MLB 2026 · AL East
Boston Red Sox postseason scenarios
Boston Red Sox clinch with 3 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.
Magic
3
Tragic
-
Division magic
-
Cannot win the division on their own
📊 AL East
| Team | W-L | PCT | GB | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | 93-59 | .612 | - | In |
| New York Yankees | 88-64 | .579 | 5.0 | In |
| Boston Red Sox | 83-70 | .542 | 10.5 | 3 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 76-77 | .497 | 17.5 | - |
| Baltimore Orioles | 75-78 | .490 | 18.5 | - |
🗓️ Upcoming
Sat, Sep 19 · KST
Sun, Sep 20 · KST
Mon, Sep 21 · KST
Wed, Sep 23 · KST
Thu, Sep 24 · KST
Fri, Sep 25 · KST
Sat, Sep 26 · KST
Sun, Sep 27 · KST
📋 Recent games
Fri, Sep 18 · KST
- FinalBoston Red Sox4 : 3Texas Rangers
Thu, Sep 17 · KST
- FinalBoston Red Sox3 : 7Texas Rangers
Wed, Sep 16 · KST
- FinalBoston Red Sox2 : 4Texas Rangers
Mon, Sep 14 · KST
- FinalKansas City Royals1 : 4Boston Red Sox
Sun, Sep 13 · KST
- FinalKansas City Royals1 : 5Boston Red Sox
Sat, Sep 12 · KST
- FinalKansas City Royals3 : 2Boston Red Sox
Thu, Sep 10 · KST
- FinalLos Angeles Angels6 : 4Boston Red Sox
Wed, Sep 9 · KST
- FinalLos Angeles Angels6 : 1Boston Red Sox
❓ FAQ
Can Boston Red Sox make the postseason?
Boston Red Sox clinch with 3 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.
How is the magic number computed?
Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a spot. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.
Does the sixth-best record in the league make it?
Not necessarily. Division winners are in regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out if it loses the wild-card race.
Other clubs
Data: compiled directly from ESPN public records. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official announcements.