The Boston Red Sox have always been an integral member of Major League Baseball (MLB). Representing the American League (AL), this team is the third most successful team in the league in terms of championships. They have also managed to gain significant League Championships and Division Championships in their existence so far.
Fenway Sports Group is presently the owner of the Boston Red Sox. The team is currently being managed by Alex Cora. Throughout their existence so far, the team has produced talented players like Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Cy Young, Mookie Betts and Xander Boagerts among others. The team is popular because of their rich history, their heated rivalry with the New York Yankees and their dedicated fan base.
How many World Series Championships have the Boston Red Sox won?
Talking about the World Series Championships, the Boston Red Sox are the 3rd most successful team in MLB in this category. The team has successfully been the MLB World Series Champions nine times so far in their existence. They have won the World Series Championships in 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018.
The following table details the World Series Championships won by the Boston Red Sox over the years:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Result | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1903 | Boston Americans | Jimmy Collins (also player) | 5-3 | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fred Clarke (also player) |
| 1912 | Boston Red Sox | Jake Stahl (also player) | 4-3 | New York Giants | John McGraw |
| 1915 | Boston Red Sox | Bill Carrigan | 4-1 | Phiiladelphia Phillies | Pat Moran |
| 1916 | Boston Red Sox | Bill Carrigan | 4-1 | Broolyn Robbins | Wilbert Robinson |
| 1918 | Boston Red Sox | Ed Barrow | 4-2 | Chicago Cubs | Fred Mitchell |
| 2004 | Boston Red Sox | Terry Francona | 4-0 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa |
| 2007 | Boston Red Sox | Terry Francona | 4-0 | Colorado Rockies | Clint Hurdle |
| 2013 | Boston Red Sox | John Farrell | 4-2 | St. Louis Cardinals | Mike Matheny |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | Alex Cora | 4-1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts |
Boston Red Sox’s World Series Championship Appearances
The Boston Red Sox have won the World Series Championship nine times. However, they have competed for the World Series 13 times so far- 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946,1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018.
While their winning years are discussed above, the team lost in 1946, 1947, 1975, and 1986.
Boston Red Sox’s American League Title Wins
The American League (AL) Championship Series was introduced in 1969 as a best of five game format and was later increased in 1985 to a best of seven game format. The Boston Red Sox are the second most successful team when it comes to being the American League Champions. They have appeared in the American League Championship series games 12 times so far - 1975, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2018 and 2021.
These are the years in which the Boston Red Sox became the American League (AL) Champions:
| Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1975 | Boston Red Sox | Darrell Johnson | 3-0 | Oakland Athletics | Alvin Dark |
| 1986 | Boston Red Sox | John McNamara | 4-3 | California Angels | Gene Mauch |
| 2004 | Boston Red Sox | Terry Francona | 4-3 | New York Yankees | Joe Torre |
| 2007 | Boston Red Sox | Terry Francona | 4-3 | Cleveland Indians | Eric Wedge |
| 2013 | Boston Red Sox | John Farrell | 4-2 | Detroit Tigers | Jim Leyland |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | Alex Cora | 4-1 | Houston Astros | A.J. Hinch |
Boston Red Sox’s Division Title Wins
The Boston Red Sox are members of the East Division in the American League (AL). They have participated in the American League Division Series (ALDS) 14 times so far, in the years - 1995, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2021. They have been the AL Division Champions eight times and have lost six times.
The table below discusses in detail the years in which the Boston Red Sox became the AL Division Champions:
| Year | Winning Team | Manager | Result | Opponent Team | Manager |
| 1999 | Boston Red Sox | Jimmy Williams | 3-2 | Cleveland Indians | Mike Hargrove |
| 2003 | Boston Red Sox | Grady Little | 3-2 | Oakland Athletics | Ken Macha |
| 2004 | Boston Red Sox | Terry Francona | 3-0 | Anaheim Angels | Mike Scioscia |
| 2007 | Boston Red Sox | Terry Francona | 3-0 | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Mike Scioscia |
| 2008 | Boston Red Sox | Terry Francona | 3-1 | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Mike Scioscia |
| 2013 | Boston Red Sox | John Farrell | 3-1 | Tampa Bay Rays | Joe Maddon |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | Alex Cora | 3-1 | New York Yankees | Aaron Boone |
| 2021 | Boston Red Sox | Alex Cora | 3-1 | Tampa Bay Rays | Kevin Cash |
Notably, the Boston Red Sox lost the ALDS in 1995, 1998, 2005, 2009, 2016 and 2017.
FAQ's On Boston Red Sox World Series Championships
A. The Boston Red Sox have won the World Series Championship nine times so far.
A. The Boston Red Sox won the American League (AL) championship six times so far.
A. The Boston Red Sox won the AL East Division titles eight times so far.
A. The Boston Red Sox team is owned by Fenway Sports Group.
A. The New York Yankees are the biggest rivals of the Boston Red Sox.
