Red Sox and Yankees face off in critical series at the Bronx

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees begin a three-game series in the Bronx on August 28, 2026. The Red Sox are currently two games behind the Yankees. Despite the rivalry, this matchup lacks the postseason significance it once had due to an expanded playoff format, diminishing the stakes of the regular season. As a result, the intensity typically associated with this rivalry is expected to be less pronounced, as both teams may soon meet again in the playoffs regardless.

• 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — We’re missing out on what should be one of the most memorable chapters in the history of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry