The Red Sox had been tied to Bichette, but following the signing of Suarez, a deal with Bichette seemed less likely. Adding a bat via the trade market, given their increased pitching depth, was – and remains – the likeliest path. Dug into some of that here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...

The Red Sox still have a lot to do this offseason and you have a lot of questions. Digging into trade scenarios for a bat, Kristian Campbell’s future, what the rotation looks like, who’s in the bullpen and more in this Red Sox mailbag www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...

How signing Ranger Suárez impacts the Red Sox rotation, payroll, ability to add a bat and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...

How signing Ranger Suárez impacts the Red Sox rotation, payroll, ability to add a bat and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...

Here's more on the Red Sox signing Ranger Suarez www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

When the Phillies want a star player in a competitive market, they typically wield years as their separator. It’s one reason why rival clubs are beginning to see them as Bo Bichette’s most serious suitor. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

Now what? Digging through where the Red Sox can go from here after watching Alex Bregman sign with the Cubs: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

In letting Alex Bregman walk, the Red Sox’s aversion to long-term deals rears its head www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

In letting Alex Bregman walk, the Red Sox’s aversion to long-term deals rears its head www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

Sam Kennedy would not discuss Alex Bregman specifically but he did “strongly” agree with Rob Manfred about a free agent signing deadline. More from Red Sox Fenway Fest: www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

Rob Manfred wants a free agency signing deadline in baseball: "a great marketing opportunity for the game" Brent Rooker: "pretty close to the most anti-player idea you could possibly have" Tony Clark and agents Joel Wolfe, Scott Boras weigh in: www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

Per a source, the Red Sox are finalizing deals for all four of their arg eligible players today: Tanner Houck, Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez and Johan Oviedo. They expect to reach deals with all four by the end of the day, avoiding arb hearings.

With pitchers and catchers reporting in just over a month, the Red Sox have made what they feel is a competitive offer to free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a league source confirmed. Now they’ll wait to see if Bregman agrees. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

With pitchers and catchers reporting in just over a month, the Red Sox have made what they feel is a competitive offer to free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a league source confirmed. Now they’ll wait to see if Bregman agrees. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

The Red Sox roster is ‘incomplete,’ Craig Breslow says; adding second bat is a ‘priority’. Also in here, Breslow spoke with Casas after the Contreras deal about his role and expectations www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

The Red Sox roster is ‘incomplete,’ Craig Breslow says; adding second bat is a ‘priority’. Also in here, Breslow spoke with Casas after the Contreras deal about his role and expectations www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

Latest notes with Will Sammon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

How the Willson Contreras trade impacts the Red Sox lineup, what it means for Triston Casas, Alex Bregman, Masataka Yoshida and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

Here's more on the Red Sox acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals for Hunter Dobbins, Blake Aita and Yhoiker Fajardo www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

If you need a refresher, here's how the original Bregman deal in spring training went down with the Red Sox. Sides are mum now, but there's likely some of this happening right now: www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

Alex Bregman and the Red Sox: A look at where things stand www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...

Fenway Sports Group has an agreement in place to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins with a deal expected in the coming days. Reached for comment an FSG spokesperson said: "There is no formal agreement in place to confirm or announce at this time." www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

Here’s @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social with the latest on the Diamondbacks’ interest in Bregman www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

Can confirm the Red Sox have named Ben Buck director of pitching. Had reported last week Buck was a finalist for the job. Buck was hired last year from the Yankees and has been a key piece of the Red Sox pitching development infrastructure www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

After another minor league pitching trade Monday, making sense of where the Red Sox stand as the offseason progresses www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

Here’s more on the Red Sox trading Luis Perales for yet another massive pitcher to add to their pitching program www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

Latest notes: *Royals still want Red Sox’s Jarren Duran *How Merrill Kelly signing affects Ketel Marte *Details of Marte’s no-trade list *Murikami mystery continues *Nats reluctance to move Abrams *Brewers’ plans for Zerpa www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

As the Red Sox watched Pete Alonso sign with the Orioles, a source said the team is now trying to get creative to get two bats. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

As the Red Sox watched Pete Alonso sign with the Orioles, a source said the team is now trying to get creative to get two bats. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

BREAKING: The Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso have agreed to a five-year, $155M contract, a source confirms to @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.

