Jen McCaffrey

Red Sox takeaways: Astros sweep, Tanner Houck surgery, Marcelo Mayer limbo Lucas Giolito held Houston to one run over eight innings Sunday in the Red Sox 6-1 win Sunday.

The Red Sox swept the Astros and have now won five in a row and six of seven.

“Guys are playing with an edge now, you can tell.”

Plus Breslow on Houck’s TJ surgery and Mayer, Casas and Campbell updates

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Lucas Giolito pitches eight innings, allowing one run and the Red Sox sweep the Astros. They've won five in a row and seven of their last eight games.

Does Red Sox pitching program need changes after injuries to Houck, Crawford and Bello? For the first time since 1987, the Red Sox had three homegrown starters make 30 starts each in 2024. But all three have regressed in 2025.

With news this weekend of Tanner Houck's TJ surgery, bringing back this story from last month on Red Sox pitcher injuries (particularly Houck, Crawford and Bello to start the year) and how the Red Sox may change things going forward

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Red Sox vs Astros: Refsnyder DH, Bregman 3B, Anthony LF, Gonzalez 2B, Story SS, Rafaela CF, Toro 1B, Abreu RF, Wong C, Giolito P

Red Sox kept core intact at trade deadline, ready to prove it was right move The Red Sox are maintaining a defiant stance that the players they have — the ones who have gotten them this far — are good enough.

The trade deadline has passed. The Red Sox could have used a few more reinforcements but also expressed relief in their core remaining intact

“We’re a pretty close group; this is probably the closest group I’ve been on since I’ve been with the Red Sox”

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Five key Red Sox trade deadline questions: Jarren Duran, Yandy Diaz and more Craig Breslow has maintained that the Red Sox will add at the deadline. How would that look?

One thing that may have gotten lost in the shuffle. Reported earlier this week the Red Sox are planning to have OF Jhostynxon Garcia get some reps at first base in Triple A soon with a crowded big league OF that may be his path to the majors

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Rotation for this weekend is Criswell, Buehler and Giolito. Sunday had been Dustin May.

Red Sox vs vs. HOU: Anthony LF, Bregman 3B, Duran CF, Toro 1B, Story SS, Yoshida DH, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Rafaela 2B, Criswell P

Red Sox engaged with Twins on Joe Ryan only to balk at the trade deadline — again according to league sources briefed on discussions from the Twins’ side, talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of th

The Red Sox reached out to the Twins on Joe Ryan but were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects, according to sources.

On a frustrating Red Sox trade deadline

With @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
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Three Red Sox takeaways at the trade deadline: Meager additions only Despite rumors for weeks that the Red Sox may trade Jarren Duran, in the end they held onto the outfielder

Red Sox takeaways on a lackluster trade deadline:

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Red Sox to deepen rotation by acquiring Dustin May from Dodgers: Sources May is enjoying both the healthiest and least productive season of his major league career.

Here's more with @fabianardaya.bsky.social on the Red Sox trading for Dustin May
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MLB trade deadline rumors and live updates: Yankees acquire David Bednar from Pirates The 2025 MLB trade deadline arrives at 6 p.m. (ET) today. Join us for live updates and analysis on trades around the league.

From @theathletic.com: The 2025 MLB trade deadline is today at 6 p.m. ET.

The chaos is picking up. The New York Yankees just reportedly acquired David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB trade deadline rumors and live updates: Dodgers, Phillies continue to add; Twins keep selling The 2025 MLB trade deadline arrives at 6 p.m. (ET) today. Join us for live updates and analysis on trades around the league.

Our live blog @theathletic.com has news, analysis and updates on every trade big and small today from our beat writers and national writers.

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Red Sox targeting two positions before deadline: Sources With roughly six hours until the trade deadline, the Red Sox remain engaged with teams on starting pitching help and at first base, according to sources.Boston has continued to pursue Arizona starters...

Where things stand for the Red Sox with roughly six hours until the trade deadline

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Red Sox at trade deadline: San Diego still after Jarren Duran, Garrett Crochet pushed back MINNEAPOLIS — As the trade deadline enters its final 24 hours, Jarren Duran’s name is still squarely in the mix, with the San Diego Padres continuing to pursue the outfielder. One National Leagu...

