Red Sox slip in AL wild card standings. Could they miss the postseason?
The Boston Red Sox not only lost to the Athletics Tuesday night, they also took a tumble in the American League Wild Card standings.
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The Boston Red Sox not only lost to the Athletics Tuesday night, they also took a tumble in the American League Wild Card standings.
The Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep by the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on Sunday night, but dropping the first two games of the weekend series will make the final two weeks of the regular season a lot more stressful for Boston.
Max Fried earned his major league-leading 17th win and Jazz Chisholm Jr. had three hits - including a solo homer that moved him to the brink of the 30-30 club - leading the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will play an extremely meaningful series at Fenway Park this weekend, a potential preview of an even more meaningful series the two teams might play come October.
Left-hander Kyle Harrison made his long-awaited Red Sox debut Wednesday afternoon, and could become an important reliever for Boston down the stretch and into the playoffs.
The Boston Red Sox have called up Kyle Harrison, the left-handed pitcher acquired in June's blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco.
Romy Gonzalez was once again an unlikely hero for the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night, when he had a pair of big swings out of the leadoff spot to spark a 6-0 win over the Athletics in Sacramento.
Aroldis Chapman is having one dominant season for the Boston Red Sox, which continued Sunday night with a four-strikeout ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Red Sox centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela has established himself as one of the best defensive players in baseball, and turned in a Catch of the Year candidate Saturday in Arizona.
When Payton Tolle toes the rubber for the Boston Red Sox against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, he's going to have an encouraging voice in his head.
Aroldis Chapman has been lights out for the Red Sox all season, but the Boston closer took home American League Reliever of the Month honors Wednesday following a truly dominant August.
While the Red Sox await word on Roman Anthony's MRI, the rookie brought home a big honor Wednesday morning.
Carlos Narváez had his first career pinch hit, a tiebreaking single in the fifth inning, Trevor Story had a strange homer that ticked the right fielder's glove and then the foul pole, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Monday.
Trevor Story hit a strange and unique homer that involved The Pesky Pole at Fenway Park on Monday.
Walker Buehler's run with the Boston Red Sox is over.
Payton Tolle was drafted by the Boston Red Sox just over a year ago, but is set to make his Major League debut Friday night at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox have called up top pitching prospect Payton Tolle, who will make his MLB debut Friday night at Fenway Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
It feels like Roman Anthony has a chance at making some Red Sox history every time he steps to the plate.
The Red Sox took three of four from the Yankees in New York, sending a message to their rival and other contenders in the American League.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Trent Grisham each hit two home runs and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 7-2 on Sunday night to prevent a four-game sweep.
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 12-1 on Saturday.
Brayan Bello led the Red Sox to a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday night.
Roman Anthony introduced himself to the crowd at Yankee Stadium in a big way Thursday night, crushing a big homer for the Red Sox in the ninth inning.
The Boston Red Sox survived struggles at the plate for a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
The next Massachusetts State Police recruit class is on hold amid safety and systematic changes at the training academy.
Tyronne Henderson is a recording artist who was adopted as a child after being featured on Wednesday's Child in 1994.
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
LymeAlert is an at-home test for anyone who finds a tick on themselves or a pet, that can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
The next Massachusetts State Police recruit class is on hold amid safety and systematic changes at the training academy.
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
Boston set a new high temperature record on Tuesday, and Wednesday will be another scorcher.
The boy was found submerged in about 10-12 feet of water in Field Pond.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.