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The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are facing off in a rare neutral-site series, moved to Florida because of messy weather in Boston. The unusual arrangement has drawn attention from baseball fans, since regular-season MLB games are almost never played at neutral venues. Coverage from CBS Sports highlights the novelty of a big-market matchup shifting south mid-series.
- 2MLB playoffs open with Dodgers chasing third straight title●Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers seek a third consecutive World Series title but Boston and the New York Yankee
Major League Baseball's playoffs begin Tuesday with Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers chasing a third consecutive World Series championship. Despite the Dodgers' dominance, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are drawing much of the early spotlight as coverage of the postseason gets underway.
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Attention is turning to the Boston Red Sox and their latest postseason meeting with the New York Yankees. The Boston Globe framed the matchup as a 'real slobberknocker', noting that whenever Boston gets a playoff opportunity, the story ultimately comes back to its historic rival. The latest chapter in baseball's most famous rivalry is drawing wide interest across the United States.
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Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for Games 1 and 2 of the American League Division Series, drawing attention from Chicago White Sox fans looking up when their team will play. Fans are checking dates, times and broadcast details as the postseason gets underway.
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Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery has broken MLB's single-season strikeout record, fanning for the 224th time this season. The rookie's historic mark tops the previous high, underscoring a difficult first full year at the plate for a player the White Sox viewed as a key piece of their rebuild. Sports outlets are highlighting the record as one of the more dubious milestones of the season.
- 6Alex Bregman Hit in Face by Foul Ball, Leaves Game●Alex Bregman Gets Hit in the Face by a Foul Ball in the On-Deck Circle and Leaves the Game
Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle and had to leave the game. The incident, which circulated widely across sports highlights and social media, has drawn concern from fans awaiting updates on his condition and possible injuries.
- 7Red Sox beat Yankees in Wild Card Game 1●RED SOX vs. YANKEES: Wild Card Full Game 1 Highlights (September 29) | 2026 MLB Season
Boston and New York opened the 2026 MLB American League Wild Card series on September 29, with full highlights of Game 1 drawing massive attention from baseball fans. The latest chapter of the storied Red Sox–Yankees rivalry in the postseason is dominating sports conversation as the series continues.
- 8Aaron Judge calf injury casts doubt on Wild Card Series●Will Judge play in Wild Card Series? Here's the latest https://www. mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-calf- injury-latest-news Af
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is dealing with a calf injury ahead of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. After it first appeared he would miss the series, Judge is now aiming to play. His availability remains one of the biggest storylines heading into the postseason matchup.
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Houston Astros players publicly criticized their own supporters after the playoff defeat, accusing fans of booing the team and staying away from the ballpark. The White Sox-Astros matchup is drawing wide attention in the US, with comments about the home crowd's reaction sparking debate among baseball fans and sports media.
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Anthony Rizzo is trending in the United States as MLB's Wild Card playoffs get underway, with the New York Yankees set to face the Boston Red Sox. Coverage focuses on playoff baseball returning, including the Houston Astros taking on the Chicago White Sox, where the White Sox extended their lead in Game 2. Rizzo, the Yankees' first baseman, is a key figure as fans debate his role in the postseason run.
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The Chicago White Sox open the MLB Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros. Manager Will Venable expressed confidence, saying his team's condition is excellent as they aim to pull off a historic underdog run. Munetaka Murakami starts Game 1 batting cleanup at first base, calling it the start of a long battle. The White Sox plan a bullpen game with constant pitching changes to contain Yordan Alvarez.
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The New York Yankees open their MLB wild-card series without star slugger Aaron Judge, who remains sidelined with a calf strain. Reports say Judge and Luis Arráez were left off wild-card rosters, while Garrett Crochet rejoins the Boston Red Sox for the series. A surgeon has warned that rushing Judge back could risk hamstring or Achilles injuries, adding concern over his recovery timeline.
- 13Yankees name Cam Schlittler Game 1 starter against Red Sox●MLB: NY Yankees give Cam Schlittler Game 1 start against Red Sox … https://www. espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/500440 91/yankee
The New York Yankees have given rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler the starting job for Game 1 of their Wild Card playoff series against the Boston Red Sox. The decision hands the high-stakes postseason opener to a young arm rather than a veteran, and baseball fans are debating whether manager Aaron Boone is making a bold or risky call in a heated rivalry matchup.
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Pitcher Sonny Gray is drawing wide attention in US sports coverage following his move to the Boston Red Sox, with analysts saying the team's season could hinge on his performance. Coverage also focuses on how Gray will fare against the New York Yankees, his longtime AL East rival, and actor Chazz Palminteri's pointed criticism of the pitcher has fueled talk on sports talk shows.
