Here's a breakdown of the Red Sox's remaining schedule and where the team stands as it comes to a postseason berth.

If you thought the wild-card matchups were fun, the start of the ALDS was even better on Thursday. Certainly, the day's action was popcorn-worthy. First up, the Chicago White Sox traveled to Texas to face the Houston Astros in Game 1 of their ALDS series.

The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles play the first game of their 4-game series in Baltimore, Maryland, Thursday at 7:15 p.m. ET.