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Red Sox Can Still Fall To Final Wild Card Spot

There is still a chance the Boston Red Sox drop to the No. 6 seed, but it is very unlikely. The way the Red Sox could fall to the No. 6 seed and end up playing the Houston Astros or Texas Rangers in the Wild Card Series is if there is a three-way tie at 85-77 between the Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.

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Ceddanne Rafaela Describes Injury After Red Sox 1-0 Win

Ceddanne Rafaela gave the Boston Red Sox some reason for optimism after leaving Wednesday’s 1-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians with a right hamstring injury.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 24

Would you rather the Red Sox fall to the 6th seed and face the Rangers/Astros?

Good morning! As Matt lays out today, there is a very slight possibility that the Red Sox fall to the third Wild Card slot, thus avoiding the first round Yankees matchup that has seemed all but inevitable for weeks now.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Guardians, against Red Sox, make another try at clinching AL playoff spot

A nor'easter is expected to hit Boston over the weekend, but the Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians have played with an October-like chill in the air this week.

Yandy Diaz News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Hits leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' 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.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 24

There’s still a slight chance the Red Sox don’t play the Yankees in the Wild Card round

We’ve spent much of the last week discussing how the Red Sox won’t be playing much baseball in Boston this weekend thanks to an impending nor’easter. But what if I were to tell you it’s also still possible (however unlikely) that they might not be playing much baseball in New York next week either?

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / September 23

Sonny Gray, Red Sox shut out Guardians, who remain 1 up on White Sox

Andruw Monasterio's sixth-inning RBI single and Sonny Gray's six shutout innings propelled the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.

Ceddanne Rafaela News / Field Level Media / September 23

Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela, just off IL, leaves with tight hamstring

Less than three innings into his return from the injured list, Boston center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela exited the Red Sox's 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night due to another issue with his right leg.

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.

Red Sox make right decision with timing of Chad Tracy title

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

Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 23

Red Sox Announce Major Schedule Change For Final Series

The Boston Red Sox are scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs in the final series of the year, but the start times have been altered. Due to potential storms in Boston, the Red Sox have announced that they will play a split doubleheader on Friday and a night game on Saturday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Red Sox announce weather-related schedule change for Cubs series

The Boston Red Sox have adjusted their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs because of the weather forecast, moving Sunday’s game into a split doubleheader Friday at Fenway Park.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Could new weekend schedule boost Cubs, Red Sox in postseason?

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.

Cubs somber after Alex Bregman's scary injury

Cubs' Craig Counsell provides more good Alex Bregman injury news amid tight NL wild-card race

Anthony Rizzo has wild suggestion for Cubs' October strategy

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

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 23

How Franklin Primera emerged as Red Sox’ top catching prospect in 2026 stateside debut

In his stateside debut this season, Franklin Primera emerged as the Red Sox’ top catching prospect and one of the top position-playing prospects in the organization.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Red Sox Welcome Gold Glover Back into Lineup

The Boston Red Sox will play Game 2 of a three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians with a crucial piece back in the lineup. Gold Glove outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, who has missed the last 17 games due to a quad issue, is back in center field for the Red Sox on Wednesday night, batting sixth against Guardians left-hander Foster Griffin.

Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Boston Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran News on Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox kept outfielder Jarren Duran out of the starting lineup again Wednesday night as they hosted the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

How Boston weather may impact Cubs-Red Sox weekend series before MLB playoffs

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are planning a Friday doubleheader at Fenway Park to get ahead of expected weekend rain that could disrupt the final series of the regular season.

Boston Red Sox News / The Lead / September 23

Red Sox Bet on Continuity with Chad Tracy, Craig Breslow Contracts

Five months ago, the Boston Red Sox were 10-17, their season already teetering, and they fired Alex Cora. On Tuesday, the organization made its clearest statement yet with two new contracts: Chad Tracy, the interim tag finally stripped from his title, signed a three-year contract through 2029 with a club option for 2030.

Boston Red Sox News / Stadium Rant / September 23

How the 2026 Boston Red Sox Turned a 32-46 Record Into a Playoff Berth

The 2026 Boston Red Sox officially secured themselves a playoff spot after the Houston Astros lost 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves. However, the road to the playoffs has been anything but smooth.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / September 23

How Will the Red Sox Round Out Their Postseason Roster?

What once seemed improbable became reality on Sunday, as the Red Sox secured their second straight postseason berth following the Astros’ loss to the Braves.

Garrett Crochet News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

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.

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.

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

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

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