Red Sox face Yankees in New York to keep playoff hopes alive
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees for a three-game series starting June 5 at 7:05 PM ET. The Red Sox aim to recover from recent struggles, having lost both of their last two series. Boston currently holds a record of 17-18, while New York is at 21-18 since their last series sweep of the Red Sox. Pitcher Sonny Gray is set to start for Boston, facing Ryan Weathers from New York in the opener. The Red Sox will look to capitalize on the Yankees missing Giancarlo Stanton due to injury while competing against some of the best teams in the American League during this road trip.
- •Red Sox record stands at 17-18, Yankees at 21-18 after last series.
- •Sonny Gray and Ryan Weathers are the pitchers for the opener on June 5.
- •Ben Rice has 17 home runs, tied with Aaron Judge, who is currently injured.
- •The series marks a crucial stretch against top AL teams, starting in the Bronx.
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox travel to New York to keep season alive against Yankees
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