History of Boston Red Sox in Timeline

The Boston Red Sox, founded in 1901, are a Major League Baseball team based in Boston, competing in the American League East Division. Their home field is Fenway Park since 1912. Named the "Red Sox" around 1908, following the precedent of earlier Boston teams called the "Red Stockings." They've secured nine World Series titles, ranking third-most among MLB teams, with their latest win in 2018. They also won the 1904 AL pennant but could not defend their 1903 World Series title due to the New York Giants' refusal to participate in the 1904 World Series.

1900: American League Name Change

Prior to the 1900 season, the Western League changed its name to the American League.

1901: Huntington Avenue Grounds Home Field

From the team's inception in 1901 through 1911, the team played at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.

1901: Cy Young's Triple Crown

In 1901, Cy Young won the pitching Triple Crown with 33 wins, a 1.62 ERA, and 158 strikeouts.

1901: Boston Americans Franchise Created

In 1901, the American League created a franchise in Boston called the "Boston Americans" to compete with the National League team there.

1901: Franchise Founding

In 1901, the Boston Red Sox were founded as one of the American League's eight charter franchises.

1901: Season Finish

In 1901, the Boston franchise finished second in the league.

1901: First Spring Training

In 1901, the franchise's first spring training was held in Charlottesville, Virginia, when the team was known as the Boston Americans.

1901: American League Club Established

In 1901, the upstart American League established a competing club in Boston.

January 1902: Ownership Change

In January 1902, C.W. Somers sold all but one share of the team to Henry Killilea.

1902: "B" and "A" Jerseys

In 1902, the Boston Americans' jerseys featured large letters "B" and "A" denoting "Boston" and "American".

1903: First World Series Victory

In 1903, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first World Series.

1903: First American League Pennant and World Series

In 1903, the Boston Red Sox won their first American League pennant and participated in the first modern World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning the series five games to three.

April 1904: Team Purchased by Taylor

In April 1904, John I. Taylor purchased the Boston American League team.

1904: American League Pennant Win

In 1904, the Boston Red Sox won the American League pennant but were unable to defend their 1903 World Series championship because the New York Giants declined to participate.

1905: World Series Permanent Championship

In 1905, the two leagues established the World Series as a permanent championship.

1906: Boston's Last Place Finish

In 1906, the Boston Americans lost 105 games and finished last in the league.

December 1907: Pilgrims Nickname Considered Unsuitable

In December 1907, John I. Taylor stated that the Pilgrims nickname "sounded too much like homeless wanderers."

December 1907: Taylor Proposes Name Change

In December 1907, team owner Taylor proposed to change the name of the Boston Americans to the Boston Red Sox.

December 18, 1907: Red Officially Adopted as Team Color

On December 18, 1907, John I. Taylor announced that the club had officially adopted red as its new team color.

1907: Name Selection After Season

After the 1907 season, owner John I. Taylor chose the name Red Sox.

1907: Jerseys Read 'Boston'

From 1901 through 1907, the Boston American League team's jerseys simply read "Boston".

1908: Red Sox Name Chosen

Around 1908, team owner John I. Taylor chose the name "Red Sox" for the team, following the tradition of previous "Boston Red Stockings" teams.

1908: Red Stocking Icon on Uniforms

In 1908, the Red Sox uniforms featured a large icon of a red stocking angling across the shirt front, solidifying the team's new nickname.

1908: Red Hose in Uniform

In 1908, the name Red Sox refers to the red hose in the team uniform.

1909: Tris Speaker a Fixture

By 1909, center fielder Tris Speaker had become a fixture in the Boston outfield, and the team finished the season in third place.

1911: Huntington Avenue Grounds Home Field

From the team's inception in 1901 through 1911, the team played at the Huntington Avenue Grounds.

1912: Fenway Park Becomes Home

In 1912, Fenway Park became the home ballpark for the Boston Red Sox.

1912: Braves Nickname

In 1912, the Boston National League team officially adopted the nickname "Braves".

1912: Red Sox Win World Series

In 1912, the Red Sox won 105 games and the pennant, then beat the New York Giants 4–3–1 in the World Series.

1912: Broke Franchise Record Of Wins Set In 1912

In 2018, the Red Sox broke the franchise record of 105 wins that had been set in 1912.

1913: Lannin Ownership

From 1913 to 1916, Joseph Lannin owned the Red Sox.

