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Red Sox's Wild 2026 Turnaround Turns 31-44 Start Into MLB History

Over the first few months of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Boston Red Sox struggled and looked like they were destined for a trade deadline sell-off and an offseason overhaul.

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After a roller coaster season, the Red Sox find themselves in playoff purgatory

The Red Sox have clinched a postseason spot. It was… anticlimactic. The Sox allowed 4 runs before recording a single out yesterday and never made it a competitive game against the Rays, only securing their playoff berth via the Braves defeat of the Astros.

Boston Red Sox News / CBSSports.com / September 21

2026 MLB playoff picture: Standings, bracket, clinching scenarios, postseason projections as Red Sox clinch

Six teams have clinched their spots in the 2026 MLB playoff field ... so who will be next?

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 21

A powerful nor’easter will likely create a scheduling nightmare for the Red Sox and Cubs this weekend

This is about to get ugly! While the Red Sox are virtually locked into the second AL Wild Card spot and will spend the upcoming week preparing to face the Yankees, the Chicago Cubs — Boston’s opponent this weekend — have major playoff seeding implications on the line.

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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

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Boston Red Sox News / ESPN / September 21

'Did that really happen?' How the Red Sox went from 10-17 to the postseason

When Chad Tracy took over the Red Sox, they were in last place. Now, they're playoff bound.

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.

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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Will Red Sox Clinch Playoff Berth on Sunday? Here's How They Can Do It

Perhaps getting walked off by the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday created some delayed gratification for the Boston Red Sox. If Boston had defeated the Rays, who won 2-1 on a ninth-inning bloop single from Richie Palacios, they would have eventually clinched their playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox Welcome Back Key Arm as Playoff Push Heats Up

The Boston Red Sox will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday in a rubber match on the road and the Red Sox got a reinforcement back just in time for the series finale.

Curtis Mead News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 20

Red Sox's Curtis Mead Quietly Inching Closer to Playoff Return

Curtis Mead has arguably been the most frustrating non-factor for the Boston Red Sox this season, because he never got his chance to make an impact. In his very first game after being acquired in a trade with the Washington Nationals, Mead fractured his left wrist on a high-and-tight fastball against the Athletics.

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 / 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.

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 20

Red Sox Have Only Starting Pitcher In Baseball To Achieve This Feat

The Boston Red Sox lost 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, but Brayan Bello did something no other starting pitcher has done this year. Bello got the start against the Rays, and he delivered eight innings of one-run ball, striking out 11 batters.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Red Sox ride fast start into rematch vs. Rays

Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy knows his team has figured out the Tampa Bay Rays pretty well this season. That said, the Red Sox (84-70) still can learn more about the Rays (93-60) when the teams meet Saturday afternoon in St.

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.

Roman Anthony News / Field Level Media / September 18

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Roman Anthony homered and had three RBIs, Jahmai Jones went deep and the Boston Red Sox cooled off the first-place Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-2 victory on Friday night in St.

Aroldis Chapman News / Baseball Now / September 18

Red Sox Monitoring Injury For Aroldis Chapman As Postseason Nears

Aroldis Chapman has not pitched since Sunday, and when he was not used with a one-run lead in the ninth inning on Thursday, interim manager Chad Tracy was asked for an explanation.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Red Sox Get Willson Contreras, Aroldis Chapman News Following Rangers Win

The Boston Red Sox received encouraging injury news on two important players following Thursday’s 4-3 comeback win over the Texas Rangers. First baseman Willson Contreras avoided a major injury after being hit on the right hand by a pitch in the eighth inning.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 17

How top Red Sox draft picks Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull fared in pro debuts

With their first two picks in this summer’s draft, the Red Sox not only took a pair of teammates, but also a pair of roommates from the University of North Carolina who share similar backgrounds.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Report: Sonny Gray could pull a shocker this offseason

Instead of securing the bag this offseason, Sonny Gray might potentially be walking away from the bag. The Boston Red Sox pitcher Gray could possibly retire after this season, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reported on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17

Four managerial fits for MLB teams that could make a change

With the offseason approaching, several recognizable names could make sense for a few clubs looking for a different direction.

The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 16

Red Sox IF prospect Mason White named 2026 South Atlantic League All-Star

Red Sox infield prospect Mason White has been named a 2026 South Atlantic League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Wednesday. White, Boston’s fourth-round pick in the 2025 draft out of Arizona, opened his first full professional season at High-A Greenville.

Trevor Story News / Yardbarker / September 14