After leaving Aaron Judge off the AL Wild Card roster, the New York Yankees only added to the drama around their star right fielder with a confusing decision before Game 1 against the Boston Red Sox.
Entering Game 1 of the AL Wild Card in the 2026MLB Postseason, Aaron Boone explained the reasons behind Aaron Judge’s absence for the New York Yankees . However, that clarity only lasted so long as a PA announcement at Yankee Stadium, before the series opener against the Boston Red Sox , caught ...
The 14-year veteran last pitched in the majors with the Red Sox in 2025.
The New York Yankees didn't introduce Aaron Judge along with the inactive players to start Wild Card Game 1 vs. the Boston Red Sox.
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is not on the American League Wild Card Series roster as he deals with a calf injury. The Yankees are hopeful that Judge can return for the ALDS if they defeat the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. However, a confusing moment occurred before Game 1 between […]
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Cam Schlittler continues his dominance against the Boston Red Sox as the New York Yankees win game one in the Bronx. The projected AL Cy Young winner pitched 6.1 innings, striking out 10 batters and limiting the Red Sox to two hits.
Three-time All-Star relief pitcher Liam Hendriks announced his retirement Tuesday, according to MLB. Hendriks was an inspiration both on and off the field, as he battled back from non-Hodgkins lymphoma to pitch again in MLB. He last appeared in a big league game in 2025 with the Boston Red Sox. Hendriks signed a minor league […]
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The New York Yankees will play the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series on Tuesday. Reports say Aaron Judge will miss the series due to a recent calf strain. Additionally, Judge was left off the roster. However, Judge was in the field throwing before the game at Yankee Stadium, […]
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Archrivals collide in the American League Wild Card Series for the second straight year as the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees, with Game 1 at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. How to Watch Boston Red Sox…
When it comes to Red Sox vs. Yankees, the past is always an overarching theme. Many times, it even towers over the present, and for good reason. The curse, the comeback, the history, the fights, and the ever accumulating list of October showdowns echoes through every game. But tonight, it’s also about the future clashing […]
Red Sox catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper hit the 10-day injured list a few days ago with a right biceps strain. Rob Bradford of WEEI reports that Gasper actually tore his biceps off a tendon and will have surgery on Friday. Bradford doesn’t provide a timetable for Gasper’s recovery but it seems fair to conclude his […]
The New York Yankees are scheduled to take on the Boston Red Sox in a Wild Card matchup on Tuesday. With the game set to begin at 8 p.m. EST, manager Aaron Boone announced the lineup for Game 1 of the series and made his final decision clear on Giancarlo Stanton. New York will begin […]
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Yankees - 010 010 25x - 9 12 0 Almost exactly one year ago, on October 2, 2025, in the winner-take-all Game 3 of last year's ALWC series, Cam Schlittler pitched eight shutout innings against the Red Sox, striking out 12. The Yankees mugged Connelly Early in the fourth inning, winning the game with ease, 4-0 . Schlittler was also on the mound Tuesday night in New York, the next postseason game between these two rivals. Schlittler was equal...
Jazz Chisholm Jr. will not start Game 1 of the New York Yankees' playoff series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, but manager Aaron Boone still wants the veteran to be ready.
It was announced on Tuesday that Boston Red Sox star pitcher Garrett Crochet will be on the American League Wild Card roster. There were questions about whether or not Crochet would be available due to injury, but manager Chad Tracy reportedly said that including Crochet was not “an overly difficult decision,” according to Jorge Castillo […]
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Payton Tolle (#70, 23, LHP, 9-6, 3.03) vs. Cam Schlittler (#31, 25, RHP, 14-6, 1.95) RED SOX DH
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The New York Yankees start their American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. It will be a special night for Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. The youngster is accomplishing something the team hasn’t seen in more than 70 years. “At 21 years and 119 days, George Lombard Jr. is […]
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Power hitters, dominant starting pitchers, and lockdown relievers always garner the most attention from pundits and fans once the postseason begins. But the sport has a way of placing less discussed players into the spotlight once October arrives. As such, it would not be entirely surprising to see New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard […]
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In a shock move ahead of their crucial Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees have benched superstar Aaron Judge, a decision manager Aaron Boone was forced to address before Game 1.
The New York Yankees will be without captain Aaron Judge for their Wild Card Series matchup against the archrival Boston Red Sox . Ahead of Game 1, manager Aaron Boone addressed the media to explain why the superstar slugger was left off the roster for the series opener.
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The first round of the 2026 MLB postseason arrived on Tuesday, bringing four Wild Card Series Game 1s from coast to coast.
The 21-year-old is starting at shortstop in Game 1 of the Yankees' wild-card series against the Red Sox.
What scares you the most about the Yankees? The rotation. Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole are one of the few groups that have been as good as the Red Sox’s top three. That, combined with a Red Sox offense that has been lethargic in September, could make for a difficult series. — Jacob […]
Playoff baseball is almost upon us, and after finalizing their roster, the Yankees have set their starting nine for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series in the Bronx. It’s a righty-heavy lineup, intentionally aligned to face lefty Payton Tolle, who is slated to make his first career postseason start for the Red Sox. Paul […]
The New York Yankees have released their lineup for Game 1 of their Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
Cam Schlittler’s 1.95 ERA led the American League this season and ranks third best in Yankees history. It has made the 25-year-old right-hander, a seventh-round pick in 2022, the favorite for the AL Cy Young Award, and it earned him the ball in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against Boston. A year ago, […]
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. is on the bench for the New York Yankees' playoff opener with the Boston Red Sox. So is Luis Garcia Jr.