The Boston Red Sox are kicking the tires on right-handed reliever Evan Phillips, according to the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey. Phillips, formerly with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, which caused him to miss most of the 2025 season. He was non-tendered a few weeks ago by the Dodgers. Word is, they are interested in re-signing him closer … [Read more...] about Report: Red Sox Among Suitors for Former Dodger Closer
Red Sox Acquire Pirates Starter for No. 3 Prospect
The Boston Red Sox will acquire pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sending outfielder Jhostynxon García the other way. The Red Sox will also receive minor leaguers Tyler Samaniego, a pitcher, and Adonys Guzman, a catcher, while the Pirates will receive 18-year-old pitcher Jesus Travieso. The Oviedo-for-García trade was first reported by ESPN insider Jeff Passan. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Pirates Starter for No. 3 Prospect
MLB Contract Options and Qualifying Offers: Monday Recap
With the MLB offseason officially underway, clubs and players now have until Thursday, November 7, at 5:00 p.m. ET to finalize contract option decisions and determine which impending free agents may receive qualifying offers. Monday marked one of the first major decision days of the offseason, and several notable names saw their futures clarified — or thrown into free agency — … [Read more...] about MLB Contract Options and Qualifying Offers: Monday Recap
Alex Bregman Hits the Free Agent Market Again
Veteran third baseman Alex Bregman is set to be a free agent for the second straight offseason. Bregman enters free agency as one of the top available bats with a complete profile: high-level offense, strong defense, postseason experience, and positional value. For teams aiming to compete now, he represents a “difference-maker” piece. However, his price tag, positional fit, and … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman Hits the Free Agent Market Again
High-Profile Opt-Outs Loom Ahead of MLB Free Agency
At the conclusion of the World Series, three big names will likely opt out of their contracts and test MLB free agency, and uniquely, they are all clients of agent Scott Boras. Boras had all three clients sign short-term deals with opt-outs to prove their worth before testing free agency, like he did successfully with Matt Chapman and Blake Snell, among others. Let’s take a … [Read more...] about High-Profile Opt-Outs Loom Ahead of MLB Free Agency
Behind Crochet: Red Sox Hunt for Rotation’s Key Piece in 2026
Garrett Crochet stands tall as the ace of the Boston Red Sox. But finding a reliable No. 2 starter for 2026 feels like chasing a ghost. Sure, there is plenty of pitching depth, but a lack of experience scars the in-house talent to back up Lou Merloni’s “Pig.” Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stares down tough calls this winter. He needs to weave homegrown promise with … [Read more...] about Behind Crochet: Red Sox Hunt for Rotation’s Key Piece in 2026
Red Sox End of Season Press Conference: Rotation, Power, Defense, and More
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox held their end-of-season press conference Monday at Fenway Park. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, manager Alex Cora, and president Sam Kennedy spoke. Questions zeroed in on the team’s glaring weaknesses despite a respectable 89-73 season. The Wild Card Series loss at the hands of the New York Yankees exposed flaws in key areas. Reporters dug … [Read more...] about Red Sox End of Season Press Conference: Rotation, Power, Defense, and More
Revisiting a Pirates And Red Sox 2024 Trade Deadline Deal
The 2024 deal, which saw the Pittsburgh Pirates trade pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox, seemed rather innocuous. In return, the Pirates received middle infield prospect Nick Yorke. It made sense for both teams. Each subtracted from a position where they already had plenty of depth and added where they were lacking. Nobody from either fan base seemed upset about the … [Read more...] about Revisiting a Pirates And Red Sox 2024 Trade Deadline Deal
Rays Slugger Listed As Red Sox Trade Target
The Boston Red Sox are a sleeping giant in the AL East, especially if they remain aggressive in adding to a roster that almost toppled the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card playoff round. That series exposed the Sox’s lack of offensive pop, and they will be sniffing around the market for a big bat this winter. Rays Slugger Listed As Red Sox Trade Target The Tampa Bay Rays … [Read more...] about Rays Slugger Listed As Red Sox Trade Target