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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 28

Why the Boston Red Sox will win the World Series

The Boston Red Sox are going to win the 2026 World Series. That’s right—the whole shebang, the Fall Classic, the big one, the World Series. Vegas, if you’re into that kind of thing, has the odds at about 14-1.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 28

Do Red Sox fans still hate the Yankees?

Good morning! There is no baseball today. Normally that’s a sad phrase to read and write. But when you’re gearing up for the playoffs, a day of rest isn’t the worst thing in the world.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 28

Red Sox's Mickey Gasper Somehow Out-Homered $500 Million Slugger

The Boston Red Sox have a much-needed day off on Monday before they will begin a three-game wild-card series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Yankees' Aaron Boone shares concerning Aaron Judge update ahead of wild-card series vs. Red Sox

Judge's status for the wild-card round remains unclear.

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

Yankees' rotation set for AL wild-card series vs. Red Sox

Will Warren's transition to bullpen provides Yankees with postseason weapon

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27

Yankees' rotation set for AL wild-card series vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees’ rotation is set for the American League wild-card series starting Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees, Orioles won’t play Game 162 as storm scraps finale

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

Will Warren's transition to bullpen provides Yankees with postseason weapon

The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 27

Red Sox Need to Leave This Former All-Star Off Playoff Roster

Twelve pitchers. That's what the Boston Red Sox need to whittle down to by Tuesday in the Bronx, and there's no room in that group of 12 for a question mark.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 27

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Watch Intensifies Before Yankees Series

The Boston Red Sox will kick off the postseason on Tuesday night against the New York Yankees on the road at Yankee Stadium. Boston doesn't have to announce its wild-card roster just yet.

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Willson Contreras surprise is promising sign for Red Sox in playoffs

The Boston Red Sox concluded the regular season with a 6-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in a meaningless home game at Tropicana Field. However, while the Red Sox could not finish the season with a win, Willson Contreras was able to take his spot in the starting lineup after a hand injury had shunted him to the bench for more than a week.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 27

Red Sox Could Loom as Serious Threat for $150 Million Star

As the regular season winds down, the Boston Red Sox have a familiar problem: not enough right-handed impact in a lineup built around young, mostly left-handed outfielders.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 27

Red Sox Drop Regular Season Finale To Cubs

That’s a wrap on the regular season. The Red Sox lost the series finale, a boring and pointless affair, to the Chicago Cubs, 6-2. So, what did we learn?

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27

Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury

Just one week after Bregman experienced a scary injury, he marked a tremendous comeback by hitting two no-doubt home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 27

Boston Red Sox Make Stunning Announcement on Sunday

The Boston Red Sox closed the regular season with a starter almost no one expected to see on a big-league mound Sunday. Tanner Houck, reinstated from the

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Red Sox To Place Mickey Gasper, Tyron Guerrero On IL

The Red Sox announced a slew of roster moves ahead of their season finale against the Cubs. Catcher Mickey Gasper is headed to the 10-day IL with a biceps strain.

Joey Votto News / HITC / September 27

Joey Votto explains exactly why the Boston Red Sox will beat the New York Yankees in MLB playoffs

The MLB Playoffs will begin soon, and with the Yankees facing off against the Red Sox, Joey Votto thinks Boston will get the win. The MLB regular season will come to an end on Sunday, with the postseason beginning in the coming week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

The New York Yankees will play the Boston Red Sox in the American League wild-card series, which starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees place Clarke Schmidt on injured list

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Cam Schlittler caps impressive year by making Yankees history

The 'Most home runs for every MLB team in 2019' quiz

Mickey Gasper News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26

Mickey Gasper Sidelined By “Significant Biceps Injury”

Red Sox catcher Mickey Gasper sustained what manager Chad Tracy called a “significant biceps injury” during the first game of Boston’s doubleheader with the Cubs on Friday. Gasper was favoring his right arm in the aftermath of a fifth-inning strikeout, and Connor Wong replaced Gasper behind the plate prior to the top of the sixth.

Wilyer Abreu News / Field Level Media / September 25

Wilyer Abreu's timely hit allows Red Sox to sweep twin bill with Cubs

Wilyer Abreu broke a scoreless deadlock with a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win and a doubleheader sweep over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday evening.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

The Chicago Cubs are traveling anything but the easy road to get to the National League postseason.

Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history

Red Sox's Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason

20/20 season only emphasizes Jarren Duran's disappointing campaign

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 24

Red Sox's Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason

Just when it looked like the Boston Red Sox were getting healthy ahead of their likely matchup against the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card series, an unfortunate injury update emerged after Thursday's loss.

20/20 season only emphasizes Jarren Duran's disappointing campaign

Notable update emerges on Garrett Crochet's status for playoffs

Junior Caminero had a cold quote on facing either the Yankees or Red Sox in the playoffs

Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?

The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

Sadbiel Delzine News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 24

How top Red Sox pitching prospect Sadbiel Delzine fared in 2026 stateside debut

If Franklin Primera had the best stateside debut of any Red Sox position-playing prospect this season, then Sadbiel Delzine had the best stateside debut of any of the organization’s pitching prospects.

Jarren Duran News / Yardbarker / September 23

20/20 season only emphasizes Jarren Duran's disappointing campaign

Normally, hitting 20-plus home runs and stealing 20-plus bases in a season is a sign of a solid all-around campaign. That is not the case with Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.

Red Sox make right decision with timing of Chad Tracy title

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet is ready to return after Tuesday's live BP

Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Could new weekend schedule boost Cubs, Red Sox in postseason?

Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?

If the Chicago Cubs want to host a game in the National League Wild Card round, they will not only have to beat the Boston Red Sox this weekend on the road, but also overcome Mother Nature.

Cubs somber after Alex Bregman's scary injury

Cubs' Craig Counsell provides more good Alex Bregman injury news amid tight NL wild-card race

Anthony Rizzo has wild suggestion for Cubs' October strategy

Red Sox reach deals with manager Chad Tracy, top executive Craig Breslow

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 23

How Franklin Primera emerged as Red Sox’ top catching prospect in 2026 stateside debut

In his stateside debut this season, Franklin Primera emerged as the Red Sox’ top catching prospect and one of the top position-playing prospects in the organization.