Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros - August 09, 2024

Yes, THIS 2026 Boston Red Sox team is playoff boundCan you believe it?

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Big Storm Heading to Fenway 😳Cubs-Red Sox series could be impacted by multi-day nor'easter 🎥

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Clinching celebration solidified need for Red Sox-Payton Tolle contract extensionThe Boston Red Sox's Wild Card clinching ceremony included the usual champagne showers and dripping-wet interviews. Everyone had their moments between the clubh

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Astros missing playoffs for second straight year may finally force Jim Crane to pivotIs a second straight season with no playoffs the catalyst for Astros owner Jim Crane to make serious change?

Boston's Citgo Sign Back 😅

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The Citgo Sign is back — sort of — just in time for the last week of the regular season. The new sign is going up in Kenmore Square, and for now there is a tarp/sheet version attached to the truss.

Roman's Post After Clinching 💯

Red Sox Minor Lines: The season that was for Kristian Campbell, Franklin Arias, and others in WorcesterYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Unbelievable early-season stat puts Red Sox’s delayed clinching ceremony into perspectiveOn September 21 in the visiting clubhouse at Tropicana Field, it finally rained champagne and beer. The Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff spot after a few delay

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Astros stand as they start to lose control of the AL West ➡️

After a roller coaster season, the Red Sox find themselves in playoff purgatoryYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Astros will fare in the AL West chase 📲

A powerful nor’easter will likely create a scheduling nightmare for the Red Sox and Cubs this weekendTwo cauldrons of chaos are on a collision course. Plan accordingly!

Yordan Called Team Meeting 😶Alvarez didn't mince words after Astros were swept by Braves

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

The Red Sox should take advantage of Garrett Whitlock's desire to start in 2027Garrett Whitlock is looking to make a career pivot and transition into the starting rotation. For the Boston Red Sox, it's a strange proposition. The right-hand

Roman Anthony headlines loaded Bowman Chrome checklist that should get Red Sox fans excitedIf you're not already a card collector, here's the quick version of what product sports cards enthusiasts are going crazy over right now. Bowman Chrome is Topps

Red Sox Clinch Playoffs 🎟️Boston seals back-to-back postseason trips 📸

Braves vs. Astros (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Red Sox Fall Behind Early, Drop Series Finale Versus RaysYou didn’t miss much

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With Postseason In Sight, Patrick Sandoval Starts In Red Sox Series Finale Versus RaysMagic Number: !

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Joe Espada’s bullpen failure explains why he’s entering final days with AstrosEspada's use of the pen should be one of the biggest reasons he is not coming back

Wondering how much better the Red Sox would've been in 2026 if not for awful injury luckThe Boston Red Sox sit at 82-69 after Tuesday’s 4-2 loss in Texas, third in the American League East and 9.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. Boston holds the s

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The Red Sox and the “House Money” postseasonEven if the Sox are playing with house money, John Henry wants his dividend.

Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

5 players who are entering their final days as a member of the Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox roster is about to get a bit more crowded as several players are set to return from the IL before the end of the season. Additionally, even s

Braves vs. Astros (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Rays walk-0ff Red Sox 2-1, playoff berth on iceYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Garrett Crochet isn't Red Sox's only looming bullpen savior after Justin Slaten injuryThere's a version of this continuous Red Sox news saga that could have sent fans into a real panic, and I get why. Justin Slaten had quietly turned into one of

Roman Anthony’s underwhelming return to Red Sox from injury shows unfortunate patternIt felt like Roman Anthony was an instant star for the Boston Red Sox upon his call-up last season, but the truth of the matter was that it took a while for the

Red Sox at Rays… for the clinch??Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Red Sox Minor Lines: Braiden Ward makes his case for the playoff rosterYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

Red Sox's Pete Alonso whiff raked up again as he reaches career milestoneAmid playoff clinches and tight races, Pete Alonso of the last-place Baltimore Orioles has grabbed headlines all over the baseball world. The first baseman on S

When will the Red Sox clinch a playoff spot?Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Jeremy Peña's final chance to change his Astros future is fast approachingPena has 8 games and hopefully a postseason to make himself indispensable. Can he overdeliver and force Crane's hand?

Trevor Story is delivering an emphatic counterpoint to his doubters amid Red Sox offensive surgeTrevor Story has drawn the ire of Red Sox Nation multiple times in his Red Sox tenure, especially over the last two seasons. Between injuries and extended slump

A series of storms threatens to upend MLB’s playoff race during the final week of the seasonBatten down the hatches folks! We could be in for quite a mess.

Suarez shuts down bats, Anthony mashes in 4-2 win vs. RaysGreat start to the game, hold your breath for the rest, repeat!

Braves vs. Astros (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Red Sox vs. Rays (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 4-2 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays 🎥

Willson Contreras' frustrations following hit by pitch are a brewing Red Sox problemWillson Contreras played a key role in the Boston Red Sox's come-from-behind win in the series finale against the Texas Rangers, but not in a way he would have

Ranger Suarez takes the bump in Tampa BayHow low can that magic number go?!

