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'Off the wall' or not, Sox confident in top Draft pick, UNC SS Schaffner

July 11, 2026

NEW YORK – The Red Sox knew there might be public backlash when they went outside the box with their first-round pick (20th overall) in the MLB Draft on Saturday, selecting UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner -- but they trusted their internal instincts and went for it anyway. The left-handed hitter

Surging Red Sox blank Mets as winning streak hits 8

July 11, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Red Sox are just one win away from a perfect road trip – one that is going to take them into the All-Star break with a big burst of momentum. On Saturday, the surging Sox rolled past the Mets, 4-0, for their eighth straight victory and

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Here are the Red Sox's Day 1 Draft picks. Here’s how to follow Day 2 

July 11, 2026

Day 1 of the 2026 Draft included the Red Sox's picks from Rounds 1-4, including Jake Schaffner at No. 20 overall. Day 2 begins Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 5-20. Stream it live on MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+ and the MLB App.

Looking ahead to Day 2 of the Draft: Overview, schedule, best available

July 11, 2026

We’re only just getting going. Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft brought plenty of headlines on Saturday, chief among them that the Big Three of Roch Cholowsky (White Sox), Grady Emerson (Rays) and Vahn Lackey (Twins) went first, second and third in that order. There were a few surprises

Latest Red Sox injuries & transactions

July 11, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Red Sox injury news and transactions.

Donuts, card games and surprise All-Star announcement occupy Sox during travel delay

Boston doesn't miss a beat as long ball lifts weary road warriors past Mets
July 11, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Red Sox gave new meaning to the expression “show and go” on Friday. After capping a three-game sweep against the White Sox on Thursday afternoon, the surging Sox -- who had just won their sixth game in a row and 10th in the last 12 --

Former biochemist Bruml leads first Draft with Red Sox

July 6, 2026

In recent years, the Red Sox have seen that the fruits of labor from a Draft don’t always have to be far down the road. Look no further than lefty Payton Tolle, the 50th overall pick out of TCU in the 2024 Draft. He is now a cornerstone in Boston’s

Key Takeaways: Red Sox 6, Mets 2

July 11, 2026

NEW YORK – It is not uncommon for a starting pitcher to fly to the next city a day early to pitch the opener of a series. But due to the fact the Red Sox had a day-game finale against the White Sox on Thursday, that compelled Sonny Gray to

First-time All-Star Rafaela joins fellow Red Sox Contreras, Suarez, Chapman

July 10, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Red Sox added a fourth All-Star on Friday, with the news that center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela is replacing injured Yankees superstar Aaron Judge.

Contreras' breakout season results in first All-Star nod since 2022

July 10, 2026

NEW YORK -- A breakthrough season in the career of Willson Contreras at the age of 34, started with a trade three days before Christmas in which the Cardinals agreed to send him to Boston. The only question was whether Contreras would waive his no-trade clause.

Sox win 6th straight as Sandoval shines in 1st start since 2024

July 9, 2026

CHICAGO – Thus far, this final road trip heading into the All-Star break has become a sweeping success for the Red Sox. After beginning the journey by giving the Angels the broom treatment, the surging Red Sox took three in a row at Rate Field, capped by Thursday’s 2-1 victory

Contreras' suspension reduced to 5 games after appeal, begins Thursday

July 9, 2026

CHICAGO – First baseman Willson Contreras, expected to participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday and for the AL All-Star team on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, won’t take his next swing for the Red Sox until July 17 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader

All-Star Ranger Suarez (groin strain) placed on 15-day IL

July 9, 2026

CHICAGO – Red Sox lefty Ranger Suarez had to go on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain on Thursday, retroactive to July 6, forcing him out of his final start before the All-Star break on Saturday against the Mets and also a homecoming trip to Philadelphia for

Babe Ruth struck out Ty Cobb in the 'first All-Star Game' -- at Fenway!

July 10, 2026

"You had the defending World Series champion Red Sox host the game at Fenway Park with Babe Ruth on the mound," author Scott Reich told me in a phone call. "Playing against a galaxy of All-Stars that had gathered from teams around the league. Ty Cobb, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Walter

Flying high: Bennett's gem helps hand Sox 5th straight win

July 9, 2026

CHICAGO – Even as the right side of their infield became a MASH unit in real time, the Red Sox stayed hot on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to five games with a 5-0 victory over the White Sox at Rate Field. No Willson Contreras (left foot contusion) or

Contreras joins HR Derby field, can become Boston's 2nd winner

July 8, 2026

CHICAGO – Showing more thump than at any other point in his career, Red Sox cleanup hitter Willson Contreras has accepted MLB’s invitation to be a participant in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. With a right-handed swing tailor made for Fenway Park, Contreras has 20 homers in 306 at-bats, just

HR binge lifts young slugger nearly to top of Hitter Power Rankings

July 9, 2026

We’re nearly at the All-Star break, but it’s not too late for the Hitter Power Rankings to be turned upside down. Even at this point in the season, an impressive hot streak can send a slugger skyrocketing up the list. Case in point: Junior Caminero. The second-time All-Star and Home

Here is a look at each club's best Draft pick from the past 10 years

July 9, 2026

It’s always good to have a little perspective. The 2026 Draft -- set to begin Saturday in Philadelphia -- has fans and clubs alike dreaming of the future. But sometimes in order to understand the future best, we still must turn to the past. Within the last 10 years, clubs

'A little reset' helps Tolle reboot for scoreless start against White Sox

July 8, 2026

CHICAGO -- Rookie wall? Payton Tolle felt no such thing, not even when he had his worst start of the season last Wednesday at Fenway Park, getting just nine outs and giving up six runs in a demoralizing defeat to the Nationals.