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Sonny Gray (#54, 36, RHP, 18-5, 2.72) vs. Max Fried (#54, 32, LHP, 5-5, 2.80) RED SOX DH The post AL Wildcard Game 2: Yankees (1-0) vs. Red Sox (0-1) Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT appeared first on Replacement Level Yankee Weblog .
Coming off a commanding 9-0 win in Game 1 of the 2026 AL Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees vie to close out the series in Game 2 at Yankee Stadium. The stage is set for another electric matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card. With a ticket to the next round of the 2026 MLB Postseason on the line, both sides already know who will be pitching for the Yankees and Red Sox in Game 2 . All that remains is to declare a winner. ...
The lineup for the Wild Card Series elimination game is set, and the Yankees are making headlines by starting eight left-handed hitters, not including switch-hitters, for the first time in MLB postseason history. Ben Rice takes the leadoff spot after a record-breaking Game 1 performance against the Red Sox. He went 4-for-5 with two home […]
Boston Red Sox teased one development involving Roman Anthony during the MLB Playoffs. Anthony is battling a hand injury during this New York Yankees wildcard series. Now he’s got a new injury. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan dropped this bombshell update that highlights a way worse injury Anthony is dealing with. “Boston outfielder Roman Anthony […] The post Red Sox’s Roman Anthony has new injury, expected to be replaced on postseason roster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The outfielder's hand injury could keep him out for the remainder of the postseason.
The New York Yankees announced their lineup for Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, and there are multiple changes worth mentioning. The Red Sox are turning to right-hander Sonny Gray for the start, so the only right-handed batter in New York’s lineup is George Lombard Jr. Meanwhile, […] The post Yankees’ Game 2 lineup changes vs. Red Sox don’t include Giancarlo Stanton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cristopher Sánchez and the Phillies take on Tyler Mahle in Atlanta. Sean Burke and the White Sox try to finish off Hunter Brown and the Astros in Houston. Sonny Gray and the Red Sox try to stay alive against Max Fried and the Yankees in New York Kevin Gausman leads the Cubs’ rallying efforts against […]
Anyone who watched the New York Yankees crush the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card Series would have thought ace Cam Schlittler and slugger Ben Rice were already established franchise staples who’ve been two of the league’s most feared weapons for quite some time. In reality, the pair […] The post The Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice truth about Yankees’ World Series hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ben Rice grew up in Massachusetts, but his latest contribution to the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry belongs firmly in New York’s history books. His six-RBI performance Tuesday helped power a 9-0 Wild Card Series victory and put him alongside Yogi Berra and Lou Gehrig. According to MLB’s Sarah Langs, Rice now has two career games with […] The post How Ben Rice joined Yogi Berra, Lou Gehrig in Yankees-Red Sox history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Twenty-two years after the Boston Red Sox ended the Curse of the Bambino in the most dramatic way possible, one of the key figures involved in the series joined B/R to share new insights into how it happened.
Only Cashman and Boone are bold enough to design a roster fit for a best-of-three series, rather than a best-of-162.
The Cubs and Padres will again be the last of the four Wild Card Series to get underway today. That game will begin at 9 p.m. CT and I will have the usual game preview up at 6:30 p.m. CT. In the meantime, there are three other Wild Card games today, so this is an […]
The Yankees can end the Red Sox's season Wednesday at Yankee Stadium in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series. New York leads 1-0 after a 9-0 Game 1 victory.
Phillies at Braves First pitch: 2:00 PM EDTTV: NBC/PeacockProbable pitchers: Cristopher Sánchez, LHP (PHI), Tyler Mahle, RHP (ATL) White Sox at Astros First pitch: 5:00 PM EDTTV: Peacock/NBCSNProbable pitchers: Sean Burke, RHP (CWS), Hunter Brown, RHP (HOU) Red Sox at Yankees First pitch: 8:00 PM EDTTV: NBC/PeacockProbable pitchers: Sonny Gray, RHP (BOS), Max Fried, LHP […]
Red Sox DH Roman Anthony removed from Game 1 vs. Yankees after right hand injury flared during checked swings in the sixth inning. Status uncertain for Game 2.
The New York Yankees were in full control of the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of their Wild Card series, and they won 9-0. It felt like the Yankees could do no wrong, and it was Cam Schlittler who impressed many with his play on the mound. In Game 1, he allowed only two […] The post How Aaron Boone agreed with Josh Hart about Cam Schlittler after Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Red Sox' season is all but over after an embarrassing 9-0 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card.
Sometimes it is easy to forget that professional athletes are human. They all have lives outside of their jerseys and had a journey to get to the biggest stage. Some players’ paths to the majors stand out from others. Johnny Allen has one of those stories that feels too human to be a professional athlete, […]
The MLB playoffs have begun with the Wild Card Series getting underway. The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres were all victorious in Game 1, placing the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs all in must-win scenarios for Game 2 of their series on Wednesday. […] The post What Phillies, Astros, Red Sox, Cubs must do to save season in Wild Card Series Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Red Sox lost Game 1 of their 2026 AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees 9-0, and are now one defeat away from elimination. However, the game was not as lopsided as the scoreline suggests despite the Red Sox collecting just three hits and striking out 11 times. While Ben Rice’s […] The post 4 Red Sox most to blame for blowout loss to Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Major League Baseball’s new three-game Wild Card format leaves little room for error. Two bad games can spell the end of a team’s season. With the Yankees and Red Sox set to square off for the second straight year in the first round, the Yankees just released their roster for the series. Here’s the role […] The post How Can the New York Yankees Roster Succeed in the Wild Card? appeared first on The Lead .
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-0 in this first...
Michael Kay's radio calls from Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 1 brought back 1990s nostalgia in the best way.
Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Round was another day at the office for New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler. For the sixth time in a row, including two postseason starts, he limited the Boston Red Sox to one run or fewer. Despite struggling with his pitch count, the AL Cy Young frontrunner […] The post It’s Time for Red Sox Fans to Leave Cam Schlittler Alone appeared first on Just Baseball .
Aaron Boone’s New York Yankees won Game 1 of the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series and will look to close out the series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees managed to come out on top in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium, and they could close out the series if they defeat the Boston Red Sox once again. Aaron Boone and Chad Tracy have their strategies in place for the start of this crucial game. For the Bronx Bombers , Max Fried will take the mound a...