https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/?d=21enhttps://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-free-agency-wish-list-jonathan-lo%C3%A1isiga-would-add-a-much-needed-workhorse-to-the-bullpen-r3710/One of the biggest reasons why the Boston Red Sox were able to recover from their dreadful start to the season was the strength of their bullpen, which remained consistent throughout the campaign. The Red Sox's relief corps finished the year leading the majors in xFIP with 3.78 and ranked second...3710Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:55:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-free-agent-wish-list-clay-holmes-should-be-pitching-target-no-1-r3713/The Boston Red Sox don’t necessarily need to add big names to their rotation this offseason, but that doesn’t mean that there isn't room for upgrades. The group already has an incredibly strong point as currently constructed with Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suarez, Payton Tolle, Jake Bennett, Brayan...3713Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:06:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-free-agency-wish-list-aj-minter-is-more-than-just-a-consolation-prize-r3708/Now that the Boston Red Sox have the opportunity to strengthen their bullpen via free agency, acquiring left-hander Steven Okert would be one of my favorite moves this winter. That would further improve the bullpen’s left-handed profile alongside Erik Miller and Aroldis Chapman as its main piece...3708Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:54:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-free-agency-wish-list-steven-okert-would-bring-a-different-look-to-the-bullpen-r3704/The Boston Red Sox relied heavily on their pitching staff all year long, whether that was the rotation or the bullpen. That reliance was also part of their downfall by the end of the season, as several players were either injured or exhausted from their usage. High-leverage arms like Justin Slat...3704Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:04:01 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-free-agency-list-tyrone-taylor-is-worth-complicating-the-outfield-logjam-r3706/Whatever decision the Boston Red Sox make about Jarren Duran’s future should not prevent the team from taking advantage of some options in the free-agent market to get a backup outfielder. Following that line, there are not many players capable of offering the versatility that the team could fin...3706Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:52:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/forum-friday-pre-offseason-plans-2027-outlook-offseason-strategy-payroll-prediction-r3701/This week, the Red Sox fan forums remained active, with this week's Forum Friday highlighting four major threads. The first discussed the role of analytics in baseball and its impact on player performance and pressure. Another thread explored realistic 2027 roster possibilities, including potent...3701Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:35:00 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-free-agency-wish-list-why-mauricio-dub%C3%B3n-should-reunite-with-his-original-team-this-offseason-r3698/Following their Wild Card Series sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox will be spending the offseason with the hopes of improving their offense. A team that dealt with several injuries along with inconsistency across not just the starting lineup, but also their bench, co...3698Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:50:01 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-offseason-primer-a-talented-infield-group-loaded-with-question-marks-r3685/For the past 88 years, baseball fans have been looking for answers to the questions posed by Costello to Abbott all the way back in 1938 when their heated discussion first reached radio audiences. "Who’s on first? What’s on second? I don’t know’s on third. I don’t give a darn’s our shortst...3685Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:58:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-free-agent-case-will-there-be-sonny-days-or-gray-skies-in-boston-r3693/When the Boston Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals last offseason, the consensus among those who followed the team seemed to be that he was a solid number two option behind Garrett Crochet, and he looked even better as the number three when Ranger Suárez was signed roughly...3693Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:53:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-offseason-rotation-primer-upside-galore-with-a-lefty-heavy-slant-r3684/The Boston Red Sox's major strength entering the 2026 season was their rotation. Even after an offseason that saw Richard Fitts, Hunter Dobbins and Kyle Harrison among others traded, the organization had plenty of depth, to the point where where both Jake Bennett and Payton Tolle began the seaso...3684Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:59:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-offseason-bullpen-primer-continuity-is-key-even-through-injury-and-age-related-concerns-r3683/On June 20, it seemed certain that the Boston Red Sox would be sellers at the trade deadline. A fire sale seemed imminent, and it felt like a foregone conclusion that All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman would be moved, among other pieces.  But then, the improbable happened. There was a historic...3683Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:04:02 +0000https://talksox.com/boston-red-sox-news/red-sox/red-sox-offseason-primer-state-of-the-outfield-r3689/In a season defined by dizzying highs and frustrating lows, the Boston Red Sox found some of their most consistent bright spots in the outfield, but not because of the players they expected to lead the way. After a historic second-half turnaround and a playoff appearance, the Red Sox have a prom...3689Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:02:02 +0000