Red Sox Clinch Playoff Spot for Second Straight Year
Boston secured a postseason berth after overcoming a rough first half, positioning themselves as a legitimate World Series contender.

The Boston Red Sox have officially clinched a playoff berth, marking their second consecutive postseason appearance. The team struggled in the first half of the season but recovered strongly enough to lock up a spot. The article frames Boston as a legitimate World Series contender heading into the postseason.
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Nor'easter threatens to scramble Red Sox-Cubs weekend series at Fenway
A major nor'easter with heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding is forecast to hit Boston this weekend, per Yahoo Sports, potentially upending a Cubs series with real playoff seeding stakes.

Alex Bregman exits game after foul ball strikes him in the face in on-deck circle
Alex Bregman left a Red Sox game after being hit in the face by a foul ball in the on-deck circle, per MLB.com's Bill Ladson; test results are pending.

Alex Bregman exits game after foul ball strikes him in the face in on-deck circle
Alex Bregman left a Red Sox game after being hit in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle, per MLB.com's Bill Ladson; his status remains unannounced.

Red Sox activate reliever Tyron Guerrero from IL
Boston gets a bullpen boost as Tyron Guerrero is reinstated from the injured list and rejoins the active roster.

Red Sox activate Tyron Guerrero from IL as postseason bullpen picture takes shape
Boston officially activated RHP Tyron Guerrero from the 10-day IL, per a team announcement, with Wyatt Olds optioned to Worcester; Tanner Houck's rehab is also nearing its end.

Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck making progress in rehab, Red Sox targeting returns
MLB.com's Ian Browne reports both Boston starters are moving in the right direction in their injury rehabs, though no timetable has been announced.