1914: Babe Ruth Signed

In 1914, Joseph Lannin signed a young up-and-coming pitcher named Babe Ruth from the Baltimore Orioles.

1915: World Series Champions

In 1915, the team won 101 games and went on to win the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies four games to one.

1916: Frazee Buys Red Sox

In 1916, Harry Frazee bought the Red Sox from Joseph Lannin for about $675,000.

1916: World Series Victory

In 1916, the Red Sox won the World Series, defeating the Brooklyn Robins.

December 18, 1918: Trade with Yankees

On December 18, 1918, Duffy Lewis, Dutch Leonard and Ernie Shore were traded to the Yankees for Ray Caldwell, Slim Love, Roxy Walters, Frank Gilhooley and $15,000.

1918: Early Championship

By 1918, the Red Sox had won four more championships, establishing themselves as a dominant team.

1918: Yankees fans taunt Red Sox

In 1990, Yankee fans began chanting "1918" when the Red Sox were there, referencing the last year the Red Sox won a World Series.

1918: First World Series Clinched at Home Since 1918

The Red Sox victory in the 2013 World Series was the first one clinched at home in Fenway Park since 1918.

July 1919: Carl Mays Traded to Yankees

In July 1919, pitcher Carl Mays was traded to the Yankees for Bob McGraw, Allan Russell and $40,000.

December 1919: My Lady Friends Opened

In December 1919, the non-musical stage play My Lady Friends, later known as No, No, Nanette, opened on Broadway and was financed by Ruth's sale to the Yankees.

December 26, 1919: Sale of Babe Ruth

On December 26, 1919, the Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.

January 6, 1920: Announcement of Ruth Sale

On January 6, 1920, the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees was announced.

December 1920: Trade with the Yankees

In December 1920, Wally Schang, Waite Hoyt, Harry Harper and Mike McNally were traded to the Yankees for Del Pratt, Muddy Ruel, Hank Thormahlen, Sammy Vick.

July 23, 1922: Trade with Yankees

On July 23, 1922, Joe Dugan and Elmer Smith were traded to the Yankees for Elmer Miller, Chick Fewster, Johnny Mitchell, and Lefty O'Doul.

1923: Frazee Sells Team

In 1923, Harry Frazee sold the Red Sox to Bob Quinn.

1923: Herb Pennock Traded to Yankees

In 1923, Herb Pennock was traded by the Red Sox to the Yankees for Camp Skinner, Norm McMillan, and George Murray.

1925: No, No, Nanette on Broadway

In 1925, the Broadway musical No, No, Nanette, rumored to be financed by the sale of Babe Ruth, opened.

1931: Earl Webb's Record Doubles

In 1931, Earl Webb set the all-time mark for most doubles in a season with 67.

1932: Worst Record in Franchise History

In 1932, the Red Sox had a record of 43–111, which is still the worst record in franchise history.

1933: Tom Yawkey Buys Team

In 1933, Tom Yawkey bought the team.

1938: Foxx's Home Run and Runs Records

In 1938, Jimmie Foxx hit 50 home runs, which stood as a club record for 68 years, and set a club record of 175 runs.

1939: Red Sox Purchase Ted Williams' Contract

In 1939, the Red Sox purchased the contract of outfielder Ted Williams from the San Diego Padres. This acquisition ushered in an era sometimes referred to as the "Ted Sox."

1941: Ted Williams Hits .406

In 1941, Ted Williams batted .406, making him the last player to hit over .400 for a full season.

1942: Teams comeback after trailing 3-0

In 2004, The Red Sox joined the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs as the only North American professional sports teams in history at the time to win a best-of-seven games series after being down 3-0.

1946: Enos Slaughter's "Mad Dash"

In 1946, Enos Slaughter's "mad dash" became a memorable moment in World Series history.

1946: Red Sox Reach World Series

In 1946, the Red Sox, led by Ted Williams, reached the World Series but lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. The "Williams Shift" was used against Williams, and his performance was affected by an elbow injury.

1946: First 100-Win Season Since 1946

In 2018, the Red Sox surpassed the 100-win mark for the first time since 1946.

1946: Cardinals Win 1946 World Series

The Cardinals won the 1946 World Series when Enos Slaughter scored the go-ahead run from first base. Johnny Pesky's throw to home was slightly late, leading to debate about whether he hesitated.

1948: Red Sox Lose Pennant to Cleveland

In 1948, the Red Sox finished in a tie with Cleveland and lost to them in a one-game playoff, ending their hopes of reaching the World Series.

