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Red Sox React With 2 Words to Roman Anthony’s Strong Message After $130 Million Decision

The Boston Red Sox have been the hottest team in baseball, and the excitement reached another level on Wednesday when they agreed to a long-term extension with rookie and top prospect Roman Anthony.

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Red Sox's Alex Cora Sends Message After Roman Anthony Extension

The Boston Red Sox aren't going to let young outfielder Roman Anthony go anywhere. This isn't shocking. Since before Anthony even stepped up to the plate at Fenway Park, he already was annointed as Boston's next superstar.

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Report: Red Sox Lock Up Rookie Star with $130 Million Extension

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox secured their outfield future Wednesday, finalizing an eight-year, $130 million contract extension with rookie sensation Roman Anthony, first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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Jarren Duran Reacts to Big Red Sox Extension News

The expectations entering the 2025 season weren't all too high for the Boston Red Sox, but they've certainly impressed, sporting a 64-51 record, which puts them in second place in the AL East behind the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Marcelo Mayer In Question After Red Sox-Roman Anthony Extension

The Boston Red Sox took the baseball world by storm on Wednesday afternoon. Boston has made a specific effort since Craig Breslow took over as chief baseball officer to lock up the core to long-term extensions early.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Garrett Crochet Sends Message as Red Sox Make Big Change

On Tuesday night, Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-2. With this win, Boston has now secured seven consecutive victories, the longest active winning streak in the majors.

Roman Anthony News / Just Baseball / August 6

Red Sox To Extend Rookie Star Roman Anthony

It wasn’t long ago that Roman Anthony was Just Baseball’s no. 1 overall prospect. Now, he’s thriving for the Red Sox at the big league level. The 21-year-old took a little time to find his footing in June, but over the past six weeks, he’s blossomed into one of the best hitters in the league.

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Roman Anthony News / Field Level Media / August 6

Report: Roman Anthony, Red Sox finalizing 8-year, $130M extension

Outfielder Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The deal is pending a physical, includes a club option and will keep Anthony in Boston through the 2034 season.

Roman Anthony News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Red Sox surprise fans by handing out massive contract

The Boston Red Sox have been criticized in recent years for their unwillingness to spend money, but they surprised many fans when they handed out a massive contract extension on Wednesday.

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Garrett Crochet Just Joined Babe Ruth on Elite List in Boston Red Sox History

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Aroldis Chapman 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.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Red Sox manager Alex Cora makes ‘aces’ admission after Garrett Crochet gem

The Boston Red Sox have been firing on all cylinders down the stretch, and none more so than in their latest victory at Fenway Park. Fueled by Trevor Story’s three-RBI night, Garrett Crochet’s performance stole the show Tuesday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 5

Trevor Story, Wilyer Abreu guide hot Red Sox past Royals

Behind 2-for-4 efforts and a combined five RBIs from Wilyer Abreu and Trevor Story, the Boston Red Sox scored five runs across the sixth and seventh innings en route to a 6-2 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

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Kristian Campbell on Tear With Triple-A Red Sox, Ties Ceddanne Rafaela in Club History

Kristian Campbell returned to the lineup for the Worcester Red Sox on Tuesday and picked up where he left off. He was pulled from the Triple-A team’s game Saturday against Lehigh Valley (Philadelphia Phillies affiliate) after jamming his thumb.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Ceddanne Rafaela Update Surfaces After Absence From Red Sox' Lineup

The Boston Red Sox have climbed the AL East standings over the past month and currently sit at 63–51, riding a six-game winning streak and trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by just three games for first place in the division.

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Boston Red Sox Triple-A Affiliate Releases Veteran Pitcher After Long Road to Recovery

The Worcester Red Sox have released right-handed pitcher Wyatt Mills, according to the team's official transaction log. Mills had taken the mound 32 times for the Boston Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate in 2025, making seven starts and 25 relief appearances.