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Red Sox's Magic Number Drops By One; Still Can't Shake Surging Guardians

When things have looked bleak for the Boston Red Sox this season, there's often been a new hero waiting to deliver a timely hit. On Friday night in Tampa, that hero was Jarren Duran.

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Red Sox Eliminate Rays From Playoff Contention in Win

The Boston Red Sox win to officially eliminate the Tampa Bay Rays from playoff contention in the series opener on Friday. This was in large part due to a seven-run eighth inning from the Red Sox.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Red Sox outslug Rays as Crochet picks up 17th win

Jarren Duran laced a go-ahead two-run homer, Garrett Crochet won his third straight start, and the Boston Red Sox continued their mastery of Tampa Bay with their seventh consecutive win over the Rays, 11-7, on Friday night.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Angels will never be a relevant team while Arte Moreno owns them

Mets' Juan Soto is tantalizingly close to joining exclusive club

Phillies trade acquisition could be an unexpected postseason X factor

Nick Castellanos makes surprising comments about 'Phillies Karen' incident

Guardians' highest-paid player taunts teammates with all his money

Wilyer Abreu News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 19

Red Sox Get Much-Needed Wilyer Abreu News

The Boston Red Sox are potentially going to get a big piece back in the lineup as soon as Saturday. There's been reports, rumors, and chatter about Wilyer Abreu for weeks.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 19

The Red Sox’s Postseason Hopes Reach a Crossroads in Tampa

The Boston Red Sox have owned the Rays this season. They’re 8-2 against Tampa Bay, including a 6-1 mark on the road. At least that history gives them something to lean on as they limp into a pivotal series Friday night at George M.

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

Three Essential Red Sox To End Playoff Drought

If the 2025 Major League Baseball seasons were to end today, the Boston Red Sox would be in the playoffs. There has been so much negative chatter on social media recently, but that is the case.

Alex Cora News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 19

Alex Cora Delivers Urgent 5-Word Bulletin On Red Sox's Fading Playoff Hopes

If September collapses aren't already the Boston Red Sox's signature, it's getting dangerously close. For the last three years, the Red Sox were dreadful in September.

Wilyer Abreu News / Over The Monster / September 19

Red Sox News & Links: Wilyer Abreu may return from injury this weekend against the Rays

The Red Sox have a new relief weapon. Rookie flamethrower/mustache maven Payton Tolle made his first appearance out of the bullpen yesterday and it was a good one, as he stuck out the side in his first inning of work and nearly hit 100 MPH on the gun, before losing some heat in the second inning.

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

Red Sox 28-Year-Old Mystery Is Much-Needed Good News

The Boston Red Sox are holding on to an American League Wild Card spot for dear life right now. Boston's offense hasn't been clicking and the team is 5-5 over its last 10 games.

Alex Bregman News / Fastball on SI / September 19

Top 3 Alex Bregman Free Agency Fits: Way Too Early Edition

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes were one of the bigger storylines of last offseason. As we head into another offseason in a month or two, Bregman has the ability to opt out of his contract and head back to free agency.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 19

The Hunt For Red Soxtober!

As the Red Sox leak oil, slide around the track, and try to coast across the finish line before the surging Cleveland Guardians overtake them, it’s a good time to take inventory with just nine games remaining.

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

Red Sox In Peril? Updated Playoff Odds, Magic Number With 9 Games To Go

It's natural for fans of any Major League Baseball team to panic at this time of year, but the reality is that many of the teams in playoff position have nothing to worry about.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 19

Clinging to final wild card spot, Red Sox start series in Tampa

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has been reminded recently of the grueling September stretch drive as the regular season nears its end, but he fully expects his club to keep playing next month.

Trevor Story News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Trevor Story’s candid reaction to Red Sox’s dwindling playoff hopes

Trevor Story made his thoughts on the Boston Red Sox’s playoff pursuit after a 5-3 loss to the Athletics on Thursday evening very clear. Boston has exceeded expectations throughout the 2025 season, putting themselves in the playoff picture in the second half of the year.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Predicting the AL Manager of the Year finalists

Predicting the American League Manager of the Year finalists

The American League playoff picture is far from sealed as MLB marches towards its final week of the season, but the finalists for the AL Manager of the Year Award may be nearly set.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirms major Bo Bichette news

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox' AGM Eddie Romero

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey named 2025 Northwest League All-Star

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The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Red Sox’s dream scenario for 2025 MLB playoffs

The Boston Red Sox are looking to make a run in the 2025 MLB playoffs and win their 10th title in franchise history. After the Red Sox had another walk-off win, there is hope that the team can make a big run.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox AGM Eddie Romero

The Nationals are continuing to their attempts to get a front office in place before the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Red Sox Make Rotation Tweaks with 10 Games Left

BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday on WEEI’s “Afternoons” radio show that Kyle Harrison will start Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 18

How did Red Sox pitching prospect, top international signing Sadbiel Delzine fare in professional debut?

Red Sox pitching prospect Sadbiel Delzine missed most of his first professional season due to injury. When on the mound, though, the young right-hander showed flashes of intriguing potential.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox pitcher clinches notable contractual milestone

He’s coming off a platform year that is arguably better than the one Luis Severino turned in for the Mets a year ago.

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Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / September 17

3 Players Red Sox Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition

The Boston Red Sox are one of the best teams in baseball because of all the aggressive moves they've made this year. Adding Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman in the offseason bolstered the roster quite a bit, but the additions didn't stop there.

Cutter Coffey News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 17

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey named 2025 Northwest League All-Star

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey has been named a 2025 Northwest League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Wednesday. Coffey, one of three prospects traded by the Red Sox to the Blue Jays for veteran catcher Danny Jansen last July, spent the entirety of the 2025 season with Toronto’s High-A Vancouver affiliate.

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

Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales recognized as 2025 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales has been named a 2025 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Gonzales spent most of his first season in the United States with Low-A Salem after making a brief one-game cameo in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May.

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Garrett Crochet and Red Sox Rookie Form a Battery Built for October

Garrett Crochet didn’t just beat the Yankees on Sunday night; he and rookie catcher Carlos Narváez looked like a battery Boston can ride into October. Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts over six innings in a 6–4 win, while Narváez capped the six-run first with a two-out solo homer.