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Red Sox Slammed By MLB Insider For ‘Tough’ Trade Negotiations

The trade deadline is in the rearview mirror, but the dust hasn't quite settled on the Boston Red Sox yet. After the Red Sox failed to make significant additions to a roster that's been firmly in the playoff race all year, it was open season on the front office, especially chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.

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Red Sox Facing $14 Million Decision After Season-Ending Injury News

The Boston Red Sox are sitting in third place in a competitive American League East despite being nine games over .500 at 60–51, trailing both the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Disaster Strikes For Red Sox All-Star; May Miss Entire 2026 Season

The more we heard about Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck's injury, the less likely it seemed that he was coming back this season. Houck last pitched in the majors on May 12, when he surrendered 11 earned runs to the Detroit Tigers in 2 1/3 innings.

Tanner Houck News / Field Level Media / August 2

Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora announced Saturday. "Tanner's going to have Tommy John surgery," Cora said.

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Justin Slaten News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Red Sox’s Justin Slaten Shares Confusing Injury Update Amid Division Race

The Boston Red Sox might be getting relief pitcher Justin Slaten back in the coming weeks ... or they might not. If you’re confused, trust us: we are, too.

Joe Ryan News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Offer Revealed: Why Boston Missed On Joe Ryan, Sandy Alcántara

The Boston Red Sox tried to land one of the top pitchers in the American League ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Boston spoke with the Minnesota Twins about All-Star starter Joe Ryan and the club also spoke to the Miami Marlins about Sandy Alcántara, per WEEI's Rob Bradford.

Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Red Sox option pitcher as Dustin May joins team

The Boston Red Sox made a key roster decision Saturday morning, optioning right-hander Cooper Criswell to Triple-A Worcester to clear space for Dustin May’s debut, which is set for this Wednesday vs.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox Pushed To Bring Cy Young Winner To Boston

The Boston Red Sox were looking to bolster the starting rotation ahead of the trade deadline. Boston landed Dustin May but he’s not the only pitcher the Red Sox pursued.

Roman Anthony News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 2

Red Sox's Roman Anthony Has 7-Word Reaction To First Career Walk-Off

Friday night at Fenway Park was a reminder of what really matters in the game of baseball. Sure, the Boston Red Sox may not have won the Thursday trade deadline on paper.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / August 2

Red Sox Fans Left Disappointed by Yet Another Trade Deadline

The dissatisfaction Boston Red Sox fans are feeling is something they’ve become used to after the trade deadline in recent years. From Luis Urías headlining the 2023 haul or last year’s shortcomings with Lucas Sims and Luis Garcia, the Fenway faithful have become too familiar with being let down by the team’s last chance to add to the roster.

Roman Anthony News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony’s instant reaction to 1st career walk-off

The Houston Astros saw the return of Carlos Correa to the lineup for the first time since 2021. Correa re-joined Houston on Thursday at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline in a deal with the Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Red Sox walk off with 10th-inning win over Astros

Roman Anthony's single in the bottom of the 10th inning drove in Wilyer Abreu with the game-winning run as the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games by beating the visiting Houston Astros 2-1 Friday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 1

Red Sox get another walk-off win while wearing 'Green Monster' uniforms

This time, it was rookie outfielder and former top prospect Roman Anthony who delivered the first walk-off of his young career.

Brewers fall just shy of franchise record in win over Nationals

Pirates' Oneil Cruz shows off versatility vs. Rockies

What Carlos Correa brings in return to Astros

Braves, Reds schedule sets up unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic

Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game

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Dustin May News / Field Level Media / August 1

Dustin May now set to make Red Sox debut Wednesday

Dustin May's Boston Red Sox debut will come Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, three days later than originally planned. Manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday that the right-hander's first start for Boston was pushed back to ensure that Lucas Giolito did not go too long between starts.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Sports Journal / August 2

Alex Cora spent time in Red Sox ‘war room’ during deadline; ‘People freaking grind, man’; Dustin May to make team debut next week; Fenway Park one of Steven Matz’s ‘favorite’ places to pitch

The dust is settling from Craig Breslow’s second consecutive underwhelming trade deadline. Boston made two moves, acquiring veteran left-handed reliever Steven Matz from the Cardinals and right-handed starter Dustin May from the Dodgers.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 1

Red Sox News: Could Boston Actually Sign Yankees Cast-Off?

The Boston Red Sox added one starting pitcher this week, but what about another? There were rumors right until the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline that the Red Sox were looking for pitching and found some with Dustin May, formerly of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Alex Cora’s cryptic reason for Abraham Toro’s lineup change for Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox return home after taking 2 of 3 games on the road against the Minnesota Twins and matching their high-water mark for the season as they moved 8 games over .500 with a 59-51 record.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 1

Red Sox's Alex Bregman Reveals Mentality Entering First Matchup With Astros

There are plenty of post-trade deadline storylines to examine as the Boston Red Sox open their series Friday against the Houston Astros, but we shouldn't lose sight of the Alex Bregman subplot.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 1

Red Sox Tried Bringing $24 Million All-Star to Boston: Report

The Boston Red Sox had a much quieter trade deadline than many expected them to have. After the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the front office made it crystal clear that the organization was planning on buying ahead of the trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 1

Red Sox promote OF prospect Miguel Bleis to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted outfield prospect and former top international signing Miguel Bleis from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / August 1

Boston Red Sox Rookie Joins Pair of Legends in Franchise History Books

As the top prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony was saddled with high expectations the moment the Boston Red Sox called him up to the majors. The 21-year-old outfielder has made good on his potential thus far, even making history with his unbreakable habit of getting on base.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / August 1

Red Sox promote IF prospect Mikey Romero to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox have promoted infield prospect and former first-round pick Mikey Romero from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline

The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline was 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. Some teams managed to get better in either a short-term or long-term outlook. Other teams did not.

Twins gut nearly half of their MLB roster before trade deadline

Grading the Royals' trade-deadline swap for veteran pitcher

Angels' head-shaking trade decision looks even worse now

With trade, Blue Jays banking on return to form for former Cy Young winner

Yankees tried to trade for Paul Skenes

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 28

Red Sox to promote pitching prospects Connelly Early, David Sandlin to Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox are promoting pitching prospects Connelly Early and David Sandlin from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.