The Red Sox and Yankees will wrap up their 2026 regular-season rivalry with a Saturday doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, and both teams are still chasing every edge they can find in the American League picture.
Boston and New York have been jockeying for position in the AL wild-card race while also trying to keep pressure on Tampa Bay in the AL East. They won’t see each other again in September, but both clubs still have one series left against the Rays.
For fans looking to follow the action, the first game of the doubleheader will air on NESN and can also be streamed on NESN 360 and fubo. The second game will be carried by Fox and will also be available on fubo.
Game 1 is set for 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug.
- Game 2 will follow at 7:15 p.m.
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The doubleheader gives Boston three straight games at Yankee Stadium, with the Red Sox scheduled to stay in New York for a single game on Aug. 30 before heading home for a pair against the Mariners on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
New York’s next stretch keeps the Yankees at home against Boston on Aug. 30, then sends them to face the Angels on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
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