Tim Healey

Why did the Red Sox demote David Hamilton for a third catcher? - The Boston Globe Manager Alex Cora said the Sox want to give Carlos Narváez, who is hitting .111 in the second half, more rest down the stretch of the regular season, so they traded for Ali Sanchez.

Why did the Red Sox demote David Hamilton for a third catcher?

Plus lots of stuff on Jovani Moran's triumph, Chris Murphy, Bregman, Mayer, more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/11/s...

Showing impressive stuff in the minors, David Sandlin is being prepped for a shot in the Red Sox’ bullpen - The Boston Globe Sandlin's diverse mix played well as a starter in Portland, but his power stuff has also proved tantalizing for Sox management.

Also in Minor Details: Luis Perales -- who was showing triple-digits velo and a swing/miss slider and splitter before undergoing Tommy John in 2024 -- hasn't been ruled out as a late-season big league contributor: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/10/s...

Alex Bregman’s first move after landing in Houston late last night with the Red Sox: a trip to Whataburger.

“Good to be back in the Texas swing of things,” he said.

(His order: No. 3, no tomato, large Dr. Pepper.)

Red Sox roster moves: David Hamilton and Chris Murphy are optioned to Triple-A Worcester.

Ali Sanchez and Jovani Moran are added to the active roster.

Alex Bregman excited to return to Houston for first time as a visitor - The Boston Globe After nine seasons and two World Series championships, Bregman and the Astros went their separate ways, with Bregman signing with the Red Sox in February.

Red Sox notebook!

* Alex Bregman on returning to Houston

* what Xander Bogaerts and Roman Anthony talked about

* Alex Cora’s good mems with Jose Iglesias

* Mayer, Narvaez, Story, Crochet, Tolle www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/10/s...

Red Sox starting pitching hits another bump in the road in second straight loss to Padres - The Boston Globe Brayan Bello grinded through his worst start in two months, allowing five runs in 5⅔ innings.

“Every time I face them, I feel mentally strong. Those are very good teams that we might face in the World Series.”

Story on Bello and Giolito, Giolito and Bello: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/10/s...

Despite needing him to fill in at second base, Alex Cora thinks Ceddanne Rafaela deserves a Gold Glove for his work in center field - The Boston Globe His 16 defensive runs saved lead the league by a wide margin, but Rafaela has started at second base 10 of the last 16 games

On Baseball: Alex Cora says Ceddanne Rafaela should win a Gold Glove in center field this season.

So why isn’t he playing center field?

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Alex Bregman wants to wait until after the season to talk contract extension - The Boston Globe The Sox are hot, in prime position for a playoff push over the final quarter of the season, so in Bregman’s view, that is where his focus needs to be.

Alex Bregman wants to wait until after the season to talk about his contract with the Red Sox, he told the Globe today: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/09/s...

Roman Anthony forces extra innings, but Padres get walkoff win in 10 innings - The Boston Globe The Sox had fought against San Diego’s super-bullpen for most of the game when their own relief corps finally cracked.

In the middle innings of a tight game, the Red Sox all of a sudden found themselves on the highway to the danger zone last night.

The Padres began calling on the top guns in their super-bullpen.

"It’s amazing," Alex Cora said.

More: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/10/s...

Alex Bregman wants to wait until after the season to talk contract extension - The Boston Globe The Sox are hot, in prime position for a playoff push over the final quarter of the season, so in Bregman’s view, that is where his focus needs to be.

Alex Bregman wants to wait until after the season to talk about his contract with the Red Sox, he told the Globe today: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/09/s...

Red Sox lineup at Padres and Michael King today:

Anthony LF
Bregman 3B
Duran CF
Story SS
Yoshida DH
Toro 1B
Abreu RF
Rafaela 2B
Wong C
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Giolito P

Walker Buehler pitches six scoreless innings to lead Red Sox past Padres - The Boston Globe Back in Southern California, Walker Buehler looked more like his old self as the Red Sox opened a six-game road trip with a win in San Diego.

Not since April 2022 has Walker Buehler had a longer scoreless start.

“This and Philly, probably the two best against big-boy playoff teams.”

More from last night: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/09/s...

Rhode Island native and former BC star Michael King facing Red Sox on Saturday as he prepares for free agency - The Boston Globe Nearly a decade after he turned pro, drafted out of Boston College by the Marlins in the 12th round in 2016, King will have a say in where he plays for the first time.

Included within this Red Sox notebook: an update on Jhostynxon Garcia and first base, which is starting to feel real. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/s...

