The Red Sox exercised their option on Victor Martinez and declined options on Jason Varitek and Alex Gonzalez.

The Red Sox clear out of Fenway Park a day after they were swept out of the playoffs.

Alex Gonzalez and the Red Sox are gearing up for the postseason against the Angels.

Boston opens the playoffs either Wednesday or Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.

Roy Halladay pitched a three-hitter and Toronto beat Boston 12-0.

Boston hit a season-high six home runs and beat Baltimore 10-0.

Paul Byrd pitched six shutout innings and Boston completed a three-game sweep of Toronto.

Clay Buchholz pitched 8 1/3 innings and Alex Gonzalez and Dustin Pedroia hit RBI singles to lead Boston past Toronto.

Chicago avoids a four-game sweep with a 9-5 win over Boston.

By JIMMY GOLEN
AP Sports Writer

Boston extends its offensive surge with a 12-8 win over Chicago.

Kevin Youkilis homered twice and drove in six runs and Boston routed New York 14-1.

David Ortiz homered and scored three times and Boston beat Toronto.

The Boston Red Sox acquired shortstop Alex Gonzalez in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.