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The Boston Red Sox already have two pitchers in their bullpen with several years of experience as closing pitchers. Aroldis Chapman is Boston's number one option to close games, and Liam Hendriks made his first MLB appearance in 680 days on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23

Red Sox Surprisingly Linked To Polarizing Ex-Boston Star

The Boston Red Sox's bullpen hasn't had the greatest start to the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Boston's bullpen is currently ranked No. 21 in the league with a 4.46 ERA.

Athletics News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 22

Red Sox Have Reason To Inquire About Athletics' $10 Million Reliever

The Boston Red Sox would be wise to keep an eye on the trade market for late-inning relievers. Justin Slaten is beginning to show signs that he could be Boston’s closer, but nothing is set in stone.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Red Sox Trade Idea Acquires Star Closer With 1.96 ERA

The Boston Red Sox have come out of the gates slower than fans may have anticipated. With a solid returning core of veterans, additions like Alex Bregman and Aroldis Chapman, as well as a youth infusion led by Kristian Campbell, there is no reason the Red Sox can not compete for an American League East title.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 20

Red Sox Flamethrower Sets Boston Record After Just 10 Outings

The Boston Red Sox came away with another win on Saturday afternoon and there was a bit of history in the win. Boston took down the Chicago White Sox in extra innings.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / April 19

Boston Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Breaks Franchise Record With Blazing Fastball

Aroldis Chapman wasn't throwing his signature heat when he first took the mound for the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. The 37-year-old left-hander's first fastball clocked in at 98.3 miles per hour, while his next two came in a few ticks below 100.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 19

Nationals Could Trade All-Star To Red Sox: 'Good Bet To Be Dealt'

The Boston Red Sox don’t know who their go-to closer will be in September, but they have three options at the moment. 37-year-old veteran Aroldis Chapman began the season as Boston’s guy after a strong Spring Training, and Chapman hasn’t done much to take himself out of the running.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 13

Red Sox Could Trade For Cardinals All-Star, Ruining Yankees' Rumored Plan

Are the Boston Red Sox completely comfortable with their closer situation? 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman has been solid to begin the 2025 campaign, but not perfect.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 10

Red Sox Flamethrower Near Boston Record After Just 5 Outings

The Boston Red Sox landed flamethrower Aroldis Chapman this past offseason in free agency and the move has gone as planned so far. Chapman has appeared in five games so far and hasn't allowed a run yet, has two saves, has two wins, and has six strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings pitched.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / April 10

Aroldis Chapman Makes Boston Red Sox History with High-Octane Fastball

The Boston Red Sox dropped a tough contest on Wednesday night, losing 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. With the loss, Boston is now 6-7 on the season while Toronto moved to a surprising 8-5.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 2

Royals $13 Million All-Star Predicted To Make First All-MLB Appearance In 2025

The Kansas City Royals made one of the best trades of the decade so far back in 2023, and they're still just beginning to reap the rewards. At the trade deadline that year, the last-place Royals sent fireballing reliever Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers, who went on to win the World Series.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 28

Ex-Royals Pitcher Earned Win For Red Sox On Opening Day

The Kansas City Royals began their 2025 season with a tough loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Cole Ragans drew the start and wasn't his usual dominant self, allowing three earned runs over five innings in a 7-4 loss.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Red Sox Pitcher Seeking Revenge Against AL East Rival Yankees

For the last few years, the longtime heated rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees has not felt the same as it did decades before. However, a former Yankee entering his first season with the Red Sox is ready to help turn up the heat.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Red Sox Make Aroldis Chapman Announcement

The Boston Red Sox have announced Aroldis Chapman as their closer, edging out Liam Hendriks for the job. The report comes from Alex Speier of The Boston Globe.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Red Sox Notes: Houck, Newcomb, Fulmer, Chapman

The Red Sox haven’t approached right-hander Tanner Houck about a contract extension this spring, Houck himself tells Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 16

Why Bryan De La Cruz, Aroldis Chapman Are Ex-Pirates

Bryan De La Cruz was a bust for the Pittsburgh Pirates – and that is putting it nicely. The Pirates saw enough of the right fielder over the final two months of last season that they decided not to tender him a contract last month.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3

Red Sox sign seven-time All-Star reliever to one-year deal

The Boston Red Sox are in agreement with a veteran lefty to add some much-needed help to a struggling bullpen.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 3

The Red Sox sign Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal

An American League East rival added a relief pitcher. Numerous sources reported on Tuesday morning that the Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 3

Red Sox adding Aroldis Chapman on 1-year deal

Veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman is signing with the Boston Red Sox. While the team didn't confirm the signing on Tuesday, multiple sources told ESPN that Chapman was headed to Boston on a one-year, $10.75 million deal, pending a physical.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 3

Former Pirates Reliver Aroldis Chapman Heads Elsewhere

There will not be a reunion in 2025 between left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman and the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Chapman has agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / December 1

Three potential landing spots for Aroldis Chapman

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Three potential landing spots for Aroldis Chapman

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Watch: Aroldis Chapman throws fastest pitch of MLB season

Aroldis Chapman has been pitching in the majors for 15 seasons, but the veteran left-hander has shown once again that his fastball is still as live as ever.

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