The Red Sox are in an unusual place at the end of September; they are are eliminated from playoff contention. It has been a rough year indeed for Boston baseball fans for so many reasons. Two of the biggest and most recent events include Chris Sale being shut down for the year in mid-August because of arm problems the recent firing of General Manager Dave Dombrowski, just one year after winning the 2018 World Series.
Coming into the final weekend of the season, the Red Sox have an 83-76 record, compared to the Orioles at 52-107.