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Red Sox DFA Fan Favorite Fireballer as MLB Offseason Begins

It was a big day on the Major League Baseball calendar on Monday. The 2026 World Series wrapped up last week, and the deadline for players and teams to make option decisions and get 40-man rosters into compliance came and went on Monday night.

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Red Sox Flamethrower Has Potentially Thrown Last Pitch for Boston

The 2026 World Series kicked off on Friday night. Soon enough, it will come to a close and every team around the league will be in a similar situation with an eye towards the 2027 season.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Red Sox receives unfortunate injury update during incredible winning streak

The Boston Red Sox are rolling along with a 14-game winning streak. Therefore, putting themselves in a position to contend for the AL Wild Card. However, one of their pitchers was placed on the injured list.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21

Red Sox place right-hander Zack Kelly on 60-day injured list

The Boston Red Sox announced that right-hander Zack Kelly has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester and placed onto the 60-day injured list with elbow inflammation.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 8

Red Sox Lose 31-Year-Old Depth Hurler to Elbow Injury

The injury bug has bitten the Boston Red Sox left and right all season to this point and it did so once again on Wednesday, but this time at the minor league level.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / May 22

Boston Red Sox Notes: Kelly Optioned, Portland Makes Franchise History, and More

The Boston Red Sox start a series tonight with the Minnesota Twins tonight at home, they’re 22-27 entering the series. They’re 11.5 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 22

Red Sox 5-Year Veteran Drawing Trade Interest Around MLB

We're still a few months away from the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, but noise around the league has already started to pick up. Most of it is just noise at this point.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 8

How are you feeling about the Red Sox bullpen?

Good morning! The Red Sox won a baseball game last night, which is something we haven’t gotten to say much this year. It was a close one, and another game where the bullpen played a key role.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18, 2025

Red Sox's Magic Number Drops After Walk-Off; Guardians Become No. 1 Threat

It was by no means pretty, but the Boston Red Sox found a way to get back in the win column with a 5-4 extra-inning thriller over the Athletics on Wednesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 4, 2025

Red Sox May Have Found Secret Weapon In Recent Triple-A Call-Up

Zack Kelly has come close to earning the Boston Red Sox's trust before, only to lose his command at inopportune times. Will this stint be any different?

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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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 1, 2025

Red Sox 30-Year-Old Earns September Call-Up, But Could Have Short Stay In Boston

Sometimes, September call-ups are strategic decisions with long-term ramifications. Other times, they're just regular call-ups. On Monday, the Red Sox made their choices to join the expanded 28-man roster, and they were interesting, if not awe-inspiring.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / September 1, 2025

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 9/1/2025

The Boston Red Sox start a series against the Cleveland Guardians today. The calendars have officially flipped to the final month of the 2025 season, and with that, rosters have also expanded.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2, 2025

Red Sox transfer Luis Guerrero to 60-day IL

The Red Sox announced some minor injury-related transactions today involving three right-handed relievers. Nick Burdi, who was on the 60-day IL with a foot contusion, has been reinstated and optioned to Triple-A Worcester.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9, 2025

Red Sox designate Robert Stock for assignment, select Brian Van Belle

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 27, 2025

Red Sox Sending Flamethrower To Minors After Brief MLB Stint

The Boston Red Sox have been working hard over the last few days to get the bullpen fresh. Boston’s bullpen has been stretched thin. Boston’s starters haven’t been getting deep into games lately and the bullpen has felt the brunt of it.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 25, 2025

Red Sox Fireballer Coming Back To Boston After Minors Stint

The Boston Red Sox have had a very busy few days. Boston placed Alex Bregman on the Injured List on Saturday and called up phemon Marcelo Mayer in response.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 13, 2025

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Could Be Playing Himself Off Boston Roster

The Boston Red Sox have had an up-and-down start to the season so far. The bats have been pretty much dead lately since the team's series last weekend against the St.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 27, 2025

Red Sox-Royals Trade Idea Brings 61-Strikeout Boston Reliever To Kansas City

Major League Baseball trades during spring training are usually done with a specific purpose in mind. While most teams have their roster configuration mostly figured out by now, trades can come into play when certain deficiencies reveal themselves on the diamond.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 8, 2024