Aroldis Chapman injury news is the last thing Red Sox’s already-strained bullpen needsBoston Red Sox fans were already going through it on Thursday night after Willson Contreras left the series finale against the Texas Rangers early after being h

Trevor Story's game-winning home run vs. Rangers is a reminder of his under-the-radar Red Sox roleThe Boston Red Sox seem to be stalling out at the worst possible time. The offense has had trouble limiting strikeouts, advancing runners and hitting, in genera

Red Sox travel to Tampa to face Rays, move magic number downBig run scoring weekend, come on!

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Projecting a Jeremy Peña contract extension with Astros that satisfies all partiesThis is what kind of a deal it would likely take to keep Jeremy Pena in Houston

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Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone's historic season just changed his 2027 expectationsSchiavone's meteoric rise through the Astros farm system should have him in the Astros' plans for 2027.

Red Sox Minor Lines: Johan Oviedo makes his return to the moundAnd the velocity was back, making for an interesting October bullpen option. The Woo Sox bats, however, were not back.

Red Sox give fans Curtis Mead flashbacks with positive Willson Contreras injury update Willson Contreras gets hit by a lot of pitches — he's been hit 24 times in 129 games this year, tying his career high — but the one on September 17 was differen

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Most Anticipated Revenge Games 🤬Johnny Damon's return to Boston and the most heated revenge games in recent years 📲

The Red Sox should love their bullpen setup entering the postseason Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where AJ Blubaugh stands among standout first-year players ➡️

Trevor Story authors dramatic comeback in cathartic 4-3 Red Sox winYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Story's 3-Run Homer 🤩

Red Sox bounce back to avoid Rangers sweep

Yordan's 40th HR 🔥(@MLB/X)

AL MVP frontrunner hits milestone mark for 1st time in career 🎥

Sonny Gray takes the ball against the Rangers trying to inch the Red Sox closer to a playoff clinchThey’re also trying to avoid getting swept in Texas.

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Jim Crane might’ve tipped his hand on Astros’ quiet trade deadline with Joe Espada defenseCrane's comment about Espada "doing what he can do with what he's got" may have given a window into his opinion of the team, and why they had such a quiet deadl

Red Sox fans may have spoken too soon on winner of Caleb Durbin-Kyle Harrison tradeBreaking even is no longer a pipe dream.

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Sonny Gray Contract Rumors 📝Red Sox ace could retire despite being projected for a 3-year, $75M deal (MassLive)

We Should All Be Like Payton Tolle 😍

Red Sox rookie's story is heartwarming and inspiring

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Astros offense feels uncomfortably familiar one year after coaching staff overhaulA peek inside the numbers of the Astros offense reveals changing hitting coaches has essentially done nothing.

Can the Red Sox recapture their summertime magic?Boston is likely headed towards an all or nothing October.

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It's clear Astros' Joe Espada was a victim of Dana Brown's failures, Jim Crane's hubrisWhen doing the best with what you've got isn't enough, there won't be anything that is.

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Schlittler and Caminero Are Crashing AL MVP Party 🎉Yordan Alvarez may have some competition despite being the heavy favorite to win ➡️

Red Sox relief ace Erik Miller has playoff deadline to solve the issues Rangers just magnifiedWhen Erik Miller on September 16 took the mound in front of the Texas Rangers, it didn't take long for things to go awry. Miller's command has never been perfec

Red Sox Minor Lines: Sam McWilliams brings the heat, Franklin Arias, Romy Gonzalez keep producingYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

How should the Red Sox use Jake Bennett in the postseason?There’s no obvious answer to this one.

Connelly Early trade just took another turn for Nationals as Red Sox wait for Curtis MeadThe Boston Red Sox probably won't get a full sense of their 2026 trade deadline performance this season, despite the positive injury updates on Curtis Mead. The

Breaking down the 2026 Red Sox postseason bullpenYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The case against Garrett Whitlock returning to Red Sox starting rotation in 2027For the last two seasons, Garrett Whitlock has been one of the best pitchers the Boston Red Sox's bullpen has to offer. But the righty has considered changing t

Red Sox drop series to Rangers after tough 7th inningYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Royals vs. Astros (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Red Sox vs. Rangers (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-3 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

Jake Bennett takes the ball to even series vs. AngelsYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Red Sox must make Roman Anthony lineup decision following early performance after injurySince returning from injury on August 30, Roman Anthony has looked more like the 2025 version of himself than he did at the beginning of the season. He's hittin

Renewed Aaron Judge injury concerns could tilt Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card matchupIn all likelihood, the Boston Red Sox will face the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round for the second consecutive year. A development from New York's Septe

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Former MLB GM makes disrespectful case for Junior Caminero MVP win over Yordan ÁlvarezDespite being first or second in all three major Triple Crown categories, at least one former GM thinks the Astros DH is not the AL MVP

Red Sox Injury Update: Justin Slaten disappointment, Kristian Campbell twist, Romy GonzalezThe Boston Red Sox could have a slew of pitching reinforcements returning before the playoffs begin, including Tanner Houck, Garrett Crochet, and maybe even Joh

