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Tim Kurkjian praises Red Sox as dangerous playoff contenders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:36 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Tim Kurkjian praises Red Sox as dangerous playoff contenders
Summary

Tim Kurkjian highlighted the Boston Red Sox as a potential threat in the postseason after an impressive stretch of performance. The team has a 31-5 record over their last 36 games, fueled by a recent comeback win against the Chicago White Sox. Currently, the Red Sox sit half a game behind the New York Yankees for the first wild card spot in the American League and are five games behind the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays. Kurkjian emphasized that the team has been resilient despite missing key player Garrett Crochet and expressed confidence in their ability to continue this momentum into October.

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  • •Red Sox have a 31-5 record in their last 36 games.
  • •They are currently half a game behind the Yankees for the wild card.
  • •Tim Kurkjian believes they can be dangerous in October.
  • •The team is missing key pitcher Garrett Crochet.
  • •Boston won a thrilling game against the White Sox on Friday.
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  • 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why Tim Kurkjian Believes Red Sox Are ‘A Dangerous Team in October’
What they're saying
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Here's why the longtime baseball analyst believes the Sox could make some noise if October baseball comes to Fenway.

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