BOSTON – The last time they arrived at Fenway Park, the Yankees were atop the AL East – leading Toronto by 4.5 games.In fourth place on the weekend of June 13, trailing the Yanks by 9.5 games, the Red Sox – two games under .500 - were shockingly about to trade their star slugger, Rafeal Devers, to San Francisco.
Who saw what would transpire next?
Boston’s three-game sweep that weekend resurrected its season, and the Yankees’ grip on first place began to slip.
Since then, the Yanks have posted a 39-40 record, and the Sox are 47-30, a half-game behind Aaron Boone’s club for the top AL wild card spot.
Heading into their final regular season meeting of 2025, the Yanks have lost eight of 10 games against the Red Sox this season. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at