The Wild Card series against the Yankees was probably the worst way for the 2026 season to end. Everything that was a problem at any point – struggles to score runs, the bullpen, injuries – all happened at the same time and within a matter of minutes.
Five months ago, the Boston Red Sox were 10-17, their season already teetering, and they fired Alex Cora. On Tuesday, the organization made its clearest statement yet with two new contracts: Chad Tracy, the interim tag finally stripped from his title, signed a three-year contract through 2029 with a club option for 2030.
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
The Boston Red Sox made some big moves on Tuesday. Not only did Boston name Chad Tracy as the team’s full-time manager, but the franchise also made a new commitment to Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow.
The Boston Red Sox dropped the interim tag on Tuesday and named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history. Tracy agreed to a three-year contract that will extend through the 2029 season with a club option in 2030.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
The Red Sox’ summer turnaround and postseason berth will lead to leadership continuity for the foreseeable future. The team announced Tuesday that it has exercised 2029-30 club options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and removed the “interim” label from manager Chad Tracy, who has signed a three-year deal covering the 2027-29 seasons.
It’s not remotely the right time to start talking about offseason movement, but there is movement afoot. Two of Craig Breslow’s assistant GMs, Mike Groopman and Taylor Smith, have already conducted preliminary interviews for the big chair in Sacramento after the A’s fired Dave Forst back in August.
The Boston Red Sox secured their spot in the postseason thanks to an Atlanta Braves win over the Houston Astros. Things are going well now, but Red Sox fans remember the 10-17 start that led to Alex Cora and six other coaches being fired.
Back in April, the Boston Red Sox's season was going off the rails. The Red Sox started the season off with a 10-17 record and opted to fire a World Series-winning manager in Alex Cora — plus a handful of other coaches — and take a gamble by turning the reins over to interim manager Chad Tracy.
While the Boston Red Sox's front office — and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow specifically — took a lot of heat early on this season, they have built a roster that can contend for a World Series title this season.
A year ago, the future of the Boston Red Sox centered around Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, two of the top prospects in all of baseball expected to become stars.
The Boston Red Sox made some big moves before the Major League Baseball trade deadline passed on Monday. That includes bringing in former Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman.
The Boston Red Sox rolled into the 2026 MLB trade deadline on fire, winners of 28 out of their last 33 games. This unexpected turnaround put the pressure on to the front office, particularly chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, to add to the surging roster that now looks poised for a postseason run.
The Boston Red Sox made some loud noises at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, as they swung a huge trade to land Baltimore Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman.
Just a few weeks ago, it seemed certain that the Boston Red Sox would be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline. Now, the conversation has completely changed.
To call Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow unpopular in his market would be underselling it. He’s more than earned that with his up-and-down tenure to date.
The Boston Red Sox are having a calamitous opening half to the 2026 campaign with their playoff hopes in complete disarray. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is under heavy fire from the fans for the abysmal performance of the team.
The Boston Red Sox are a mess, but CEO Sam Kennedy isn't planning to make front-office changes...yet.
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.
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.
What should have been a quiet off-day for the Boston Red Sox has devolved into chaos. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was the subject of a profile article in The Boston Globe that didn't paint a sunny picture of his tenure, including a tough nugget about his relationship with legend Theo Epstein.
While it’s been a struggle so far this season, the Boston Red Sox continue to be heavily involved in the rumor mill. On Monday, a new report speculated that the organization may be considering getting an interpreter for general manager Craig Breslow to better communicate his message with the team and players.
After a brief meeting with front-office officials Sunday morning, a couple of Red Sox players offered some thoughts on the situation.
The Boston Red Sox are entering a pressure-packed season, and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow knows it. Playoff expectations are a constant in Boston, and the Red Sox will be expected to improve after an 89-win campaign last year.
The Red Sox are considering adding a high-leverage reliever to bolster their bullpen, according to reporting from Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic.
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has already admitted that the Sox will be looking for starting pitching this offseason.
For the Red Sox, this would mean adding a reliable frontline starter with a few remaining years of control at an affordable price.
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