With 24 hours until the deadline the Padres are still pursuing Jarren Duran.

Plus notes on Garrett Crochett being pushed back a few days and a potential reunion with a familiar former Sox player

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Bregman originally in lineup but texted Cora he could use a day. He’s fine just didn’t want to push it. Off day Thur giving him extra day made sense

Red Sox will push Crochet back, he’ll start Mon or Tue not Fri. Cora said it’s a scheduled break. Rotation: TBA, Buehler, Giolito

How the Rafael Devers trade prepared the Red Sox for the trade deadline There’s still uncertainty about what the Boston Red Sox will – or won’t – do before Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline.

How the Rafael Devers trade prepared the Red Sox for the trade deadline

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Red Sox option Richard Fitts and have recalled Cooper Criswell

Five key Red Sox trade deadline questions: Jarren Duran, Yandy Diaz and more Craig Breslow has maintained that the Red Sox will add at the deadline. How would that look?

We had a Red Sox trade deadline Q&A for @theathletic.com subscribers. Here’s a recap ICYMI

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Craig Breslow isn’t shy about dealing Red Sox top prospects. Here’s who may be next The Red Sox system is viewed by many evaluators as one of the league's strongest.

Craig Breslow isn’t shy about dealing Red Sox top prospects. Here’s who may be next

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Red Sox at Twins: Anthony LF, Bregman 3B, Duran CF, Story SS, Yoshida DH, Narváez C, Abreu RF, Rafaela 2B, Toro 1B, Fitts P

Red Sox beat Dodgers, hope to convince front office to add at trade deadline "Reinforcements for sure, just to bolster us for a deep run," Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story said.

The AL wild card is wide open. The Red Sox feel they have a chance but hope for deadline help.

“I think if you ask anybody we expect some moves to happen. What they are? I don’t know. But reinforcements for sure to bolster us for a deep run.”

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Red Sox beat Dodgers, hope to convince front office to add at trade deadline "Reinforcements for sure, just to bolster us for a deep run," Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story said.

The AL wild card is wide open. The Red Sox feel they have a chance but hope for deadline help.

“I think if you ask anybody we expect some moves to happen. What they are? I don’t know. But reinforcements for sure to bolster us for a deep run.”

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Roman Anthony is 2-for-2 with a walk and RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, which feels like something that should be noted.

Red Sox vs. LAD: Refsnyder DH, Bregman 3B, Anthony RF, Gonzalez 2B, Story SS, Narvaez C, Duran LF, Rafaela CF, Toro 1B, Crochet P

Red Sox trade scenarios: Jim Bowden assesses proposals for Mitch Keller, Merrill Kelly and more We asked former GM Jim Bowden for his insights on a few trade proposals to address Boston's key needs.

The trade deadline is in less than a week. Jim Bowden and I looked at some trade scenarios the Red Sox might consider and what packages for some pitchers might looks like:

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What Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer’s injury means for Jarren Duran’s trade market A key part of Boston's roster, Duran has garnered significant interest across the league.

Jarren Duran trade rumors have been swirling but Marcelo Mayer's injury and Ceddanne Rafaela's shift to the infield makes Duran that much more important for the Red Sox.

"We believe that we're a playoff team."

Where things stand with the deadline looming:
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What Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer’s injury means for Jarren Duran’s trade market A key part of Boston's roster, Duran has garnered significant interest across the league.

Jarren Duran trade rumors have been swirling but Marcelo Mayer's injury and Ceddanne Rafaela's shift to the infield makes Duran that much more important for the Red Sox.

"We believe that we're a playoff team."

Where things stand with the deadline looming:
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What Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer’s injury means for Jarren Duran’s trade market A key part of Boston's roster, Duran has garnered significant interest across the league.

What Marcelo Mayer’s injury means for Jarren Duran’s trade market, Ceddanne Rafaela's playing time and more
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Mayer to the IL with a right wrist strain, Hamilton recalled

Red Sox vs. LAD: Duran CF, Bregman 3B, Anthony LF, Story SS, Yoshida DH, Rafaela 2B, Abreu RF, Toro 1B, Wong C, Bello P