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The Boston Red Sox have already made one franchise-altering decision this season by choosing to trade third baseman Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. At least one person believes they should be ready to make another. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com recently reported that one rival executive believes Boston should make a trade for Milwaukee […]

Ever since the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, it has no doubt sent shockwaves throughout the baseball world, as it seemed no one saw it coming. With the topic now being about the Red Sox and Devers’ relationship, there are people around the league who have criticized how the […]

The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, ending a year full of rumors. After Boston signed Alex Bregman, the relationship cracked. Neither side could repair the crack, ultimately ending his run in Beantown. ESPN’s Jeff Passan dove into what the Red Sox-Devers relationship was truly like in the final days. […]

The San Francisco Giants have already made the trade of the MLB season. Picking up Rafael Devers changes their team outlook and the NL West’s power structure. But that does not mean they are done adding. Even with Devers, the Giants have a plan for the MLB trade deadline, which Ken Rosenthal outlined on Friday. […]

The Boston Red Sox might be a step closer to seeing part of what they got back in return for Rafael Devers. Red Sox righty Jordan Hicks will throw live batting practice on Thursday. He is expected to receive a rehab assignment next week, and join the big league club shortly thereafter, as reported by […]

The Boston Red Sox recently traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, which has sparked controversy amongst the fanbase. With the deal concluded, Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez calls out his former teammate David Ortiz for how he handled Devers’ situation in Boston. During a guest appearance on “Walk Off” on Bleacher Report, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are certainly feeling the wrath of the National League West, which happens to be the home of a new superstar. The San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to officially begin the MLB trade season. This trade was not the first trade, but the first one to […]

The Boston Red Sox shockingly traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday — baseball’s equivalent of the Luke Doncic blockbuster in the NBA from February. This deal surprised the entire MLB world, and Red Sox fans are undoubtedly upset after the franchise parted ways with their best hitter. But the Giants are […]

Rafael Devers is officially a San Francisco Giant—and now, we know exactly where he’ll fit into the lineup. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup, manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Devers will serve as the designated hitter and bat third. While the long-term plan involves more than just DH duties, this gives Devers a chance to settle […]

The San Francisco Giants wasted no time making Rafael Devers feel right at home, and the former Boston Red Sox star rewarded them. In his debut with the Giants, Devers recorded his first hit and RBI for San Francisco, setting off the Oracle Park crowd and offering a glimpse of the power bat that could […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31st, but the Boston Red Sox didn’t waste any time. They shocked the baseball world when they traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The move throws Alex Cora’s roster into disarray, but outfielder Wilyer Abreu is one player who could benefit. He sent a clear […]

Despite the controversy whirling around Rafael Devers following his Boston Red Sox exit, the San Francisco Giants know how important their newly acquired slugger is to their foremost goal of contending for a World Series championship. The organization is intent on getting on the same page with him right away, which is obviously something that […]

The Boston Red Sox are going to feel the sting of losing a superstar from the roster. They traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants and have put themselves in an interesting position. Boston and Devers started to drift apart, and when Devers said that he didn’t want to play another position, the […]

The San Francisco Giants made the trade of the MLB season so far by bringing in Rafael Devers. After a fantastic run with the Boston Red Sox, the infielder and designated hitter wore out his welcome on Lansdowne Street. The Giants had Monday off, so fans have been patiently waiting since Sunday afternoon for Devers’ […]

When the Boston Red Sox sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a stunning blockbuster trade, the backlash wasn’t directed at the star slugger himself. Instead, the fury of Red Sox Nation boiled over at the team’s leadership—ownership, front office, and even the dugout. ESPN’s Buster Olney revealed just how bitter fans have […]

One MLB executive is questioning why the San Francisco Giants are agreeing to give up so much for Rafael Devers. Devers was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Giants in recent days. San Francisco agreed to send four players to Boston in return for Devers. “WTF were the Giants doing taking on that […]

Rafael Devers is expected to make his San Francisco Giants debut Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians. Devers was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster trade that sent Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs III, and Jose Bello to Boston in exchange for the three-time All-Star slugger. The Giants will unveil Devers […]

A day after the Boston Red Sox shockingly traded Rafael Devers, one of their team’s prized prospects did something no Sox player has done since, well, Devers himself. At 21 years and 34 days old, Roman Anthony, the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball, became the youngest Boston player to homer since 2017 when […]

With prized rookie Roman Anthony struggling at the plate since arriving in the majors, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora figured some playful banter was in order Monday night. “We were joking before the game,” Cora said. “I made up that he texted me last night like, ‘Bruh, c’mon, hit me third.’” In reality, it […]

The discourse about the stunning Rafael Devers trade has been mostly unfavorable for the Boston Red Sox. While San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey is being largely celebrated for managing to pull off such a move, Boston chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is being crucified by many Red Sox fans for letting […]

