Tim Kurkjian reviews Red Sox's roller-coaster 2026 season
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Tim Kurkjian analyzed the Boston Red Sox's tumultuous 2026 season on ESPN's "SportsCenter." After starting the season poorly, Boston recovered with a 15-game winning streak in July, culminating in a playoff appearance. However, the Red Sox were eliminated by the New York Yankees, who outscored them 19-2 in the AL Wild Card Series. Kurkjian noted the remarkable turnaround from 14 games under.500 to 14 over in just 62 days, the second-fastest in MLB history. He highlighted issues with the bullpen that contributed to the team's early exit.
- •Red Sox opened the season 2-8, at one point 14 games under.500.
- •They launched a 15-game winning streak in July, finishing 14 games over.500.
- •The Yankees eliminated the Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series.
- •Red Sox bullpen allowed 15 runs in two playoff games.
- •Kurkjian called their season one of the great in-season turnarounds.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN's Tim Kurkjian Perfectly Summarizes Red Sox's Roller-Coaster 2026 Season
""It was one of the great in-season turnarounds in baseball history," Kurkjian told Scott Van Pelt.
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