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Like many stars before him, Josh Beckett’s time with the Boston Red Sox came to an ugly end. The former starting pitcher was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2012 season amid questions about his work ethic and attitude, many of …
It sounds like Jonathan Papelbon’s 2016 season is over whether he likes it or not. The recently-released reliever still hasn’t signed with a team despite interest, and one suitor, the Boston Red Sox, appear content to move on. Team …
Jonathan Papelbon is expected to make a decision by Wednesday on where he wants to play next, and there have been some rumblings that he could return to the Boston Red Sox. John Farrell isn’t exactly denying those reports. In an appearance on …
Could a reunion be on the cards for Jonathan Papelbon? Rob Bradford of WEEI reported Saturday that the newly-released reliever would be interested in returning to Boston and joining the Red Sox. According source close to situation, Papelbon would …
The Boston Red Sox were supposed to give away David Ortiz bobbleheads to fans at Fenway Park Tuesday night, but the team cancelled the promotion because it felt the collector’s items portrayed Big Papi in a “racially insensitive” …
The Boston Red Sox are calling off a David Ortiz bobblehead giveaway after the merchandise was deemed “unacceptable” by the team. The Red Sox announced in a statement that fans with tickets to Tuesday night’s game will receive a new …
The Boston Red Sox recently swung a trade for Arizona closer Brad Ziegler, and it reportedly caught a lot of teams off guard. According to Peter Gammons, while many teams knew Ziegler was available and were pursuing him, the Red Sox gave up much less …
The Boston Red Sox are in the market for starting pitching, and they are aiming high. According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox have inquired about Marlins ace Jose Fernandez as well as Pittsburgh’s Gerrit Cole during the …
One of the top pitching prospects in the Boston Red Sox organization will not be throwing for a while thanks to an unfortunate and immature incident. Michael Kopech, who started 15 games at Single-A Greenville last year and had an impressive 2.63 …
Since their 2013 World Series victory, the Boston Red Sox have posted two consecutive last-place finishes. Owner John Henry believes part of that reason is that they’ve relied too much on analytics. Henry has overhauled the front office over …
The Boston Red Sox were considering a trade for Aroldis Chapman, but pulled out of talks after learning of his alleged domestic dispute, according to a report. The Red Sox were weighing whether to pursue Chapman or Craig Kimbrel, according to Alex …
There is a growing belief that the Boston Red Sox are willing to spend more than any other team for free agent pitcher David Price. How much more? A lot more, according to one report. One American League general manager told Peter Gammons this week …
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly planning to pursue one or both of the top two pitchers on the free agent market this winter. Appearing on MLB Network Monday afternoon, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports said that new Red Sox president of baseball …
The Boston Red Sox made a major splash by acquiring closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres on Friday night in exchange for four prospects. Outfielder Manuel Margot, shortstop Javier Guerra, infielder Carlos Asuaje, and pitcher Logan Allen …
In a curious move, the Boston Red Sox will reportedly hire former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. as their first base coach. Amaro, whose tenure as the Phillies GM ended in September, will join John Farrell’s staff next …
The Boston Red Sox are in last place in the AL East and have found themselves in the same discussion as teams like the Miami Marlins. One of their big offseason acquisitions, Pablo Sandoval, was recently benched after he went on Instagram in the …
