The Boston Red Sox haven’t made the postseason since reaching the ALCS in 2021. They’ll be in the mix for the 2025 MLB playoff picture.
Red Sox Playoff Chances
The Red Sox’s playoff odds are -135, suggesting an implied probability of 57.45% to make the postseason in 2025.
Here is a look at the latest playoff odds for all AL East teams:
- Yankees:ย -400
- Orioles:ย -275
- Red Sox:ย -135
- Rays:ย +260
- Blue Jays:ย +300
Red Sox Playoff Seed
The Red Sox finished five games back in the wild-card race in 2024. They expect to contend for a playoff spot this season.
Here is last year’s AL bracket:
Last Time the Red Sox Made the Playoffs
The Red Sox last made the playoffs in 2021, reaching the ALCS before suffering a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros. Boston won its Wild Card game over the New York Yankees that year and then earned a 3-1 series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS.
The Red Sox won the World Series as recently 2018, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 4-1 victory.
Red Sox Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALCS | Astros | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2021 | ALDS | Rays | Won, 3-1 |
| 2021 | ALWC | Yankees | Won, 1-0 |
| 2018 | World Series | Dodgers | Won, 4-1 |
| 2018 | ALCS | Astros | Won, 4-1 |
| 2018 | ALDS | Yankees | Won, 3-1 |
| 2017 | ALDS | Astros | Lost, 3-1 |
| 2016 | ALDS | Cleveland | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2013 | World Series | Cardinals | Won, 4-2 |
| 2013 | ALCS | Tigers | Won, 4-2 |
| 2013 | ALDS | Rays | Won, 3-1 |
| 2009 | ALDS | Angels | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2008 | ALCS | Rays | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2008 | ALDS | Angels | Won, 3-1 |
| 2007 | World Series | Rockies | Won, 4-0 |
| 2007 | ALCS | Cleveland | Won, 4-3 |
| 2007 | ALDS | Angels | Won, 3-0 |
| 2005 | ALDS | White Sox | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2004 | World Series | Cardinals | Won, 4-0 |
| 2004 | ALCS | Yankees | Won, 4-3 |
| 2004 | ALDS | Angels | Won, 3-0 |
| 2003 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2003 | ALDS | Athletics | Won, 3-2 |
| 1999 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 4-1 |
| 1999 | ALDS | Cleveland | Won, 3-2 |
| 1998 | ALDS | Cleveland | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1995 | ALDS | Cleveland | Lost, 3-0 |
| 1990 | ALCS | Athletics | Lost, 4-0 |
| 1988 | ALCS | Athletics | Lost, 4-0 |
| 1986 | World Series | Mets | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1986 | ALCS | Angels | Won, 4-3 |
| 1975 | World Series | Reds | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1975 | ALCS | Athletics | Won, 3-0 |
| 1967 | World Series | Cardinals | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1946 | World Series | Cardinals | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1918 | World Series | Cubs | Won, 4-2 |
| 1916 | World Series | Brooklyn Robins | Won, 4-1 |
| 1915 | World Series | Phillies | Won, 4-1 |
| 1912 | World Series | New York Giants | Won, 4-3 |
| 1903 | World Series | Pirates | Won, 5-3 |
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