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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.

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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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

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.

The 'MLB MVP vote-getters from the 2022 season' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox-Cubs Series Could Be Disastrous for Both Teams — Here's Why

This weekend's series with the Chicago Cubs means nothing for the Boston Red Sox in terms of final season standings. But there's still a disaster scenario on the table.

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.

Chad Tracy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Red Sox announce major decision on new manager

Chad Tracy has been the interim manager of the Boston Red Sox since the end of April. On Tuesday, the team announced that Tracy is no longer the interim manager.

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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

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 22

OK, so now how do the Red Sox lineup the rotation for the Wild Card Series?

I don’t know about you, but it sure is nice to officially not have to worry about any other team in the American League Wild Card race nipping at our heels now that the Red Sox have formally clinched a spot in the playoffs.

Boston Red Sox News / CBSSports.com / September 22

How a Boston nor'easter could wreak havoc on the MLB wild-card races

The weekend Cubs-Red Sox series could be facing rain delays, with multiple playoff races possibly on the line

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 22

What are the final Red Sox roster questions you want answered?

Hello and happy Tuesday, folks. Hope your hangover from celebrating the postseason berth wasn’t too bad yesterday. The Boston Red Sox—your newly-minted Wild Card qualifiers (I wonder if they’ll hang a banner for that one)—are back in action today.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Marcelo Mayer and His Dad's Red Sox Exit Comments Raise Eyebrows

For the second straight year, the Boston Red Sox traded an infielder who was expected to be a part of the club's long-term plans to the San Francisco Giants in a surprise move.

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 21

2026 Red Sox Join Rare Club By Making Postseason

The Boston Red Sox were 14 games under .500 at one point this season, but, against all odds, have secured a spot in the postseason. According to ESPN Insights, they are only the 4th team in MLB history to make the postseason after being 14 games under .500 in the World Series era.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 21

2026 Red Sox Overcame Worst 75-Game Start Of Any Postseason Team In MLB History

The Boston Red Sox are headed back to the postseason, and their turnaround has been historic. The Red Sox were 14 games below .500 in June, but went on an impressive 15-game win streak to save the season, and then stayed hot to secure a spot in the postseason.

Boston Red Sox News / HITC / September 21

The remarkable record the Boston Red Sox just set by clinching playoff spot

The Boston Red Sox did not have the best start to their season and needed some major improvements if they wanted to make it to the playoffs. That is exactly what happened, as they went on a 15-game winning streak in the middle to secure the playoff spot dramatically.

Boston Red Sox News / New Baseball Media / September 21

How the Red Sox Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

The Red Sox are back in the playoffs, as Boston officially locked up a spot for the 2026 Postseason on September 20. But given how the Red Sox played over the first third of the regular season, this reality was far from a certainty.

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.

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.