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Three Red Sox teams rank among baseball's greatest in new list

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Three Red Sox teams rank among baseball's greatest in new list

Summary

The Sporting News has ranked the top 25 baseball teams since 1886, including three from the Boston Red Sox. The highest-ranked club is the 2018 Red Sox at No. 8, notable for their 108-54 season and World Series championship. The 2004 team is also included at No. 20, known for overcoming a historic 0-3 deficit in the ALCS and winning the World Series. Rounding out the selections is the 1912 Red Sox at No. 23, who recorded a 105-47-2 record and won the World Series in Fenway Park's inaugural season. The full list details the achievements of these iconic teams.

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By the Numbers

•2018 Red Sox ranked 8th with a 108-54 record.
•2004 Red Sox ranked 20th, ending the team's championship drought.
•1912 Red Sox at 23rd, winning in the first year at Fenway Park.
•The list spans teams dating back to 1886.
•Selection based on expert panel evaluation.

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A national publication ranked the top 25 baseball teams dating back to 1886. Let's take a look at each of the Red Sox teams that made the list.
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