BOSTON — The two players who might determine whether or not the Red Sox get through the first round and beat the Yankees are not All-Stars, aces, former playoff heroes or high-dollar investments.

Trevor Story isn’t going anywhere. According to a source, the Red Sox’s starting shortstop has decided not to opt out of his contract and will play out the remaining two years of his deal. The ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — On Thursday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora described Masataka Yoshida as “part of the solution” when it came to Boston’s crowded outfield and designated hitter mix. But how? Yoshida, ...