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Red Sox Magic Number Falling Fast as Playoff Berth Nears

Teams around Major League Baseball have started to clinch playoff berths with the regular season winding down. While the Boston Red Sox haven't officially clinched their spot in the playoffs just yet, that could happen as soon as this upcoming week.

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How should the Red Sox use Tanner Houck down the stretch?

Tanner Houck’s last appearance for the Boston Red Sox was July 9, 2025. That was more than 14 months ago. A month after that start, he underwent hybrid right-UCL reconstruction and flexor tendon repair—Tommy John surgery, with the flexor tendon thrown in on top.

Willson Contreras News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'Go Ask the Umpire': Red Sox Star Breaks Silence After He Throws Bat in Frustration as Umpire Denies Request

Willson Contreras recorded two hits, scored one run, and ticked all the boxes in his return to the Boston Red Sox. Yet, part of the focus remains on his strange at-bat for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs the day before.

Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Red Sox star Willson Contreras explains bold move after return from injury

Willson Contreras did not ease back into things. Activated from the injured list Sunday ahead of Boston Red Sox’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park, the first baseman immediately put his surgically scrutinized left hamstring to work on the bases, and he had a blunt explanation for why.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Payton Tolle News / Over The Monster / September 13

Immaculate Tolle and the Sox roll the Royals 4-1

We need to see Payton Tolle on the Fenway mound this October. We NEED to see it. Tolle is forging a real connection with the fans the stands at Fenway.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 13

Payton Tolle's immaculate 1st, Roman Anthony's hit lift Boston past KC

Roman Anthony's two-out RBI single in the seventh inning snapped a 1-1 tie, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-1 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals in the rain-delayed rubber game of their series on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 13

Red Sox Veteran Fireballer Closing in on Return for 2026 Playoff Push

The Boston Red Sox are about to get another big arm back into the bullpen with a few weeks to go in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season. Boston's bullpen hasn't been at full strength and there are a few different arms trending in the right direction to come and help, including Garrett Crochet.

Payton Tolle News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Payton Tolle Throws Red Sox First Immaculate Inning Since 2021

Rainy skies delayed the Boston Red Sox‘s series finale on Sunday afternoon, but it was worth the wait for starter Payton Tolle. It took just one frame for the young lefty to etch his name into an elite class of Red Sox, tossing the eighth immaculate inning in franchise history and the first since Chris Sale did it in 2021.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Boston Red Sox Make Abrupt Jarren Duran Announcement

The Boston Red Sox headed into Sunday’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals with more than a rain delay to manage. While first pitch at Fenway Park was pushed back to 3:05 p.m., the club revealed a lineup that again left Jarren Duran on the bench against a left-handed starter.

Willson Contreras News / Field Level Media / September 13

Red Sox activate 1B Willson Contreras from IL, return him to lineup

The Boston Red Sox reinstated first baseman Willson Contreras from the 10-day injured list prior to their home game against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Red Sox Activate Willson Contreras, Place Anthony Seigler On 10-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that first baseman Willson Contreras has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Anthony Seigler has been placed on the 10-day IL in the corresponding move, as Seigler is dealing with inflammation in his right wrist.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 13

Red Sox Can’t Afford to Leave This Speedster in Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox have just 13 games left in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season before they will very likely kick off a three-game playoff series against the New York Yankees on the road.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 13

Red Sox News & Links: Sox pitching staff may get an unexpected boost

Remember Johan Oviedo? He’s not so much the forgotten man of the Red Sox pitching staff (that’s very much Tanner Houck) he’s more like the guy we never even got to meet in the first place.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / September 13

How Should the Red Sox Line Up Their Rotation for the Postseason?

With just 13 games left in the regular season, the Boston Red Sox are gearing up for a potential playoff run. Currently holding a six-game lead over the third Wild Card spot, the Red Sox are expected to play the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 13

Ceddanne Rafaela’s Return Timeline Takes Promising Turn for Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox haven't had Ceddanne Rafaela on the field since Sep. 2 due to a right quadriceps strain. The 2026 regular season is winding down and the biggest question for the All-Star center fielder is when he'll be ready to roll to help this club down the stretch.

Payton Tolle News / Field Level Media / September 13

Payton Tolle, Red Sox strive for strong showing vs. Royals

Impressive left-handers will be on display as the Boston Red Sox and visiting Kansas City Royals play a decisive contest of their three-game weekend series on Sunday afternoon.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Garrett Crochet takes another step toward postseason return

The Boston Red Sox are currently second in the American League wild-card race, and they are sure hoping starting pitcher Garret Crochet can return for the postseason.

Cubs announce plans for return of Dansby Swanson

Byron Buxton to undergo season-ending hip surgery

Blue Jays unexpectedly promote minor-league speedster Rudy Martin Jr.

Interesting update emerges about Bo Bichette's future

Details surface on Freddy Peralta’s expected new contract

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout finally ended one of the longest home run droughts of his career on Friday.

Astros' Jose Altuve joins elite MLB club with hit No. 2,500

Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

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Trevor Story News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Boston Red Sox Raise Eyebrows With Trevor Story Decision

The Boston Red Sox open a series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday looking to halt a two-game slide after dropping both contests to the Los Angeles Angels.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Red Sox lose outfielder to IL just weeks before playoffs

The Boston Red Sox are in the final stretch of the regular season as the club continues its push for a spot in the playoffs. However, the club was forced to make an unfortunate decision as one key outfielder is dealing with an injury.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 9

Red Sox prospect Joskairo Ramirez cracks Baseball America’s 2026 Dominican Summer League rankings

When Minor League Baseball unveiled its 2026 rookie-level All-Stars and award winners last month, the Red Sox were completely shut out of Florida Complex League and Dominican Summer League honors.

Isaiah Jackson News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 8

Red Sox promote power-hitting OF prospect Isaiah Jackson to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted outfield prospect Isaiah Jackson from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Beyond the Monster’s Hunter Noll.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / September 8

Adley Rutschman heating up for Red Sox after slow start

Rutschman has been heating up at the plate for the Boston Red Sox following his slow start since joining the team at the MLB trade deadline.

Red Sox carry 5-game win streak into matchup vs. Angels

Adley Rutschman, Jarren Duran power streaking Red Sox past Angels

Aroldis Chapman reaches major career milestone in Red Sox win

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Garrett Crochet News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Red Sox are considering a risky move with 1 injured All-Star

The Boston Red Sox may be feeling like gambling men. Boston could potentially trot out injured star pitcher Garrett Crochet in the first round of the playoffs, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reported on Monday.

Henry Godbout News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 7

Red Sox prospects Henry Godbout, Hayden Mullins sweep Eastern League weekly awards

Red Sox prospects and Double-A Portland teammates Henry Godbout and Hayden Mullins have been named the Eastern League Player and Pitcher of the Week for the week of August 31-September 6, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / September 7

Aroldis Chapman reaches major career milestone in Red Sox win

Chapman's latest milestone also occurred in a season that's going to end up as one of the best of his overall career.

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

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Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / September 4

Adley Rutschman makes history with multi-HR game against former team

Once a promising young player on the Baltimore Orioles and now a member of the Boston Red Sox, Rutschman made history with his performance against his former team on Thursday night.

Adley Rutschman receives heartfelt welcome in return to Baltimore

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