This is a preview of the three-game series between the Guardians and Red Sox that starts Tuesday night. Where: Fenway Park, 6:45 p.m. TV/radio: Guardians.TV will do Tuesday’s and Thursday’s games, while ESPN does Wednesday’s game.

The Boston Red Sox are set for a pivotal playoff matchup, likely with the New York Yankees in the first round of the postseason.It’s been a whirlwind of a season for Boston fans after their horrible start under manager Alex Cora and subsequent hot streak under interim manager Chad Tracy.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had an update ahead of the MLB playoffs.

The Red Sox achieved step one of their goal by punching their ticket to the playoffs on Sunday. Now, they have six regular-season games left to prepare for what is to come.

CBS Sports brings you live coverage, scoring, expert picks and stats for the MLB matchup between Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox on September 22, 2026

As the Red Sox fell to the Rays 2-1 at Tropicana Field on Saturday evening, wasting an excellent start by homegrown right-hander Brayan Bello, a similar scenario played out between the division rivals’ Triple-A affiliates.

Payton Tolle will take the mound for the Red Sox, who enter Saturday with the opportunity to clinch a postseason berth.

Boston first baseman Willson Contreras left the Red Sox’s game Thursday night against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch in the area of the right hand.

The Yankees and Red Sox appear headed toward another October showdown, and the first series odds give New York a significant advantage.