For the second day in a row, now with Kyle Schwarber off the board, Craig Breslow commented on the team's lack of power "Our offensive profile lacks a little bit of thump. That's where we've set our sights." That plus the Vaughn Grissom trade, Cora comments and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

The Red Sox are close to naming a new director of pitching with an internal hire likely. Pitching coordinators Nick Otte and Ben Buck, who are key pieces of the team's revamped pitching development program, are candidates. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Red Sox announce they've traded Vaughn Grissom to the Angels for minor league outfielder Isiaiah Jackson

“We’ve had discussions at range for six or seven players, and Boston, their ownership, has made it clear to us that they want to add and improve beyond what their roster was last year," Scott Boras said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

“We’ve had discussions at range for six or seven players, and Boston, their ownership, has made it clear to us that they want to add and improve beyond what their roster was last year," Scott Boras said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

The Red Sox seem intent on adding power to the lineup. “I think that the true middle-of-the-order bat that can hit the ball out of the park, has probably an outsized impact on the rest of the lineup.” Plus Campbell enters a crowded outfield mix and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

If you need reading while you await Winter Meetings news, here's a deep dive on the Red Sox pitching development pipeline. Boston's pitching is so deep, in part thanks to this system, they've already traded three pitchers this offseason and may trade more www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

The Red Sox are in an enviable position as they look to fill more needs at Winter Meetings www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

Cooper Criswell was claimed off waivers today by the New York Mets, where Red Sox former director of pitching Justin Willard is now pitching coach.

On the 40-man roster, the Red Sox now have Crochet, Bello, Gray, Oviedo in addition to Crawford, Sandoval, Dobbins, Tolle, Early and Harrison with Perales, Sandlin and Drohan in Triple A. That’s a lot of starter options. What it means for the Red Sox: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

Kyle Schwarber vs. Pete Alonso: Which free agent slugger fits the Red Sox better? www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...

“I wanted to go to a market that is super competitive, a big market that wants to win. I know I can thrive in that situation. I always wanted another opportunity to prove to myself and just go and be myself. Boston just checked all the boxes for me.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

“I wanted to go to a market that is super competitive, a big market that wants to win. I know I can thrive in that situation. I always wanted another opportunity to prove to myself and just go and be myself. Boston just checked all the boxes for me.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

“What did factor into my decision to come to Boston, it feels good to me to go to a place now where, you know what, it’s easy to hate the Yankees, right?" Sonny Gray on joining the Red Sox www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

What’s next for Red Sox after trading for Sonny Gray? Breaking down payroll and priorities www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

Digging in to how Sonny Gray fits the Red Sox with durability and strikeouts as key attributes the Red Sox targeted. Also in here, how Gray didn't quite fit New York, but might fare better in Boston www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

Digging in to how Sonny Gray fits the Red Sox with durability and strikeouts as key attributes the Red Sox targeted. Also in here, how Gray didn't quite fit New York, but might fare better in Boston www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

ICYMI: Two years ago, the Red Sox hired Craig Breslow with the hope he could retool their pitching development infrastructure. The debuts of Payton Tolle and Connelly Early show it's starting to work. Behind the scenes of what's gone into that process www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

Two years ago, the Red Sox hired Craig Breslow with the hope he could retool their pitching development infrastructure. The debuts of Payton Tolle and Connelly Early show it's starting to work. Behind the scenes of what's gone into that process: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

Two years ago, the Red Sox hired Craig Breslow with the hope he could retool their pitching development infrastructure. The debuts of Payton Tolle and Connelly Early show it's starting to work. Behind the scenes of what's gone into that process: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...