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The Boston Red Sox have not had the best offseason, losing shortstop Xander Bogaerts last week to the San Diego Padres. Now they have made a decision to move on from 1st baseman Eric Hosmer, who has been designated for assignment. The Red Sox acquired Hosmer from the Padres at the trade deadline last summer, […]

MLB mega-agent Scott Boras has been earning his title as the ‘Most Powerful Sports Agent in the World’ lately, including negotiating massive multi-year deals for clients Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Rodon with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, respectively. It just so happens the landing places for Yoshida and Rodon happen to be […]

The Red Sox have already let Xander Bogaerts leave to sign with the Padres, and it doesn’t look like they want the same fate with Rafael Devers. New reports state that Boston is keen on keeping their star third baseman around and plan on doing everything in their power to keep Devers with the Red […]

Dansby Swanson appears to be in an excellent position in the free-agent market. He is the last of the elite shortstops still on the open market, and he appears to have at least 4 serious suitors at this time. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the Boston Red Sox have joined the fray, and they […]

The Boston Red Sox’s decision to trade Mookie Betts will forever live on in infamy among the fan base. When you consider the return the Red Sox received for Betts, the argument can be made that it’s one of the worst trades in recent memory. That stance was elevated on Thursday after the Red Sox […]

The New York Mets are reportedly looking to cap off their free agency spending-spree by adding extra offense. According to Yahoo Sports and The Athletic, New York is interested in a reunion with OF Michael Conforto and/or former Boston Red Sox All-Star OF/DH JD Martinez. Conforto missed the entire 2022 season due to an uncertain […]

The MLB offseason has been wild so far. Rather than dragging out like last offseason did with the lockout taking place, teams have been spending big amounts of money to land the top free agents on the market. And on the trade market, it’s looking like we could see another big name player pop up […]

The Boston Red Sox have holes on their roster that need addressing. Xander Bogaerts’ departure to San Diego to join the Padres set the Red Sox back. But Chaim Bloom is not willing to roll over and simply let the pieces fall where they may. A recent report suggests that the Red Sox could turn to […]

The New York Mets looked like one of best teams in baseball until it all came crashing down. New York led the NL East for almost the entire season, only to fall behind the Atlanta Braves in the final days of the season and fall to the wild card spot. The Mets then completed their […]

Boston Red Sox team president Chaim Bloom is in an incredibly difficult position right now after letting superstar shortstop Xander Bogaerts leave the franchise and sign an 11-year, $280 million contract with the San Diego Padres. The stunned Bloom broke his silence Saturday when he tried to defend the move in an interview. Bloom told […]

The Boston Red Sox just lost Xander Bogaerts to free agency after offering him far less than the San Diego Padres. Fans are likely not too happy with chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and there is definitely the chance that star third baseman Rafael Devers leaves next winter when he becomes an FA. He is […]

The MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up earlier this week, and it was quite a hectic time for the league. Several big name free agents came off the board, and the landscape of the league changed as a whole. The fireworks came early and often, and when the dust had settled, the MLB looked to be […]

Many teams across the MLB are celebrating the big moves they have made so far this offseason, and even though Chaim Bloom and the Boston Red Sox have made big splashes for guys like Masataka Yoshida and Kenley Jansen, there is a sense of despair surrounding the organization. That’s because Xander Bogaerts officially jumped ship […]

Boston Red Sox fans are heartbroken once again with the news that Xander Bogaerts is leaving the team after signing an 11-year, $280 million free-agent deal with the San Diego Padres. While diehard Red Sox fans held out hope that the team would bring back their All-Star shortstop, it was not a surprise that Bogaert […]

The market for free agent shortstop Carlos Correa is scorching hot at the moment. But, there is one team who is believed to be the favorite to land the former first overall pick: The San Francisco Giants. That being said, there are still others in the mix. Via the SF Chronicle: “The consensus around the […]

The San Diego Padres once again struck gold as they signed former Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a massive 11-year $280 million dollar deal late Wednesday night. The Padres established themselves as a series contender last season when they finished three games shy of a World Series bout against the Houston Astros. Now, […]

The Boston Red Sox seemed to finally be making some progress in free agency after missing out on a bunch of targets to kick off the 2022 Winter Meetings. They shored up the backend of their bullpen by signing Kenley Jansen, and took an extremely expensive risk when they signed Masataka Yoshida out of Japan […]

Xander Bogaerts left the Boston Red Sox for the San Diego Padres, agreeing to a monster 11-year, $280 million contract in MLB free agency. Bogaerts’ Red Sox departure shocked many, but maybe it shouldn’t have, especially after news of Boston’s reported offer came out. The Red Sox were “really far” from the Padres in terms […]

Sometimes, it’s difficult to forget that free agency goes beyond what team a certain player suits up for the following season. Free agency can separate relationships and friendships built over years of conscious effort. Such is the case between Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts after the latter spurned the Boston Red Sox in free agency […]