1949: Red Sox Lose Pennant to Yankees

In 1949, the Red Sox were one game ahead of the New York Yankees with two games left against each other, but they lost both games and missed the AL Pennant.

1953: Williams Returns from Korean War

In 1953, Ted Williams returned to the Red Sox after serving in the Korean War.

1955: Frank Malzone Debuts

In 1955, Frank Malzone made his debut for the Red Sox at third base.

1957: Williams Hits .388 at 38

In 1957, Ted Williams hit .388 at the age of 38.

1959: Pumpsie Green Joins Red Sox

In 1959, the Red Sox became the last Major League team to field an African American player when they promoted Pumpsie Green from their AAA farm team.

1960: Ted Williams Retires

Ted Williams retired at the end of the 1960 season, famously hitting a home run in his final at-bat.

1961: Carl Yastrzemski Debuts

In 1961, Carl "Yaz" Yastrzemski debuted for the Red Sox, replacing Ted Williams in left field.

1964: Tony Conigliaro Slugs 24 Home Runs

In 1964, Tony Conigliaro, an 18-year-old rookie, slugged 24 home runs.

1965: Worst Season Since 1965

The 2012 season marked the worst season for the Red Sox since 1965.

1966: Red Sox Finish Ninth

In 1966, the Red Sox finished the season in ninth place.

1966: Worst Record Since 1966

In 1983, the Red Sox posted their worst record since 1966, finishing sixth in the AL East.

August 18, 1967: Tony Conigliaro Injured

On August 18, 1967, Tony Conigliaro was struck above the left cheek bone by a pitch thrown by Jack Hamilton, impacting his career.

1967: Impossible Dream Season

In 1967, the Red Sox had their "Impossible Dream" season, winning the AL pennant after finishing ninth the previous year and reaching the World Series.

1970: Conigliaro Returns After Injury

In 1970, Tony Conigliaro had a productive season after recovering from his injury but was never the same player.

1971: Vida Blue Wins Cy Young and MVP

In 1971, Vida Blue wins both the American League Cy Young and MVP. Clemens became the first starting pitcher to win both awards since Vida Blue in 1971

1972: Red Sox Miss Playoffs by Half Game

In 1972, the Red Sox missed the playoffs by a half-game to the Detroit Tigers due to games lost to a players' strike not being made up.

1975: Carlton Fisk's Home Run

In 1975, Carlton Fisk's home run was a memorable event in World Series history.

1975: Game 6 of the World Series

In 1975, Game 6 of the World Series was played at Fenway Park and is considered among the greatest games in postseason history. Carlton Fisk hit a game-winning home run in the 12th inning to win the game for the Red Sox.

1975: Red Sox Lose Game 7 of the World Series

In 1975, the Red Sox lost Game 7 of the World Series 4-3, despite an early lead. Bill Lee threw a "Leephus pitch" that Tony Pérez hit for a home run, and the Reds scored the winning run in the 9th inning.

1975: Red Sox Win AL Pennant

In 1975, the Red Sox, featuring players like Yastrzemski, Rice, and Fisk, won the AL pennant and swept the Oakland A's in the ALCS.

1975: Teams comeback after trailing 3-0

In 2004, The Red Sox joined the 1975 New York Islanders as the only North American professional sports teams in history at the time to win a best-of-seven games series after being down 3-0.

1976: Tom Yawkey Death

In 1976, Tom Yawkey passed away, and his wife Jean R. Yawkey took control of the Red Sox.

1977: Portland Trail Blazers record of 814 between 1977 and 1995

Between May 15, 2003, and April 10, 2013, the Red Sox sold out every home game at Fenway park. The 820-game streak is a record for all major American sports, narrowly passing the Portland Trail Blazers record of 814 between 1977 and 1995.

May 26, 1978: Reorganization as Limited Partnership

On May 26, 1978, the team was reorganized as a limited partnership.

1978: Yankees and Red Sox Pennant Race

In 1978, the Red Sox and the Yankees were involved in a tight pennant race. The Yankees overcame a large deficit to tie for the divisional lead after sweeping the Red Sox in a four-game series known as "The Boston Massacre."

1980: Lou Gorman Joins Mets

In 1980, Lou Gorman became vice-president, player personnel, of the New York Mets.

1983: Carl Yastrzemski Retires

Carl Yastrzemski retired after the 1983 season.

