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Joey Votto predicts Red Sox will beat Yankees in playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:36 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Joey Votto predicts Red Sox will beat Yankees in playoffs

Summary

Joey Votto believes the Boston Red Sox will defeat the New York Yankees in their upcoming playoff series. The MLB playoffs are set to begin next week after the regular season concludes on Sunday. Votto argues that the Yankees, missing star Aaron Judge, face a challenging matchup against a strong Red Sox pitching staff. The two teams previously met in the playoffs last year, where the Yankees won the series. Votto has expressed confidence in the Red Sox advancing past New York this time.

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By the Numbers

•MLB playoffs begin next week after regular season ends on Sunday.
•Red Sox and Yankees face off in a best-of-three series.
•Joey Votto cites Yankees' missing Aaron Judge as a key factor.
•Last year's postseason match-up resulted in a Yankees victory.

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1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Votto explains exactly why the Boston Red Sox will beat the New York Yankees in MLB playoffs

What they're saying

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The MLB Playoffs will begin soon, and with the Yankees facing off against the Red Sox, Joey Votto thinks Boston will get the win. The MLB regular season will come to an end on Sunday, with the postseason beginning in the coming week.
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