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 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.
- •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.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why Tim Kurkjian Believes Red Sox Are ‘A Dangerous Team in October’
"Here's why the longtime baseball analyst believes the Sox could make some noise if October baseball comes to Fenway.
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