The Boston Red Sox's season is over, and the focus is now on the offseason. The starting rotation could be a concern in the offseason. Garrett Crochet will be back, and Payton Tolle and Ranger Suarez are great.
Willson Contreras was only there so he wouldn't get fined. That was the only conclusion to draw after the Boston Red Sox first baseman twice made the motion of zipping his lips when asked for his opinion on his team's managerial decisions in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday.
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 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.
The Boston Red Sox saw their season come to a close on Wednesday night. But an early playoff exit may be the least of their concerns going into the offseason.
The Crochet trade initially appeared to be a solid win for the Red Sox, but that is starting to change.
The Boston Red Sox's 2026 season is officially over and now the focus will turn to 2027. It's going to be a long few months, to say the least. Boston clearly has to find a way to add even more pieces — specifically from a power standpoint — and more importantly, has to find a way to keep its guys healthy.
The season’s been dead for less than 12 hours, but it’s always good to start reflecting on the year that was when the emotions are fresh, because you’ll probably never feel this strongly about the details of 2026 ever again.
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 current MLB playoff format has not been kind to the Boston Red Sox, who are 0-2 in wild card round series so far. Last year, they became the first team to blow a 1-0 series lead since the new format was introduced in 2022, losing Games 2 and 3 to the New York Yankees after winning Game 1 behind Garrett Crochet.
The Boston Red Sox may never know what their season meant to the Reusch family here in Southwest Florida. But now that their postseason journey has ended, I want to thank the team for giving this amazing family something to root for during the hardest summer of their lives.
The offseason is going to be extra painful for the Boston Red Sox this year, both because of what came before it and what's coming soon. After being swept out of the playoffs in just two games by the arch-rival New York Yankees, the Red Sox could have a long time to sit with their failure.
The New York Yankees clinched an ALDS berth thanks to a 9-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium, winning the Wild Card series 2-0.
For the second straight night, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy pulled a starting pitcher earlier than some expected.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been on both sides of this rivalry, and he was not interested in dressing up what happened to the Boston Red Sox this week against the New York Yankees.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras addressed the limits of talent and technology after his club was eliminated from the postseason, arguing that data alone cannot decide games in October.
It was not a good 24 hours for Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy.
The New York Yankees are moving on to the ALDS thanks to their 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sweeping their longtime rivals.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony will miss the remainder of the American League wild-card series against the New York Yankees.
Boston Red Sox second-year outfielder Roman Anthony is developing a troubling habit.
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 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.
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.
As a practically unhittable pitch, it also helped him continue to dominate against the Red Sox while simultaneously making Yankees history.
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.
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 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.
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