Red Sox sweep twin bill vs. Cubs to end regular-season play at Fenway on high note
BOSTON -- The Red Sox bid adieu to Fenway Park for the regular season two days earlier than expected, but they went out in style, sweeping the Cubs in a split doubleheader, capped by a 2-0 victory in the Game 2 nightcap.
Significant biceps injury likely to sideline red-hot Gasper for postseason
BOSTON – Injuries have become an all-too-recurring theme for the Red Sox in September, and another one cropped up on Friday when the surging Mickey Gasper suffered a right biceps injury that could knock him out of the playoffs. “At this point, it looks like a significant biceps injury, so
What to know ahead of Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Series rematch
NEW YORK – One year later, they’re right back at it. The Yankees are preparing to host the Red Sox for another American League Wild Card Series, renewing baseball’s most enduring rivalry in a best-of-three showdown. Tuesday’s Game 1 delivers a rematch of the pairing that took place in the
'Different level of buzz' as Red Sox secure date with Yanks in Wild Card round
BOSTON -- The Red Sox not only solidified their playoff seeding and a Wild Card Series matchup with the Yankees that starts on Tuesday in New York, but they got some of their recently missing offensive swag back in the process. In a 4-3 victory over the Cubs in Game
Postseason FAQ: Red Sox gear up for latest chapter of The Rivalry
BOSTON -- The Red Sox achieved step one of their goal by punching their ticket to the playoffs on Sunday. They achieved the second step on Friday afternoon, winning the opener of a doubleheader against the Cubs, 4-3, to lock themselves into the fifth seed in the American League. That
Contreras (hand) concerned about availability for Wild Card Series
BOSTON -- On Thursday night -- exactly one week after he was hit on the knuckle between the ring finger and pinkie on his right hand -- Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras expressed concern about his availability for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series next week. Contreras
Pedro believed in these Red Sox from the start -- and isn't stopping now
BOSTON -- A feeling of nostalgia filled the Fenway Park air on Thursday night as the great Pedro Martínez threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Hispanic Heritage Night. It should be noted, however, that Martínez made another pitch of sorts back on May 8, when he proclaimed the Red
MRI clean as Rafaela returns to Red Sox lineup Thursday
BOSTON -- The Red Sox had good news to report on Ceddanne Rafaela. The center fielder did not suffer an injury on Wednesday, his first game back after missing three weeks with a right quad strain.
Durbin finally meets Pedroia and it's kind of a big deal
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Red Sox confident in Gray, trio of Guerrero, Whitlock and Chapman as October nears
BOSTON -- The Red Sox hit several checkpoints on their way to a tight, 1-0 victory over the Guardians on Wednesday night at a chilly Fenway Park. Sonny Gray (18-5, 2.72 ERA) finished his marvelous regular season with another strong performance, firing six shutout innings on 77 pitches, allowing four
Sunday's Cubs-Red Sox game moved; clubs to play split doubleheader Friday
BOSTON -- The start times for two of this weekend's three Cubs-Red Sox games at Fenway Park have been changed due to the threat of inclement weather. Sunday’s originally scheduled game will now be played on Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET (12:05 p.m. CT) as the first game of a
Tolle puts bow on standout rookie season with October spotlight looming
BOSTON -- When Payton Tolle walked off the mound with two outs in the top of the sixth inning on Tuesday night, it was the perfect opportunity for the Fenway faithful to recognize the power lefty for an outstanding rookie season.
How weather in Boston could affect a series vs. Cubs with seeding implications
The Cubs and Red Sox have some control over where they finish in their respective Wild Card races, but there are still some unpredictable elements at play as the regular season approaches its end point. The Cubs finish the season this weekend in Boston, where the weather forecast currently projects
96 mph and feeling good, Crochet closes in on return
BOSTON -- Lefty Garrett Crochet is closing in on his months-long pursuit of getting back on the mound in time to help the Red Sox for their upcoming playoff run. For the first time in nearly four months, Crochet threw live batting practice on Tuesday afternoon, throwing 16 pitches to
Red Sox award Tracy with 3-year deal; Breslow's options for '29, '30 picked up
BOSTON – The Red Sox set themselves up for foundational stability in the front office and the manager’s office in one fell swoop on Tuesday. Chad Tracy, who guided the Red Sox to one of the best in-season turnarounds in the history of the club, had the interim label removed
Red Sox get key bullpen piece Guerrero back from the injured list
ST. PETERSBURG -- The bullpen depleted a little of late, the Red Sox got a key weapon back for Sunday’s game against the Rays, activating righty setup man Tyron Guerrero from the 15-day injured list. Guerrero had been down since Sept. 1 with right shoulder inflammation.
'Stayin' Alive!' Red Sox clinch postseason spot that once seemed improbable
ST. PETERSBURG -- Of all the songs that boomed out of a celebratory Red Sox clubhouse late Sunday afternoon, the one that resonated the most came out in 1977. It was “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, and it seemed to play on an endless loop for a while.
Boston's clinch will have to wait after Bello's 11-K gem is spoiled
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Red Sox will have to hold off at least one more day before celebrating a trip to the postseason. In the big picture, that was a small price to pay on a day Brayan Bello had a brilliant pitching performance, his best of the season. The
Crochet, Houck making good progress toward return for Red Sox
ST. PETERSBURG -- While the Red Sox were engaged in a tough battle with the Rays on Saturday, losing 2-1, two of their rehabbing pitchers took steps forward.
Contreras confident he avoided fracture, though slugger's hand 'still really sore'
ST. PETERSBURG – Two days after Willson Contreras was hit on the knuckle between his right ring finger and pinkie, the invaluable first baseman was at least able to report some progress. “My hand is still really sore,” Contreras said prior to Saturday’s game against the Rays. “Today, I woke
Anthony's blast sets tone in return to home state as Sox close in on playoff berth
ST. PETERSBURG – Roman Anthony tore into the third pitch of Friday night’s game at Tropicana Field, perhaps making a Statcast-projected 438-foot statement into a short porch in right-center field that his slump is over. For good measure, the 22-year-old stepped up an inning later and came up with his
Positive news on Contreras, Chapman tops list of injury updates
ST. PETERSBURG – As they head into the final 10 days of the regular season, the Red Sox are monitoring a plethora of injuries to key players. Given that the Sox still hold firm possession of the second American League Wild Card spot and could clinch a berth as early
Whitlock reflects on 'real honor' of Clemente Award nomination
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4 big questions surround Crochet's possible return, impact down the stretch
BOSTON -- For the Red Sox, the most relevant race that remains in these next couple of weeks is the one lefty Garrett Crochet is waging against the calendar. The 2026 season has been, for the most part, an injury-plagued loss for Crochet, who made his first six starts before
Tolle mimics Pedro in immaculate first inning ... with more smiles
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