Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy has just confirmed a lot of fans' hopes for the future, per Michael Silverman. According to Kennedy, the team is willing to go over the CBT, and be a force for multiple years. “Even if it takes us over the CBT……Our priority is 90 to 95 wins, and winning the American League East, and winning the division for multiple years.” Kennedy also said their talks with free agents are going really well, and the agents believe the Red Sox will be a power for at least the next half-decade.

A Boston auction house is going to take bidders out to the ballpark with an online auction of a team executive's Red Sox memorabilia — including four World Series trophies. Items belonging to former Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino, who died in April at the age of 78, will be auctioned starting Saturday with proceeds going to The Lucchino Family Foundation, which funds charities throughout New England.

The Boston Red Sox are an ace (and a few other moves) away from solidifying themselves as a true postseason contender. Max Fried should be among the names considered for the Red Sox. The 2021 World Series championship etched his impact with the Atlanta Braves for several seasons and he emerged as one of the top starters in baseball.

Here is the latest buzz surrounding Juan Soto's free agency...

The Boston Red Sox reportedly made not one, but two interesting minor league signings Wednesday. According to MLB.com's Jon Morosi, the Red Sox signed utilityman Nate Eaton to a minor league contract. Morosi noted Eaton also earned an invite to big-league camp in the spring and will earn $780,000 if he is moved onto Boston's 40-man roster. The Red Sox also inked catcher Seby Zavala to a minor league deal earlier in the day.

Alex Cora enters his seventh season as the Red Sox manager in 2025. Cora since won a championship of his own as Boston's manager in 2018 and brought the Red Sox back to the postseason in 2021. While he's only made the postseason in a third of his seasons at the helm, Cora can make magic when provided a functionable, healthy roster. Francona noticed that from a distance during his time away from the game and previously managing the Cleveland Guardians through the 2023 season.

If the Boston Red Sox are interested in pursuing Japan's Roki Sasaki, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and the rest of the front office will need to wait. Boston has been scouting Sasaki, weeks before the 2024 regular season reached its end. The 23-year-old's timeline is now definite as MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced Sasaki is expected to sign as part of the 2025 international signing class, per Evan Drellic of The Athletic, delaying any deal until Jan. 15.

Chris Sale's comeback season with the Atlanta Braves, 10 months after being traded by the Boston Red Sox, came rewarded when the 35-year-old was named the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner. It's the first time in Sale's 14-year career that he took home the award, as 26-of-30 first-place votes put the southpaw over Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Wheeler. Sale went 18-3 with a 2.38 ERA across 29 starts — the most logged by Sale since 2017 (32) — making him the NL's leader in wins, strikeouts (225) and ERA.

Things worked out for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they picked up former Boston Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier and turned him into a valuable bullen piece. USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported this past Saturday that the Dodgers signed Joe Jacques to a minor-league contract and also gave him an invite to big-league camp in the spring.

The Boston Red Sox missed the postseason in 2024, but starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, who actually was out for the entire year due to an elbow injury, got to witness the Los Angeles Dodgers run to the World Series up close. Giolito played high school baseball with Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty, so he traveled to watch Los Angeles' World Series matchup with the New York Yankees, which the NL club won in five games.

Nick Pivetta was among the 12 players to decline qualifying offers across MLB, which removes an arm from the Boston Red Sox's starting rotation. It could also pay off in the long run. Boston slid a $21.05 million offer across the table to Pivetta, nearly triple the right-hander's 2024 salary ($7.5 million). With pitching a hot commodity this offseason, Pivetta opted out and chose to bank on himself. In the event another team signs the free-agent pitcher, the Red Sox will receive a third-round compensation draft pick in return. It could potentially turn into a genius move by chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and the rest of Boston's front office. Pivetta received an offer many didn't expect

The Red Sox are in the mix for Juan Soto and could also upgrade their starting rotation this winter.

The Baltimore Orioles are set to lose a ton of offensive production this offseason and need to look to either free agency or the trade market to fill the open role. In finding good options on the market, Boston Red Sox outfield slugger Rob Refsnyder was named their most likely player to be traded by Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly. The Red Sox might be enticed to swap the expiring contract for two potentially pro-ready hurlers. The cost might even be less, considering Refsnyder's deal is only for $2 million in 2025.

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't engaged in the trade market yet this offseason but deals are expected to be made that could break fans' hearts. With the Cardinals front office dedicated to reducing payroll, it only makes sense for players with high market values to be traded, such as superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado. Another vital Cardinals player is on the trade block this winter, and his market value could help St. Louis reel in a decent prospect haul to replenish its farm system. Perhaps a deal with the Boston Red Sox is on the horizon.

Former Boston Red Sox catchers Reese McGuire and Danny Jansen are both free agents after the 2024 campaign, which creates an unexpected issue for the club's upcoming offseason. Boston desperately needs quality pitching to bolster its rotation and prevent another bullpen breakdown, but, as of the end of last season, Connor Wong is the club's only major league catcher. Kyle Teel, the Sox's top catching prospect, may not be ready to debut by Opening Day after a brief adjustment period in Triple-A in August and September. Suddenly, the Red Sox needed to add a backup catcher to their list of offseason needs.

Jose Siri batted .187 with 18 home runs, 47 RBIs and a .620 OPS in a career-high 130 games this year for the Rays, who obtained him from Houston in August 2022.

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason after having high hopes in 2024. While listing the top 20 free agents and predicting where they would sign, FanSided's Nick Villano predicted that the Cubs would sign Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill. "We can totally see the Chicago Cubs make a big move this offseason, but they might not have the appetite to really go for it," wrote Villano.

Nearly one year after the deaths of former MLB star Tim Wakefield and his wife, their Brevard home is up for sale.

Fossas finished his pitching career with a 3.90 ERA.

The Dodgers won the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes last offseason. Now, they're reportedly about to enter the Juan Soto sweepstakes.

The Mets announced Monday that the team had signed New Jersey native Justin Hagenman to a one-year major league contract.

The Yankees have added a pair of depth pieces, bringing in infielder Pablo Reyes and right-hander Cristian Hernandez on minor league deals.

Red Sox fans shouldn't expect to be disappointed this offseason as they have been in recent years, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about teams trying to impress Juan Soto with their meetings, which players are worth watching as trade season arrive and the Orioles changing the dimensions of Camden Yards again.

With Blake Snell linked to the Red Sox in MLB free agency rumors, John Tomase explains why Boston should tread cautiously with the left-hander.

Liverpool Football Club is just one of the assets owned by Fenway Sports Group.They also own the Boston Red Sox, an American baseball franchise. Initially, things went well for the Red Sox under FSG. ...

Alex Bregman seemed like a challenging fit for the Red Sox in free agency, but his agent's recent admission might change that, writes John Tomase.

Alex Cora, the manager of the Boston Red Sox, ran the Boston Half Marathon on November 10, finishing in 2:03:23.

The White Sox reportedly are interested in Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu as the headliner for a trade that would bring left-hander Garrett Crochet to Boston.

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are "in the mix" for left-handed pitcher Max Fried in MLB free agency.

UNCASVILLE — Manny Ramirez turned to the man next to him, his former captain, and shared a little secret. “When I came to Boston, I watched you and I looked up to you,”: Ramirez told Jason Varitek. “When you went 4-for-4 or 0-for-4, you worked hard. It made me a better player.” It was a poignant moment during an evening of funny stories, fond reminiscences. “Man, I’ve never heard that before,” ...

Baseball always in season at the former home of Jack Barry