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Cubs vs. Red Sox Friday 9/25 doubleheader game threads

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Miguel Amaya and David Peterson are the Superheroes vs. the Red Sox Red Sox 2, Cubs 0: Third wild card, anyone? Cubs vs. Red Sox doubleheader Game 2, Friday 9/25, 4:35 CT live! Red Sox 4, Cubs 3: RISPy business. Again. PCA’s 41st steal. And a preview of Game 2 Cubs vs. Red Sox doubleheader Game 1, Friday 9/25, 12:05 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox Game 1 preview, Friday 9/25, 12:05 CT

Mark DeRosa shares honest thoughts on Guardians clinching postseason spot

The Cleveland Guardians clinched a postseason spot with their 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night at Fenway Park. While the work is far from over — the Guardians would love to clinch the American League Central — Cleveland will be in the postseason regardless of what happens over the final three […] The post Mark DeRosa shares honest thoughts on Guardians clinching postseason spot appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs-Red Sox Game 2 time moved up to 4:35 p.m. CT

The Red Sox have moved the start time for Game 2 of Friday’s doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park from 6:05 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. The change was made in consultation with Major League Baseball due to potential weather impacts later this evening. Fenway Park gates are expected to open for Game 2 at 4:35 p.m. Both games of today’s doubleheader will be televised on NESN and will be broadcast in English on WEEI 93.7 FM and in Spanish on WESX 1230 AM/WCCM 1490 AM.

How impressed is Pedro of the Red Sox starter?

Hall of Famer/Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez was ‘gushing’ over Payton Tolle. How impressed is Pedro of the Red Sox starter? Let’s hear from Martinez! Will stage be too bright for Tolle in The Bronx? Or is ‘Big Stache’ ready? #PedroMartinez #PaytonTolle #MLB #fyp

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/25/26, Game 1): Holmes Starting, Bregman at DH

This is the start of what could be a very wild weekend, as the Cubs are fighting for the top Wild Card spot while possibly being forced to Florida to complete their series against a Red Sox team that has already secured its spot. Meanwhile, the Padres are hosting the Diamondbacks with all kinds of … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/25/26, Game 1): Holmes Starting, Bregman at DH appeared first on .

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Red Sox series preview

The Cubs last played the Red Sox July 20, 2025 at Wrigley Field, 432 days ago. They lost 6-1 after winning the first two games of that series. In hindsight, that’s when the wheels started falling off the 2025 season. The Cubs entered that game leading the NL Central by one game and were 20 […]

Red Sox News & Links: Willson Contreras may miss start of playoffs

The Red Sox begin the postseason on Tuesday and have scored just 5 runs over the last 5 games. In other words, now would be a great time for the team’s best offensive contributor to return to a lineup that desperately needs a spark. But unless a miracle happens over the weekend, things aren’t looking […]

Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox – Series Preview (September 25-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (88-71) dropped their series to the Marlins to wrap up their home slate for 2026, but they clinched a playoff spot with their victory on Thursday afternoon. The offense sputtered against Miami pitching, scoring just six total runs in the three-game set. Chicago still has a chance to earn home-field advantage in the … The post Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox – Series Preview (September 25-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .

Willson Contreras Dealing With Lingering Hand Pain

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is still dealing with pain in his right hand. He explained to reporters on Thursday that he’s been unable to swing the past two days due to lingering discomfort. Contreras has been out for a week after he was hit by a Jakob Junis sinker last Thursday. Contreras had additional imaging done Wednesday. The scan didn’t reveal a fracture, he told reporters, including Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Boston has wrapped up a Wild Card spot and will begin post...

Willson Contreras' status for playoffs in doubt as Red Sox offense sputters in 1-0 loss to Guardians

Willson Contreras has spent the past week trying to get his right hand healthy enough to swing a bat.With the postseason now only days away, he still can’t do it without pain.Contreras attempted to swing Wednesday and couldn’t. He returned to Fenway Park on Thursday hoping another day of treatment would make a difference, only to encounter the same problem.

Willson Contreras Dealing With Lingering Hand Pain

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is still dealing with pain in his right hand. He explained to reporters on Thursday that he’s been unable to swing the past two days due to lingering discomfort. Contreras has been out for a week after he was hit by a Jakob Junis sinker last Thursday. Contreras had […]

Red Sox’s Willson Contreras injury update is a bad sign for playoff return

Willson Contreras did not suffer a fracture in his right hand, but he sure felt like he did. A week after after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, the Boston Red Sox slugger is still in considerable pain when he tries to swing the bat. The fan base’s stress level was already high, […] The post Red Sox’s Willson Contreras injury update is a bad sign for playoff return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Willson Contreras alarms Red Sox with injury update before probable NY Yankees AL Wild Card series

With days to go before the AL Wild Card Series, where the Boston Red Sox appear headed for a matchup with the New York Yankees, Willson Contreras raised concerns with a health update. Just days before the start of the 2026 MLB postseason, Willson Contreras gave a health update that was far from what the Boston Red Sox wanted to hear. With all signs pointing toward an AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees , the BoSox will need all hands on deck, especially Contreras’ bat. Howe...

Pedro Martínez Stands by Confident Boston Red Sox in Playoffs

BOSTON — A feeling of nostalgia filled the Fenway Park air on Thursday night as the great Pedro Martínez threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Hispanic Heritage Night. It should be noted, however, that Martínez made another pitch of sorts back on May 8, when he proclaimed the Red Sox — who were off to a staggering start that led to the dismissal of manager Alex Cora a couple of weeks earlier — could roar right back into the postseason picture. Get tickets to see the Red Sox face the Cubs at ...

Guardians clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why Cleveland could break MLB’s longest World Series drought in 2023

Getty Images The Cleveland Guardians are headed back to the postseason. With Thursday night’s win, the Guardians secured a playoff berth, joining an American League field that includes the Rays, Yankees, Red Sox and White Sox, with one spot still to be decided. In the final days and weeks of the regular season, Cleveland has been in a back-and-forth tussle with the White Sox for the division title, and that race seems destined to go down to the wire. For now, they’ll take a playoff berth for t...

Bats go quiet as Red Sox drop penultimate series to Guardians 

The Red Sox and Guardians flipped 1-0 finals over the last two days with Cleveland taking the win Thursday night to clinch an American League playoff spot.  Boston’s bats had next to nothing going offensively again, an ongoing issue this month that’s sparked varying levels of concern heading into postseason play next week.  Here’s three […]

Jonah Cox: 🤩or 😬?

I have a terrible track record when it comes to singling out players. Recently, I’ve glorified Tyler Fitzgerald, Logan Webb, and Willy Adames, and turned into pumpkins soon after my exaltations. Alternatively, my naysaying spotlight pointed at Rafael Devers received a double middle finger from him by his explosive season with the bat. So, I […]