What is the Boston Red Sox record in 2026?

The Boston Red Sox are 64-51, 3rd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Red Sox today?

Jake Bennett (7-4, 2.90 ERA) vs Gage Jump (4-7, 4.59 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Red Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, NESN, FS1, FS1. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

Boston Red Sox News & Updates

August 08, 2026

The Boston Red Sox were 64-51, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox pummeled the Athletics 13-1 at Fenway Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check

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On Fire

last night's win

Pretty straightforward. Took last night by 12. That matters. On top of that, winning 7 of their last 7 and it shows.

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Red Sox Game on August 08

Opponent:	Athletics (45-71)
Location:	Fenway Park
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jake Bennett (7-4, 2.90 ERA) vs Gage Jump (4-7, 4.59 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, NESN, FS1, FS1
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox pummeled the Athletics 13-1 at Fenway Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	2
	0	5	0	4	0	2	2	0		13	15	0

Highlights

Caleb Durbin went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Jarren Duran went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Masataka Yoshida went 2-4 with 2 RBI.

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	69	46	.600		W4
Yankees	65	51	.560	4.5	W1
Red Sox	64	51	.557	5.0	W9
Orioles	56	60	.483	13.5	L2
Blue Jays	55	62	.470	15.0	W1

Boston Red Sox are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +39 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
40 Willson Contreras	23	.288	.935	70
52 Wilyer Abreu	20	.256	.793	62
3 Ceddanne Rafaela	15	.289	.800	60

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
44 Aroldis Chapman	2-3	1.86	1.19	38.2
22 Garrett Whitlock	6-1	1.88	0.86	43.0
67 Erik Miller	2-0	2.57	1.34	35.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
32 Andruw Monasterio	5 hits, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
52 Wilyer Abreu	5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
70 Payton Tolle	6.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
66 Brayan Bello	9.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
54 Sonny Gray	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

The Boston Red Sox just keep rolling, extending their winning streak to nine games with a dominant 13-1 victory over the Athletics, thanks in large part to Payton Tolle’s spectacular 14-strikeout performance. Tolle’s gem was reminiscent of the days when Roger Clemens ruled the mound, showcasing the depth of Boston's pitching talent. Meanwhile, the roster continues to evolve as the team selected left-hander Raymond Burgos while parting ways with Ryan Watson, a move that could bolster their already impressive pitching staff. With this recent hot stretch, the Sox have now won 27 of their last 30 games, making their playoff ambitions clear. As they prepare for their next matchup, the vibe is electric, and this lineup is proving it can wear down opposing pitchers while piling on the runs.

Sources

MLB.com

Tolle's 14-K gem reminiscent of Clemens ... and draws comp to Skubal

Boston won its 9th straight and 27th in its last 30 games

Mlbtraderumors

Red Sox Select Raymond Burgos, Option Greg Weissert

The Red Sox announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Raymond Burgos to the roster. Right-hander Greg Weissert has been optioned in a corresponding active roster move. The 40-man roster had a couple of vacancies, so no further moves are required. Rob Bradford of WEEI first reported the Burgos news, with Tim Healey […]

Mlbtraderumors

Angels Claim Ryan Watson

The Angels announced that they have claimed right-hander Ryan Watson off waivers from the Red Sox. Boston designated him for assignment earlier this week. The Halos had three 40-man vacancies from their deadline dealings. Watson will need an active roster spot once he reports to the team since he’s a Rule 5 guy and can’t […]

Over the Monster

Payton Tolle Strikes Out 14, Red Sox Hammer Athletics 13-1

Some games answer questions. Tonight answered several. Payton Tolle went six innings against the A’s, struck out 14 batters, walked nobody, gave up two hits and one earned run on 84 pitches. The A’s were swinging at air from the first inning on. Henry Bolte struck out three times. Brian Serven struck out three times. […]

Over the Monster

Red Sox Minor Lines: Brady Tygart dominates in his return to Greenville

Worcester Red Sox 10, Lehigh Valley IronPigs 4 (BOX) The Woo Sox kept rolling on Thursday against the IronPigs (PHI) in a matinee game. The lineup was pounding the ball from top to bottom, with Nathan Hickey’s three hits leading the way, followed by two hit efforts from Allan Castro and Vinny Capra. Capra’s two-run […]

FanGraphs

Catching Lightning in a Bottle: A History of Trades à la Rutschman

The Red Sox's aggressive deal for the three-time All-Star made sense, but it's rare for an incoming catcher even to propel a contender to the World Series, let alone win one.

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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