The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will renew their rivalry on Thursday, opening a four-game series at Yankee Stadium that has obvious playoff implications. The Yankees enter Thursday with a 1 ½ game lead over the Red Sox for the American League's top wild card spot.

Lucas Giolito is no stranger to Yankee fans, making his sixth start against them in what’s turning out to be a pretty solid Major League career. He has a 3.63 ERA in his first season in Boston, but his lowest strikeout rate since 2018 could indicate he’s more vulnerable than the topline stats may indicate.

The Boston Red Sox have a lot to be excited about, and there's a chance they turn to the 2026 MLB Draft to add even more position player talent.

Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer was one of them, as he pointed out he thinks the Sox’ biggest red flag is the collapse of their bullpen in recent games. MORE: Red Sox expected to call up top prospect due to Wilyer Abreu calf injury for rivalry series against Yankees

When the Red Sox signed Nathaniel Lowe on Monday to strengthen their first base options, it appeared Abraham Toro’s time on the roster might soon end. That became a reality Thursday.

According to a report by The Athletic, veteran backup infielder Abraham Toro will see his days with the Boston Red Sox come to an end.

Nathaniel Lowe hit a dramatic game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth, but the Red Sox repeatedly came up short otherwise in a frustrating loss to the Orioles.

The Boston Red Sox were their own worst enemy in their August 19 extra-innings loss to the last-place Baltimore Orioles.