MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (71-59) vs. New York Yankees (69-60)

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Game Info

  • Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

Probable Pitching Matchup

  • New York Yankees: Carlos Rodón (13–7, 3.24 ERA, 1.068 WHIP, 169 K)
  • Boston Red Sox: Dustin May (7–9)

Team Records & Recent Trends

TeamOverallHome/AwayLast 5
Yankees69–6037–28 HL–L–L–W–W
Red Sox71–5930–34 AW–W–W–L–L

New York dropped three straight before back-to-back wins, while Boston rattled off three victories then lost the last two.

Season Series

These AL East rivals meet in the third of a four-game set, splitting the first two contests so far.

Key Player Matchups

  • Aaron Judge (NYY): .327 AVG, 40 HR, 92 RBI; fourth in MLB in homers
  • Cody Bellinger (NYY): .270 AVG, 20 2B, 5 3B, 24 HR, 38 BB
  • Alex Bregman (BOS): .309 AVG, 24 2B, 16 HR, 37 BB
  • Ceddanne Rafaela (BOS): .248 AVG, 25 2B, 3 3B, 14 HR, 22 BB

Injury Report

Neither club has any new significant injuries listed for Sunday’s finale.

How to Watch

  • TV: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Fubo (regional restrictions apply)

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 8.5

New York Yankees           – 164

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 23, 2025

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