Red Sox face pivotal series against Yankees following rough season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series at Yankee Stadium against the New York Yankees on June 5, 2026. The Red Sox, having lost two of three at home to the Baltimore Orioles, hold the fourth-worst record in the American League. Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez pointed to the firing of manager Alex Cora as a turning point in Boston's struggles this season. Since replacing Cora, the Red Sox have a record of 15-19 under interim manager Chad Tracy. Boston's performance continues to draw scrutiny as they seek to turn their season around.
- •Red Sox have 10-17 record before Cora's firing on April 25.
- •Boston is 15-19 under interim manager Chad Tracy.
- •Yankees lead the American League with 37 wins.
- •Red Sox aim to end their struggles in the series against the Yankees.
- •Alex Rodriguez criticizes the decision to fire Cora, calling him the best manager.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Legend Pinpoints Exact Moment When Red Sox's Season Went Off Rails
"Alex Rodriguez explains when Boston's season turned in the wrong direction.
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