Boston Red Sox Postseason History

Overview

The Boston Red Sox have played a total of 124 seasons. Their first season was in 1901, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Boston Red Sox gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1901 and 1907, the team was known as the Boston Americans.
In 1908, the team changed their name to the Boston Red Sox.

What division do the Boston Red Sox play in?

The Boston Red Sox currently play in the East Division of the American League, aka the AL East.

What was the best start to a Red Sox season?

The best start to a Red Sox season was the 1918 Boston Red Sox, who started the season 6-0. The second best starts to a Red Sox season was the 1920 Boston Red Sox, the 1941 Boston Red Sox, the 1946 Boston Red Sox and the 1999 Boston Red Sox, who all started the season with 5 wins.

What was the worst start to a Red Sox season?

The worst start to a Red Sox season was the 1945 Boston Red Sox, who started the season at 0-8. The second worst starts to a Red Sox season was the 1905 Boston Americans, the 1927 Boston Red Sox and the 2011 Boston Red Sox, who all started the season with 6 losses.

When was the last time the Red Sox were in the playoffs?

The Boston Red Sox last made the playoffs in 2021, when they lost the AL Championship Series. They've been in the playoffs a total of 25 times in their 124 seasons.

When was the last time the Red Sox missed the playoffs?

The Boston Red Sox last missed the playoffs in 2023.

When was the last time the Red Sox won a playoff series?

In 2021, the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Divisional Series.

When was the last time the Red Sox lost a playoff series?

In 2021, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Houston Astros in the AL Championship Series.

What years did the Red Sox make the World Series?

The Boston Red Sox have appeared in the World Series 13 times, in 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018.

How many World Series have the Red Sox won?

The Boston Red Sox won the World Series 9 times, in 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018.