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BOS • Pitcher • #44
4 months ago
Chapman was summoned to record the final out of the eighth inning after a masterful effort from Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet before coming back out to protect a two-run lead in the final frame after Alex Bregman added some additional insurance with a run-scoring double. It took just five pitches for New York to load the bases on three consecutive hits from Paul Goldschmidt, Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, which put the tying runs in scoring position. He punched out Giancarlo Stanton on a nasty 92 mph splitter before coaxing a harmless fly out from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and striking out Trent Grisham on a foul tip to preserve the series-opening win.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
4 months ago
Chapman came on after the Red Sox scratched out single runs in the seventh and eighth innings to pull even with the Tigers. He allowed a leadoff double to Justyn-Henry Malloy and pinch-runner Zach McKinstry advanced to third base with just one out, but Chapman battled back to strike out Wenceel Perez and Spencer Torkelson to end the threat. He then became the beneficiary as the Red Sox walked it off. Chapman has been unbelievable this season, compiling a 1.17 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and an 85/15 K/BB ratio over 61 1/3 innings while notching 32 saves in 34 opportunities.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
4 months ago
Chapman did have a costly misstep in a tie game against the Diamondbacks a couple of weeks ago, but he’s converted 15 straight save chances. The save tonight was his 367th, moving him into a tie with Jeff Reardon for 12th all-time. His next will put him even with Jonathan Papelbon.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
4 months ago
Chapman took the mound to close out the game after the Red Sox took a three-run lead in the top of the ninth. He worked around a walk, striking out one batter to lock down his 31st save of the season to go with an incredible 1.21 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 59 1/3 innings.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
4 months ago
Once again Chapman made it look awfully easy in this one, getting Paul Goldschmidt on a ground ball to shortstop, Jazz Chisholm Jr. on a bouncer to second and Jose Caballero on a swinging third strike to end it. The 37-year-old left-hander has been unbelievable this season, registering a 1.26 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and an 82/14 K/BB ratio over 57 1/3 innings while converting 30 of his 32 save chances.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
4 months ago
Chapman, who was brought into a 4-4 game to start the bottom of the ninth, had faced 50 straight batters without allowing a hit before giving a Shea Langeliers double to start things off today. The A’s then won it on a Lawrence Butler single with one out. Chapman had dragged his ERA all of the way down to 0.98 coming into this one. He’s up to 1.14 now.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
4 months ago
Chapman came on after the Red Sox scored three times in the top half of the ninth inning to take a 7-4 lead. He started the inning by punching out Blaze Alexander. He then got Ildemaro Vargas on a swinging third strike, but Vargas reached on a wild pitch. Not to worry though, as Chapman would go on to strike out Tyler Locklear and Jordan Lawlar to close it out. He has been absolutely sublime this season, posting a minuscule 0.98 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and an 81/14 K/BB ratio over 55 innings while converting 29 of his first 31 save chances.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
Chapman struck out one and didn’t allow a baserunner. The 37-year-old is now up to 28 saves on the season to go along with a 1.00 ERA. Now that we know he will be back in Boston next season, we have to approach him as a clear top-ten closer in baseball.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
The deal locks up the star southpaw through the 2026 season at a guarantee of $13.3 million and includes a vesting mutual option for the 2027 campaign. If he reaches a certain innings threshold, the 2027 option would be guaranteed as well, earning a total of $26 million over the two years. He has certainly earned the extension with his work in 2025 — posting a minuscule 1.02 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and a 76/14 K/BB ratio over 53 innings while converting 27 of his first 29 save chances.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
It’s Chapman’s 15th straight hitless appearance. The future AL Reliever of the Month, he finishes August having faced one batter over the minimum in 11 scoreless outings, earning eight saves and a win in the process.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
Chapman’s deal covers 2026 with a salary around $13 million and has a vesting/mutual option, according to Cotillo. The 37-year-old has been a stabilizer in the back of the Boston bullpen while saving 27 games, and it appears he’ll be the stopper again for the Red Sox in 2026.
