With 11 games to go, the Red Sox are getting close to clinching a postseason berth. Here's how getting that done early will benefit them.

The Boston Red Sox (82-69) and Texas Rangers (75-76) tangle Wednesday in the middle contest of a 3-game series in Arlington, Texas. The first mound delivery at Globe Life Field will be at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The winner of the American League Central race may come down to the final day of the 2026 season. Both the Guardians and White Sox will be watching the scoreboard.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Only six players have ever made their major league debut in the postseason, and none of them have been with the Red Sox. That could change in the coming weeks. As they sit on the verge of clinching their second consecutive postseason berth,

The Boston Red Sox made the right call turning to Chad Tracy.

Willson Contreras put the Red Sox up 2-0 in the first inning Wednesday. From there, it was virtually all Texas as the Rangers won for the second straight night.

Infield prospect Mason White is the top Red Sox prospect headed to play in the Arizona Fall League. White, 22, is one of eight Boston minor leaguers who will play for the Mesa Solar Sox. The AFL season begins Oct.