
Red Sox Players Turn Card Collecting into Team‑Building Obsession
The 2026 Red Sox have embraced card collecting as a shared hobby, turning trips to card shops into a bonding ritual that has reshaped clubhouse culture.
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The 2026 Red Sox have embraced card collecting as a shared hobby, turning trips to card shops into a bonding ritual that has reshaped clubhouse culture.

The Boston Red Sox’s relief corps has been hit by injuries to Slaten and Whitlock, leading to the promotion of Worcester’s Raymond Burgos. Despite a strong post‑All‑Star stretch, the bullpen’s recent erosion threatens the club’s wild‑card chase.

Boston survived a 13‑inning showdown, rallying from early deficits to win 12‑11 on Caleb Durbin’s walk‑off single, underscoring a pivotal moment in the team’s recent turnaround.

Boston’s pitching staff shut down the Angels over 6 1/3 innings, while timely hitting from Duran, Contreras and Yoshida secured a 7-5 win.

The Boston Red Sox are weighing trade options as they balance a strong start, key injuries, and a deep pitching staff ahead of the deadline

Boston's 2026 record may be bleak, but a top‑tier bullpen anchored by Aroldis Chapman, Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten has turned late‑game leads into automatic victories.