The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are part of the American League Eastern Division of Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was established in 1901 and has gone on to become one of the most successful franchises in baseball history, winning 9 World Series championships.
- Founded in 1901 as the Boston Americans.
- The team changed its name to the Red Sox in 1908.
- The Red Sox were the last major league team to field a black player, in 1959.
- The team won their first World Series in 1903.
- The team had a long period of struggle after selling Babe Ruth in 1919, breaking 'the curse of the Bambino' with a World Series win in 2004.
The Yankees are the biggest rivals of the Red Sox. They have won 27 World Series championships in total, more than any other team in MLB.
The Dodgers are another major competitor of the Red Sox. They have won 7 World Series championships, the most recent being in 2020.
The Giants have won 8 World Series championships, the most recent being in 2014. They are also a significant competitor of the Red Sox.
The official Boston Red Sox home jersey worn by players during home games.
The official Boston Red Sox baseball cap worn by players and fans alike.
A range of Boston Red Sox t-shirts, including official team merchandise and fan-created designs.
Tickets to attend a game at Fenway Park, the home stadium of the Boston Red Sox.
The Red Sox won the World Series most recently in 2018.
Alex Cora is the current manager of the Boston Red Sox, having rejoined the team for the 2021 season.
The official capacity of Fenway Park is 37,755 seats.
The Red Sox have retired the numbers of 11 players, including Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and David Ortiz.
The Green Monster is a 37-foot-tall left field wall at Fenway Park, painted bright green. It is one of the most iconic features of the park and is known for being a difficult target for hitters to clear.