League & Division:
The Boston Red Sox compete in the American League East Division with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Toronto Blue Jays.
Ballpark:
Fenway Park- Capacity: 38,805
- Opened in: 1912
- Ballpark owner: Fenway Sports Group (a division of the Red Sox)
- Construction cost: $650,000
History:
The franchise was founded in 1901 as the Boston Americans, and became the Red Sox in 1908.
Championships:
Playoff appearances: 18 (1903, 1904, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
Division champions: 6 (1975, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1995, 2007)
American League pennants: 12 (1903, 1904, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007)
World Series titles: 7 (1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007)
Wild-card berths: 5 (1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Spring Training:
The Red Sox are a member of the Grapefruit League and play spring training games in City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida.
Famous Past Players:
- Ted Williams
- Carl Yastrzemski
- Carlton Fisk
- Joe Cronin
- Bobby Doerr
Leadership:
Owners: John Henry and Tom Werner
General Manager: Theo Epstein
Manager: Terry Francona