The Winter Meetings are always a key point in MLB free agency, as a collection of key figures from around the league meet up and try to hammer out deals in free agency. And sure enough, there were some big deals made at the 2022 Winter Meetings. Some of the biggest names came off the […]

Xander Bogaerts is heading to the San Diego Padres after agreeing to a massive 11-year deal worth $280 million, and sure enough, Boston Red Sox fans are not happy with the move. It’s much more frustration towards the Red Sox, though, rather than Bogaerts leaving. It’s hard to say no to the kind of money […]

Third time’s the charm for the San Diego Padres. After missing out on top-shelf free agents Aaron Judge and Trea Turner, they managed to nab former Boston Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts. According to MLB insider Jeff Passan, the deal extends for more than a decade, spreading $280 million across 11 seasons in San Diego. […]

The Boston Red Sox and Japanese star OF Masataka Yoshida are reportedly in agreement on a 5-year, $90M dollar deal, per Jeff Passan. However, the deal will be worth a total of $105.4M due to the posting fee. Yoshida represents an impressive upgrade for Boston’s outfield. Passan shared an in-depth scouting report on Yoshida that […]

Mookie Betts has emerged as a Los Angeles Dodgers’ fan-favorite. But it wasn’t long ago that Betts was the face of the Boston Red Sox’ franchise. Red Sox’ manager Alex Cora recently joined AM 570 LA Sports and got brutally honest on Betts ahead of the 2023 campaign. “I know he is hungry and he […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to get back into the playoffs in the 2023 season. But first, they have to lock down franchise star Xander Bogaerts to a new contract. The 30-year-old shortstop is one of the best free agents available and Boston cannot afford to let him leave. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman […]

The Boston Red Sox have bolstered their bullpen by signing free agent Kenley Jansen to a two-year, $32 million deal. After dealing with late-inning struggles this past season, Boston will look for Jansen to help build the foundation of the bullpen. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news of the Red Sox and Jansen’s agreement. It’s […]

The Boston Red Sox, led by Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, at the very least, are looking to make a few signings to bolster their roster that finished a disappointing 78-84 in 2022, good for last in the AL East. One particular area of struggle for the Red Sox in 2022 was their pitching. The […]

Xander Bogaerts is still on the market, as other free agent starts have already found new homes in the big leagues. The Boston Red Sox would love to have Bogaerts back, given what the shortstop had done for the team, but if they want to bring back Bogaerts, they surely would have to satisfy the […]

It wasn’t long ago that Bobby Dalbec was considered the future first baseman of the Boston Red Sox. Now, it looks like the 27-year-old could be on the move and potentially even dealt to an AL East rival. At this year’s Winter Meetings, the Red Sox have reportedly been telling teams that Dalbec is available […]

Aaron Judge and the Boston Red Sox have been in contact during MLB free agency, per Chris Cotillo. However, Cotillo adds that the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants remain the favorites with the Los Angeles Dodgers still in the mix as well. The Red Sox are not considered to be one of Judge’s […]

All eyes are on free agency in the MLB right now, and for good reason. But the trade market is also worth paying attention to as well, and it looks like a big name may have found his way onto the trade block. That’s because Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade […]

Chris Martin, the former strikeout- not singing- artist of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has signed on with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox have inked Martin to a two-year, $17.5 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Martin, 36, is a nice pickup for the Red Sox. The Arlington, […]

Xander Bogaerts is not a lock to return to the Boston Red Sox this offseason. However, he will reportedly give the Red Sox an opportunity to match any offer that he receives in free agency, per Hector Gomez and Marino Pepen. If Boston does not match a presented offer, then Bogaerts could sign elsewhere. But […]

Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Around four years ago, the Boston Red Sox lost Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, that same team is in danger of losing another star hitter in Xander Bogaerts. Many teams are looking to sign the star shortstop in free agency, putting […]

The Boston Red Sox finished last in the AL East after a strong playoff run in 2021. Always armed with lofty contending ambitions, the Red Sox are then expected to make a splash in free agency. And they planned to do just that after they pursued former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin. However, it was […]

The MLB hot stove is churning out rumors like crazy right now, and some big names are beginning to find new homes. One player who will likely be on the move is Mitch Haniger, and it looks like the outfielder has a pair of serious suitors in the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers right […]

Xander Bogaerts has been linked to no shortage of teams in free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and even Arizona Diamondbacks have been connected to the former Boston Red Sox shortstop. But MLB insider Buster Olney recently admitted that he would not be surprised if the New York […]

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a dreadful season that saw them finish in last place of the American League East. For a club that has had so much success this century with four World Series titles, they might be staring at a full rebuild. That’s particularly true if they are unable to bring […]

The MLB hot stove is fully underway with the offseason upon us, and some big moves are finally being made. This resulted in one of the bigger free agent targets this offseason in Jose Abreu already coming off the board and signing a three-year, $58.5 million deal to fill in at first base for the […]