Red Sox chase wild card with 12 games left in MLB season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have 12 games remaining in the MLB regular season and currently hold the second American League wild card spot. Following a series win against the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox improved to 82-68, leaving them 14 games above.500. They will face a challenging road trip starting against the Texas Rangers, who are also fighting for a playoff spot. A series against the Tampa Bay Rays looms, with Boston seeking to solidify its postseason position as they aim for home-field advantage in the playoffs.
- •Red Sox are in third place in the American League East.
- •Boston holds a 99.9% chance to qualify for the postseason.
- •Texas series begins on Tuesday night.
- •Six-game homestand follows the road trip starting September 22 against Cleveland.
- •Red Sox have won seven of their last 10 games.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Where Red Sox Stand In Playoff Race With Two Weeks Remaining
"The Red Sox have 12 games remaining and a commanding postseason advantage, but a difficult road trip and the race for wild-card positioning leave plenty unresolved.
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