Red Sox host Blue Jays aiming for second consecutive home series win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face the Toronto Blue Jays in a pivotal series starting June 16 at Fenway Park. Both teams sit under.500, with the Red Sox at 35-36 and the Jays at 34-38. Boston's recent momentum includes winning their last home series against the Texas Rangers. The teams are competing for playoff positioning, making this matchup crucial for both. Dylan Cease and Payton Tolle are the projected starters for the first game of the series.
- •Red Sox won their last home series against the Texas Rangers.
- •Blue Jays are dealing with injuries but have strong pitching.
- •Dylan Cease (2.91 ERA) faces Payton Tolle (2.70 ERA) in the series opener.
- •Boston trails Toronto and Baltimore in the AL East standings.
- •Max Scherzer also set to pitch for Toronto during the series.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Facing the Blue Jays, can the Red Sox win a second straight home series?
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