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Red Sox Minor Lines: Tanner Houck looks ready, Allan Castro is clutch yet againYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Red Sox familiar April regression is coming at the worst possible time despite looming clinchUnless they lose out and another American League team wins enough to take their place, the Boston Red Sox will make the playoffs. But for the past few games, th

Is it time for the Red Sox to give Romy Gonzalez another shot?Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮The most pivotal question Boston will have to answer this winter 📲

Red Sox promote defensive wizard prospect to Triple-A following breakout season at the plateThe Double-A season ended on Sunday. Sadly, the Portland Sea Dogs’ game was canceled because of rain. However, the season didn’t end for everyone. Following the

It turns out that following the Red Sox playoff race from Ireland is pretty hardYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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3 bold trades Astros could make this offseason to solve their lingering Carlos Correa problemThe Astros have a roster construction problem. Here are a few ways to fix it.

Red Sox lineup fails practice exam in discouraging 4-2 loss to the RangersBoston continues to show an alarming inability to hit high-end pitching.

Red Sox vs. Rangers (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 4-2 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

Royals vs. Astros (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Wilyer Abreu advantage could be key to Red Sox's playoff push vs RangersThe Boston Red Sox have four series between them and the postseason, which they are all but certain to make. The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees have alread

Correa Won't Return This YearAstros manager Joe Espada says SS (ankle) aiming to come back fully healthy in 2027

Red Sox get surprise news as multiple pitchers nearing return from injuriesAs the end of the regular season approaches, the Boston Red Sox are finally getting lucky with players' injury recoveries. Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Isiah

Red Sox head to Texas and might play spoiler for AL West division crownRanger won’t be facing the Rangers

For all their faults, Astros have one trait they can bank on in MLB playoffsJust as big wins don't get the Astros too high, bad losses never get the team down either.

Viral Mets moment after Pete Alonso's return validates Astros' David Stearns decisionSometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. That applies to the front office to

With apologies to the rest of the baseball world, there really is something special about Red Sox fans at FenwayYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Red Sox Magic Number: Yankees clinch playoff spot and here's Boston's expected fateAs of September 15, two American League teams have clinched playoff spots and they're both rivals of the Boston Red Sox. The New York Yankees on September 14 jo

Who will the Yankees start against the Red Sox in the looming playoff matchup?Quite possibly NOT the guy pictured below!

Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮How the Astros may fare this fall ➡️

Red Sox Prospect Update: Ronald Rosario, Mason White, Ahbram Liendo end Double-A season on high noteWith the Double-A regular season officially over, we’ve reached the end of the 2026 Boston Red Sox Prospect Watch. After a season of breakouts and memorable mom

Payton Tolle should be the Game 1 starter for the Red Sox in the playoffs#Tolle4Game1

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

When the Red Sox remove Chad Tracy's 'interim' tag, they should also extend this High-A managerThe Boston Red Sox made a bold move pretty early into the 2026 season when they fired multiple coaches, including manager Alex Cora. Former Triple-A manager Cha

Looking back on September 2006: What a difference the Wild Cards make for the 2026 Red SoxYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

These 3 Astros pitchers should not be on the team (and here's who should replace them)These three pitchers have been a hindrance to the Astros staff. Here are 3 pitchers they should give a shot to instead.

Red Sox Minor Lines: Late heroics in Worcester as Franklin Arias homersYour best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Masataka Yoshida’s potential return creates another complicated Red Sox roster decisionThe Boston Red Sox never fully resolved their outfield-designated hitter logjam, and once again it may create a roster conundrum. For much of the season, things

The Red Sox will finish over .500 in 2026Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Astros just got terrible postseason preview after Rays exposed flawsAll the negatives were on display against the best team in the American League. Here were the three biggest.

Cam Schlittler-Dylan Cease Cy Young race has an important Red Sox wrinkle everyone is forgettingThe American League East has always been the sport's most star-driven division, even when the standings don't always show it. The New York Yankees-Boston Red So

How should the Red Sox use Tanner Houck down the stretch?He’s making a strong way back to Boston, but let’s not make short term usage overlook long term goals.

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where the Astros stand as they look to bounce back from a losing streak 📲

Tolle's Immaculate Inning ⛽

R️ed Sox LHP becomes 2nd player in team history to begin game with feat 🎥

Immaculate Tolle and the Sox roll the Royals 4-1Your best source for quality Boston Red Sox news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Royals vs. Red Sox (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 4-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

MLB honors all-around talented Red Sox catching prospect Franklin Primera among other breakoutsFans of the Boston Red Sox have been singing the praises of Franklin Primera for months. Now, the catching prospect is getting some serious national attention.

Astros vs. Rays (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 14-4 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Royals at Red Sox in the rainAre they going to get this one in?

Mickey Gasper adds to long list of former Yankees players thriving with Red SoxThe scales continue to tip in Boston's favor.

Astros might've promoted Christian Vazquez’s replacement for a big league auditionA strong 2026 has catapulted the Astros farmhand from outside their top 30 to being the number 6 prospect in their system.

Bizarre Contreras AB 🤔Strange moment after umpire ruling in rehab assignment

Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season