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Duran’s Outburst Sparks Trade Talk After Red Sox Win

7/31/2026

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Duran Outburst

Duran shouted “Run” at Willson Contreras during the Red Sox’s 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Duran said, “I f**king suck. Of course I’m f**king pissed at myself,” after the game.
Manager Chad Tracy said Duran was angry at himself, calling it “nothing.”
Duran hit .195 with OPS+ 68 and saw his OPS fall to .589 after a 0-4 Thursday.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow may trade Duran before the deadline.

Summary

Red Sox Streak

The Red Sox improved to 57-51 and 20-4 in July, extending their series-win streak to seven, the longest in over four years.
Boston’s bullpen posted a 0.73 ERA in the Sacramento series, with Aroldis Chapman earning his 26th save and Greg Weissert his first hold since June 25.
The club matched a franchise best by going 25-5 in its last 30 games, a mark previously reached by the 2018 championship squad.

History

Historical Context

After the Red Sox ended an 86-year “Curse of the Bambino” in 2004, manager Terry Francona guided Boston to a 98-64 record and a historic comeback from a 3-0 ALCS deficit against the New York Yankees, culminating in a four-game World Series sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. That breakthrough reshaped the franchise’s identity and fuels today’s renewed push for postseason contention.

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Duran Outburst

Duran shouted “Run” at Willson Contreras during the Red Sox’s 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Duran said, “I f**king suck. Of course I’m f**king pissed at myself,” after the game.
Manager Chad Tracy said Duran was angry at himself, calling it “nothing.”
Duran hit .195 with OPS+ 68 and saw his OPS fall to .589 after a 0-4 Thursday.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow may trade Duran before the deadline.

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