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Notable update emerges on Garrett Crochet’s status for playoffs

It will be all hands on deck for the Boston Red Sox during the AL Wild Card series. Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet is expected to be available out of the bullpen for the team this postseason, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Tuesday.

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Red Sox fall 3-2 to the Guardians in a game full of ominous signs

The result of tonight’s game doesn’t matter for the Red Sox. They’re locked into the postseason, they’re going on the road in the Wild Card series, and they can’t move up in the standings.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Mets and Red Sox Make Major Managerial Moves as Interim Managers Get Long-Term Backing

Two interim managers who inherited losing teams now have long-term backing. A new manager will lead the Boston Red Sox in the postseason and in the next season.

Franklin Arias News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox May Have Next Homegrown Star Sitting in the Minors

What Boston Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias was able to accomplish in 2026 was ridiculous, to say the least. Arias entered the season as Boston's top prospect, but that didn't mean that there weren't some question marks about his game.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Aroldis Chapman News / Baseball Now / September 22

Red Sox Provide Timeline For Aroldis Chapman As He Battles Lat Injury

The Boston Red Sox have been without Aroldis Chapman for the last five games as he battles a lat injury. Chapman last pitched on Sept. 13, but the team has noted that they do not think his lat injury is something that will be a long-term issue.

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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.

Chad Tracy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Chad Tracy shares 3 crucial injury updates after landing new Red Sox contract

Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy provided encouraging updates Tuesday on three injured players as the team prepares for the postseason following Tracy’s promotion the same day from interim manager.

Willson Contreras News / Baseball Now / September 22

Red Sox Provide Positive Injury Update On Willson Contreras

The Boston Red Sox have been without Willson Contreras since Thursday, when he was hit in the hand by a pitch. Contreras was not placed on the injured list and is trying to make a return before the end of the regular season.

Payton Tolle News / Over The Monster / September 22

Payton Tolle makes his final start before the postseason

Chad Tracy told us not to look very much into the order of the rotation this week, but it’s hard not to note that Payton Tolle is starting tonight exactly one week before the Wild Card series begins, and Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez are set to go tomorrow and Thursday.

Anthony Eyanson News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 22

Former Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson named 2026 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year

Former Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson was named the 2026 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year by Minor League Baseball on Monday. Like his one-time teammates Franklin Arias and Brooks Brannon, he was also selected as an Eastern League All-Star.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

Craig Breslow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Craig Breslow secretly knew Red Sox’s decision on his future almost 2 months before announcement

The Boston Red Sox made some big moves on Tuesday. Not only did Boston name Chad Tracy as the team’s full-time manager, but the franchise also made a new commitment to Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet is ready to return after Tuesday's live BP

The Boston Red Sox have been without ace Garrett Crochet since late April when he began dealing with a shoulder injury.

Red Sox make right decision with timing of Chad Tracy title

On deck: Rays-Yankees, Brewers-Phillies, Guardians-Red Sox

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Trevor Story News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox's Unexpected Playoff X-Factor No One Saw Coming

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for the playoffs and there is a guy on the roster who looks like he's going to be an X-factor, which at one point was unthinkable.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 22

Red Sox reach deals with manager Chad Tracy, top executive Craig Breslow

The Boston Red Sox dropped the interim tag on Tuesday and named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history. Tracy agreed to a three-year contract that will extend through the 2029 season with a club option in 2030.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 22

Red Sox make right decision with timing of Chad Tracy title

Tracy has been the calming force inside what was a Red Sox hurricane to begin the season.

Mets make shocking Andy Green decision ahead of offseason

Green speaks out after changing his mind about the Mets job

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas

Pirates make a surprising decision on Camilo Doval

Brendan Cellucci represents a bright future for Blue Jays bullpen

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Will Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman pitch vs. Guardians, Cubs amid injury concern?

The Boston Red Sox started the season at 10-17. Now the Red Sox have clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB Postseason. The team is likely to play against the New York Yankees in the wild card round of the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Red Sox Exercise 2029-30 Club Options On Craig Breslow, Sign Manager Chad Tracy To Three-Year Deal

The Red Sox’ summer turnaround and postseason berth will lead to leadership continuity for the foreseeable future. The team announced Tuesday that it has exercised 2029-30 club options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and removed the “interim” label from manager Chad Tracy, who has signed a three-year deal covering the 2027-29 seasons.

Brooks Brannon News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 21

Red Sox power-hitting prospect Brooks Brannon named Eastern League All-Star

In addition to Franklin Arias, Red Sox power-hitting prospect Brooks Brannon was also named a 2026 Eastern League All-Star by Minor League Baseball on Monday.

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 21

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias named Eastern League MVP

Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias has been named the 2026 Eastern League MVP, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. He was also selected as an Eastern League All-Star and recognized as the league’s top MLB prospect.

Payton Tolle News / Just Baseball / September 20

Payton Tolle’s Case To Be the Red Sox’s Game 1 Starter

They haven’t clinched a postseason berth yet, but it looks more likely by the day that the Boston Red Sox have a date with the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round again.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Red Sox Make Surprising Decision on Rising Strikeout Artist

The Boston Red Sox optioned right-hander Wyatt Olds to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, clearing a roster spot for reliever Tyron Guerrero’s return from the 15-day injured list, via the MLB transaction log.

Jarren Duran News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran Move on Sunday

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays head into Sunday’s series finale at Fenway Park with the three-game set knotted at one win apiece after Saturday’s 2-1 Rays victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Red Sox eager to regain mojo in rubber match vs. 'relentless' Rays

Jahmai Jones said he feels the Boston Red Sox have grown this week, and perhaps he has a point. After Trevor Story's late homer led Boston to a win in the finale of its previous series, the Red Sox will look to capture the decisive contest of their current set on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St.

Caleb Durbin News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Caleb Durbin blows the game for Red Sox with brutal baserunning blunder

Caleb Durbin managed to do exactly what you do not want to do as the go-ahead run. The Boston Red Sox played Saturday against the division rival Tampa Bay Rays.

Willson Contreras News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Red Sox's Willson Contreras Offers Optimistic Injury Update

Willson Contreras had his season flash before his eyes on Thursday night when the Boston Red Sox‘s best hitter wore a pitch on the right hand during a check swing against Texas Rangers pitcher Jakob Junis.

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.

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.

Trevor Story News / Yardbarker / September 14