Yankees host Red Sox in crucial AL East matchup at Yankee Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The New York Yankees face the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Friday, August 28. Both teams are competing closely for a spot in the postseason, with the Red Sox only two games behind the Yankees for the top wild card position. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted the Red Sox's impressive turnaround, while also sharing updates on player injuries and returns. Cam Schlittler is set to start for the Yankees against Red Sox pitcher Patrick Sandoval. Live updates and analysis are ongoing.
- •Yankees and Red Sox meet for important four-game series.
- •Red Sox have improved significantly since June, now two games behind Yankees.
- •Cam Schlittler starts for the Yankees; Patrick Sandoval for the Red Sox.
- •Max Fried coming off injured list to start one of Saturday's games.
- •Clarke Schmidt begins minor league rehab assignment, expected to return late September.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees vs Red Sox live updates, analysis of Friday's AL East game
"The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28.
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