What is the Boston Red Sox record in 2026?

The Boston Red Sox are 12-17, 5th in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Red Sox today?

Payton Tolle (0-0, 1.50 ERA) vs Trey Yesavage (TBD). First pitch at 07:07 PM EDT.

What channel is the Red Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on NESN+, SN1. First pitch at 07:07 PM EDT.

Boston Red Sox News & Updates

April 28, 2026

The Boston Red Sox were 12-17, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 at Rogers Centre.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

The trend line looks fine. Took last night by 5. That matters. Add in outpacing opponents by 7 runs this stretch.

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Red Sox Game on April 28

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (12-16)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	07:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Payton Tolle (0-0, 1.50 ERA) vs Trey Yesavage (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	NESN+, SN1
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 at Rogers Centre.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	1	0	5	9	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1

Highlights

Carlos Narváez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	19	10	.655		W1
Rays	17	11	.607	1.5	W5
Orioles	13	15	.464	5.5	L2
Blue Jays	12	16	.429	6.5	L1
Red Sox	12	17	.414	7.0	W3

Boston Red Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
40 Willson Contreras	6	.253	.830	19
52 Wilyer Abreu	4	.306	.855	13
3 Ceddanne Rafaela	1	.275	.743	10

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
71 Connelly Early	2-1	2.84	1.20	31.2
55 Ranger Suarez	2-2	3.09	0.94	35.0
35 Garrett Crochet	3-3	6.30	1.47	30.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
32 Andruw Monasterio	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games
75 Carlos Narváez	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
3 Ceddanne Rafaela	6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
11 Marcelo Mayer	3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
40 Willson Contreras	4 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 Ranger Suarez	8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
35 Garrett Crochet	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44 Aroldis Chapman	2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Red Sox News

In a season defined by disappointment, the Boston Red Sox eked out a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, yet the lingering frustration around the team persists. Jarren Duran's inability to find his footing only highlights the missed opportunities in trades, leaving fans to question the front office’s judgment. Meanwhile, former pitcher Cooper Criswell’s breakout with the Mariners serves as a painful reminder of what could have been for Boston's beleaguered bullpen. The team also saw Ranger Suarez dominate with eight scoreless innings in a recent outing against Toronto, showcasing the caliber of pitching they desperately need. Amidst all this, a shake-up in the coaching staff is underway, hinting at a desperate attempt to salvage the season. With an 11-17 record, the Red Sox need to turn things around fast, or risk falling further behind.

Sources

Bosoxinjection

Jarren Duran continues to prove Red Sox should have traded him long ago

Jarren Duran's latest antics confirm that the Boston Red Sox should have traded him long ago, and now, with his struggles, they might find they waited too long.

Bosoxinjection

Former Red Sox pitcher balling out for Mariners could've solved bullpen issues in Boston

Cooper Criswell is off to a resounding start with the Seattle Mariners, leaving the Boston Red Sox's front office with a tinge of regret from the offseason.

MLB.com

Suarez (8 scoreless) shoves again, with 10 K's and 5 no-hit frames to boot

TORONTO -- When Ranger Suarez is at his best, few pitchers are harder to square up. There was no better example of that than Monday’s eight scoreless innings in a 5-0 Red Sox win over the Blue Jays.

Mlbtraderumors

Red Sox Add Interim Coaches To Staff

8:10pm: The Boston Globe’s Tim Healey writes that John Soteropoulos, who had been on Cora’s staff as assistant hitting coach, will technically be a lead hitting coach. It’ll nevertheless be mostly a collaborative group that includes Simonetty and Hetzler. Tracy indicated they’re also planning to promote Low-A hitting coach Nelson Paulino to work with the MLB […]

Over the Monster

Red Sox Minor Lines: Sea Dogs throw no-hitter, narrowly avoid losing anyway

For the most part this season, I’ve left the monologues out of the beginning of my Minor Lines because the performance of the farm seemed pretty separate from the uninspired performance of the Boston Red Sox. But, this recent plethora of changes directly influences the farm even though the result of the games themselves are […]

Baseball Prospectus

Box Score Banter: The Red Sox Get Fire(d)

The Red Sox have a new manager. And hitting coach, third-base coach, bench coach, assistant hitting coach, and hitting strategy coach. The post Box Score Banter: The Red Sox Get Fire(d) appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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