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The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are meeting in the MLB American League Wild Card Series, renewing baseball's fiercest rivalry in the postseason. Ben Rice starred for the Yankees with two home runs, four hits and six RBIs, drawing comparisons to Hideki Matsui. Aaron Judge was left off the wild card roster as he recovers from a right calf strain, with manager Aaron Boone hoping he can return for the division series.
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The MLB postseason is underway, with the Yankees set to face the Rays in the American League Division Series and full schedules for the matchup now announced. In the National League, the Padres beat the Cubs in Game 1 of their playoff series, with Tatis hitting a leadoff home run and Michael King carrying a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. Aaron Judge is not on the Yankees' ALDS roster, while Garrett Croche... Crochet has made the Red Sox playoff roster.
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The Boston Red Sox have removed rookie outfielder Roman Anthony from the roster due to a hand injury, a significant blow as the club fights through the late-season stretch. Anthony has been one of the team's most impactful young hitters since his promotion, and fans are reacting to news of the absence as the Red Sox prepare for today's game and assess how long he may be out.
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The Boston Red Sox have activated pitcher Garrett Crochet and finalized their roster for the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. The news, reported by The Athletic and the New York Times, comes as MLB's postseason begins, with the historic Boston–New York rivalry adding extra attention to the matchup.
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Fans are checking the MLB playoff standings as the postseason race heats up. Coverage includes notable moments from games affecting the picture, such as a Yankees-Red Sox matchup where Yankees bullpen catcher was involved in a lighthearted incident with Ben Rice's grand slam. With several spots still undecided, supporters are closely tracking how each result shifts their team's seeding and playoff chances.
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Attention is on Major League Baseball's postseason, with experts releasing predictions for every Wild Card Series matchup. Among the highlighted series are Yankees vs. Red Sox and Cubs vs. Padres, renewing storied rivalries on the playoff stage. Analysts are weighing pitching matchups, recent form, and rosters as fans debate which teams will survive the first round and advance deeper into October.
- 21White Sox beat Rockies 4-2 in season finale behind Grichuk and Doyle homers▼Grichuk and Doyle go deep in 3rd, power playoff-bound White Sox past Rockies 4-2 in season finale Rockies lost 18 of the
Randal Grichuk and Doyle homered in the third inning as the playoff-bound Chicago White Sox closed the regular season with a 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. The loss capped a dismal year for Colorado, which dropped 18 of its final 22 games and finished 58-104, the worst record in Major League Baseball for a second straight season. Attention is on the contrast between the postseason-bound winners and the Rockies' historic collapse.
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The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are meeting in the MLB postseason, and Game 1 is dominating sports talk. Cam Schlittler delivered a standout start against Boston and openly brushed off hostile Red Sox fans, while Ben Rice's grand slam became a viral moment after the Yankees bullpen catcher head-butted the ball on the fly. Attention now shifts to Game 2, with rookie George Anthony's hand injury flaring up and his status uncertain.
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The Chicago White Sox are drawing attention as playoff baseball approaches, with coverage focusing on which players must deliver their best performances in the postseason. Game coverage against the Colorado Rockies is also circulating. Fans are discussing the roster's chances and which players need to step up for a deep playoff run.
- 24Wild Card Series predictions: Yankees or Red Sox?●Wild Card Series predictions: Yankees or Red Sox? Can the Phillies find a spark?
MLB's Wild Card Series is drawing predictions from fans and analysts, with a high-profile matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at the center of the debate. Attention is also on the Philadelphia Phillies, with many questioning whether the struggling team can rediscover its form and make a run in the postseason.
- 25MLB Wild Card Series: Yankees-Red Sox and Phillies predictions●Wild Card Series predictions: Yankees or Red Sox? Can the Phillies find a spark? - The Athletic
Baseball writers are making their picks for the MLB Wild Card Series, weighing whether the New York Yankees can get past longtime rival the Boston Red Sox, and whether the Philadelphia Phillies can find an offensive spark as the postseason begins. Analysts are split on the outcomes, with the Yankees-Red Sox matchup drawing particular attention given the rivalry and high stakes of the single-round playoff format.
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The Houston Astros are beginning their playoff run against the Chicago White Sox, with coverage focusing on game-day details at Daikin Park, including the anthem performers and other logistics for fans. Interest centers on how Houston will fare as the postseason gets underway.
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Garrett Crochet has been included on the Boston Red Sox's roster for the American League Wild Card series. The left-handed ace, acquired by Boston to anchor its rotation, is expected to play a central role in the postseason. Fans and analysts are weighing how the Red Sox will deploy him in the best-of-three matchup.
