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The Boston Red Sox have just four games left in the regular season before they will either move on to the postseaosn, or have a long offseason to prepare for 2026.

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Game 159: Red Sox @ Blue Jays — Bello vs Varland

Well, the Astros were no help. Eh, I’d prefer to win and get in anyway. With Houston having a very large lead against the Athletics at the time of publish, it looks like it’s up to Brayan Bello and company to take care of business on their own north of the border to shrink that magic number down from one to…well, you know.

Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 25

Red Sox reveal interesting starting rotation for crucial series against Tigers in regular season finale

In a must win series the Sox have wheeled out some interesting guys to start on the mound.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Red Sox CEO Gives Performance Reviews for Craig Breslow, Alex Cora

It was anything but a normal season for the Boston Red Sox, but in the grand scheme of things, it appears as though it will be remembered as a successful one.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz

The 'Active MLB 200-strikeout seasons' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Rumored Boston Red Sox Target Heading Back To Trade Block

The Boston Red Sox's full focus right now is on the remainder of the 2025 season. For Boston, that means a significantly more likely than not trip to the playoffs.

MLB News / Over The Monster / September 25

Are the Red Sox gifting the Yankees a Trojan Horse?

While the Red Sox have been winning against the Blue Jays up in Toronto, the Yankees have been winning at home against the lowly White Sox. The resulting American League Wild Card standings are below, and for the first time in nearly three months, the Blue Jays are not alone atop the AL East.

MLB News / Sporting News / September 25

Yankees vs. Red Sox playoff history: All-time record and more on MLB rivalry, from Curse of the Bambino to 2004 comeback

The Yankees and Red Sox have both shared iconic and devastating moments in the postseason.

Garrett Crochet News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Garrett Crochet's Latest Playoff Comments Will Fire Up Red Sox Fans

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has been spectacular all season, and Wednesday night was an appropriate closing statement. In what is almost guaranteed to be his final start of the regular season, Crochet shut down the first-place Toronto Blue Jays for eight scoreless innings.

Roman Anthony News / Over The Monster / September 25

Red Sox News & Links: Updates on Roman Anthony, Paul Toboni, and more

Reports surfaced a couple weeks ago that Craig Breslow was looking for someone to install as his right hand in the unoccupied GM position. Long-time front

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Red Sox Wild Card Picture Trimmed To Final Four Teams

The Boston Red Sox haven't completely locked up a playoff spot yet, but that seemingly is just a matter of time at this point. Boston's magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to one after taking the first two games of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / CBSSports.com / September 25

Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back Red Sox starter against Blue Jays

After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Thursday's 12-game schedule

Alex Cora News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Alex Cora drops reality check on Red Sox’s playoff chances

While the Boston Red Sox have playoff plans of their own, the team still has yet to clinch a berth to the postseason despite being in a good spot. Though

Masataka Yoshida News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Red Sox's Much-Maligned Slugger Suddenly Looks Like Playoff X-Factor

For months, the only discussion surrounding Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida has been about how soon the team can get rid of him and his contract.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 25

Ranking the Red Sox potential playoff opponents

After two convincing wins in Toronto, the Red Sox enter play on Thursday with an 87-71 record and have a Magic Number of 1. While it may seem like we’re tempting fate to look ahead to potential playoff opponents next week, that’s what we’re going to do today.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Red Sox Magic Number: How Boston Can Clinch First Playoff Appearance Since 2021

Things were looking dicey last week, but the Boston Red Sox are suddenly on the doorstep of October. Coming into the week, the Red Sox held a one-game lead for the final American League wild card spot over both the Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Blue Jays Lose Again—How Will This Impact the Playoff Picture for Yankees and Red Sox?

In just a week, the entire AL East playoff picture has been flipped on its head. Why? Because up until September 17, the Yankees were five games behind the Blue Jays.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Red Sox Hit With Cheating Allegation After Blue Jays Star’s Yankees Conspiracy Theory

Do you believe that baseball games couldn’t be spicier? Then you have surely missed Wednesday’s matchup between the Blue Jays and Red Sox, which played out like something straight out of Hollywood.

Garrett Crochet News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet playoff plans revealed if Boston ‘finishes it’

On Wednesday night, the Boston Red Sox claimed an all-important 7-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays thanks to an elite start from ace Garrett Crochet, who’s proven to be worth every asset Boston had to give up to the Chicago White Sox this past offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Apex Sports / September 24

Boston Red Sox Starting Pitcher Garrett Crochet Makes History

Let me paint you a picture: It’s Wednesday night in Toronto, the Red Sox are 87-71 and desperately clinging to playoff hopes, and their $8 million investment from last winter’s shopping spree is about to pay massive dividends.

Yoeilin Cespedes News / Blogging the Red Sox / September 24

Is Red Sox IF prospect Yoeilin Cespedes primed to bounce back in 2026?

Earlier this month, Baseball America identified one prospect from each organization in need of a bounce-back 2026 season after a disappointing 2025. Their pick from the Red Sox?

Boston Red Sox News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Roman Anthony’s Injury Marrs Red Sox Season As ESPN Raises Question On Rafael Devers Trade

The Boston Red Sox are caught between what could have been and what might still be. They currently hold second place in the AL Wild Card standings with a record of 86-71, trailing the Yankees by three games, who lead at 89-68.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

Red Sox bolster playoff hopes with crucial win over Blue Jays

Nathaniel Lowe and Carlos Narvaez had two RBIs apiece and the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night. Both had key hits in Boston's three-run sixth inning that broke a 1-1 tie in the opener of the three-game series.

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

Who is Jesus Travieso? Red Sox pitching prospect posted 3.06 ERA, 31.8 K% in 2025

Red Sox pitching prospect Jesus Travieso entered 2025 as a relative unknown. Signed for just $10,000 as an international free agent coming out of Venezuela

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Red Sox Announce Unfortunate Roman Anthony Update Before MLB Playoffs

The Boston Red Sox are fighting for a spot in the postseason, entering Tuesday with an 85–71 record and sole possession of an AL wild card spot. The Red Sox have been playing shorthanded since September 2, when rookie sensation Roman Anthony went down with a left oblique strain after an awkward swing.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Former Boston Star Says a Single Absence Could Derail Red Sox Season

Jonathan Papelbon sent the warning that he thinks the Red Sox were delivered a blow they can’t recover from. He doesn’t think the Red Sox can simply patch the hole in their lineup as they fight for a playoff spot.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Red Sox activate Wilyer Abreu from IL

The Red Sox announced that outfielder Wilyer Abreu has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Catcher Ali Sanchez was designated for assignment in the corresponding roster move.