A rivalry renewed as the Yankees meet the Red Sox at Fenway Park

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TL;DR

The Yankees face off against the Red Sox at Fenway Park in their first meeting of the season. The Yankees lead the AL East with a 13-9 record, while the Red Sox struggle at 9-13.

Key points

Yankees and Red Sox rivalry continues
Yankees lead AL East with 13-9 record
Red Sox struggling at 9-13
Last meeting was in AL Wild Card Series
Game held at Fenway Park

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Fenway Park

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BOSTON – Back in the Back Bay, the Yankees can bring a certain swagger into this year’s first meeting at Fenway Park.

In this ongoing saga between baseball’s ancient rivals, the Yankees outlasted the Red Sox in an entertaining best-of-three AL Wild Card Series last October in the Bronx.

And this 2026 version of the Olde Towne Team isn’t off to a brilliant start (9-13), while the Yanks (13-9) are atop the AL East, coming off a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals.

The Ben Rice Factor

Apr 1, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice (22) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Here comes a real test of the Ben Rice-Aaron Judge dynamic atop the Yankees’ lineup.

With the Red Sox due to start lefties Connelly Early and Ranger Suarez in these first two games, will Rice be in manager Aaron Boone’s lineup both nights?And will he be in the leadoff spot?

One of the game’s most productive hitters to start 2026, the lefty-hitting Rice has homered in four straight games.