Uh, oh. All season long, the optimistic view of the Boston Red Sox has been that if everything goes right, they are just as strong a threat as any team in the wide-open American League playoffs.
The story of the 2026 season for the Boston Red Sox has been about overcoming adversity. On Wednesday night, the Red Sox will have to find a way to make magic happen again.
Three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year Lia Hendriks announced his retirement on Instagram on Tuesday. "After years of staring down hitters, I have decided to officially retire from Major League Baseball," Hendriks wrote on Instagram.
It's win-or-go-home for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, and they'll have to quickly turn the page after the drubbing they suffered on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
The Red Sox are up against the wall. Cam Schlittler, once again, shoved against the Red Sox in game one, throwing 117 pitches in a 6.1-inning shutout before handing it over to the bullpen.
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.
Happy Wednesday, OTM! If you’re reading this, that means the sun did rise once again after a horrific game one loss to the New York Yankees last night.
The Boston Red Sox are holding their breath right now after not only a Game 1 loss against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, but also the early exit of young outfielder Roman Anthony.
The Red Sox were trailing the Yankees 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League wild-card series when Red Sox manager Chad Tracy pulled starting pitcher Payton Tolle. They ended up losing 9-0.
The Boston Red Sox opened the American League Wild Card Series with a 9-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, leaving their season one defeat from ending after a night that never got off the ground at Yankee Stadium.
The Boston Red Sox technically need only two wins to erase their disastrous start to the AL Wild Card Series. After what happened Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, however, asking the Red Sox to win consecutive elimination games looks like too much.
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.
The Yankees crushed the Red Sox in a 9-0 rout in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, putting Boston in immediate do-or-die mode in the best-of-three series. The chances of a comeback will be more difficult if Roman Anthony isn’t available, and his status is now in question after an early exit in Game 1.
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series. Everyone already knows about Cam Schlittler's ties to Boston and how big of an impact he had on the game on Tuesday.
New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice may not be allowed to go home for the holidays or many other future family gatherings if he keeps this up.
Doing his part and then some, Cam Schlittler pitched like the ace he was all throughout the regular season as he helped propel the New York Yankees to victory over the rival Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
As a practically unhittable pitch, it also helped him continue to dominate against the Red Sox while simultaneously making Yankees history.
Chad Tracy is not a popular man in Boston right now. The Boston Red Sox opened up their best-of-three AL Wild Card series against the hated rival New York Yankees on Tuesday.
Red Sox catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper hit the 10-day injured list a few days ago with a right biceps strain. Rob Bradford of WEEI reports that Gasper actually tore his biceps off a tendon and will have surgery on Friday.
The New York Yankees are losing a key piece and gaining another.
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
He has not pitched since April 25 due to left shoulder inflammation as well as a low-grade lat strain.
Are Judge and/or Stanton on the wild-card roster?
Just by taking the mound, Payton Tolle will make history when the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their rivalry in Game 1of their American League Wild Card matchup.
The Boston Red Sox are giving left-hander Payton Tolle the nod to pitch Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
The New York Yankees are still not sure if right fielder Aaron Judge will be on the roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
The Red Sox have set their pitching rotation for their playoff series against the Yankees.
Judge's status for the wild-card round remains unclear.
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.
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.
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.
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