The Boston Red Sox kicked off their run in the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason on a low note on Tuesday night, to say the least. Boston dropped Game 1 against the New York Yankees in a best-of-three wild-card series at Yankee Stadium, 9-0.
The Boston Red Sox replaced Roman Anthony with Andruw Monasterio in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Monasterio pinch-hit for Anthony, and after the game, Chad Tracy said Anthony's hand flared up on him.
The Boston Red Sox lost Game 1 of their 2026 AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees 9-0, and are now one defeat away from elimination. However, the game was not as lopsided as the scoreline suggests despite the Red Sox collecting just three hits and striking out 11 times.
Uh, oh. All season long, the optimistic view of the Boston Red Sox has been that if everything goes right, they are just as strong a threat as any team in the wide-open American League playoffs.
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Caleb Durbin had a simple message for the Boston Red Sox after Roman Anthony’s latest injury concern. Anthony left Tuesday’s 9-0 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series after his right hand became uncomfortable following a check swing.
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Three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year Lia Hendriks announced his retirement on Instagram on Tuesday. "After years of staring down hitters, I have decided to officially retire from Major League Baseball," Hendriks wrote on Instagram.
It's win-or-go-home for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, and they'll have to quickly turn the page after the drubbing they suffered on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
It was just about 13 months ago. In his Yankee Stadium debut, Roman Anthony delivered a standout performance, capping the night with a crucial two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to seal the Red Sox victory.
The Boston Red Sox are holding their breath right now after not only a Game 1 loss against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, but also the early exit of young outfielder Roman Anthony.
The Red Sox were trailing the Yankees 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League wild-card series when Red Sox manager Chad Tracy pulled starting pitcher Payton Tolle. They ended up losing 9-0.
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The Boston Red Sox opened the American League Wild Card Series with a 9-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, leaving their season one defeat from ending after a night that never got off the ground at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees crushed the Red Sox in a 9-0 rout in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, putting Boston in immediate do-or-die mode in the best-of-three series. The chances of a comeback will be more difficult if Roman Anthony isn’t available, and his status is now in question after an early exit in Game 1.
New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice may not be allowed to go home for the holidays or many other future family gatherings if he keeps this up.
Doing his part and then some, Cam Schlittler pitched like the ace he was all throughout the regular season as he helped propel the New York Yankees to victory over the rival Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Chad Tracy is not a popular man in Boston right now. The Boston Red Sox opened up their best-of-three AL Wild Card series against the hated rival New York Yankees on Tuesday.
Red Sox catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper hit the 10-day injured list a few days ago with a right biceps strain. Rob Bradford of WEEI reports that Gasper actually tore his biceps off a tendon and will have surgery on Friday.
The New York Yankees are losing a key piece and gaining another.
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
He has not pitched since April 25 due to left shoulder inflammation as well as a low-grade lat strain.
Are Judge and/or Stanton on the wild-card roster?
Just by taking the mound, Payton Tolle will make history when the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees renew their rivalry in Game 1of their American League Wild Card matchup.
The Boston Red Sox are giving left-hander Payton Tolle the nod to pitch Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
The New York Yankees are still not sure if right fielder Aaron Judge will be on the roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
The Red Sox have set their pitching rotation for their playoff series against the Yankees.
Judge's status for the wild-card round remains unclear.
Just one week after Bregman experienced a scary injury, he marked a tremendous comeback by hitting two no-doubt home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
The Red Sox announced a slew of roster moves ahead of their season finale against the Cubs. Catcher Mickey Gasper is headed to the 10-day IL with a biceps strain.
Just when it looked like the Boston Red Sox were getting healthy ahead of their likely matchup against the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card series, an unfortunate injury update emerged after Thursday's loss.
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