Red Sox Clinch 2026 MLB Playoff Berth and Braves Win Division, Updated Bracket Picture and Standings
The Boston Red Sox have come a long way from a 10-17 start that resulted in major changes to the coaching staff.
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Red Sox Fall Behind Early, Drop Series Finale Versus Rays
The Boston Red Sox played today like a team that knew the region’s attention would be turned to the New England Patriots. Patrick Sandoval started the game and almost immediately ended it, surrendering four runs before even recording an out. The offense, for most of the day, was non-existent. They loaded the bases in the […]
New York Yankees @ Arizona Diamondbacks: Will Warren vs. Corbin Burnes
The final road game of the 2026 regular season is upon us, as the Yankees will conclude it with a seven-game homestand before likely hosting the Red Sox for the Wild Card Series. If the season ends there, this is the end of the line for the gray uniforms for 2026, but obviously, we all […]
Cubs’ Bregman exits after getting hit by foul ball in on-deck circle
Alex Bregman’s day ended early on Sunday. The Chicago Cubs third baseman exited against the Boston Red Sox after being struck in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle. Bregman immediately grabbed his face and was bloodied by the impact. He was taken into the clubhouse and replaced by Matt Shaw. The 32-year-old has shone in his first season in Chicago. He entered Sunday slashing .260/.350/.451 with a .801 OPS, 26 home runs and 88 RBIs. The Cubs have just seven games left in the re...
MLB Rumors: Red Sox-Randy Arozarena rumblings and what's next for the Pirates
Could the Boston Red Sox sign Randy Arozarena this offseason? Also, what of Pirates star Brandon Lowe? And Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks manager, is preparing for the worst.
Red Sox top prospect joins 3-time MLB All-Star in exclusive club
Franklin Arias joined an ultra-exclusive group on Saturday. In fact, it’s actually more of a duo. MLB’s No. 3 prospect built on his impressive age-20 season, belting his 25th big fly of the year in Triple-A Worcester’s 4-3 loss to Durham at Polar Park. The only other Red Sox prospect to reach that mark at that age or younger since at least 2005? Three-time MLB All-Star Anthony Rizzo. Subscribe to the MLB Pipeline Newsletter Rizzo crushed 25 homers in 136 games during the 2010 Minor League seas...
Red Sox Notes: Guerrero, Houck, Crochet, Rafaela
The Red Sox are in a good position as far as their postseason rotation goes. Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez, and Payton Tolle will get the nods in a three-game series, and Jake Bennett, Patrick Sandoval, and Brayan Bello may be considered for the fourth rotation spot should the Sox advance to the Division Series. The bullpen has performed well this year, although it could use some reinforcement in light of the shoulder soreness that’s affecting Aroldis Chapman at the moment. Bello started last nigh...
With Postseason In Sight, Patrick Sandoval Starts In Red Sox Series Finale Versus Rays
Happy Sunday, folks. Given the results around the league last night, it appears that the Red Sox’s magic number to clinch the postseason is down to one. The Rangers can get to 85 wins, while the Astros can get to 84. If the Rangers were to get to 85 wins, they’d clinch the American League […]
Payton Tolle’s Case To Be the Red Sox’s Game 1 Starter
They haven’t clinched a postseason berth yet, but it looks more likely by the day that the Boston Red Sox have a date with the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round again. This will be the third matchup between these two arch rivals in the Wild Card round since 2021, with each organization winning once. The Red Sox got the best of Gerrit Cole in 2021 at Fenway Park, while the Yankees won two straight elimination games to knock off Boston in the Bronx last year. This series promises to be low...
Payton Tolle’s Case To Be the Red Sox’s Game 1 Starter
They haven’t clinched a postseason berth yet, but it looks more likely by the day that the Boston Red Sox have a date with the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round again. This will be the third matchup between these two arch rivals in the Wild Card round since 2021, with each organization […] The post Payton Tolle’s Case To Be the Red Sox’s Game 1 Starter appeared first on Just Baseball .
Red Sox Notes: Guerrero, Houck, Crochet, Rafaela
The Red Sox are in a good position as far as their postseason rotation goes. Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez, and Payton Tolle will get the nods in a three-game Wild Card Series, and Jake Bennett, Patrick Sandoval, and Brayan Bello may be considered for the fourth rotation spot (if needed) should the Sox make a […]
Rays reinstate versatile IF Williamson, DFA veteran Fraley
ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays’ infield has been made whole again, as Tampa Bay reinstated the versatile and valuable Ben Williamson from the injured list before Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox at Tropicana Field. To make room for Williamson’s return, the club made the difficult decision to designate veteran outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment. Fraley returned from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, but he would have been hard-pressed to carve out a role on the team’s postseason roste...
