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J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning at Fenway Park on September 26, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Red Sox Add Veteran At Key Position

The Boston Red Sox are hoping to find ways to improve their roster this offseason. Seeing some of their rivals get better should let Boston know they need to make moves. Last year, the Red Sox finished 78-84 and were in last place in the AL East. In recent years, the Red Sox h

Jarrett Prendergast • 4 months ago

MLB fans watch batting practice before the Boston Red Sox play the Houston Astros in Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Red Sox Reportedly Targeting 3-Time All-Star

The Boston Red Sox tried to sign Shohei Ohtani, but they have been out of the race for a few days now as the two-time MVP nears a decision. They are also pushing for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Seth Lugo, among other targets. Evidently, there is a sense of urgency for a team that fini

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Fans walk down Jersey Street before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on April 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Insider Reveals Who The Red Sox Are Waiting On In Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox recently replenished their farm system with two very solid arms, Richard Fitts and Nicholas Justice, and added a reliever in Greg Weissert from the New York Yankees in exchange for outfielder Alex Verdugo. Now, the next item on their to-do list is reinforcing the

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

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Red Sox Reportedly 'Stepping Up Efforts' On Free-Agent Starter

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago The Boston Red Sox need pitching. A lot of it. They already watched how the St. Louis Cardinals signed Sonny Gray and the Philadelphia Phillies re-signed Aaron Nola. Now, they are reportedly interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto and other top-tier pitching targets. Apparently, t

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A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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David Ortiz speaks prior to the World Baseball Classic Semifinals between Team Japan and Team Mexico at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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General manager Kim Ng of the Miami Marlins looks on prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at loanDepot park on April 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

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Andres Chavez • 6 months ago

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General manager Kim Ng of the Miami Marlins looks on prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at loanDepot park on April 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Andres Chavez • 6 months ago On September 14, the Boston Red Sox fired Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, creating a huge hole in the baseball operations department. Naturally, the team has been interviewing candidates for the position, and so far there haven't been any announcements. We do know, from a rep

Manager Gabe Kapler #19 of the San Francisco Giants walks on the field during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Andres Chavez • 6 months ago

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Andres Chavez • 6 months ago

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

MLB Recalls A Legendary Moment In Red Sox History

Andres Chavez • 6 months ago

David Ortiz addresses the crowd before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.

David Ortiz Shares A Tribute To Former Red Sox Teammate

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

David Ortiz Shares A Tribute To Former Red Sox Teammate

David Ortiz addresses the crowd before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago Hoyt Wilhelm, Phil Niekro, Jesse Haines, Joe Niekro, Charlie Hough, Dave Jolly, Ben Flowers, Wilbur Wood, Barney Schultz, Tom Candiotti, Bob Purkey, Steve Sparks, Eddie Rommel, Steven Wright, and R.A. Dickey. What do these MLB pitchers have in common? All of them relied on or inc

Chaim Bloom Shares A Statement Upon Being Fired

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago The Boston Red Sox are one of the most storied franchises in baseball. They have a long history of being successful and winning World Series championships. But, over the past few seasons, they have struggled to reach their potential. In three of the past four seasons, the Red

Red Sox Minor Leaguer Shares Praise For Chaim Bloom

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom addresses the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox during a press conference at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach.

Red Sox Writer Shares Specific Praise For Chaim Bloom

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

A detail of a MLB Boston Red Sox hat and glove during a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on April 18, 2018 in Anaheim, California.

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Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom addresses the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox during a press conference at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach.

Bill Simmons Slams Chaim Bloom After Firing

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by Enrique Hernandez #5 on a running catch against the wall in the third inning of game two of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on June 18, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Red Sox Have A Familiar Goal In Mind Again

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

The Red Sox Have A Familiar Goal In Mind Again

Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by Enrique Hernandez #5 on a running catch against the wall in the third inning of game two of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on June 18, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago The Boston Red Sox have struggled to reach their full potential this year. They have been inconsistent from the first month of the year and that is why they are 74-72. You are what your record says you are and the Red Sox are an average team. Due to their lack of success this

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers tips his helmet before his first at-bat against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on August 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Insider Highlights Chaim Bloom's Ultimate Red Sox Legacy

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Chaim Bloom Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox watches warmups before a game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on July 04, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Analyst Highlights Chaim Bloom's Worst Moments

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 months ago

Chief Baseball Officer for the Boston Red Sox Chaim Bloom celebrates their 6 to 5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park on October 11, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora looks on during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on September 08, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Insider Notes Intriguing Potential Change For Alex Cora

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Insider Notes Intriguing Potential Change For Alex Cora

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora looks on during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on September 08, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago Since the Boston Red Sox fired Chaim Bloom, one would think that they will be adding one person to replace him at some point, either right now or right after the end of the regular season. It was a shocking decision, for sure, but in the end, the Red Sox are a perennial contender…

Fans React To Today's Chaim Bloom News

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom addresses the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox during a press conference at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago On Thursday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox made a surprising move that signals how they feel about the 2023 season and the direction of the franchise as a whole. They dismissed chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, according to MLB insider Jeff Passan. While they hadn't been a disas

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Red Sox Make Shocking Front Office Decision

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the on deck circle during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 12, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Yankees defeat the Red Sox 3-2.

The Red Sox Are Approaching A Historic New Low

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

A detail of a Boston Red Sox hat in the dugout during the first inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park on July 19, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Curt Bishop • 8 months ago

Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox walks off of the field after being taken out of a game against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on August 28, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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MLB fans watch batting practice before the Boston Red Sox play the Houston Astros in Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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A Big Reunion Is Taking Place At Fenway Park Friday Night

MLB fans watch batting practice before the Boston Red Sox play the Houston Astros in Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 18, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago On Friday, the Boston Red Sox will be opening up a weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. And when the Dodgers and Red Sox face off in a 2018 World Series rematch, several familiar faces will see each other again. Interestingly enough, the Dodgers have several members of

Adam Duvall #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his three-run home run with Alex Verdugo #99 and Masataka Yoshida #7 in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 21, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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Kenley Jansen #74 reacts with Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox after the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 20, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox won 6-5.

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Andres Chavez • 8 months ago

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Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park on June 1, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Andres Chavez • 8 months ago

Red Sox Receive Great Chris Sale News

Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park on June 1, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Andres Chavez • 8 months ago Despite Brayan Bello's breakout and James Paxton's resurgence this season, the Boston Red Sox needed a starter or two before the deadline if they were serious about competing. Perhaps they weren't as aggressive as they probably should have been because the medical staff felt that Ch