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Anthony, Story could return from rehab this weekend

The Red Sox, already an MLB-best 27-12 (.692) since the All-Star break, have made their recent strides without two critical pieces in Roman Anthony (partially torn tendon in right ring finger) and Trevor Story (sports…

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Stats of the Week: Walk-offs, Cal, Schwarbs make HR history

Here’s our weekly look at 10 mind-blowing notes from the last week in baseball (Aug. 21-27). Can you believe it happened again?! After Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run on Aug. 17, then ended the game with a …

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Willson Contreras joins fabled Red Sox company with incredible debut season in Boston

Anyone who has watched the Boston Red Sox this year hardly needs the reminder, but Willson Contreras is doing special things in his first year with the team. A

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Rivalry renewed as Red Sox, Yankees meet with October stakes

NEW YORK – The last time that the Red Sox and Yankees met, baseball’s oldest rivalry seemed to be drained of its electricity, suggesting that history might be all they had to squabble about this year. Boston opened th…

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Roman Anthony Drops Encouraging Hint After Big WooSox Performance

Roman Anthony collected two hits for Worcester before offering a promising update on his potential Red Sox return.

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City Council approves Rays' Tampa stadium deal

TAMPA -- The Rays are one vote away from securing their “Forever Home” in Tampa. The Tampa City Council on Thursday voted 4-3 to approve the agreement for the Rays’ proposed $2.36 billion ballpark anchoring a mixed-us…

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Bleacher Report's AL MVP ranking shows Red Sox might hit mark they haven't since 2019

The Boston Red Sox have had one of the best hitters in baseball this season: Willson Contreras. The 34-year-old is having a career year. He's on pace for 32 hom

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Red Sox Stars Take Important Step Before Crucial Yankees Series

Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Isiah Kiner-Falefa completed another rehab test before the Red Sox decide whether to bring them to New York.

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MLB's latest CBA proposal aims to create more roster stability

Major League Baseball presented a number of proposals to the MLB Players Association Thursday as negotiations toward a new collective bargaining agreement continue. Thursday’s issues revolved around transactions, with…

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John Soteropulos talks Red Sox's hitting philosophy

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Adley Rutschman’s injury is putting Red Sox in precarious position with risky trade deadline

Craig Breslow made arguably the biggest splash of the trade deadline by acquiring catcher Adley Rutschman from the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. But Rutschm

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The swing change behind Raleigh's recent power surge

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How Nintendo villain Bowser became a face of Boston's improbable season

This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. MLB digital content fellow Perla Paredes pinch-hit on this …

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Red Sox Pay Price For Win-Now Push In ESPN Farm System Rankings

The Red Sox fell five places in ESPN’s updated farm system rankings, but their decline reveals the cost of finally turning prospects into major league help.

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Red Sox-Yankees Series Preview: Pitching Matchups, Doubleheader, Standings

The Red Sox and Yankees will play four games in three days with a doubleheader, uncertain pitching plans and control of the playoff race hanging in the balance.

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Last weeks of Red Sox's season includes lucky stretch against teams at the bottom of the AL

There's about a month left in the Boston Red Sox's season, and they are sitting comfortably in the second Wild Card spot. The Tampa Bay Rays came out of the tra

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Red Sox Duo Mickey Gasper and Jahmai Jones, AKA 'Mickey Jones,' Have Become Spark Plugs in August

Mickey Gasper and Jahmai Jones have stepped up when it matters most for the Red Sox.

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Yankees injury updates give Red Sox better chance to move into first Wild Card spot

That's a shame.

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Red Sox Could Expose Yankees’ Glaring Weakness In Crucial Series

The Red Sox will start three left-handers at Yankee Stadium, giving Boston an ideal opportunity to attack a growing problem in New York’s Judge-less lineup.

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Rodríguez's 2-HR cameo from leadoff spot sparks Reds' historic rally

SAN FRANCISCO -- Facing an ever-growing issue of the Reds lineup lacking run production, manager Terry Francona tried something new and moved struggling rookie Héctor Rodríguez into the leadoff spot for Wednesday's se…

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Key takeaways: Padres 3, Pirates 0

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres didn’t have Mason Miller available. They didn’t have Adrian Morejon. They placed Jeremiah Estrada on the injured list before the game. They made it work anyway.

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These are the hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each club

The dog days of summer have been known to wilt many a young player over the years. But in the case of the 30 hitting prospects listed below, they’re as hot as the temps have been.

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Skubal to face Tigers for 1st time since trade to Dodgers on Friday in Detroit

He made his Major League debut during the 2020 campaign before ascending to prominence over the next few years. He cemented his status as one of the game’s elite starting pitchers from 2024-25, when he won back-to-bac…

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Crow-Armstrong, Cubs upset by missed balk call in shutout loss

PHOENIX – A botched call played a key role in the Cubs’ rubber match against the D-backs ending on a sour note. Things weren’t any sweeter after the game. The Cubs lost 2-0 to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Wednes…

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These 10 farm systems have the best catching prospects

This story is the fourth in a series in which MLB Pipeline ranks the Top 10 MLB farm systems by position: Infielders | Outfielders | Pitchers | Catchers

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May exits after 1 pitch -- a 106 mph comebacker off his back

NEW YORK – Brewers starter Dustin May’s very first pitch Wednesday came screaming back at him at 106 mph off the bat of Mets leadoff hitter A.J. Ewing, leading to May’s exit on a day Milwaukee’s bullpen was stretched …

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Ohtani's return to mound imminent, but plan remains fluid

ATLANTA – Shohei Ohtani’s return to the Dodgers' rotation is approaching its final stages, though his immediate timeline will hinge on a critical workout later this week. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an updat…

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Guards find a way in second straight ‘heart pumper’ to extend streak to 7

ANAHEIM -- Manager Stephen Vogt called the Guardians’ comeback win over the Angels on Tuesday a “heart pumper.” His ballclub gave that a run for its money with another thrilling finish on Wednesday. The Guardians scor…

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Smith-Shawver makes case for postseason rotation spot with strong start vs. LA

ATLANTA -- AJ Smith-Shawver wouldn’t be the Braves’ Game 2 starter if the playoffs started next week. But it looks like he’ll be a top candidate for that assignment by the time the postseason arrives. “I’m excited he’…

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Five for Peters! White Sox LF ties rookie, club marks with HR in 5 straight games

CHICAGO – Tristan Peters did it again. And again, and again, and again, and again. With his sixth-inning, two-run blast off Texas reliever Robby Ahlstrom, the White Sox left-handed-hitting left fielder not only hit hi…

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