1983: Lou Gorman Leaves Mets

In 1983, Lou Gorman leaves the New York Mets.

1986: Bill Buckner's Error

In 1986, Bill Buckner's error became a significant and infamous moment in World Series history.

1986: Roger Clemens Wins Cy Young and MVP

In 1986, Roger Clemens won both the American League Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards after going 24-4 with a 2.48 ERA. Clemens had a 20-strikeout game.

1986: Red Sox Face Mets in World Series

In 1986, the Red Sox faced the New York Mets in the World Series. Game 6 became one of the most devastating losses in club history.

1986: Postseason losing streak

In 1995, the Red Sox's postseason losing streak reached 13 straight games, dating back to the 1986 World Series.

1988: Joe Morgan Replaces John McNamara

In 1988, Joe Morgan replaced John McNamara as manager, sparking a surge to the AL East title. However, the Red Sox were swept by the Oakland Athletics in the ALCS.

1990: Yankees fans chant "1918!" to taunt Red Sox

In 1990, Yankees fans began chanting "1918!" to taunt the Red Sox, referencing the last year the Red Sox won a World Series, this chant was common at Yankee Stadium whenever the Red Sox played there. Additionally, the Yankees fired manager Bucky Dent at Fenway Park after being swept by the Red Sox, leading to criticism of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

1990: Red Sox Win Division, Swept by A's

In 1990, the Red Sox again won the division but were swept by the Oakland Athletics in the ALCS for the second time in 3 years.

1990: Yankees Fire Bucky Dent at Fenway Park

In 1990, the Yankees fired Bucky Dent as their manager during a series at Fenway Park, providing a measure of retribution for his famous home run in 1978.

1991: First Team Since 1991 To Win World Series After Finishing Last Place

The Red Sox became the first team since the 1991 Minnesota Twins to win the World Series a year after finishing in last place.

1992: Jean R. Yawkey Death

In 1992, Jean R. Yawkey died, passing control of the Red Sox to the Yawkey Trust.

1993: Clemens has mediocre seasons

After Roger Clemens turned 30, he had four seasons, 1993-96, which were mediocre by his standards, leading to the GM to believe he was entering "the twilight of his career".

1993: Fort Myers Hosts Spring Training

Since 1993, the city of Fort Myers, Florida, has hosted Boston's spring training.

1994: Dan Duquette replaces Lou Gorman as General Manager

In 1994, Dan Duquette replaced Lou Gorman as the General Manager of the Red Sox.

June 12, 1995: Previous MLB Record Held By Cleveland Indians

The previous major league baseball record had been held by the Cleveland Indians, who sold out 455 games between June 12, 1995, and April 2, 2001.

1995: Red Sox win AL East

In 1995, the Red Sox won the American League East, finishing seven games ahead of the Yankees.

1995: Red Sox Capture AL East Title

In 2007, the Red Sox captured their first AL East title since 1995.

September 18, 1996: Roger Clemens ties major league record

On September 18, 1996, Roger Clemens tied his major league record by striking out 20 Detroit Tigers in one of his final appearances in a Red Sox uniform.

1997: Red Sox trade Heathcliff Slocumb for Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe

Out of contention in 1997, the Red Sox traded closer Heathcliff Slocumb to Seattle for catching prospect Jason Varitek and right-handed pitcher Derek Lowe.

1997: First Losing Season Since 1997

The 2012 season marked the first losing season for the Red Sox since 1997.

1998: Red Sox trade for Pedro Martinez

Prior to the start of the 1998 season, the Red Sox traded Tony Armas Jr. and Carl Pavano to the Montreal Expos for pitcher Pedro Martínez. The team also won the American League Wild Card but lost the American League Division Series to the Indians.

1998: Reference to the 1998 New York Yankees

The 2018 Red Sox are considered one of the best baseball teams since the 1998 New York Yankees.

1999: Duquette calls Fenway Park "economically obsolete"

In 1999, General Manager Dan Duquette called Fenway Park "economically obsolete" and pushed for a new stadium with Red Sox ownership.

1999: Red Sox defeat Indians in ALDS

In 1999, the Red Sox overturned their fortunes against the Indians in the American League Division Series, winning after Cleveland took a 2-0 lead. Game 4 saw the Red Sox win 23-7, the highest-scoring playoff game in major league history. They lost the ALCS to the Yankees.

