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Chad Tracy leads Red Sox to playoff berth after historic turnaround

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:29 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Chad Tracy leads Red Sox to playoff berth after historic turnaround

Summary

The Boston Red Sox secured a playoff spot under manager Chad Tracy, clinching the berth after a 32-5 run following a 10-17 start to the season. Tracy, who was appointed interim manager earlier in the season, mirrors his father Jim Tracy's successful transition with the Colorado Rockies in 2009. The Red Sox's comeback has sparked discussion about the parallels between the two situations despite differing contexts. With Boston now aiming for success in the postseason, attention turns to how far they can advance this October.

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By the Numbers

•Chad Tracy took over as interim manager earlier this season.
•The Red Sox were 10-17 before their strong late-season run.
•Jim Tracy, Chad's father, led the Rockies to success in 2009.
•Boston clinched the playoff berth following a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
•Expectations differ for this Red Sox team compared to previous years.

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11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Chad Tracy made history with the Red Sox… and followed in his father’s footsteps

What they're saying

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The Red Sox are officially playoff bound thanks to a historic turnaround from a slow start to the season and a redirection under interim and now full-time manager Chad Tracy. The fact that Tracy made history – and even more impressively family history – is still pretty mind-boggling, even though I wrote about it on […]
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