Yankees Vs. Red Sox: Breaking Down The Wild Card Series Pitching Matchups

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will meet in the 2026 AL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday, September 29, with all games hosted at Yankee Stadium. The pitching matchups were announced Monday, headlined by Yankees starter Cam Schlittler, who leads the AL with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts over 33 starts and is the favorite for the 2026 AL Cy Young Award. The six starters across the three-game series combine for 15 All-Star selections, and the series winner will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS.