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Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 28
Red Sox Name Starting Pitcher For Game 1 Of AL Wild Card Series
The pitching matchup for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series beween the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees is officially set. On Monday, the Red Sox named Payton Tolle their starter for Game 1 at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
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?
MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Red Sox Announce Starters for Wild Card Series vs. Yankees
The stage is officially set. Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees. American League Wild Card Series. Payton Tolle vs. Cam Schlittler. Sonny Gray vs. Max Fried.
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.
Braiden Ward News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 28
Red Sox Bring 61-Steal Speedster to New York as Potential Playoff Add
The Boston Red Sox haven't announced their roster for the 2026 American League wild-card series against the New York Yankees just yet, but it sounds like there could potentially be a surprise addition coming.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
3 bold predictions for Red Sox-Yankees AL Wild Card Series
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are going to renew their rivalry in the Wild Card round of the playoffs again this year. The same two teams met
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 28
The Red Sox are heading to New York hurt, but injuries are no excuse 
Let’s start with the good news, because there is some. Garrett Crochet threw a live BP this weekend and is traveling with the team to New York. Willson Contreras DHed in the finale after a hand injury that scared everyone—he’s healthy enough to swing a bat, even if nobody’s declaring him fully healthy yet.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Red Sox vs. Yankees: Breaking down the 2026 season series
For a second consecutive season, the greatest rivalry in Major League Baseball will take center stage in the wild-card round.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 28
Red Sox's Biggest Advantage Against Yankees (And Biggest Concern)
For the second straight year, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will face off in a wild-card series at Yankee Stadium to determine who will advance to the American League Division Series and face off against another AL East rival.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 28
Why the Boston Red Sox will win the World Series
The Boston Red Sox are going to win the 2026 World Series. That’s right—the whole shebang, the Fall Classic, the big one, the World Series. Vegas, if you’re into that kind of thing, has the odds at about 14-1.
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.
MLB News / Over The Monster / September 28
Do Red Sox fans still hate the Yankees?
Good morning! There is no baseball today. Normally that’s a sad phrase to read and write. But when you’re gearing up for the playoffs, a day of rest isn’t the worst thing in the world.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 28
Red Sox's Mickey Gasper Somehow Out-Homered $500 Million Slugger
The Boston Red Sox have a much-needed day off on Monday before they will begin a three-game wild-card series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Yankees' Aaron Boone shares concerning Aaron Judge update ahead of wild-card series vs. Red Sox
Judge's status for the wild-card round remains unclear.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Yankees' rotation set for AL wild-card series vs. Red Sox
The New York Yankees’ rotation is set for the American League wild-card series starting Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 27
Red Sox Need to Leave This Former All-Star Off Playoff Roster
Twelve pitchers. That's what the Boston Red Sox need to whittle down to by Tuesday in the Bronx, and there's no room in that group of 12 for a question mark.
Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 27
Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Watch Intensifies Before Yankees Series
The Boston Red Sox will kick off the postseason on Tuesday night against the New York Yankees on the road at Yankee Stadium. Boston doesn't have to announce its wild-card roster just yet.
Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27
Willson Contreras surprise is promising sign for Red Sox in playoffs
The Boston Red Sox concluded the regular season with a 6-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in a meaningless home game at Tropicana Field. However, while the Red Sox could not finish the season with a win, Willson Contreras was able to take his spot in the starting lineup after a hand injury had shunted him to the bench for more than a week.
Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 27
Red Sox Could Loom as Serious Threat for $150 Million Star
As the regular season winds down, the Boston Red Sox have a familiar problem: not enough right-handed impact in a lineup built around young, mostly left-handed outfielders.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
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.
Mickey Gasper News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27
Red Sox To Place Mickey Gasper, Tyron Guerrero On IL
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27
Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series
The New York Yankees will play the Boston Red Sox in the American League wild-card series, which starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
Mickey Gasper News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Mickey Gasper Sidelined By “Significant Biceps Injury”
Red Sox catcher Mickey Gasper sustained what manager Chad Tracy called a “significant biceps injury” during the first game of Boston’s doubleheader with the Cubs on Friday. Gasper was favoring his right arm in the aftermath of a fifth-inning strikeout, and Connor Wong replaced Gasper behind the plate prior to the top of the sixth.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
The Chicago Cubs are traveling anything but the easy road to get to the National League postseason.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 24
Red Sox's Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason
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.
Sadbiel Delzine News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 24
How top Red Sox pitching prospect Sadbiel Delzine fared in 2026 stateside debut
If Franklin Primera had the best stateside debut of any Red Sox position-playing prospect this season, then Sadbiel Delzine had the best stateside debut of any of the organization’s pitching prospects.
Jarren Duran News / Yardbarker / September 23
20/20 season only emphasizes Jarren Duran's disappointing campaign
Normally, hitting 20-plus home runs and stealing 20-plus bases in a season is a sign of a solid all-around campaign. That is not the case with Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?
If the Chicago Cubs want to host a game in the National League Wild Card round, they will not only have to beat the Boston Red Sox this weekend on the road, but also overcome Mother Nature.
Garrett Crochet 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.
Chad Tracy 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.
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