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Ceddanne Rafaela Returns as Red Sox Face Final 5-Game Playoff Push

Ceddanne Rafaela is officially back for the Boston Red Sox. The expectation had been that Rafaela would be activated off the Injured List for Boston's showdown against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.

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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.

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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

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.

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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 23

Red Sox-Cubs Plan Doubleheader to Beat Looming Nor'Easter Before Playoffs

If you're a Boston Red Sox fan hoping to catch the action between the club and the Chicago Cubs in the final series of the season later in the week at Fenway Park, you're going to need to adjust your plans a bit.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Red Sox and Cubs Set for Schedule Change Ahead of Rainy Weekend Series

In the hopes of minimizing the impact of a potentially treacherous weather weekend on the East Coast, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are going to get games in early.

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.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 23

Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Showdown Isn't as Inevitable as It Seems

Over the last few weeks, it has seemingly been a fait accompli that the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees would face off in the first round of the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason for the second straight year.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 23

Red Sox News & Links: MLB not planning to move Sox-Cubs weekend series in face of nor’easter uncertainty

On Monday, OTM weather guru Matt Gross warned us all about the scheduling chaos that could be headed our way if Boston gets hit by a nasty ol’ nor’easter this weekend.

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 23

Red Sox seek to escape doldrums as Guardians continue quest for division title

The Boston Red Sox hope to shift some momentum in advance of the playoffs when they host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night in the second game of a three-game series.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 23

How much does this week matter for the Red Sox?

Happy Wednesday, OTM readers! For the Red Sox, this week’s games are largely meaningless. They’re all but locked into the fifth seed, with a trip to the Bronx waiting for them in the Wild Card round.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 23

Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafalea to Return in Significant Development

The Boston Red Sox haven't been playing their best overall baseball over the last few weeks in the lead-up to the postseason. Arguably, the biggest reason for this is the fact that they have been navigating a few difficult injuries.

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.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Mets and Red Sox Make Major Managerial Moves as Interim Managers Get Long-Term Backing

Two interim managers who inherited losing teams now have long-term backing. A new manager will lead the Boston Red Sox in the postseason and in the next season.

Franklin Arias News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 22

Red Sox May Have Next Homegrown Star Sitting in the Minors

What Boston Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias was able to accomplish in 2026 was ridiculous, to say the least. Arias entered the season as Boston's top prospect, but that didn't mean that there weren't some question marks about his game.

Aroldis Chapman News / Baseball Now / September 22

Red Sox Provide Timeline For Aroldis Chapman As He Battles Lat Injury

The Boston Red Sox have been without Aroldis Chapman for the last five games as he battles a lat injury. Chapman last pitched on Sept. 13, but the team has noted that they do not think his lat injury is something that will be a long-term issue.

Boston Red Sox 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.