The MLB postseason has officially begun, with the No. 4 seeded Yankees opening play against the Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, a matchup reminiscent of their 2025 meeting. Although New York finished the regular season with at least a four-game lead over Boston, all records are wiped clean once October—or in this case, late September—arrives.
The Red Sox secured the No. 5 seed after defeating the Cubs on Friday, confirming that the Yankees will enjoy home-field advantage by starting the series in the Bronx. While New York knew they would host, it wasn’t certain until recently that their opponent would be Boston. According to MLB’s Sarah Langs, this postseason showdown marks the seventh time these two rivals have faced off in the playoffs, making it the second most frequent matchup in MLB history, behind only the iconic 12 Yankees- World Series clashups. Both teams have split those prior series wins, with three each.
Fans can look forward to an exciting best-of-three series, with the winner advancing to take on the Rays in the American League Division Series, as both teams vie for the pennant. Every game will be played at night, starting at 8 p.m. EST, given the high anticipation that surrounds Yankees-Red Sox games. Below are the game details, pitching matchups, and broadcast info.
How to watch Yankees vs. Red Sox in Wild Card Series
Game 1
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Pitching Matchup: RHP Cam Schlittler (NYY) vs. LHP Payton Tolle (BOS)
First Pitch: 8 p.m. EST
Channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Game 2
Date: Wednesday, September 30
Pitching Matchup: LHP Max Fried (NYY) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (BOS)
First Pitch: 8 p.m. EST
Channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
**Game 3***
Date: Thursday, October 1
Pitching Matchup: RHP Gerrit Cole (NYY) vs. LHP Ranger Suarez (BOS)
First Pitch: 8 p.m. EST
Channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
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Fan Take:
This matchup between the Yankees and Red Sox is always a must-watch for baseball enthusiasts due to its rich history and intense rivalry. The outcome here could set the tone for a thrilling postseason and potentially redefine the AL’s power balance, adding excitement and unpredictability to the sport.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