After learning of the trade, former Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers walked away quietly. And he left his teammates stunned. Also, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow drew comparisons to Nico Harrison after the deal that sent Devers to the Giants. Harrison, the general manager of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, traded star Luka […]

When Alex Cora was asked what Rafael Devers did after learning he had been traded, the Boston Red Sox manager kept it simple. “He shook our hands and he took off.” That quiet exit said everything. No drama, no speeches, just a handshake and a quick walk out the door. For one of the franchise’s […]

On Sunday night, the Boston Red Sox stunned the entire baseball world when they traded away star slugger Rafael Devers, who was supposed to be the face of the franchise, to the San Francisco Giants for an uninspiring package. Devers needed some time to ramp up his production for the 2025 season, but at the […]

The Boston Red Sox’s sudden, unexpected decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants left the baseball world stunned. Devers had spent his entire nine-year career with the Red Sox, winning the World Series with the team in 2018 and becoming a cornerstone of the franchise. It’s no secret that cracks began to […]

Turns out the Braves were in the mix for Rafael Devers, if only for a moment. Before the Boston Red Sox shocked baseball by sending their All-Star Rafael Devers to the Giants, Atlanta reportedly made a call. According to multiple sources, the Braves “kicked the tires” on a potential deal for Devers but never made […]

The Atlanta Braves were rumored to have been linked to Rafael Devers before the San Francisco Giants acquired the star in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. With Devers headed to the Giants, the Braves shifted gears and announced multiple roster moves on Monday. “The #Braves today returned OF Stuart Fairchild from […]

When a MLB Hall of Famer attempts to contact you, you respond, right? Most people wouldn’t dare fail to respond to a former MLB star such as David Ortiz. According to Ortiz, however, ex-Red Sox star Rafael Devers rarely responded to him. Ortiz made the admission after Devers was traded from the Red Sox to […]

There’s disillusionment with Boston Red Sox fans after the trade of Rafael Devers. And David Ortiz weighed in with an opinion. Also, Jarren Duran had an honest reaction to the surprising trade, according to a post on X by Ian Browne. “Personally I didn’t see it coming. It was a shock.” said Jarren Duran, who […]

The Boston Red Sox made the surprising decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, and it shocked the MLB world. After a very promising offseason, the Red Sox were expected to be one of the best teams in baseball this year. However, that hasn’t panned out. Injuries have been […]

A day after the shocking Rafael Devers trade to the San Francisco Giants, the fallout continues around the Boston Red Sox. Boston legend David Ortiz has already weighed in, and now his longtime teammate Manny Ramirez has offered his own scathing analysis of his former team. “Devers was humiliated [by the Red Sox],” he said, […]

The Boston Red Sox’s decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday shocked the MLB world. Monday provided Red Sox players with the opportunity to share their reactions to the deal with reporters. Ian Browne of MLB.com revealed what Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler said of the trade. “Garrett Crochet called […]

Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story expressed surprise and concern following the unexpected trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, underscoring the disconnect between the team’s recent momentum and the front office’s strategy. MLB.com’s Ian Browne took to X, formerly Twitter to share Story’s reaction, providing insight into the clubhouse’s response to the […]

When Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown first arrived in Beantown in 2016, Boston sports were in full bloom. The New England Patriots were still thriving under the dynastic duo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Boston Red Sox were building towards their best season in franchise history, and the Boston Bruins were about to […]

The Boston Red Sox shook the baseball world on Sunday when they traded franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, seemingly out of the blue. Davvid Ortiz, Hall of Famer, fan favorite, and three-time World Series champion with Boston, shed some light on the shocking move. “No one is indispensable on a team,” […]

The San Francisco Giants shocked the baseball world on Sunday by acquiring Rafael Devers in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox. Dealing away young arms Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, among others, the Giants sent a clear message to the league: the time to win is now. And if they’re serious about making […]

After the San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in what was a shocking trade on Sunday, one has to wonder if the team will be making another splash in the market. With Giants president Buster Posey looking to fortify his team even after Devers, ESPN’s Buster Olney could hint […]

The Boston Red Sox just shocked the entire baseball world when they traded their best hitter, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. With Devers gone, the Red Sox are down two key hitters as Alex Bregman is still recovering from an injury. The team has plenty of time to make a run, […]

When reflecting on the earth-shattering Boston Red Sox-Rafael Devers split, both now and in the many years to come, people will pinpoint the Alex Bregman signing as the inciting incident to this chilling and surreal saga. The player himself has been a fantastic addition to the ballculb, but his arrival and subsequent move to third […]

With the shocking trade that the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, there is no doubt that the baseball world was left stunned by the deal. There were reportedly even baseball executives surprised by the Red Sox trade of Devers, but the latest from Ken Rosenthal looks at the thinking […]