Total attendance (at the team's 81 home games) was 2,672,130. The team's season ended on October 1, finishing with a record of 78–84, in last place of the American League East. On September 20, the team was eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season. On September 14, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, who joined the team following the 2019 season, was fired, and Brian O'Halloran was removed as general manager, although not fired. The Red Sox began their regular season on March 30, in a home game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team was led by Alex Cora, in the third season of his second stint as the team's manager. The 2023 Boston Red Sox season was the 123rd season in Boston Red Sox franchise history, and their 112th season at Fenway Park. WEEI-FM / Boston Red Sox Radio Network: Joe Castiglione, Will Flemming, Sean McDonough, Lou Merloni (rotation) NESN: Dave O’Brien or Mike Monaco (play-by-play) with Lou Merloni, Will Middlebrooks, Kevin Millar, Tim Wakefield, Kevin Youkilis (analyst rotation) Professional sports season in Major League BaseballĬhaim Bloom (Chief Baseball Officer until Sept.