Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was banished in 2020 for his involvement in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, faces his former team in the ALCS.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
‘It is for real’: Joc Pederson’s latest posteason homer shows ‘Joctober’ isn’t mere legend
The Braves hold a 2-1 lead over the Brewers in their NLDS because Pederson was summoned from the bench in the bottom of the fifth inning.
MLB playoff takeaways: Max Muncy’s absence sinking Dodgers; Tanner Houck’s emergence saving Red Sox
Over 10 hours and four games, the arc of MLB’s playoffs were vastly altered Friday, when every Division Series in both leagues were in action.
Rays’ Randy Arozarena makes history in spectacular fashion – first to steal home, homer in playoff game
Rays rookie Randy Arozarena made history Thursday by hitting a home run and stealing home in Game 1 of their ALDS against the Red Sox.
Red Sox chase Gerrit Cole early, beat Yankees in winner-take-all AL wild-card game
The Red Sox slugged two homers off Cole, who exited in the third, en route to a 6-2 win over the Yankees. They face the Rays in the Division Series.
Red Sox-Yankees peaked 17 years ago. Can a winner-take-all AL wild-card game jolt the rivalry?
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will face off to determine who will make the MLB playoffs.
MLB’s frenzied finish: Yankees, Red Sox punch AL wild card tickets, as Giants stave off Dodgers
A compelling final day of Major League Baseball’s regular season saw the Yankees and Red Sox clinch AL wild-card spots and Giants win NL West.
‘Tomorrow counts’: Red Sox, Yankees stagger into final day of season needing wins to clinch AL wild-card spots
Boston and New York face the same prospect on the last day of the regular season: win and face each other Tuesday in the AL wild-card game.
Who’s the National League MVP? Brandon Crawford may be most deserving despite Harper, Soto, Tatis’ numbers
We won’t say there’s one truly correct answer – though there is one player who can satisfy almost everyone’s criteria.
‘It’s not looking great for October’: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers not optimistic after injury setback
Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers were not optimistic about his potential to pitch in the playoffs after he suffered an injury setback Friday night.