Rhode Island native and former BC star Michael King facing Red Sox on Saturday as he prepares for free agency - The Boston Globe Nearly a decade after he turned pro, drafted out of Boston College by the Marlins in the 12th round in 2016, King will have a say in where he plays for the first time.

"I’m very excited to see which teams would like me next year."

RI native and BC product Michael King, back today from IL to face the Red Sox, is amped for free agency in a few months: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/s...

Rhode Island native and former BC star Michael King facing Red Sox on Saturday as he prepares for free agency - The Boston Globe Nearly a decade after he turned pro, drafted out of Boston College by the Marlins in the 12th round in 2016, King will have a say in where he plays for the first time.

Within this Red Sox Notebook from @timbhealey.bsky.social some interesting comments from pending free agent Michael King:

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/s...

Three years after his departure, Xander Bogaerts’s impact still felt in Red Sox clubhouse - The Boston Globe Sox players, coaches, and staffers reconnected with the former Boston shortstop at Petco Park Friday before the start of a three-game series against the Padres.

Here is @peteabeglobe.bsky.social’s column on the member of the Red Sox most looking forward to a reunion with Xander Bogaerts this weekend: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/s...

With a veteran’s maturity and a 21-year-old’s eagerness, Roman Anthony is already changing the Red Sox’ culture - The Boston Globe He’s gifted but looks to coaches and teammates for insight on ways he can improve. He does not seek attention but is comfortable with it.

Roman Anthony is the rare player who instantly changed the trajectory of a franchise when he reached the big leagues. “This guy’s perfect - like, literally.” On a 21-year-old who is making a remarkable impact on and off the field: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/s...

Red Sox ‘still are incredibly confident’ in Kristian Campbell amid his stay in the minor leagues - The Boston Globe Campbell received an eight-year, $60 million deal in April, several days into his major league career. Two months later, his struggles caused the Red Sox to demote him to Triple A Worcester, where he ...

Red Sox notebook on Kristian Campbell, loud San Diego, familiar faces on the mound this weekend, a bit more on Carlos Narvaez’s knee issue, more: trib.al/W4aD3nx

Behind the scenes as the Red Sox negotiated a stunning extension with Roman Anthony and his agents - The Boston Globe Negotiations that began Sunday continued Tuesday at Fenway Park, but an impasse led Anthony's agents to leave the stadium. As they walked down the street, Craig Breslow called.

Negotiations between the Red Sox and Roman Anthony occurred at breakneck speed - and in contravention of a spring training understanding that they wouldn't talk in-season - to reach an eight-year, $130 million deal in less than 72 hours. Inside the process: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/s...

Here’s Roman Anthony’s deal:

Bonus $5M
2026: $2M
2027: $4M
2028: $8M
2029: $15M
2030: $19M
2031: $23M
2032: $25M
2033: $29M
2034 option: $30M (no buyout)

The Red Sox now have “Turbulence” shirts.

Atop the $130M guarantee, Roman Anthony’s deal also comes with a $30 million team option for 2034 (his age-30 season)

Carlos Narvaez has a sore knee, hence his absence today. He was limping/walking pretty slowly today.

Roman Anthony getting a few hugs

Has Marcelo Mayer had any long-term contract talks with the Red Sox?

“No, not really,” he said. “I’m not really focused on that right now. I got a lot on my plate, trying to get back on the field with my wrist and stuff.”

Red Sox lock up outfielder Roman Anthony with eight-year, $130 million extension - The Boston Globe The deal, pending a physical, will begin in 2026 and run through the 2034 season and includes a club option.

From @timbhealey.bsky.social and @alexspeier.bsky.social: Red Sox agree to extension with Roman Anthony: Details here on how the agreement could reach $230 million:

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/06/s...

Per major league source, the Red Sox have agreed to an eight-year, $130 million extension with Roman Anthony. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first.

Yes, I should’ve noted in the tweet (and did subsequently note in the story) that it was *regular season. Nonetheless.

Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony to sit out Tuesday with tight back - The Boston Globe The outfielder was originally in Monday's lineup against the Royals until he felt a "super sudden" discomfort in pregame warmups.

What we know about Roman Anthony and his tight back: trib.al/354yof5

Red Sox, Jarren Duran stay hot as Royals falter in series opener - The Boston Globe A two-run single from Rob Refsnyder and a three-run blast by Jarren Duran put the Red Sox up 5-0 in the first inning against newly acquired Royals starter Bailey Falter.

"If it happened, it happened. But, thankfully, it didn't and I'm staying for now, hopefully. I'm just happy to be here."

Post-trade deadline, the cliché hits different for Jarren Duran, who remains with the Red Sox and remains red-hot. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/04/s...