Red Sox-Orioles

Lore & Background

The team opened the regular season in an away game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 26, and is scheduled to conclude the season with a home game against the Chicago Cubs on September 27. After a start, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on April 25. Triple-A Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy was subsequently named as the team's interim manager. On July 22, the team won its 15th game in a row to tie the franchise record for consecutive games won, established 80 years earlier by the 1946 Red Sox. At the end of the month, the Red Sox' record set a new record for their highest monthly winning percentage in franchise history.

Reader's Guide

The team's equipment departed Fenway Park on February 2, colloquially known as 'Truck Day', in preparation for their arrival in Fort Myers, Florida to begin Spring Training. The Red Sox' first spring training was an exhibition contest against the Northeastern Huskies at Fenway South on February 20. The team's Grapefruit League schedule ran from February 21 through March 24, including a game on March 3 against Puerto Rico as one of Puerto Rico's friendly preparation games ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Red Sox compiled a 13–16 record across their Grapefruit League contests.

Did You Know?

• The Red Sox tied the franchise record for consecutive wins (15) on July 22, 2026, matching the 1946 team.
• Venezuela defeated the U.S. 3–2 in the 2026 WBC final, with Red Sox players Abreu, Contreras, and Suárez on the Venezuelan team.