Red Sox and Yankees prepare for Wild Card playoff series showdown

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are set to face off in a Wild Card playoff series starting tonight. A breakdown of each team's position-by-position highlights close matchups, particularly in the infield, where both teams display strengths and weaknesses. The Red Sox are expected to leverage left-handed starters in Games 1 and 3, while the Yankees will adjust their infield based on pitching matchups. This series promises tight competition with lineups undergoing strategic shifts, especially for New York as they consider the roles of their returning players. The first game kicks off today in New York City.

• 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — A position-by-position analysis of the Red Sox-Yankees playoff series