Boston Red Sox Playoffs 2026
The Boston Red Sox's season ended in the AL Wild Card Series, a 0-2 series loss to the New York Yankees. They went 87-75 in the regular season as the AL's No. 5 seed.
Season Trend
Red Sox 2026 Postseason Games
WC = Wild Card Series, LDS = Division Series, LCS = League Championship Series, WS = World Series. Times Eastern; unplayed “if necessary” games disappear once a series is decided.
AL East Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rays | 98-64 | .605 | – |
| 2 |  Yankees | 93-68 | .578 | 4½ |
| 3 | Red Sox | 87-75 | .537 | 11 |
| 4 |  Orioles | 79-82 | .491 | 18½ |
| 5 |  Blue Jays | 79-83 | .488 | 19 |
Division winners take seeds 1-3; the three best remaining records in the AL are wild cards. Full playoff picture →
Last Five Regular-Season Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | vs  Guardians | W 1-0 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | vs Guardians | L 0-1 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs  Cubs | W 4-3 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs Cubs | W 2-0 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs Cubs | L 2-6 |
This Boston Red Sox playoffs page refreshes after every Red Sox game: record, series score, next game, postseason results and standings. Compare them with the rest of the AL playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Boston Red Sox playoffs FAQ
Who eliminated the Boston Red Sox?
The New York Yankees, 0-2 in the AL Wild Card Series.
What was the Red Sox regular-season record?
87-75 (.537), 3rd in the AL East.
How many teams make the MLB playoffs?
Twelve: six per league, the three division winners and three wild cards. The top two seeds in each league skip the Wild Card Series.