Red Sox News & Links: Willson Contreras still struggling with hand injury
X-rays on Willson Contreras’s hand were negative, but don’t take that to mean everything is sunshine, rainbows, and Swiss cheese. Contreras’s hand still shows visible bruising and he cannot grip a bat. He hopes to take some initial swings today. “Hand’s still really sore. Woke up feeling a little better,” he said. “I can squeeze […]
The Red Sox and the “House Money” postseason
White Sox general manager Chris Getz recently said, “As a whole, we felt like we’ve been playing with house money. What an opportunity for these guys to go out and compete [in meaningful late-season games].” Yes, that’s the wrong color Sox, but I’ve been thinking this exact same thing as a Red Sox fan. After […]
Entering Year 5, what should we make of Joe Mazzulla?
I recently started reading Bill Simmons’ The Book of Basketball, 17 years after it was published and several days after my partner asked why a book about basketball needed to be roughly the length of the Old Testament. Growing up in Maine and loving all four major Boston sports teams (apologies, New England Revolution fans), […]
Red Sox denied playoff clincher as Rays walk off Garrett Whitlock, 2-1
The Red Sox were one swing away from punching their ticket to October. Instead, they’ll have to wait at least one more day.Richie Palacios dumped a walk-off single into right field off Garrett Whitlock in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, lifting the Rays to a 2-1 win over the Red Sox at Tropicana Field and preventing Boston from clinching a postseason berth.
Crochet, Houck making good progress toward return for Red Sox
ST. PETERSBURG — While the Red Sox were engaged in a tough battle with the Rays on Saturday, losing 2-1, two of their rehabbing pitchers took steps forward. Get tickets to see the Red Sox face the Guardians & Cubs starting Sept. 22 Garrett Crochet, the lefty ace who is trying to make it back in time to serve as reliever in the postseason, threw another two-inning side session on Saturday, this one at Polar Park in Worcester, Mass. If Crochet doesn’t have any ill effects coming out of that sess...
Red Sox forced to wait to clinch postseason spot after walk-off loss against Rays
The Boston Red Sox missed an opportunity to clinch their postseason spot on Saturday, falling 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The defeat moved Boston to 84-71 and evened the three-game series at one win apiece. Brayan Bello turned in an exceptional start but did not receive enough offensive support. The right-hander […] The post Red Sox forced to wait to clinch postseason spot after walk-off loss against Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rays walk-0ff Red Sox 2-1, playoff berth on ice
Everyone gets their moment in a baseball season. Andruw Monasterio has had his moments. Tony Seagulls, too. Nick Sogard. Mickey Gasper has had so many moments that they ceased to be moments and just became what Mickey Gasper does. It’s one of the things that makes the sport great, that no season concludes without special […]
Never a doubt! Rays 2 Red Sox 1
The Rays handed the Red Sox a win and allowed them to celebrate a postseason spot and I just can’t. Freddie Peralta got off to a great start, but stumbled in the third inning, giving up two doubles that allowed the Red Sox to take a 1-0 lead. But things were looking up in the […]
MLB Notebook: Red Sox race to get healthy for October; Yankees dealt major blow with Aaron Judge injury
As the Red Sox enter the final stretch of the regular season, the focus is beginning to shift from simply reaching October to making sure they arrive there as healthy as possible.Boston remains firmly in possession of the second American League wild-card spot and could clinch a postseason berth as early as this weekend. With that cushion, interim manager Chad Tracy and the Red Sox can afford to be conservative with a growing list of injured players.
Red Sox at Rays… for the clinch??
Is today the day? The magic number is 2. As Bob outlined, there are multiple paths to clinching, but they all require the Sox to win today and it’s the mysterious Brayan Bello climbing the bump. First pitch is at 4:10 PM, catch it on NESN.
How to watch Red Sox vs Rays: Live stream MLB, TV channel
The Boston Red Sox continue a crucial late-season AL East series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Tropicana Field, with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET on NESN and Rays.TV. Boston enters the weekend trying to strengthen…
Red Sox’s Willson Contreras has an update after 1 missed game
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had an update ahead of the MLB playoffs.
What do the Red Sox need vs Rays to seal a 2026 MLB playoff berth today, Sep. 19?
Chad Tracy’s Boston Red Sox have been one of the major contenders in the AL East, and they will look to secure a postseason berth against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Boston Red Sox have been one of the major storylines in the AL East right up until the final stretch of the season. Behind the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees , the team managed by interim manager Chad Tracy needs a series of results to secure a Wild Card berth and keep its postseason hopes alive. Beating the Rays on the ro...
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