In the heat of the American League wild-card race, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins meet for the first time since May when they begin a three-game weekend series on Friday in Boston.

The Red Sox are hoping to return to the postseason after falling short the last two years.

Zack Littell allowed one hit over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday night. Littell ...

MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season ...

Littell (8-9), who made his team-leading 28th start in his first full season as starter, struck out seven and did not issue a ...

Boston is back below .500 at 76-77, and will now start a three-game series at Fenway Park against Minnesota on Friday. The Red Sox trail the Twins and Detroit by four games for the final AL wild card.

This story was updated to reflect standings as of Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4:43 p.m.

The Twins, who are trying to hold on to a wild card, fell into a tie with Detroit for the final spot. The Twins own the ...

ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. — Zack Littell allowed one hit over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on ...

The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers have already clinched playoff berths. On Thursday, a trio of MLB teams can join ...