- 28Tolle to start Wild Card opener for Red Sox, Gray gets Game 2▼Tolle to kick off WC Series for Red Sox; Gray earns Game 2 start
The Boston Red Sox have set their Wild Card Series rotation, with left-hander Payton Tolle named to start Game 1 and Sonny Gray slated for Game 2. The decision puts a young arm on the mound for the postseason opener as Boston opens playoff play, and fans and analysts are weighing the choice ahead of the series.
- 29MLB wild-card round preview: predictions for four playoff series▼MLB wild-card preview: Series predictions, X-factors and more for Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves and White Sox-Astros
The MLB postseason wild-card round is here, with previews and predictions circulating for four matchups: Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves and White Sox-Astros. Coverage focuses on series picks, X-factors and key players who could decide each matchup, including renewed attention on the historic Boston-New York rivalry, as fans and analysts debate which teams will advance.
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The Chicago White Sox took on the Colorado Rockies in an MLB matchup drawing attention in Japan, where Rockies starter Tomoyoshi Sugano allowed two home runs to Munetaki Murakami. Sugano, in his second MLB season, finished 12-12 and said Murakami looked like he had grown even since Japan. Japanese sports outlets also noted the possibility of a rare all-Chicago World Series, with both the Cubs and White Sox in playoff contention.
- 31White Sox to Face Astros in AL Wild Card Series●White Sox to face Astros in AL Wild Card Series, rematch of '21 postseason clash
The Chicago White Sox will meet the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series, setting up a rematch of their 2021 postseason clash, when Houston eliminated Chicago in the AL Division Series. The matchup renews one of the more recent playoff rivalries in baseball, with the White Sox looking for a different outcome against a Houston team with a long track record of October success.
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The Boston Red Sox are finalizing their playoff plans, with manager Chad Tracy saying the decision to add pitcher Garrett Crochet to the postseason roster was 'not overly difficult'. The news comes as fans search for the team's schedule ahead of the playoffs. The move signals the club is leaning on its top pitching asset as it prepares for a postseason run.
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The Guardians earned a hard-fought come-from-behind win over the Royals, cutting their magic number for the division title to two. With the White Sox also in the chase and only two games left, the race for the division crown has turned into a fierce battle, and a title would also secure a postseason seeding spot.
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Former Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto is drawing attention after publicly backing the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees in their American League Wild Card Series, a playful jab at the Yankees that circulated widely on sports sites. Separately, the Dayton Daily News profiled a Reds fan whose long wait to meet Votto, his hero, finally ended. Yankees-Red Sox playoff coverage, including a bullpen catcher's amusing head-butt of Ben Rice's grand slam, is fueling the chatter.
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The MLB postseason is underway, with the Wild Card round drawing heavy attention across the US, UK and Australia. Fans are following wild card matchups including the Red Sox and Cubs storylines, Payton Tolle's Game 1 start in the Bronx, and playoff discussion threads. Coverage also notes pitchers setting a new fastball velocity record, averaging 94.8 mph this season.
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Cody Bellinger is in the news on two fronts. The Yankees outfielder provided his team's lone offense in a win over the Rays, and New York is now set to square off against rivals Boston on September 30, a matchup highlighted by FanDuel.
- 37MLB releases Wild Card Series playoff schedule●MLB postseason: Wild Card Series playoff schedule released, including Chicago Cubs at Padres, White Sox at Astros or Rangers
Major League Baseball has released the schedule for the Wild Card Series round of the postseason. The matchups include the Chicago Cubs travelling to face the San Diego Padres, while the Chicago White Sox will play either the Houston Astros or the Texas Rangers. Fans in Chicago and across the league are now locking in their viewing plans as the playoff picture takes shape.
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The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees open the AL Wild Card Series, with rookie left-hander Payton Tolle getting the Game 1 start for Boston. Coverage focuses on which Red Sox hitters must deliver and retraces classic moments from the rivalry, with Tolle saying he is amped for the matchup in what one commentator called a potential 'slobber knocker'.
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The New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round, winning Game 1 9-0 and Game 2 9-2 at Yankee Stadium. Ben Rice had a historic playoff night against his hometown Red Sox, while Cam Schlittler delivered a strong start. The Yankees now advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, with betting odds and schedules already out.
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The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0, with Massachusetts natives Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice leading the charge and putting Boston on the verge of playoff elimination. Schlittler's dominant outing against his home-state team has become a major talking point among baseball fans, adding extra sting to the rivalry blowout.