldis Chapman Stunner? Red Sox Plans Addressed By Insider

The Boston Red Sox are fortunate to have one of the top closers in recent memory taking the mound for the organization. Boston signed Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal this past offseason and it looks like a steal.

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 16

Brewers Must Call Red Sox About All-Star With 'Medium' Trade Likelihood

Do the Milwaukee Brewers have another surprising trade opportunity with the Boston Red Sox? Milwaukee already snagged Quinn Priester from Boston in April, and the author of this piece recently suggested that the Brewers would benefit from adding another Red Sox arm, Aroldis Chapman, before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 16

Red Sox Taking Perfect Stance On Potential Aroldis Chapman Extension

Aroldis Chapman has been phenomenal for the Boston Red Sox this season. At age 37, Chapman might be on the way to his best season ever. The eight-time All-Star is pitching to a 1.18 ERA, which would be a career-low, through 38 innings.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Reportedly Make Firm Aroldis Chapman Trade Decision

After plenty of speculation regarding the Boston Red Sox over the past few weeks, the team completely turned things around and saved its season. The Red Sox are now only three games out in the American League East and have a real opportunity to win the division.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

Passan Clears the Air: Red Sox Set to Surge, Not Sell, at Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox, riding a 10-game win streak and sitting at 53-45, approach the MLB trade deadline on July 31, 2025, with high stakes. Speculation recently swirled about trading key players like Aroldis Chapman and Alex Bregman due to their contract situations.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 14

Jeff Passan Has Bold Red Sox Declaration As Trade Rumors Swirl

The Boston Red Sox are the topic of every discussion as the trade deadline draws near. What was a frustrating season for the Red Sox through three months has turned on a dime in the last two weeks.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Aroldis Chapman is a realistic target—and might be the missing piece for Detroit’s bullpen.

The Tigers have earned the right to dream big. They’ve spent most of the summer at the top of the AL, with a lineup that scores runs, a rotation led by a Cy Young winner, and a bullpen that’s been better than expected.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 11

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 7

Red Sox closer defies Father Time, earns eighth All-Star selection

At 37-years-old Aroldis Chapman continues to throw heat as he puts together an incredibly effective season for the Red Sox.

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Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Aroldis Chapman could play for strange country in World Baseball Classic

Cuban native Aroldis Chapman is considering taking part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, potentially for a very surprising country. The Boston Red Sox reliever told Alejandro Rodriguez of SwingCompleto that he has been approached by Great Britain to play for the country in the WBC.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / June 10

Why Aroldis Chapman could be ideal trade deadline target for Mets

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3