2000: Red Sox sign Manny Ramirez

After the 2000 season, the Red Sox signed Manny Ramírez to an 8-year, $160 million deal.

2000: Eighth Team to Fail to Repeat as World Series Champions

In 2000, the Red Sox became the eighth team in a row to fail to repeat as World Series champions.

April 2, 2001: Previous MLB Record Held By Cleveland Indians

The previous major league baseball record had been held by the Cleveland Indians, who sold out 455 games between June 12, 1995, and April 2, 2001.

2001: Ichiro Suzuki Wins ROY and MVP

In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki duplicated Fred Lynn's 1975 feat of winning both the American League Rookie of the Year award and the Most Valuable Player award.

2001: Most Games Won Since 2001

In 2018, the Red Sox won the most games of any MLB team since the 2001 Seattle Mariners.

2002: Sale of the Red Sox

In 2002, The Yawkey Trust sold the Red Sox, concluding 70 years of Yawkey ownership, the team was sold to New England Sports Ventures.

2002: Red Sox sold to New England Sports Ventures

In 2002, the Red Sox were sold by Yawkey trustee and president Harrington to New England Sports Ventures. Dan Duquette was fired as GM and replaced by Mike Port, and Joe Kerrigan was fired as manager and replaced by Grady Little.

May 15, 2003: Home Game Sellout Streak Begins

On May 15, 2003, the Red Sox began a streak of selling out every home game.

2003: Red Sox acquire players at trade deadline

During the 2003-04 offseason, at the July 31 trading deadline, the Red Sox traded Nomar Garciaparra, and received Doug Mientkiewicz and Orlando Cabrera. In a separate transaction, the Red Sox acquired Dave Roberts. The team was nicknamed "the Idiots."

2003: "Cowboy Up" team loses ALCS to Yankees

In 2003, the Red Sox, known as the "Cowboy Up" team, rallied in the ALDS but lost Game 7 of the ALCS to the Yankees after a controversial pitching decision by manager Grady Little, who was not rehired for the next season.

2004: Terry Francona hired

In 2004, The Red Sox hired former Philadelphia Phillies manager Terry Francona to manage the team.

2004: End of the Curse

In 2004, the Red Sox ended an 86-year championship drought, winning their sixth World Series.

2004: Red Sox win the World Series

In 2004, the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, winning their first championship in 86 years, led by strong pitching performances and key home runs. Manny Ramirez was named World Series MVP. Sports Illustrated named the Boston Red Sox the 2004 Sportsmen of the Year.

2005: Yankees win AL East, Red Sox lose in ALDS

In 2005, the Yankees won the AL East over the Red Sox due to winning the season series. The Red Sox then competed as the wild card team, but were swept in three games in the ALDS.

2006: David Ortiz breaks Red Sox home run record

In 2006, David Ortiz broke Jimmie Foxx's single-season Red Sox home run record by hitting 54 homers. However, the Red Sox failed to make the playoffs.

2007: Red Sox win bid for Daisuke Matsuzaka

In 2007, Boston won the bid for the rights to negotiate a contract with Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, placing a bid of $51.1 million and completing a 6-year, $52 million contract.

2007: Red Sox win the 2007 World Series

In 2007, the Red Sox swept the Angels in the ALDS and defeated the Indians in the ALCS after coming back from being down 3-1. They then swept the Colorado Rockies in the World Series, securing their second title in four years. Mike Lowell was named World Series MVP.

2007: John Farrell Tenure

John Farrell was the Red Sox pitching coach from 2007 to 2010.

2007: World Series Win

The Red Sox won the World Series in 2007.

2008: Red Sox defeat A's in Tokyo, Manny Ramirez trade, and ALCS comeback

In 2008, the Red Sox began their season in Tokyo, defeating the Oakland A's. Manny Ramirez was traded to the Dodgers, and the Red Sox improved to make the playoffs as the AL Wild Card. They defeated the Angels in the ALDS but lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS after failing to hold their lead.

2009: Red Sox Swept in ALDS

In 2009, the Red Sox returned to postseason play but were swept in the ALDS by the Los Angeles Angels.

2010: Teams comeback after trailing 3-0

In 2004, The Red Sox joined the 2010 Philadelphia Flyers as one of the North American professional sports teams in history to win a best-of-seven games series after being down 3-0.

2010: Red Sox Fail to Make Playoffs

In 2010, the Red Sox placed third in the division and failed to make the playoffs.

