https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/page/7/?d=21enhttps://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/curtis-mead-trade-raises-the-real-question-for-red-sox-before-the-deadline-r3463/A month ago, the Boston Red Sox appeared to be approaching a difficult decision: sell or keep trying to compete. With the team outside the playoff race, names like Aroldis Chapman, Jarren Duran and Sonny Gray were emerging in trade discussions. They had players capable of attracting interest fro...3463Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:58:21 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-sox-week-in-review-winning-suits-this-team-r3465/Boston Red Sox Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 4-2 Runs Scored Last Week: 25 Runs Surrendered Last Week: 24 Standings 3rd in AL East 6.5 GB First Place 2nd in AL Wild Card Transactions 07/21/26: Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Zack Kelly from Worcester...3465Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:07:02 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/four-popular-red-sox-trade-targets-according-to-fans-r3468/We recently asked our forum community about which trade targets they'd like the Red Sox to pursue at the deadline. After many users chimed in with their opinions, here are the players who received the most mentions. Surprisingly, to top the list, the community leaned into an innings-eater f...3468Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:36:21 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-soxs-trade-deadline-wishlist-following-curtis-mead-blockbuster-r3464/The first domino has fallen. After months of being involved in mock trades and rumors, pitcher Connelly Early was traded to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead over the weekend. A former top-40 prospect, Mead has enjoyed a breakout season in 2026. He’s blasted 17 round-trippe...3464Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:55:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-soxs-high-priced-gamble-on-curtis-mead-makes-sense-in-the-context-of-fenway-park-r3461/The Boston Red Sox made a rare one-for-one trade with the Washington Nationals this weekend, swapping left-handed pitcher Connelly Early for infielder Curtis Mead. Our own @Nick JohnJohn provided great, quick coverage the night the trade went down, but now we need to get to know the newest infie...3461Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:31:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-sox-and-nationals-trade-connelly-early-and-curtis-mead-in-1-for-1-deal-r3460/The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals completed a trade late Saturday night as left-handed pitcher Connelly Early was traded for infielder Curtis Mead. The trade helps fill both teams' holes as Early will slot into a Washington rotation in need of help while Mead's bat will slot into the B...3460Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-sox-can-address-their-catching-needs-once-and-for-all-at-mlb-trade-deadline-r3453/Earlier this week, I profiled why Minnesota Twins backstop Ryan Jeffers is a prime trade target for the Boston Red Sox. He checks a lot of the boxes that the team needs behind the plate and on offense, but there are questions about the cost to acquire him and if the Twins would even be willing t...3453Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:58:18 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/ranking-red-soxs-biggest-roster-needs-ahead-of-mlb-trade-deadline-r3450/With the Boston Red Sox having gone on a historic 15-game winning streak that brought them out of the basement of the American League and into a current playoff position, they have completed the turnaround from obvious sellers to cautiously optimistic buyers. Looking at the roster, it’s cle...3450Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:54:02 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/3-players-most-responsible-for-red-soxs-historic-winning-streak-r3454/The Boston Red Sox have quickly turned into one of the hottest teams in baseball. For a squad that entered the month of July in the “sellers” bin regarding trade deadline talks, they’ve thwarted the narrative and thrust themselves into playoff contention with an immaculate 15-game winning streak...3454Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:36:02 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/wilyer-abreu-has-entered-the-goldilocks-zone-at-the-plate-r3452/Wilyer Abreu has reached a plane of existence previously unexplored. Since July 10, he’s posted a 1.372 OPS (4th) and an absurd .586 ISO (3rd). His hot bat helped drive the Boston Red Sox's impossible recent winning streak. Throughout his career, Abreu has been a fairly streaky player, and...3452Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-sox-trade-deadline-targets-ryan-jeffers-is-the-upgrade-behind-the-plate-weve-been-waiting-for-r3440/The Boston Red Sox have a bit of a black hole at the catching position this season. There were high hopes thrust upon Carlos Narvaez after his stellar breakout season in 2025, but he’s yet to live up to any of those. He could be waking up as he ended the first half strong and seems to be continu...3440Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:57:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/analyzing-red-soxs-position-within-loaded-american-league-playoff-picture-weeks-before-trade-deadline-r3447/Less than two weeks out from the trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox are in the midst of their hottest run since 1948. This stretch of 14 straight wins has vaulted them back into the AL playoff race after a dismal start to the year. Who would have thought they’d be here at this point? After watch...3447Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000