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Red Sox Playoff Hunt: Magic Number Down to 2 With Chance to Clinch

Saturday could very well end up being the most important day of the Boston Red Sox's 2026 season. Boston's magic number to clinch a postseason berth is down to two and there's a real chance that it hits zero on Saturday.

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When will the Red Sox clinch a playoff spot?

Throughout the course of last night’s game, the NESN broadcast intently followed the Blue Jays-Rangers game, telling us that if the Rangers won that game, combined with a Red Sox win, Boston’s magic number would drop from 3 to 1.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Red Sox ride fast start into rematch vs. Rays

Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy knows his team has figured out the Tampa Bay Rays pretty well this season. That said, the Red Sox (84-70) still can learn more about the Rays (93-60) when the teams meet Saturday afternoon in St.

Braiden Ward News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 19

Red Sox Lose Speedster for 2026, Enter Braiden Ward?

The biggest story of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline was the Boston Red Sox's addition of Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles. While this is the case, he wasn't Boston's only impactful addition.

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Willson Contreras News / EssentiallySports / September 19

'Get Hit and Cry': Red Sox’s Willson Contreras Faces Brutal MLB Analyst Criticism After Injury Scare

Willson Contreras was left furious after a 92.3 mph sinker drilled his right hand and forced him out of Thursday’s game. Just four days removed from a 10-day IL stint, Boston’s hitting leader was back screaming in pain at the plate, leaving Red Sox fans fearing the worst.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Field Level Media / September 18

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Roman Anthony homered and had three RBIs, Jahmai Jones went deep and the Boston Red Sox cooled off the first-place Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-2 victory on Friday night in St.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

Payton Tolle's Rookie Season Takes Historic Turn for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox flamethrower Payton Tolle made his big league debut in 2025 after a meteoric rise through the minors. He quickly made Boston fans fall in love with him because of his blistering fastball, and quirky personality.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 18

Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan?

For 13 games in 2024, Mickey Gasper came up to the plate for the Boston Red Sox. In many cases, the NESN cameras cut to his eager parents as they awaited his first MLB hit.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 18

Red Sox Magic Number: Could Clinch Against Rays

The Boston Red Sox are on the cusp of clinching a postseason spot, and it could happen as soon as Saturday. The Red Sox's magic number is at three, after their series loss to the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox are 5 games up on the final wild card spot, currently owned by the Cleveland Guardians.

Aroldis Chapman News / Baseball Now / September 18

Red Sox Monitoring Injury For Aroldis Chapman As Postseason Nears

Aroldis Chapman has not pitched since Sunday, and when he was not used with a one-run lead in the ninth inning on Thursday, interim manager Chad Tracy was asked for an explanation.

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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 / Baseball Now / September 18

Johan Oviedo Wants To Return In Any Role To Help Red Sox After Missing Nearly Entire Season

The Boston Red Sox acquired Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the winter, thinking he would be their No. 5 starter. However, Connelly Early won that job in spring training, and Oviedo was relegated to the bullpen.

Caleb Durbin News / Baseball Now / September 18

Red Sox's Caleb Durbin Provides Details On Injury He's Playing Through

The Boston Red Sox are getting ready for the postseason, and their starting third baseman has been playing hurt. Caleb Durbin dislocated his pinky earlier in the year and then reinjured it.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 18

4 Red Sox Veterans Who Aren’t Locks for 2026 Playoff Roster

The Boston Red Sox's magic number to clinch a postseason berth is down to three and we should see the club get over the hump in the next few days. Now, of course, Boston hasn't been red-hot recently, to say the least.

Willson Contreras News / Baseball Now / September 18

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Comments On Injury After X-Rays Show No Fracture

Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch in the hand during the Boston Red Sox's win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Contreras exited the game after what was his 24th hit-by-pitch of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Red Sox Get Willson Contreras, Aroldis Chapman News Following Rangers Win

The Boston Red Sox received encouraging injury news on two important players following Thursday’s 4-3 comeback win over the Texas Rangers. First baseman Willson Contreras avoided a major injury after being hit on the right hand by a pitch in the eighth inning.

Trevor Story News / Field Level Media / September 17

Red Sox salvage finale in Texas thanks to Trevor Story's 3-run homer

Trevor Story hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox overcame a three-run deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 17

How top Red Sox draft picks Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull fared in pro debuts

With their first two picks in this summer’s draft, the Red Sox not only took a pair of teammates, but also a pair of roommates from the University of North Carolina who share similar backgrounds.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Report: Sonny Gray could pull a shocker this offseason

Instead of securing the bag this offseason, Sonny Gray might potentially be walking away from the bag. The Boston Red Sox pitcher Gray could possibly retire after this season, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reported on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17

Four managerial fits for MLB teams that could make a change

With the offseason approaching, several recognizable names could make sense for a few clubs looking for a different direction.

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Braiden Ward News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox Weighing Possible Playoff Promotion For Braiden Ward

The Red Sox are considering carrying outfielder Braiden Ward on their playoff roster, writes Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Interim manager Chad Tracy, who briefly managed Ward in the minors, publicly addressed the possibility on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 16

Red Sox IF prospect Mason White named 2026 South Atlantic League All-Star

Red Sox infield prospect Mason White has been named a 2026 South Atlantic League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Wednesday. White, Boston’s fourth-round pick in the 2025 draft out of Arizona, opened his first full professional season at High-A Greenville.