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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.

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Red Sox Could Cut Ties With Veteran Reliever to Keep Alex Bregman

The Boston Red Sox are in an interesting position with star third baseman Alex Bregman. The Red Sox signed Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal this offseason, but it includes opt-outs.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Still Predicted to Cut Ties With Fan Favorite All-Star Despite Recent Play

Over the past few days, nearly everything has suggested that the Boston Red Sox won't even consider selling out the trade deadline, which is an auspicious sign for the organization. The Red Sox have played excellent baseball recently and are now in a position to make the postseason.

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Alex Cora News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Urged to Replace Alex Cora With Current Boston Superstar

As of now, it doesn't seem like Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox has anything to worry about regarding his job security. Some suggested earlier in the year

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Alex Bregman Gives Statement About Red Sox Future Amid Rumors

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best third basemen in baseball and are fortunate that he is healthy enough to play games again. Boston lost Alex Bregman on May 23rd and he returned to action on July 11th against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

MLB Commissioner Hints At Red Sox Hosting Future All-Star Game

Boston Red Sox fans who were lucky enough to witness the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 1999 know how electric Fenway Park can be as a venue for the Midsummer Classic.

Aroldis Chapman 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.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Legend Sends Message To Garrett Crochet

There's no way around it, the Boston Red Sox made one of the most impactful moves of this past offseason. Boston needed to add a left-handed pitcher into the mix for its righty-dominated rotation and after missing out on Max Fried to the New York Yankees, went out and acquired lefty star Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox for prospects.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Could Target 31-Home Run First Baseman

Suddenly, the Boston Red Sox look like trade deadline buyers. After starting the season 43-45, the Red Sox have ripped off series sweeps of the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies, and the Tampa Bay Rays and head to the All-Star break at 53-45, just three games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East lead.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Hall Of Famer Fires Shot At Boston's 'Big 3' Rookie Sensations

Boston Red Sox icon Jim Rice believes the team's star rookies can't hold a candle to... Jim Rice. In 2025, the Red Sox have a trio of former top prospects making their rookie debuts in outfielder Roman Anthony, infielder Marcelo Mayer, and infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Alex Bregman Sparks Red Sox Rumors With Cryptic Post

The Boston Red Sox have already been linked to a handful of guys with the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline quickly approaching. It's coming up quickly and will pass on July 31st.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Did Red Sox Land MLB Draft's Biggest Steal In National Champion Hurler?

The Major League Baseball Draft is all about value, and the Boston Red Sox know that well. Some of Boston's biggest draft successes came outside the first round.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

What Will Red Sox Do at MLB Trade Deadline to Fuel World Series Push?

The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team and baseball heading into the All-Star break, and have put themselves in a buyer's position for the MLB trade deadline at the end of the month.

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Dylan Cease News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Landed Next Dylan Cease, Per MLB Analyst

The Boston Red Sox must be happy about their performance in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball. Boston landed right-handed flamethrower Kyson Witherspoon out of Oklahoma with the No.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox Reportedly Narrowing in on Certain Trade Deadline Targets

2025 has been anything but normal for the Boston Red Sox. This wild season has already seen three top prospects debut, the addition and return of notable veteran starting pitchers, and a Rafael Devers West Coast trade.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With Fan Favorite All-Star In Trade To Padres

There's a central question beginning to cement itself as the trade deadline approaches for the Boston Red Sox. Will outfielder Jarren Duran be traded? And will it be to the ravenous San Diego Padres?

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Red Sox Linked To 2-Time World Series Champion

Will the Boston Red Sox add any more pieces before the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline? With the way that Boston was playing ahead of the All-Star break, the obvious answer seems to be yes.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 15

Two Former Red Sox Players On Official All-Star Game Rosters (And One Bonus)

Some years, it feels like all the Boston Red Sox's best talent is already playing for other teams. That's not the case in 2025. In years past, ex-Red Sox stars like Mookie Betts, J.D.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Red Sox's First-Round Pick Could Debut as Soon as 2026

The Boston Red Sox have to be excited about their first-round draft choice. The Red Sox selected Kyson Witherspoon, a soon-to-be 21-year-old right-handed pitcher from the University of Oklahoma, with their 15th overall pick.

Cooper Adams News / Blogging the Red Sox / July 14

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect Cooper Adams to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox are promoting pitching prospect Cooper Adams from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

The Blue Jays should ask about this productive rival DH

Boasting a 55-41, first-place record, the Toronto Blue Jays have surprisingly established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the American League.

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Trevor Story News / Just Baseball / July 15

Trevor Story Has Started to Hit His Stride for the Red Sox

On March 20, 2022, the Boston Red Sox had done it – they signed slugging shortstop Trevor Story. At the time, he was a 29-year-old two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger who had earned MVP votes on three separate occasions.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 13

Red Sox are on a heater going into the All-Star break

As the Boston Red Sox contemplate whether to buy or sell at the upcoming MLB trade deadline on July 31, they've at least made things interesting heading into the All-Star break.

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Max Fried's murky injury status raises more concerns about Yankees' pitching

Cubs head into All-Star break with momentum after series win

Diamondbacks reportedly ready to sell with eye toward 2026

Trading away Mitch Keller would be a bad idea for the Pirates

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Yardbarker / July 11