2010: John Farrell Tenure

John Farrell was the Red Sox pitching coach from 2007 to 2010.

September 2011: Red Sox Collapse

In September 2011, the Red Sox became the first team in MLB history to blow a 9-game lead in the division heading into September, ultimately failing to make the playoffs.

December 2011: Bobby Valentine Hired as Manager

In December 2011, Bobby Valentine was hired as the new manager of the Red Sox.

2011: Mention of difficulties

In 2011 and 2012, the Red Sox struggled with clubhouse issues, which management tried to address by hiring clubhouse players.

2012: Miguel Cabrera Wins Triple Crown

In 2012, Miguel Cabrera became the first player since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967 to win the American League Triple Crown.

2012: Fenway Park Centennial

In 2012, the Red Sox celebrated the centennial of Fenway Park. Past and present players and coaches assembled on April 20th to celebrate the anniversary. However, the Red Sox struggled with injuries and inconsistency, resulting in their worst season since 1965.

2012: Finished Last in the American League East

In 2012, the Red Sox finished last in the American League East with a 69-93 record.

2012: Spring Training at JetBlue Park

Since 2012, Boston's spring training is held at JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

April 10, 2013: Home Game Sellout Streak Ends

On April 10, 2013, the Red Sox's streak of selling out every home game ended, totaling 820 games and setting a major professional sports record.

April 15, 2013: Boston Marathon Bombing

On April 15, 2013, the Boston Marathon bombing occurred, leading to a close association between the Red Sox and the city. The team wore a "Boston Strong" patch and honored victims during games. The Red Sox players placed the World Series trophy on the Boston Marathon finish line.

September 20, 2013: Red Sox Clinch A.L. East Division Title

On September 20, 2013, the Red Sox clinched the A.L. East division title after finishing last in the American League East in 2012. This turnaround was attributed to the hiring of John Farrell and the acquisition of character players.

September 28, 2013: Red Sox Secure Home Field Advantage

On September 28, 2013, the Red Sox secured home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs as their closest competition, the Oakland Athletics, lost.

2013: Following 2013 Championship

Following their 2013 championship, the Red Sox finished last in the AL East in 2014 and 2015.

2013: World Series Win

The Red Sox won the World Series in 2013.

2014: Following 2013 Championship

Following their 2013 championship, the Red Sox finished last in the AL East in 2014 and 2015.

2014: Teams comeback after trailing 3-0

In 2004, The Red Sox joined the 2014 Los Angeles Kings as one of the North American professional sports teams in history to win a best-of-seven games series after being down 3-0.

September 12, 2015: David Ortiz Hits 500th Career Home Run

On September 12, 2015, David Ortiz hit his 500th career home run, becoming the 27th player in MLB history to achieve that milestone.

November 2015: David Ortiz Announces Retirement

In November 2015, David Ortiz announced that the 2016 season would be his last.

2015: Reference to missing the playoffs

In 2019 the Red Sox missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015.

2015: First Losing Record Since 2015

In 2022, the Red Sox had their first losing record in a 162-game season since 2015.

2016: Red Sox Win Division, Lose in ALDS

In 2016, the Red Sox won their division with a 93-69 record. Rick Porcello won the AL Cy Young Award, and Mookie Betts was the runner-up for AL MVP. The team was swept in the ALDS by the Cleveland Indians.

2016: David Ortiz Announces Retirement

In November 2015, David Ortiz announced that the 2016 season would be his last.

2017: Red Sox Repeat as Division Champions, Fire Manager

In 2017, the Red Sox repeated as division champions with a 93-69 record but were eliminated by the Houston Astros in the ALDS. John Farrell was fired, and Alex Cora was hired as the new manager.

2017: Mentioned sign-stealing scandal with the 2017 Astros

On January 15, 2020, Alex Cora and Red Sox mutually parted ways after being named in the MLB's report about the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal from 2017.

2018: Fourth 21st-Century Title

Following their 2018 World Series victory, the Red Sox became the first team to win four World Series trophies in the 21st century.

2018: World Series Win

In 2018, the Boston Red Sox last won and appeared in the World Series.

2018: Red Sox Win American League East Division Title

In 2018, the Red Sox finished with a 108-54 record, winning the American League East division title and surpassing 100 wins for the first time since 1946. The 2018 Red Sox were led by All-Stars Mookie Betts, J. D. Martinez, Chris Sale, and Craig Kimbrel.