Manager John McNamara General manager Lou Gorman Local television WSBK-TV | Start date 1986 Local radio WPLM-FM | |
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The 1986 Boston Red Sox season was the 86th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished first in the American League East with a record of 95 wins and 66 losses. After defeating the California Angels in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the World Series to the New York Mets in seven games.
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Offseason
Spring training
The Boston Red Sox held spring training at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida for the 21st season.
Regular season
Season standings
1986 was the first time since 1904 that the Yankees finished second in the standings to the Red Sox.
Transactions
Draft Picks
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
World Series
NL New York Mets (4) vs. AL Boston Red Sox (3)
Awards and honors
All-Star Game