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Looking back at the Red Sox’ ALCS loss to the Astros, there are a handful of moments that ultimately led to Boston’s demise. Our John Tomase revisits five turning points from the series.

The Red Sox’ postseason run ended Friday night in Houston with a 5-0 Gloss to the Astros in Game 6 of the ALCS. The Astros advanced to the World Series for the third time in five seasons. They won the championship in 2017, a crown tainted by the team’s sign-stealing scandal, before losing to the Washington Nationals in seven games…

Will “Whistlegate” be a factor in Houston? Do the Red Sox have the arms to match the Astros’ surprisingly effective bullpen? Here’s what’s on John Tomase’s mind ahead of a must-win Game 6.

Some Boston Red Sox fans are accusing the Houston Astros of cheating by using whistles to relay signs to the batters on the type of pitch they were about to get during Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park. Some of the whistles were caught on camera Wednesday night, when Houston cruised to a 9-1 victory...

The Red Sox haven’t exactly thrived when sitting pretty this season, and as they prep for Game 6 in Houston, our John Tomase thinks Alex Cora’s group has the Astros right where they want them.

The Red Sox are in Houston hoping to force a Game 7 after falling behind the Astros in the American League Championship Series.

Eduardo Rodriguez pitched well in his most recent start but proceeded to mock Carlos Correa on his way off the mound. Our John Tomase wonder if that poked the proverbial bear.

The Red Sox now trail 3-2 in the ALCS after another disappointing loss to the Astros in Game 5 at Fenway Park.

Framber Valdez was perfect through four, took a two-hit shutout into the seventh and became the first pitcher in the 2021 postseason to finish eight innings on Wednesday as the Houston Astros beat Boston 9-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series and moved one win from a second straight trip to the World Series. Yordan Alvarez had three…

Jose Altuve hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and the Houston offense awakened with seven runs in the ninth on Tuesday night as the Astros came back to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-2, evening the AL Championship Series at two games apiece. Six outs from falling behind 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and facing a Game…

Two local companies are getting some extra attention as the Red Sox make their playoff run. From what some of the players are wearing to the laundry cart the team has started riding in, they hope they can help the Red Sox go all the way. Red Sox fans hope the bats stay hot, but it is what some of…

Stoughton-based Franklin Sports makes custom batting gloves for Red Sox players, and the laundry cart batters ride in after hitting home runs are made by Steele Canvas Basket Corporation in Chelsea.

History was made once again for the Red Sox Monday night in front of a rowdy hometown crowd at Fenway Park, and the team is hoping fans bring that same electric energy Tuesday night as Boston looks to extend its AL Championship Series lead over Houston. Kyle Schwarber’s grand slam helped the Red Sox rout the Astros 12-3 to...

Eduardo Rodriguez was admonished by Alex Cora by mocking Carlos Correa with a point to his wrist in Game 3, but what did the Astros star think of E-Rod’s move? John Tomase has the scoop from Fenway Park.

Fenway Park has been electric — and Red Sox players are loving it.

The Red Sox bludgeoned Houston pitching yet again in Game 3 of the ALCS, leading our John Tomase to make a bold proclamation ahead of Game 4 Tuesday at Fenway.

With fans cheering on the Red Sox, restaurants and bars in the Fenway area are packed.

Fans lucky enough to be at Game 3 of the ALCS were thrilled — many had traveled hours to get there!

The Boston Red Sox return home for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series Monday. After a weekend in Houston, Red Sox nation is ready to welcome their team home.

Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez walked off the mound with a six-run lead and a message for Carlos Correa and the rest of the Houston Astros: Now, it’s Boston’s time. Tapping his wrist to mimic Correa’s Game 1 celebration, Rodriguez rode four more Boston homers — including Kyle Schwarber’s record-setting grand slam — to a 12-3 victory Monday night...