Source: Chris Cotillo
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
Chapman was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the final frame after the Red Sox erased a late deficit. He struck out Colton Cowser and Samuel Basallo before winning a 12-pitch battle with Coby Mayo to slam the door. The 37-year-old closer is having one of the best seasons of his career, converting 26 of 28 save opportunities. He hasn’t given up a hit or earned run since July 23.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
Chapman was tasked with preserving a narrow one-run lead in the final frame and required just seven pitches to slam the door. The 37-year-old veteran has had a remarkable season, converting 25 of 27 save opportunities. He hasn’t allowed an earned run since July 23.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
Chapman was dominant as he retired the Yankees in order in the ninth inning with two strikeouts. The 37-year-old left-hander quietly picked up his 24th save and lowered his ERA to 1.08 in the process. Chapman has turned back the clock and will push for 30 saves in a single-season for the first time since 2021.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
The 37-year-old southpaw made it look easy once again, getting Aaron Judge on a foul out to first base, Cody Bellinger on a weak ground ball to second and Giancarlo Stanton on a ground out to the shortstop to end it. He’s having perhaps the best season of his outstanding career, posting a 1.10 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and a 69/14 K/BB ratio across 49 innings while converting 23 of his first 25 save opportunities.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
5 months ago
Chapman entered with two outs and a runner on with a two-run lead in the ninth after Isaiah Campbell surrendered three runs in the inning. Chapman induced a ground out to end the game and was credited with his 22nd save to go with a 1.15 ERA across 47 innings.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
Chapman was summoned to preserve a three-run lead in the final frame after Boston’s bullpen coughed up four runs in the eighth inning and needed just 13 pitches (nine strikes) to slam the door. He struck out Vinnie Pasquantino, got Maikel Gacia to fly out to center field and coaxed a game-ending ground out from Salvador Perez to extinguish any hopes of a comeback.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
Jorge Alcala opened the ninth in a four-run game, but even with the bottom of the order coming up, Alex Cora got antsy after he allowed a walk and a single while recording one out. Chapman took over and struck out Cam Smith before getting Mauricio Dubón to ground out to end the game. If Chapman is unavailable on Sunday after pitching on back-to-back days, then Jordan Hicks will likely close.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
Chapman was brought on to slam the door on a potential Minnesota comeback with the Red Sox leading by three runs after Jorge Alcala coughed up two runs and wasn’t able to close out the frame. The 37-year-old southpaw was back in action after a two-game absence due to back tightness, which doesn’t appear to be a significant concern moving forward.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
It would likely fall to Garrett Whitlock to handle a save situation, if one arises on Monday night at Target Field. Cora added that they believe Chapman will be ready to pitch on Tuesday or Wednesday. The 37-year-old All-Star closer left Sunday’s relief outing against the Dodgers with back tightness. It doesn’t appear to be a serious concern, but back issues can be tricky and fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status.
Source: Tim Healey
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
That’s most definitely encouraging news for fantasy managers who had been worried that Chapman may have suffered some sort of catastrophic arm injury due to his diminished velocity on Sunday. Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said after the game that he doesn’t think Chapman will even require a trip to the injured list. The 37-year-old stopper should be considered day-to-day.
Source: Chris Cotillo
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
The 37-year-old southpaw was experiencing very diminished velocity before exiting with a trainer, topping out at 95 mph. He’ll head for further evaluation to determine exactly what’s going on there, but there are some rumors that he was seen vomiting in the bullpen before the game, so there’s a chance he’s simply battling an illness. Jordan Hicks came on to replace him, but Garrett Whitlock figures to be the next man up if Chapman requires a trip to the injured list. He was unavailable today after pitching in four of the last six games. Stay tuned as the Red Sox should have an update on his status after the game.
Source: Chris Cotillo
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
Chapman walked Esteury Ruiz with two outs in the ninth, something that preceded disaster for the Twins in the Dodgers’ game Wednesday (Freddie Freeman followed with a game-winning homer). This time, there were no such fireworks, as pinch-hitter Mookie Betts struck out looking to end the contest.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
The 37-year-old left-hander now has 17 saves and a 1.18 ERA in a tremendous first half. He’ll represent Boston in the All-Star game and is becoming increasingly likely to finish the season with the Red Sox and as the team’s closer as the season goes on.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
6 months ago
Chapman is going to the All-Star Game this year for the first time since 2021 — his eighth appearance. His ERA is down to 1.22 after tonight, and he might be the most coveted reliever available at the deadline, should the Red Sox make him available.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
7 months ago
Chapman is the 14th pitcher to reach 350 saves. Nine more this year would move him past Troy Percival, and there’s an outside chance of him getting 18 and 19 to overtake Jeff Readon and Jonathan Papelbon, respectively. However, with the Red Sox not really looking like top contenders, it’s quite possible that Chapman will be traded, perhaps to a team that would use him in more of a setup role.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
7 months ago
Chapman continues to look the part, and breezed through the San Francisco lineup to pick up his 14th save of 2025. The 37-year-old now has an outstanding 1.41 ERA in 2025, and he hasn’t given up an earned run since May 27. That’ll work.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
7 months ago
What year is it? Chapman continues to throw the baseball past hitters, and he needed just 13 pitches to mow down the Seattle order while picking up his 13th save. Two of those offerings were clocked above 100 mph, and he lowered his ERA to 1.50 in the process.
BOS • Pitcher • #44
7 months ago
Throwing 102 mph as a 37-year-old doesn’t feel natural. Yet, Chapman continues to come out throwing gas night in and night out. Most important, he’s drastically cut down on his free passes this season with the Red Sox. His walk rate has sunk from 14% to 8% so far and if that remains in check, there’s no reason he won’t continue to be a shutdown closer.