The Boston Red Sox are one of the most iconic franchises in Major League Baseball, playing in the American League East since their founding in 1901. Home to the historic Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark still in use in the Majors, the Red Sox represent a tradition of excellence that has shaped North American baseball for more than a century.
| Name | Medias Rojas de Boston |
| League | Major League Baseball |
| Division | American League · East |
| City | Boston |
| Ballpark | Fenway Park |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Record | 52-48 (.520) |
History
Boston entered the world of professional baseball in 1901 as the Americans, changing its name to the Red Sox soon after. Through the first decades of the 20th century, the team was a dominant power, winning several championships and earning the respect of the entire American League. Fenway Park, which opened in 1912, became its home and one of the most iconic symbols in the sport.
However, the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1920 marked the start of an 86-year drought without a World Series title. For decades, Boston fans suffered through near-misses and heartbreaking finishes, creating a mystique of suffering that defined the team’s identity.
Everything changed in 2004, when the Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years, beating the Yankees in the playoffs in epic fashion. Since then, Boston has cemented itself once again as a powerhouse, winning multiple championships in the 2010s and proving that the curse was over for good.
Titles and honors
The Red Sox have won 9 World Series titles: 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018. The 2004 title was especially meaningful, breaking the nearly nine-decade drought and revitalizing the franchise. The championships in 2007, 2013 and 2018 confirmed that Boston had returned as a dynasty in the Majors.
Beyond its World Series titles, the team has won numerous division championships and has produced some of the best regular-season records in recent Major League history.
Current season
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | 2026 (in progress) |
| Record | 52-48 |
| PCT | .520 |
| Standing | #3 in American League · East |
| Games back | 6.0 |
| Streak | W15 |
Key players
Boston’s history is packed with great names. Ted Williams, the legendary hitter of the 1940s and 1950s, is considered one of the greatest hitters of all time. Carl Yastrzemski was another icon across several decades. In the modern era, David Ortiz (Big Papi) became synonymous with success, winning three World Series with Boston and serving as the heart of the team for 14 seasons.
Other key names include Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez, who led the team to the postseason in the 1990s. Today, players like Brayan Bello, Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras represent the future of the franchise.
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Did you know?
Fenway Park is famous for the Green Monster, a 37-foot-high green wall in left field that has witnessed countless stories. The rivalry between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees is one of the oldest and most passionate in the sport, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. Boston fans still remember the sale of Babe Ruth to New York as the ultimate act of betrayal, an event that for years seemed to condemn the team to mediocrity.
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