Willson Contreras Seemingly Blames Advanced Analytics for Red Sox Wild Card Loss

Red Sox Star Dodges Question With Cryptic Answer After Collapse

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a cryptic answer when asked why the Red Sox struggled down the stretch.

Willson Contreras seemingly blames advanced analytics for Red Sox Wild Card loss

This Red Sox star was not a fan of the decision-making in the Wild Card loss.

Willson Contreras vents about Red Sox’ struggles, data and analytics after season-ending loss

"It's not enough when you have talent, or you have data, or you have computers telling you what to do, because this is baseball."

This ending didn't sit well with a couple of key Red Sox

Willson Contreras criticizes Red Sox' heavy reliance on analytics

Sep 30, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Wild Red Sox regular season ends with loss to Cubs at Rays’ Tropicana Field

ST. PETERSBURG — A long, strange 2026 Boston Red Sox regular season came to a fittingly unusual end Sunday afternoon, with a 6-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs.