The Boston Red Sox haven’t made the postseason since reaching the ALCS in 2021. They’re currently in the mix for the 2024 MLB playoff picture.
Red Sox Playoff Chances
The Red Sox playoff odds are off the board.
Here is the latest playoff odds for all AL East teams:
- Orioles: Off the board
- Yankees: Off the board
- Red Sox: Off the board
- Rays: Off the board
- Blue Jays: Off the board
Red Sox Playoff Seed
If the postseason began today, the Red Sox wouldn’t be in the six-team AL playoff bracket. They’re 14 games back for the division lead in the AL East.
In addition, Boston is four games behind the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers for the final AL Wild Card spot.
Here’s the current 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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