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Garrett Crochet’s Unique Road Back to Red Sox Is Nothing to Fear

The Major League Baseball playoffs will begin in just a few weeks and there is a very real chance that one of the Boston Red Sox's brightest stars is back on the hill just in time for it.

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How do the Red Sox shrink their Magic Number?

The Boston Red Sox are 80-65 with a magic number of 10. The Blue Jays are 72-73, eight back. The Guardians are right there too, fighting the Blue Jays for the right to chase Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 8

Adley Rutschman heating up for Red Sox after slow start

Rutschman has been heating up at the plate for the Boston Red Sox following his slow start since joining the team at the MLB trade deadline.

Red Sox carry 5-game win streak into matchup vs. Angels

Adley Rutschman, Jarren Duran power streaking Red Sox past Angels

Aroldis Chapman reaches major career milestone in Red Sox win

The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 8

Red Sox Forgotten All-Star Nearly Back From Year-Long Injury Absence

A lot has changed for the Boston Red Sox since Tanner Houck last took the mound. What may have changed for Houck himself? The 2024 All-Star starting pitcher was off to a horrific start last season before going on the injured list in May.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 8

Should the Red Sox rest up for the playoffs or push to catch the Yankees?

Hello and happy Tuesday, folks. Hope you enjoyed your holiday. Today’s a regular day, and it’s one where our beloved Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the United States of North America of Planet Earth.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 8

Red Sox's Absurd 2026 Turnaround Isn't a Fluke and the Numbers Prove It

If you're a fan of the Boston Red Sox, it's hard not to be excited about this club as the regular season winds down. This isn't just a team that will make the playoffs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Red Sox carry 5-game win streak into matchup vs. Angels

The Boston Red Sox have numerous reasons to be happy as they enter Tuesday night's matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Near the top of the list may be how the lower part of Boston's batting order performed on Monday, as the Red Sox (80-65) extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over the Angels.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 8

Red Sox beat preseason projections, but still need more home run power

Do you remember when the Red Sox weren’t gonna have any player in 2026 who would hit 20 home runs? I’m not gonna be gaslit by this by being told that I’m imagining things, because I know you remember this discourse leading up to Opening Day as well.

Garrett Crochet News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Red Sox are considering a risky move with 1 injured All-Star

The Boston Red Sox may be feeling like gambling men. Boston could potentially trot out injured star pitcher Garrett Crochet in the first round of the playoffs, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reported on Monday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Henry Godbout News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 7

Red Sox prospects Henry Godbout, Hayden Mullins sweep Eastern League weekly awards

Red Sox prospects and Double-A Portland teammates Henry Godbout and Hayden Mullins have been named the Eastern League Player and Pitcher of the Week for the week of August 31-September 6, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday.

Adley Rutschman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 7

Red Sox Add Insult to Orioles' Injury With Adley Rutschman Moment

Over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox may well have ended the Baltimore Orioles' season with a four-game sweep in the O's home ballpark. On Monday, they rubbed some salt in the wound.

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The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Garrett Crochet News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Red Sox Get Update on Garrett Crochet Timeline

The Boston Red Sox are on a collision course for the Wild Card round, just as they found themselves in last season. After a lights-out start from their ace Garrett Crochet to claim game one, last year’s squad bowed out of the postseason following two straight losses to the series host New York Yankees.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 7

Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Race Takes Turn With 17 Games Left

When the Boston Red Sox lost three out of four games against the New York Yankees at the end of August, it seemed like the club's hopes for the top American League Wild Card spot were over.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Boston Red Sox Announce Even More Brutal Injury News

The Boston Red Sox entered the final stretch of the 2026 season with one of the stronger bullpens in baseball, sitting second in the majors with a 3.14 ERA.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 7

Adley Rutschman, Jarren Duran power streaking Red Sox past Angels

Adley Rutschman and Jarren Duran each homered to help the Boston Red Sox extend their winning streak to five games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-2 Monday afternoon.

Tanner Houck News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 7

Tanner Houck shares crucial injury update amid Red Sox’s playoff push

With the Boston Red Sox looking to catch up to the New York Yankees in the AL East standings, as they’re two-and-a-half games back of their rivals, the team will need as many key players as possible.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 7

Aroldis Chapman reaches major career milestone in Red Sox win

Chapman's latest milestone also occurred in a season that's going to end up as one of the best of his overall career.

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Ceddanne Rafaela News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Red Sox Place Ceddanne Rafaela On 10-Day IL

The Red Sox have placed center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 3) and recalled infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester, the team announced.

Sonny Gray News / Stadium Rant / September 6

Red Sox Win 5-0 Over Orioles Behind Gray’s Seven Shutout Innings

The Boston Red Sox win 5-0 over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Saturday night to bring them to a 78-65 record, and Baltimore to a 69-74 record.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 6

'Wanted to Bury Those Guys': Red Sox’s Sonny Gray Rips Into Orioles’ Blaze Alexander Antics

Sonny Gray took the mound after nine days of rest on Saturday and shut out the Baltimore Orioles in a 5-0 victory. It marked the second straight game in which the Boston Red Sox shut down the Orioles, who also suffered a 1-0 loss the previous day.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox

Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / September 4

Adley Rutschman makes history with multi-HR game against former team

Once a promising young player on the Baltimore Orioles and now a member of the Boston Red Sox, Rutschman made history with his performance against his former team on Thursday night.

Adley Rutschman receives heartfelt welcome in return to Baltimore

The '30-HR MLB catchers' quiz

Ben Hansen News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 1