38 h. ago Watch: Cohasset native Ben Rice belts home run to help Yankees start hot vs. Red Sox

Despite his roots, Rice grew up a Yankees fan in a Red Sox household. The post Watch: Cohasset native Ben Rice belts home run to help Yankees start hot vs. Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.

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50 h. ago In his first playoff start, Garrett Crochet pitched a masterpiece for Red Sox in Yankee Stadium

"Just a performance that big-time pitchers make. And that's who he is.” The post In his first playoff start, Garrett Crochet pitched a masterpiece for Red Sox in Yankee Stadium appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Aaron Boone pushes back against Alex Cora’s underdog label for Red Sox

"I think he’s played 'The Little Engine That Could' over there a little bit." The post Aaron Boone pushes back against Alex Cora’s underdog label for Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago The MLB postseason begins Tuesday. Who should you root for to win a World Series?

Twelve teams will enter October, but only one team will leave (with a ring). You can root for the three franchises that have never won a title before or you can pull for the Yankees or Dodgers.

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3 d. ago Red Sox vs. Yankees playoff history: How has Boston fared in October against top rival?

This will be the sixth meeting in the playoffs between the Red Sox and Yankees. The post Red Sox vs. Yankees playoff history: How has Boston fared in October against top rival? appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago 4 things to know as Red Sox secure No. 5 seed, earn matchup with Yankees in wild

Boston defeated Detroit, 4-3, and Toronto beat Tampa, 13-4, on Sunday. The post 4 things to know as Red Sox secure No. 5 seed, earn matchup with Yankees in wild-card round starting Tuesday appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Now that Red Sox are in the playoffs, who should they want to play in Wild Card Series?

Entering Saturday, the Red Sox could either face the Yankees, Blue Jays, or Guardians in the Wild Card Series. The post Now that Red Sox are in the playoffs, who should they want to play in Wild Card Series? appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Can Marcelo Mayer return to Red Sox during playoffs? Alex Cora says ‘he’s pushing’

Mayer underwent wrist surgery in August. The post Can Marcelo Mayer return to Red Sox during playoffs? Alex Cora says ‘he’s pushing’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Here’s what Alex Cora, Craig Breslow said after Red Sox playoff

“Because at every challenge, they’ve shown that resilience and the ability to overcome it.” The post Here’s what Alex Cora, Craig Breslow said after Red Sox playoff-clinching win appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Red Sox clinch playoff berth for first time since 2021 via Ceddanne Rafaela walk

“I’m finishing it. I’m gonna finish it right there. There’s no tomorrow. Nothing. I’m gonna finish it right there.” The post Red Sox clinch playoff berth for first time since 2021 via Ceddanne Rafaela walk-off hit appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Red Sox playoff picture: Thursday’s loss to Jays means no postseason clinch yet

The Red Sox will have another chance to clinch a playoff spot on Friday with a win over Detroit or an Astros loss. The post Red Sox playoff picture: Thursday’s loss to Jays means no postseason clinch … yet appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Red Sox playoff picture: Wednesday’s win has Boston on brink of postseason berth

The Red Sox just need a win over the Blue Jays — or an Astros loss — on Thursday to clinch a playoff spot. The post Red Sox playoff picture: Wednesday’s win has Boston on brink of postseason berth appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Garrett Crochet pitches 8 sharp innings as Red Sox beat slumping Blue Jays 7

The win puts the Red Sox on the cusp of clinching their first playoff berth since 2021. The post Garrett Crochet pitches 8 sharp innings as Red Sox beat slumping Blue Jays 7-1 appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Red Sox playoff picture: How did Tuesday’s win help Boston’s postseason hopes?

The Red Sox could be challenged in the Wild Card standings by the Tigers and Astros. The post Red Sox playoff picture: How did Tuesday’s win help Boston’s postseason hopes? appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Red Sox in the hunt for a playoff spot in what is shaping up to be a wild final week of the season

The Red Sox currently hold the second wild-card spot with a record of 85-71. The post Red Sox in the hunt for a playoff spot in what is shaping up to be a wild final week of the season appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Jarren Duran’s clutch homer lifts Red Sox over Rays, eliminates Tampa Bay from postseason

With the win, the Red Sox are tied with Houston for the American League's second wild card, 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland. The post Jarren Duran’s clutch homer lifts Red Sox over Rays, eliminates Tampa Bay from postseason appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago What the Red Sox need to do to strengthen their playoff position

The Red Sox are only 1.5 games ahead of the Guardians for the last wild-card spot entering the weekend. The post What the Red Sox need to do to strengthen their playoff position appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago As playoff race tightens, Red Sox desperately need Alex Bregman’s bat to wake up

"There's nothing that can kind of prepare you for playing in this type of environment this late in the season, for what's at stake." The post As playoff race tightens, Red Sox desperately need Alex Bregman’s bat to wake up appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago In biggest start of his Red Sox career, ace Garrett Crochet keeps Boston afloat in playoff race

“As we're nearing the end here, I don't want to have any regret on my mind here in a couple weeks." The post In biggest start of his Red Sox career, ace Garrett Crochet keeps Boston afloat in playoff race appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Alex Bregman shares his advice for younger Red Sox teammates down the stretch

"You could start swinging harder, trying to do more ... Sometimes less is more." The post Alex Bregman shares his advice for younger Red Sox teammates down the stretch appeared first on Boston.com.

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