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Looking back at 2026, the Jedixson Paez start on September 1 at Fenway became a symbol of the Red Sox's limp September. Paez allowed 8 runs in 3 2/3 innings in a 9-6 loss to Seattle, and Boston finished the month 12-12. 📉

The Moments that Made the 2026 Red Sox: The Jedixson Paez Game

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Happy Halloween: with no Game 7 to preview, a Red Sox-flavored spook list surfaces: Ortiz smashing the bullpen phone, Schilling's bloody sock, Sandoval's camp arrival, Manny vanishing into the Monster and Ted Williams' frozen head. 👻

What is the spookiest moment in MLB History?

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Speculation: Joey Votto says the Reds should trade Elly De La Cruz for "as many prospects as possible," and that could fuel Red Sox interest. Any deal would reportedly cost a boatload of top prospects, with Boston needing star power after adding Adley Rutschman. 🤔

Joey Votto’s assessment of Reds’ offseason needs could bode well for Red Sox-Elly De La Cruz trade

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Patrick Sandoval is officially a free agent after electing it on Oct. 29. The lefty went 1-7 with a 5.12 ERA in 15 games (13 starts) in his first season in Boston, after missing 2025 with injury. A quiet exit after a rough run. 📉

30-Year-Old Pitcher Becomes Boston Red Sox Free Agent After Disappointing Year

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Johnny Damon's wife, Michelle, has been posting Instagram updates from the family's Thailand trip, including a night at Carnival Magic in Phuket. The 2004 World Series champion is still a Red Sox fan favorite, now apparently on a very scenic vacation. 🌴

Wife Of Beloved Boston Red Sox Legend Sends Out Heartfelt Post

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Red Sox re-signed right-hander Patrick Halligan to a minor league deal for 2027. The 6-foot-6 righty logged a 4.66 ERA and a career-high 102 strikeouts across Portland and Worcester, with a 30.8% strikeout rate that ranked among the better arms in the system. 🔁

Red Sox re-sign righty Patrick Halligan to minor league contract

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The Red Sox re-signed 6-foot-6 righty reliever Patrick Halligan to a minor league deal, keeping a Triple-A arm who struck out 102 across two levels in 2026. No big league camp invite is reported, unlike Angel Bastardo. 🔒

Red Sox Announce Decision on 6-Foot-6 Pitcher as Offseason Begins

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Sonny Gray declined his side of a $30 million option for 2027, sending the Red Sox right-hander into free agency. He heads a list of 11 players hitting the market via option decisions. The rotation just got a very expensive question mark. 🔍

RHP Sonny Gray declines option, joins list of 11 new free agents

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A writer argues Boston should move on from Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida and pursue Randy Arozarena (.865 OPS, 26 HR) to fix a 26th-ranked home run offense. It's opinion, not a done deal. Chris Cotillo has called Yoshida a likely "goner." 🔧

Red Sox Should Cut Ties With Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida; Sign Three-Time All-Star

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Red Sox trimmed the 40-man with two minor deals: Nate Eaton to the A's for 18-year-old pitching prospect Jareth Rayo, and Tsung-Che Cheng to Detroit for cash. Two cuts down, two to go before free agency. Cheng's win-streak shortstop run gets a send-off. 🔒

Red Sox kick start offseason with two minor trades, dealing away Nate Eaton, Tsung-Che Cheng

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Craig Breslow reportedly made the Reds a "very strong offer" for Elly De La Cruz at the deadline, per Jim Bowden, and it was turned down. With Cincinnati possibly open to trading him before free agency, Boston could try again. Unconfirmed, but notable. 👀

Red Sox Reportedly Made 'Strong Offer' For Elly De La Cruz At Trade Deadline; Could They Try Again?

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Awards Season is coming, and the Red Sox could pick up some hardware. Their climb from 14 games under .500 to a postseason spot, in a year the Brewers won their first World Series, gives Boston candidates worth watching. 🏆

These Red Sox could be honored during Awards Season

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Red Sox could reportedly designate Kristian Campbell for assignment as roster math tightens. The .320/.440/.524 second half at Worcester helps, but a claim would shed his $52.5M through 2032, and if he clears waivers, he stays in the organization and a 40-man spot opens.

Red Sox taking nuclear option with Kristian Campbell is actually the smart play

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Red Sox RHP prospect Harry Blum went from stocking a grocery store in February to pitching in the Arizona Fall League. The 6-foot-7 righty came from Division III Luther and Division II Augustana, an improbable route to a first pro season. 🌵

Road less traveled: Red Sox RHP prospect Blum capping unlikely first pro season in the desert

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The Red Sox are trading infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the Tigers for cash, per Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects. Boston already moved Nate Eaton to the Athletics and sits at 42 on the 40-man until Sonny Gray hits free agency. Cuts are due by Monday. 🔧

Red Sox To Trade Tsung-Che Cheng To Tigers

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Heavy Sports Red Sox: TRADE: Boston Red Sox Complete Deal with Tigers to Offload 25-Year-Old Infielder

TRADE: Boston Red Sox Complete Deal with Tigers to Offload 25-Year-Old Infielder

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George Thomas, a utility man who spent six seasons with the Red Sox and helped the club win the 1967 American League pennant, has reportedly died at 88. His Boston tenure included that Impossible Dream-era pennant run. 🕯️

Former Boston Red Sox Player Reportedly Passes Away

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