The Boston Red Sox are getting closer and closer to clinching a playoff spot.

Jake Bennett or Ranger Suarez? The Red Sox have a choice to make when it comes to their postseason rotation and that call may have just become a little easier.

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The Boston Red Sox's lineup is significantly better right now than it was earlier in the season thanks to the return of Roman Anthony and Trevor Story. On top of Anthony and Story, both Willson Contreras and Ceddanne Rafaela should be back in the near future as well.

Reid Detmers allowed one hit and struck out nine over six innings to lead the Angels to a 6-1 win in Game 2 of their three-game series against the Red Sox last night. Zach Neto went collected four of the Angels 15 hits including his 24 th home run to pace the Halos’ attack that jumped Patrick Sandoval and sent him to the showers after allowing ten hits and four runs over just six innings.

Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has missed the overwhelming majority of the 2026 season, but there's a chance he could return to the ballclub in time for the playoffs. The twist is that it would come as a reliever.

On Tuesday night, there was a bit of buzz on social media about two Boston Red Sox fan favorites down in Triple-A: Kristian Campbell and Romy González.

Crochet has been on the injury list since April 26 with shoulder inflammation, a nagging injury that has wiped out almost his entire season.

With the 2026 season winding down, it's more likely than not that the American League East will produce this year's AL Cy Young Award winner.

Boston Red Sox infielder Andruw Monasterio could easily be demoted soon if circumstances don't change.