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New York Yankees Dismantle the Boston Red Sox En Route to Wild Card Sweep
Start spreading the news! The New York Yankees have advanced to the next round of the 2026 Postseason with an absolute domination of their arch rival, the Boston Red Sox, capping the series sweep off with a 9-2 schlacking to send them to Tampa Bay for a showdown with AL East Champion and another division rival in the Rays.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 30
4 Red Sox Players Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027
The 2026 Boston Red Sox gave the fanbase a lot of fun moments throughout the summer, but the magical campaign is over. For the second straight year, Boston was knocked out of the playoffs in the wild-card round by the New York Yankees on the road.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Yankees humiliated Red Sox in more ways than one in wild-card series
The New York Yankees are moving on to the ALDS thanks to their 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sweeping their longtime rivals.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Red Sox’s Willson Contreras ends year-long Boston scoring drought with home run
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras snapped the longest postseason scoring drought in franchise history Wednesday night, hitting an opposite-field solo home run in the sixth inning of Game 2 against the New York Yankees.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
MLB News / Over The Monster / September 30
Yankees sweep Red Sox in embarrassing playoff showing in Wild Card round 
The Red Sox just got eliminated by their biggest rivals for the second consecutive season. The Yankees made Boston pay in grand fashion Wednesday night in a 9-2 defeat to sweep the American League Wild Card Series.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Red Sox pulling Sonny Gray immediately backfires with Cody Bellinger RBI
A decision to yank Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray in the fifth inning of Wednesday’s game against the New York Yankees immediately blew up in the face of the visiting team at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 30
Red Sox Set New Franchise-Worst Playoff Scoring Drought vs. Yankees
Mercifully, at long last, the Boston Red Sox put up a run. They got shut out on Tuesday in Game 1 against the New York Yankees. They'd been shut out in Game 3 of last year's Wild Card Series, also in the Bronx.
Curtis Mead News / New Baseball Media / September 30
2026 Transactions: Red Sox Activate Mead, Orioles Sign Rees
Two months after Curtis Mead suffered a wrist injury, the Red Sox put him back on the active roster to replace another injured player. That was the big move made on September 30, which also saw the Orioles sign a pitcher who played in the Mexican League this year.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Roman Anthony out of AL wild-card series as replacement emerges for Red Sox
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony will miss the remainder of the American League wild-card series against the New York Yankees.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Roman Anthony News / Yardbarker / September 30
Troubling Roman Anthony habit developing after outfielder ruled out for Red Sox WC, possible ALDS
Boston Red Sox second-year outfielder Roman Anthony is developing a troubling habit.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / September 30
Red Sox vs. Yankees preview: Boston faces elimination in Game 2
The New York Yankees can end the Boston Red Sox’s season Wednesday night if they win Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. New York leads the best-of-three series 1-0 after a 9-0 rout Tuesday, and a repeat performance sends the Yankees into a Division Series against AL East champion Tampa Bay.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Caleb Durbin Reacts to Bad Red Sox News After Yankees Game
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.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 30
Why Red Sox's Chad Tracy made controversial Payton Tolle move in Game 1 loss to Yankees
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Massachusetts native Ben Rice destroys Red Sox in record-tying postseason performance for Yankees
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Yankees ace Cam Schlittler's curveball destroys Red Sox in Game 1
As a practically unhittable pitch, it also helped him continue to dominate against the Red Sox while simultaneously making Yankees history.
Chad Tracy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30
Fans rip Red Sox manager Chad Tracy after his Game 1 decision backfires
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.
Mickey Gasper News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29
Mickey Gasper To Undergo Biceps Surgery
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Yankees lose Aaron Judge, but gain Giancarlo Stanton for AL wild-card series
The New York Yankees are losing a key piece and gaining another.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Missed offseason signings a distant memory as Red Sox begin playoff push
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 29
Red Sox's Garrett Crochet will be on wild-card roster
He has not pitched since April 25 due to left shoulder inflammation as well as a low-grade lat strain.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Yankees make Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton decisions for wild-card roster
Are Judge and/or Stanton on the wild-card roster?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Payton Tolle's Game 1 start places his name next to Babe Ruth in playoff history
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Yankees' Aaron Boone aware of how tough Red Sox's Payton Tolle can be
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Yankees unsure if Aaron Judge will be on roster for wild-card series vs. Red Sox
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.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 28
Red Sox announce pitching rotation for Wild Card Series
The Red Sox have set their pitching rotation for their playoff series against the Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
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.
Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / September 24
Red Sox's Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason
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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