Summary
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will play against each other in the American League Wild Card Series. The best-of-three series starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. The winner moves on to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the next playoff round.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox and Yankees have a long-standing rivalry and will meet for the sixth time in the playoffs.
- In the 2025 season, the Red Sox won 9 out of 13 games against the Yankees.
- The Yankees will miss pitcher Gerrit Cole due to surgery recovery.
- Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony is injured and likely unavailable for the series.
- The playoff series will be a best-of-three, beginning at Yankee Stadium.
- The series starts on Tuesday, September 30, with games also scheduled for October 1 and possibly October 2.
- In past playoff meetings, the Red Sox and Yankees have each won 12 games across 24 matchups.
