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Red Sox Getting Last-Second Firepower For Playoff Push

The Boston Red Sox have just seven games left in the regular season. At this point in the year, you typically wouldn't see many massive changes. But, the Red Sox are expected to get a big boost on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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What are the most memorable games of the 2025 Red Sox season?

It’s been my first season writing for OTM, and it’s been an honor and a privilege breaking down the games and talking Sox. I thought it’d be fun to go back through the games I wrote about and give them some superlatives!

Wilyer Abreu News / Over The Monster / September 21

Red Sox News & Links: Wilyer Abreu to return today (hopefully)

After getting one more workout in at Fenway on Friday, Wilyer Abreu flew to Tampa to join the rest of the Red Sox and teased us on social media. But Abreu, obviously, was not in the Red Sox lineup last night against the Rays.

Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / September 21

Red Sox rookie Connelly Early gets key start vs. Rays amid tight wild-card race

Boston Red Sox rookie Connelly Early has taken a simple approach in his young career, and it's working. The left-hander is set to make his third career start Sunday night for the Red Sox in their series finale against the host Tampa Bay Rays.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 21

Red Sox's Updated Magic Number, Playoff Odds After Chaotic Day Across AL

Did the Boston Red Sox gain ground or lose ground in the playoff race on Saturday? There's really no right answer. What the Red Sox did, however, was take care of business.

MLB News / Sport Relay / September 20

Red Sox Ninth Inning Secures Win Against the Rays

The Boston Red Sox secure a huge win against the Tampa Bay Rays with the help of a three-run ninth inning to take the series. Despite having bases loaded with no outs in the second inning, the Red Sox failed to plate any runners.

Kyle Harrison News / Over The Monster / September 20

Red Sox 6, Rays 3: Harrison’s heroics

It took a while, and he looked terrible in the minors for a while, but when the Red Sox needed him most, Kyle Harrison showed up with confidence. The Rafael Devers trade was still an objectively bad return, in my opinion, but it’s nice to know that we can still have nice things (at least for now) in 2025.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Boston's big ninth rescues win from Tampa Bay

Trevor Story knocked in the go-ahead run in Boston's three-run ninth inning as the Red Sox crafted their eighth straight win over Tampa Bay, doubling the host Rays 6-3 on Saturday night.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Alex Cora reveals when Wilyer Abreu will ‘likely’ return to Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have been struggling throughout the month of September largely because their lineup has been unable to come up with key hits in clutch situations.

Kyle Harrison News / Over The Monster / September 20

Game 155: Kyle Harrison joins the rotation

Three and a half months after Rafael Devers’ sudden swap to the San Francisco Giants, the “main” piece in the deal finally takes the spot he was purported to have had when the trade went down.

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

Alex Bregman Boldly Declares Red Sox's Playoff Intentions For Rivals To Hear

The Boston Red Sox are not shying away from the pressure of the postseason -- if they can even get there. Thanks to a much-needed 11-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, the Red Sox stayed 1 1/2 games clear of the surging Cleveland Guardians in the American League wild card standings.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 20

This season can’t end like 2011, right?

A nine-game lead. Remember that? September 2nd, 2011. Everyone was absolutely riding easy. Tito looked like he was going to be able to ride with his club to a postseason slot.

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

Red Sox Keeping Kristian Campbell, At Least Six Others Ready For Playoffs

As the Triple-A regular season comes to an end this weekend, the Boston Red Sox need a plan in place to keep as many players as possible ready for emergency big-league duties.

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

Red Sox's Magic Number Drops By One; Still Can't Shake Surging Guardians

When things have looked bleak for the Boston Red Sox this season, there's often been a new hero waiting to deliver a timely hit. On Friday night in Tampa, that hero was Jarren Duran.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Red Sox outslug Rays as Crochet picks up 17th win

Jarren Duran laced a go-ahead two-run homer, Garrett Crochet won his third straight start, and the Boston Red Sox continued their mastery of Tampa Bay with their seventh consecutive win over the Rays, 11-7, on Friday night.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 19

The Red Sox’s Postseason Hopes Reach a Crossroads in Tampa

The Boston Red Sox have owned the Rays this season. They’re 8-2 against Tampa Bay, including a 6-1 mark on the road. At least that history gives them something to lean on as they limp into a pivotal series Friday night at George M.

Alex Bregman News / Fastball on SI / September 19

Top 3 Alex Bregman Free Agency Fits: Way Too Early Edition

The Alex Bregman sweepstakes were one of the bigger storylines of last offseason. As we head into another offseason in a month or two, Bregman has the ability to opt out of his contract and head back to free agency.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Predicting the AL Manager of the Year finalists

Predicting the American League Manager of the Year finalists

The American League playoff picture is far from sealed as MLB marches towards its final week of the season, but the finalists for the AL Manager of the Year Award may be nearly set.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirms major Bo Bichette news

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox' AGM Eddie Romero

Former Red Sox prospect Cutter Coffey named 2025 Northwest League All-Star

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The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Nationals have interviewed Red Sox AGM Eddie Romero

The Nationals are continuing to their attempts to get a front office in place before the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Red Sox Make Rotation Tweaks with 10 Games Left

BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday on WEEI’s “Afternoons” radio show that Kyle Harrison will start Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 18

How did Red Sox pitching prospect, top international signing Sadbiel Delzine fare in professional debut?

Red Sox pitching prospect Sadbiel Delzine missed most of his first professional season due to injury. When on the mound, though, the young right-hander showed flashes of intriguing potential.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Red Sox pitcher clinches notable contractual milestone

He’s coming off a platform year that is arguably better than the one Luis Severino turned in for the Mets a year ago.

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Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / September 17

3 Players Red Sox Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition

The Boston Red Sox are one of the best teams in baseball because of all the aggressive moves they've made this year. Adding Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman in the offseason bolstered the roster quite a bit, but the additions didn't stop there.

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

Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales recognized as 2025 Carolina League All-Star

Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales has been named a 2025 Carolina League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday. Gonzales spent most of his first season in the United States with Low-A Salem after making a brief one-game cameo in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13