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Yankees vs. Red Sox: 2026 AL Wild Card Series Preview and Prediction

The storied American League rivals are set to clash once again in October as the New York Yankees prepare to host the Boston Red Sox in a best-of-three postseason series. Both squads enter the matchup managing injuries to key sluggers, with New York outfielder Aaron Judge aiming to return from a calf issue and Boston's Willson Contreras recently back in action despite a bruised hand.

Pitching is expected to dominate the contest, highlighted by a Yankees starting rotation that features Cy Young frontrunner Cam Schlittler taking the mound for the opening game, followed by Max Fried in Game 2 and Gerrit Cole if a decisive third game is necessary.

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